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Scottish food & drink

Taste and see why Scottish food and drink is famous all over the world. Sample some of the finest homegrown produce in restaurants around the country, from the fresh catch of the day to the unique botanicals that make up our spirits. Slow down and discover what's on offer locally with a foodie trail, or meet some like-minded individuals at one of the many food & drink festivals held across the year. 

Where can I try Scottish food & drink?

From fine dining to local neighbourhood gems and cosy coffee spots to cool bars, come and experience what Scotland's foodie scene is all about.

16 of the best fish & chip shops in Scotland

Scotland is the perfect place for a fish supper by the sea on a beautiful summer’s night.

13 of the best places to get ice cream in Scotland

Find the best ice cream parlours in Scotland, from Luca's Ice Cream to Nardini's and more.

11 of the best seafood shacks in Scotland

You can find our delicious seafood delicacies at a seaside shack near the coast or harbour.

9 Top Scottish food experiences

Explore Scotland's food & drink culture with these great experiences. From enjoying a tasty ice cream to trying wild game and local produce.

9 Best vegan breakfast & brunch spots

Explore amazing vegan breakfast and brunch spots across Scotland.

Top outdoor dining spots in Scotland

Discover the top outdoor dining spots in Scotland to relax and enjoy some delicious food and drink.

Eating out in Scotland

Traditional Scottish dishes and drinks

Haggis, neeps and tatties, whisky, Stornoway black pudding, Aberdeen Angus beef. There are some traditional dishes that are a must try when you're in Scotland.

11 Traditional Scottish food dishes to try

Get ready to taste the best Scottish food from traditional haggis and tatties to cranachan for dessert. Read our must-try list of foods from Scotland.

The iconic full Scottish breakfast

The full Scottish breakfast is packed with flavours, history and heritage, so find out what we Scots love the most!

Haggis

Learn about haggis, Scotland's national dish, with information on what is haggis, delicious haggis recipes, Burns' suppers and more.

Scotch whisky

Whisky is Scotland's best known export and has been proudly produced throughout the country for hundreds of years.

Scottish gin distilleries, tours and tastings

Learn about a superb range of Scottish gins and plan your distillery tour.

Craft beers & breweries to visit in Scotland

Find breweries and brewery tours throughout Scotland and sample some of the best craft beer products.

Discover Scotland's local produce

Some produce can only be found in Scotland. Scotch beef, Scottish wild salmon, traditional Ayrshire Dunlop cheese, Arbroath Smokies, Shetland lamb and Orkney Scottish island cheddar are just a few. Seek out our hidden foodie gems and you'll be rewarded with rich tastes and flavours. 

Seasonal food calendar

Find the best produce available each season, so you can savour sustainable and local Scottish food.  

Guide to wild food foraging in Scotland

Discover where to go wild food foraging with our guide to foraging in Scotland.

9 Farm shops & foodie experiences to enjoy this autumn

Discover farm shops in Scotland with foodie farm experiences to enjoy this autumn!

Top dining experiences

Make your holiday extra special and treat yourself to a Michelin dining experience in Scotland, or check out some of our award-winning restaurants. 

Michelin-star restaurants in Scotland

Enjoy fine dining across Scotland - choose from 12 incredible restaurants.

9 Food & drink award winners

Check out some of Scotland's award-winning food and drink businesses for a gastronomical experience.

Foodie events, festivals and trails

From weekly farmers' markets and annual food festivals to carefully crafted taste trails, finding a foodie experience is a great way to learn more about Scotland's fresh ingredients and heritage.

Delicious Cheeses in Scotland

Sample the delicious cheese that Scotland has to offer with visits to these award-winning establishments.

The Seafood Trail

Journey through some of Scotland's stunning coastlines, sampling delicious seafood and delicacies along the way.

Taste of Place Argyll and the Isles Vegan Trail

Head to Argyll where a wide selection of eateries offering excellent vegan food as key dishes on their menus awaits.

A Taste of Moray Speyside Trail

Showcasing an astonishing array of culinary creations that captivate the taste buds, visit Moray Speyside.

Experience Glasgow Trails

Explore Glasgow through its delightful food & drink options.

Arbroath Smokie Trail

Find out more and try this Scottish fish specialty which has EU-wide recognition for its importance.

Scotland's Chocolate Trail

Choose from a tasty sampling, book a workshop and learn how to hand temper chocolate on marble.

Farmers' Markets

Farmers' markets are a great way to try local, high quality Scottish produce and meet the producers!

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Spotlight: a foodie guide to Fife

Influencer Pippa (@eatinburgh) has pulled together some of her favourite foodie spots and hidden gems to try across Fife. 

Pippa (@eatinburgh) in Crail

© @eatinburgh

"Both the excellent produce grown here and the quality of food establishments in the area make Fife a food lovers paradise. All the villages in the East Neuk are gorgeous and ideal for exploring over a weekend.

Thanks to it’s proximity to the Central Belt of Scotland it’s also ideal for a weekend trip from Edinburgh or Glasgow."

Introducing 'Taste Our Best'

Taste Our Best is a food & drink scheme for quality Scottish businesses, so you know you're sampling the very best the country has to offer.

Oysters at Loch Fyne Oyster Bar

© Loch Fyne Oyster Bar and Restaurant

Make sure to keep an eye out for the 'Taste Our Best' logo which helps you identify the best food and drink businesses quality checked by us.

Businesses get this award only if they use:

  • Quality Scottish ingredients
  • Fresh, seasonal produce
  • Local food

And if they:

  • Keep food miles to a minimum
  • Provide info on where your food has come from
  • Have friendly staff who will know all about the origins of the food on your plate
  • Highlight at least 40% of the Scottish produce on their menu

Taste Our Best logo

How to find 'Taste our Best' businesses

Look out for this purple badge when you’re out and about in Scotland. 'Taste Our Best' is given to food and drink businesses – these could be a restaurant, a café inside a visitor attraction, a B&B or the food onboard a ferry.

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Scotland's Delicious Drinks

Fancy a tipple? Maybe a dram? From Scotch Whisky to craft beer, we produce a number of unique drinks in Scotland - with many much-loved across the world.

Aberdeen Distillery & Gin School

© City of Aberdeen Distillery

Scottish Gin

Scotland is home to a variety of home grown gin, as well as a range of distilleries, tours and tastings you can get involved in. With dozens of gin producers across the country you are spoilt for choice.

Scottish Gin Distilleries, Tours and Tastings

Scottish brewed ales, beers and lagers at 56 North

Craft Beer

If beer is more up your street, we have more than 100 breweries for you to choose from. Beer, ale, craft beer, beer events and festivals, brew your own beer experiences, tours and much more await beer enthusiasts.

Scottish Beer & Breweries in Scotland

Whisky samples at the Clydeside Distillery.

© Digital Tourism Scotland / Matt Davis

Scotch Whisky

Scotch malt whisky needs little introduction. Scotland’s national drink is enjoyed worldwide but here in Scotland you can learn all about the whisky making and distilling process at one of our many distilleries.

Scotch Whisky

7 amazing food & drink festivals

Scotland has some amazing and tantalising produce and there are plenty of festivals and events where local food takes centre stage. From weekend affairs to week-long celebrations, vegan festivals to farmers' markets, there is always something for your tastebuds to look forward to.

Taste of Shetland Festival (TBC 2024)

Participate in this annual celebration of Shetland's larder, showcasing locally-produced food and drink.

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

The doors to Speyside’s world-famous distilleries open. Meet the makers, taste the world’s finest whiskies and discover the passion behind them.

Eat & Drink Festival

Eat and Drink Glasgow is back at the SEC for a long weekend of mouth-watering flavours, modern cuisine, mixology, street food, local produce.

FyneFest (31 May - 2 June 2024)

This award-winning festival takes place in Glen Fyne and showcases a range of 200 beers, 30 live bands and the finest street food vendors.

Foodies Festival (TBC 2024)

Join in this colourful celebration of quality local food, drink and produce in Edinburgh.

Stranraer Oyster Festival (13 - 15 September 2024)

Get ready for your seafood fix and celebrate Stranraer’s wild native oysters with a jam-packed events programme.

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