The 15 Best Scottish Foods: What & Where to Eat and Drink in Scotland

Hearty meals of haggis, neeps, and tatties, bountiful broths of Cullen skink and Cock-a-Leekie Soup, and delectable desserts of tablet and cranachan all make Scottish food one of our world favorites.

If it’s your first time in Scotland, though, we’ll forgive you for not knowing what any of those dishes are. But rest assured, foodie-loving travelers – you’re going to love Scotland’s moreish culinary traditions!

To help you have the best foodie adventure possible, we’ve put together our list of the top 15 traditional Scottish foods and beverages to eat and drink when you’re in Scotland.

Acquire a Taste for Haggis

Scotland’s national dish isn’t a small hop-along creature but is, in fact, a hardy Highland staple that’s prepared from all the leftover parts of a sheep. Haggis is effectively a type of offal, and it’s a mishmash of the stomach and other innards, all mixed with oatmeal and onion.

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Fill Up With a Full Scottish Breakfast

In Scotland, you’ll be tempted by the Full Scottish Breakfast, although after a week of eating this monstrous plate of breakfast food, you might need to climb Ben Nevis a few times over to work off the calories.

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Get Your Day Started With Scottish Porridge

This ubiquitous Scottish breakfast food has been consumed in Scotland for centuries, and its simplicity, low cost, and high energy content ensure it continues to be a favorite Scottish comfort food today.

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Warm Up With a Bowl of Cock-a-Leekie Soup

This tasty mixture of leeks and chicken is considered to be Scotland’s national soup. The epitome of Scottish comfort food, it’s perfect for a cold winter’s day when you just need a hearty, warming bowl of goodness.

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Snack on a Scotch Pie

Scotch pie is one of the most popular Scottish snacks, and it’s one of the tastiest ways to satisfy your hunger pangs when you’re out sightseeing.

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