44 Must Try Scottish Foods & Drinks (local recommends)

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I’m from Grimsby in England, and I will eat haggis whenever I can, it is so hearty and good food.

My DNA is 16% Scottish and always wanted to go there. Sadly, I’m widowed and need a kidney so I will never be able to travel again. Thanks for taking me there virtually. Here in the US I’ve been able to enjoy many of the foods and drinks at restaurants, pubs and import shops. I’ve enjoyed your adventures as ambassador.I look forward to many more. ❤

many people in my country mock GB and Scotland food by stereotype, I didn’t believe their voices and actually went Scotland and foods are delicious and I want Ironbru to ship in Japan so bad.

what the hell would Scottish tourism do without you....................... not a lot................... you are Scotland's number one.............

My wife & I spent 2 weeks driving around Scotland. We tried most of the food. My favorite for breakfast was Kippers. Haggis was OK, reminded me of Amish scrapple. Over all a fantastic trip that was very enjoyable. Even though we didn't find NESSIE

I've watched this three times! I've never seen such a compilation of Scottish foods and drinks. A must-see before visiting Scotland. Ruth, you're flying the Scottish flag (aka The Saltire) high!!

And not a salad leaf in sight! I would say Stornoway Black pudding merits a mention; perhaps paired with Scottish scallops!

My family’s grandmother from Aberdeen used to make skirlie from oatmeal fried in fat, onions and seasoning. I had the impression that it was popular in Aberdeenshire. We were always taught that haggis came from wee creatures with one set of legs shorter than the other so they could run quickly on the Scottish hills especially before January 25th…

Och aye hen but ye forgot tay mention kippers!! A braw Scottish breakfast. But I did enjoy the nostalgia from many years ago living in Midlothian and Dundee area. Now in Au.

Back in 2000 me and 2 buddies from college here in Massachusetts toured Scotland, staying mostly in BnBs (real Bed and Breakfasts, long before AirBNB). We wanted to try haggis, but we were so scared of it. Finally, we worked up our nerve about 1/2 way through the trip, and asked our hostess in Glen Coe where we should go to try haggis for dinner that night (she had just served out breakfast). She laughed and informed us we were eating haggis right now! We had been eating haggis as part of our Scottish Breakfast almost every morning of our trip. It was great!

Love Scottish food. Found a Scot butcher in Sydney and I buy black pudding, white pudding, haggis, sq sausage, Scots pies , tattie scones etc. I was over there last October in Oban. Found it hard to get trad food. Easier to get curry or pizza. But there’s always the chippies where you get all the above deep fried. Best steak I’ve ever had was in Scotland.

Ruth, I really liked this informative, culinary upload. I'm 3rd generation Canadian of Scottish descendant, and always incorporate regional foods when I visit the old country. You've pointed out several things I wasn't aware of, and can't wait to try on my next return. Slàinte mhath!

Here in Canada we have a similar looking chocolate bar to your Tunnock's Caramel Log's, here ours is called "Coffee Crisp".

How very dare you!!! I almost choked on my Buckfast when you called me a Ned. I'll have you know I actually got 5 Standard Grades for my 16th birthday, and gout for my 45th :) So you may have a point. Those evil Monks should change the label to the "Go To Jail" square from a Monopoly board. Great video as always. Big thumbs up .

I'm a very long tall black man, 6'8" who bought a Kilt! Will try to rock it when the weather warms.😂❤

Ruth, you’re incredible! I found your channel yesterday and have been binge watching since. This is the most interesting and informative list of Scottish foods, I would love to try all of them but most especially arbroath smokies. Wanting to see places my ancestors originated from, I’ve been to Scotland twice over the years and I love it so much. Your content and channel are wonderful, thank you for posting. Cheers from near the Canadian Rockies.

You are the best ambassador for Scotland, you actually got my attention with your food display. Certainly more appealing than previously thought and from my past experiences. So glad to see regional foods coming to age in a world class way!

Thanks for the PDF, Ruth, and the brilliant video. Being Irish, I'm not at all familiar with Scottish food, but I did note some strong similarities to Irish food here and there. Some of the items you've listed are truly mouth-watering. As a fish lover, that Cullen Skink looks wonderful and is now No.1 on my wish list! 😋

Wow! What a list you've put together. 😊 My diet really changed living in Scotland...my first year here I asked if all people eat is carrots and potatoes, due to the dearth of foods I was used to. 😂 And I think by now I've had all of these and everything is always superb!