Scotland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. With its rich culture and history, it will be a wonderful experience to see what the Scottish people have to offer. Eating is not just about filling your stomach and satisfying your hunger, but also about experiencing the local culture.
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Salty
Haggis
Haggis is one of Scotland's national dishes and it has been claimed that it "cannot be matched for its richness." It is made from a sheep's heart, liver and lungs, mixed with onion, oatmeal and spices, and then boiled in the animal's stomach for approximately three hours.
Scotch Pie
A scotch pie is a savory pie that is made with beef or lamb filling, covered with a thick layer of suet crust, and baked. It can be eaten cold or hot. This dish originated in Scotland during the 16th century when it was first served at high-class dinner parties. The pies were made using leftover meat and potatoes that were cooked into a thick stew-like filling and then covered with dough before baking it in an oven.
Neeps and Tatties
Neeps and tatties is a traditional Scottish dish made from mashed turnips or rutabagas, mashed potatoes, and onions. The dish is often served with haggis on Burns Night, the national day of Scotland.
The ingredients for neeps and tatties are boiled in water until they are soft enough to mash them up easily. They are then drained of the water and mashed together with butter, salt, pepper, and milk until they become smooth.
Scottish Porridge
In Scotland, porridge is a traditional breakfast dish. It is usually made from oats or barley, and then served with milk or cream and sugar. This dish, in fact, is really healthy!
Sweet
Cranachan
Cranachan is a traditional Scottish dessert made with cream, honey, sugar and whiskey. It is usually served cold with oats or shortbread crumbs sprinkled on top.
The origin of the dish has been traced back to the 16th century when it was first mentioned in a cookbook called “The Compleat Housewife” by Gervase Markham.
This dessert is so light and delicious, that you just have to have another serving!
Scottish Shortbread
Scottish shortbread originated in the 18th century as a rich biscuit for the upper-class of Scotland. It is made from butter, sugar, flour, and salt. The dough is rolled out and then cut into shapes and baked until golden brown. The shortbread was often served at weddings or christenings to celebrate the occasion. Today it is enjoyed by people all over the world either as a sweet treat or as an accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee.
Scottish Tablet
Scottish Tablet is a type of hard tablet confectionery, which is made from sugar, cornflour and egg whites. The mixture is heated and then poured into a tray to set. This process creates a solid, white candy with a chewy texture that tastes like fudge.
Drinks
Scotch Whisky
Scotch whisky is a unique drink with a rich history and a well-deserved reputation as a premium spirit. Scotch is a whiskey with a characteristic smokey flavor derived from the technique of production: the grain, typically barley, is malted and then roasted over a peat fire!
Whipkull
Whipkull is a very famous Scottish cocktail you must try when visiting! It's made out of egg yolks, sugar, rum, and cream. Don't be surprised when you see people enjoying it for breakfast at Christmas time!
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