Dundee

The traditional Scottish almond-studded fruitcake with sultanas and candied peel, known as Dundee cake originated in the city of Dundee while its name appears to have been first recorded in the late 19th century. Interestingly, the cake is said to be first created by Keiller’s, the... Read more

Named after the county town of Angus, where they originated in the 18th century as Scotland's answer to the already famed Cornish pasty, bridies are shortcrust pastry turnovers traditionally filled with chunks or strips of beef that was browned in suet with chopped onions. As the local stories cl... Read more

Parlies are small shortbread biscuits that originated in the 18th century Edinburgh and were first supplied to the gentry and members of the Scottish Parliament from a shop in Waverley, owned by a certain Mrs. Flockhart, who was also known as Luckie Fykie. Parliament cakes, in their full name, ar... Read more

The peculiar name of this dish is said to recall the Victorian era Edinburgh which was nicknamed Auld Reekie or Old Smokie because of the coal fires that plagued the city with an intense, dark smog. Often described as a Scottish take on the traditional Eton mess trifle, Edinburgh fog is ... Read more

The delicious fry-up of vegetables that is Scottish rumbledethumps is made with shredded cabbage and onions, sautéed and mixed with mashed potatoes, then baked in the oven until golden brown. Rumbledethumps can be topped with some cheddar, and it is served either as an accompaniment to var... Read more

This traditional Scottish pie consists of a hearty filling made with thinly beaten slices of beefsteak that are rolled around mussels or oysters—which are often themselves wrapped in streaky bacon—and an egg-glazed, puff pastry top. As suggested by its name, the pie hails from Musselb... Read more

Kilmeny kail is a traditional dish originating from the Kingdom of Fife. The dish is made with a combination of rabbit, bacon, greens (cabbage or kale), and salt. The rabbit is cleaned and cut into pieces and then simmered with bacon in a big pot for two to three hours. Once the meat is cooked, c... Read more

Angus beef is fresh meat that comes from the Aberdeen Angus cattle, a breed that has its origins in the Scottish counties of Aberdeenshire and Angus. The meat is highly prized for its exceptional marbling, which is believed to contribute to its superior texture, incredible tenderness, ju... Read more

Arbroath smokie is a fresh haddock fish that has been hot-smoked over an open fire, headless and gutted in Arbroath using the traditional, unique methods of preparing. They are usually tied in pairs with a string on their tails, deep gold in color on the outside and creamy white on the i... Read more

Anster is a traditional farmhouse cheese made from the milk of Holstein Friesian cows. The cheese is produced by Jane Stewart in Fife. The texture of Anster is creamy and slightly crumbly. The aromas are milky and rich, while the flavor is milky, tangy, and fresh. The cheese is matured f... Read more

Bishop Kennedy is a Scottish cheese that was originally created in 1992 by Howgate Creamery. It's named after the bishop who was a founder of St. Andrews University. This soft cheese is made from cow's milk. Its rind is washed in malt whiskey, resulting in a distinctive orange-r... Read more

Teviotdale is a hard, cylindrical cheese with a white rind made from Jersey cows' full fat milk of exceptional hygiene quality. Its flavor is fresh and slightly salty, with a smooth texture throughout and the cheese is yellow in color. The pastures in the area where Teviotdale is made gi... Read more

This Scottish liqueur is a created with a secret blend of aged Scotch whiskey, honey, herbs, and spices. Its history dates back to the 18th century when allegedly Prince Charles Edward Stuart passed down his secret recipe to Clan Mackinnon. In 1914, the secret recipe was obtained by Malcolm MacKi... Read more

Glayva is an award-winning Scottish whisky liqueur. The drink hails from Leith, Edinburgh, where it was created in 1947 by a local whisky merchant Ronald Morrison. The liqueur is a blend of the finest Scotch whiskies, honey, tangerines, cinnamon, and other spices. Glayva has an appealing... Read more

Lowland is a region for Scottish whisky that is located in the south of Scotland. This small region, in terms of the number of distilleries, is mostly associated with triple distillation, though not all distilleries employ it. Traditionally, whisky that is produced in the area will be li... Read more

Magnum is a whisky-based cream liqueur produced and bottled in Edinburgh. It combines fresh cream and Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Apart from its excellent flavor, this Scottish concoction is also distinguished for its bottling—it is sold in reusable stainless steel flasks. ... Read more