What food is Scotland famous for?

Don't leave Scotland without trying...
  • Haggis. Haggis represents the best of Scottish cooking, using every part of the animal and adding lots of flavour and spices. ...
  • Fresh fish. The fish and seafood that Scotland's waters have to offer are just sensational. ...
  • Lobster. ...
  • Grouse. ...
  • Cullen skink. ...
  • Clootie dumpling. ...
  • Gin. ...
  • Whisky.




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Scotland's national dish is haggis, a savoury meat pudding, and it's traditionally accompanied by mashed potatoes, turnips (known as 'neeps') and a whisky sauce. Which brings us to the national drink – whisky.

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There are no hard and fast rules for tipping in Scotland. If you are happy with the service, a 10-15% tip is customary, particularly in a restaurant or café with table service. A tip is not necessary if a service charge has been added to the bill by the establishment.

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In addition to haggis, Edinburgh is also famous for other hearty dishes like Cullen skink, a creamy soup made with smoked haddock and potatoes, and Caledonian cobbler, a meat pie filled with lamb or beef and topped with mashed potatoes.

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