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Scottish food and drink

Scotland is renowned for its unrivalled produce, and its unspoilt habitats and varied weather are perfect for producing a wide variety of high quality fresh fruit and vegetables, fish and meat and much more. Read more

The country’s fantastic natural larder has inspired many world-class chefs and this is reflected in Scotland being home to no less than 16 Michelin-starred restaurants.

Enjoy sumptuous dishes and exceptional culinary experiences across Scotland from unique cafes and award-winning fish and chip shops to traditional restaurants and world-class eateries. Why not pick-up some of Scotland’s culinary offerings direct from the producers at the country’s outstanding farmers’ markets?

Head to one of Scotland’s fun and informative food festivals that are held throughout the year to celebrate and showcase local produce and culinary talent.

Eating out

Find restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes, tearooms and other places in Scotland where you can enjoy great food and drink.

A main course served at the North Port Restaurant, Perth

Bars & pubs

Find great bars and pubs in Scotland where you can enjoy local produce and a lovely meal out.

Enjoying a drink at the Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore

Producers

Find producers of delicious food & drink in Scotland and find the best meat, cheese, chocoloate, wine, beer, whisky and more at farmers' markets and shops, stores and centres.

Local produce on sale at Borders Fayre in Duns

Food & drink attractions

Find fabulous food & drink attractions in Scotland with cookery schools, breweries, distilleries, wineries and other visitor centres.

The Cookery School at the Cow Shed Restaurant, Banchory

Foodie experiences

Discover bustling farmers’ markets and bountiful farm shops showcasing delicious local produce and pick up some culinary tips from celebrity chefs at Scotland’s foodie festivals.

Sue Lawrence giving a cookery demonstration at the Taste of Edinburgh Festival

Food trails

Discover Scotland’s fantastic food trails and uncover the country’s delectable fresh produce by creating your own delicious food and drink itinerary.

A plate of finest Scottish seafood

Whisky distilleries

Like wine in France and Italy, different regions in Scotland produce distinctive malts with their own unique flavours, and many of the country's historic distilleries give tours that shine a light on the centuries-old process of whisky production.

Strathisla Distillery, Moray

Whisky experiences

Scotland has plenty of historic and unique drinking establishments where you can sample wee drams of the finest malts, watch mixologists whip up delicious cocktails, and even see behind-the-scenes at distilleries.

A whisky expert and keeper of the Quaich at the Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh

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Scotland's whisky

Ever since James VI gave barley to monks 'wherewith to make aqua vitae’, Scotland has been renowned for its whisky production.

Arbroath Smokies

Local produce

Discover delicious local delicacies from across Scotland.

Strathisla Distillery, Moray

Malt Whisky Trail

Find out more about Scotland’s renowned Speyside Malt Whisky Trail.

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The downstairs restaurant area of Ubiquitous Chip in Glasgow

Tearooms and bars

Step inside one of the cafés, bars, restaurants or pubs in Glasgow and enjoy delicious fresh local produce.

Ice cream with Nardini's ice cream parlour in the background

Haggis in Burns Country

With 80 miles of unspoilt coastline and farmland, Ayrshire & Arran offers a wealth of fresh seasonal ingredients.

Looking along the main street of Dumfries and Galloway's Food Town, Castle Douglas.

Food & drink

Discover sweet tastes and sumptuous flavours by trying some of the local food and drink in Dumfries & Galloway.

A table set for a high tea of fish and chips and baked treats at the Black Bull, Lauder

Soor Plooms and Jethart snails

The Scottish Borders boasts a delectable array of home-grown produce including mouthwatering boiled sweets.

Seafood salad platter at the Birsay Bay Tearoom with the coastline in the background

A flavour of the north

The North Sea around Orkney provides a wealth of seafood and the beautiful fertile farmland is perfect for crops and livestock.

Portion of fish and chips sitting on a ledge with Anstruther harbour in the background

Fresh Fife seafood

With its coastal location and lush farmland, Fife produces an array of delicious natural produce including fresh seafood.

Raspberries growing in Scotland

Tayberries

You can 'pick your own' delicious berries in Perthshire from traditional strawberries to the unique Tayberry.

Langoustines, oysters and other seafood arranged in a bowl on a outdoor table with a view of the loch

Seafood Trail and Whisky Coast

Scotland’s west coast, Argyll & The Isles offers fantastic food and drink with fresh seafood and whisky distilleries.

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