Flavours Worth the Journey

Scotland on a Plate and in a Glass

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Scotland’s culinary reputation is soaring. With Michelin-starred chefs earning global praise and old pubs serving comfort food that tells a story, travellers are increasingly planning their itineraries around what’s on the plate—and in the glass. Traditional fare like haggis and cullen skink still shine, but now they share the spotlight with elegant seafood, world-class whisky, and creative twists on Scottish ingredients.

Let’s go to ten places across the country where you can taste the true flavour of Scotland—from coastal smokehouses and Highland inns to fine dining in the cities.

In today’s email:-

• Flavours Worth the Journey: From city bistros to mountain inns, Scotland serves up unforgettable meals in settings you’ll want to write home about. Whether it’s whisky with a view in the Cairngorms or seafood fresh from the Atlantic, each of these stops brings you a real taste of place. Here are ten food and drink experiences that combine flavour, story, and setting in perfect measure.

  • The Royal Mile Tavern, Edinburgh

  • Dalwhinnie Distillery, Cairngorms

  • The Oyster Shed, Isle of Skye

  • Unalome by Graeme Cheevers, Glasgow

  • The Clachaig Inn, Glencoe

  • Oban Distillery, West Coast

  • Forgan’s, St Andrews

  • The Drovers Inn, Loch Lomond

  • The Kitchin, Edinburgh

  • The Ubiquitous Chip, Glasgow

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