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.
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. Over 100 distilleries in Scotland produce this amber-hued liquid, many of which can be explored on a tour.
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.
Cost of groceries in ScotlandScotland generally has a lower cost-of-living index than most places in the UK, and this is reflected in the cost of food. Of the locations we surveyed, Glasgow has the most affordable grocery rates, and some average prices for commonly bought items are: Milk (1L): £0.98. Bread loaf: £1.05.