Traditional Scottish food dishes to try

Aberdeen Angus beef - native to north east Scotland, this particular meat is rich in iron and zinc to help enhance the flavour and juiciness with every bite when you order a delicious steak dinner or mouth-watering burger.

Game meats - refers to wild animals traditionally hunted in Scotland's landscapes and are known for their rich flavours. You'll often find venison, grouse and pheasant when dining out which are locally sourced nearby.

Scottish cheeses - home to traditional varieties including Crowdie, a soft and crumbly heritage cheese and Dunlop, a creamy hard cheese similar to cheddar.

Smoked fish - known for its rich, savoury flavour and flaky texture. It is traditionally produced along Scottish coastal towns using time-honoured smoking methods. It is often found in dishes including Cullen Skink and Arbroath Smokies.

Scottish seafood - you'll be spoilt for choice with Scotland's seafood offering with salmon, langoustines, lobester, oysters and wild trout often appearing in many Scottish restaurants menus.

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Traditional main dishes

Haggis - Scotland's national dish, it is a delicious combination of meat, oatmeal, onions, salt, and spices. It is traditionally served with neeps (turnip) and tatties (potatoes).

Scotch broth - this delicious soup is made from barley, root vegetables and mutton or lamb.

Cock-a-leekie soup - a hearty broth made from chicken stock, leeks and thickened with barley or rice.

Stovies - a hearty mix of potatoes, onions and letfover meat with vegetarian options also available.

Mince and tatties - beef mince cooked in a rich gravy with onions, carrots and seasoning served with creamy mashed potatoes (tatties).

Steak pie - cooked diced beef encased or topped with puff or shortcrust pastry.

Fish and seafood dishes

Arbroath Smokies - haddock tied into pairs and hot-smoked over hardwood until they reach a golden, copper colour.

Fish and chips - often called a fish supper, this beloved classic consists of freshly caught haddock and a portion of fluffy chips.

Smoked salmon - a type of Atlantic salmon that is found in our cold, fast-moving coastal waters.

Smoked haddock - a white fish found from the North Sea which is typically smoked over beech or oak wood. It is commonly found in dishes such as Cullen Skink, fishcakes and Arbroath Smokies.

Cullen Skink - originating from the town of Moray, this creamy soup consists of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions.