BakedAlaska7751 Posted January 9, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 9, 2017 What should we eat and drink while in Scotland? We're visiting the Shetland Islands, Isle of Skye, Inverness, and Edinburgh. One of the tour guides suggested fish and chips for lunch but one of us isn't big into chips. It doesn't have to be weird or wacky or traditional for that matter. We want to try whatever is fresh and local in late May. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted January 9, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 9, 2017 What should we eat and drink while in Scotland? We're visiting the Shetland Islands, Isle of Skye, Inverness, and Edinburgh. One of the tour guides suggested fish and chips for lunch but one of us isn't big into chips. It doesn't have to be weird or wacky or traditional for that matter. We want to try whatever is fresh and local in late May. Thanks! Haggis! And wash it down with some Lagavulin. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronandbecs Posted January 9, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Haggis! And wash it down with some Lagavulin. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Aye Jimmy. Eat haggis, neeps (turnips) & taytees (potatos). Drink Irn bru for breakfast and single malts for the rest of the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eboracum_d Posted January 9, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 9, 2017 If you are berthed in Leith there are several fish restaurants nearby serving freshly caught seafood -- not just the traditional British fish and chips. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted January 9, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Haggis!I highly recommend sourcing it from this butcher, which supplies it fresh from the hunt: https://www.macbeths.com/the-coos-news/secrets-of-the-haggis-hunt-finally-revealed-on-film/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljandgb Posted January 9, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I spent a month in England and Scotland after college. Some of the best Indian take out ("take-away") I've ever had was in England/Scotland. And I haven't had a decent scone since returning to the US. But then, maybe don't have the scones. It will only set you up for disappointment the rest of your life. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threetowner16 Posted January 9, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 9, 2017 What should we eat and drink while in Scotland? We're visiting the Shetland Islands, Isle of Skye, Inverness, and Edinburgh. One of the tour guides suggested fish and chips for lunch but one of us isn't big into chips. It doesn't have to be weird or wacky or traditional for that matter. We want to try whatever is fresh and local in late May. Thanks! All your other postings re your cruise have been on the Britain forum, so why have you posted this here,your more likely to get replies from people who stay in Scotland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakedAlaska7751 Posted January 9, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted January 9, 2017 All your other postings re your cruise have been on the Britain forum, so why have you posted this here,your more likely to get replies from people who stay in Scotland Terribly, terribly sorry. My next cruise goes to both Norway and Scotland (as you can see from my signature), so I must have made a mistake in where I posted. Nice to have a fan and though! Thanks for catching my mistake. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatters cruiser Posted January 9, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 9, 2017 For a tourist experience how about high tea in Edinburgh Castles Tea rooms? http://www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk/media/95751/tea-rooms-menu.pdf We took my mother there a few years ago and she enjoyed it a lot, we could not find the shop her Aunty used to buy Clotties from when she stayed thee as a girl. There is a lot of good seafood in Scotland if that's what you like you will be spoilt for choice, Langoustines are particularly good. But also Scottish beef and lamb is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langoustine Posted January 9, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I highly recommend sourcing it from this butcher, which supplies it fresh from the hunt: https://www.macbeths.com/the-coos-news/secrets-of-the-haggis-hunt-finally-revealed-on-film/ Brilliant! Many years ago I found myself in a friends house in Ealing on Christmas Day and Boxing Day while they were away. I had forgotten that everything (and in those days, I mean everything) was closed on those two days. The only thing edible in the house was a frozen haggis, and it puzzled me greatly. I eventually succeeded in preparing it (I finally walked to several adjacent houses holding the thing in my hand, begging for guidance) and found it quite tasty. My friend's liquor cabinet also helped greatly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Huntingdon1701 Posted January 9, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Deep fried mars bar is traditional. Don't write off the chips until you've seen them - chips are not the same all over the world. Fish of any sort is going to be good, with or without the chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanjam cruisers Posted January 22, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Hi BakedAlaska7751 During your visit to Scotland you will find food from all over the world but if you wish to sample Scottish Food you will find it in all Restaurants, I would recommend among others that you should try Haggis of course it is tasty and should always be served with neeps(Turnip) and Tatties(mashed potatoes), Cullen Skink a thick creamy smoked fish(Haddock) soup, Cranachan dessert made with oats,cream and whisky. Scottish beef and lamb are also very tasty, while in Edinburgh I would suggest you visit the "Doric" pub situated behind Waverely Station straight across the Road from the Edinburgh Junction, you can sample single malt whisky from their extensive range and also try a lunch in their restaurant upstairs, as a fan of Cullen Skink I can recommend their version of this delicious soup. Have a great time in our beautiful country and your cruise overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMG10 Posted February 5, 2017 #13 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Best Indian curries out of India!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawhouse Posted February 26, 2017 #14 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Deep fried pizza and deep fried pork pie are no among some of the delights available Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanexile81 Posted February 26, 2017 #15 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Deep fried mars bar is traditional. I can honestly say that I have NEVER seen fried Mars Bar on a menu. It is certainly not traditional in this part of the world, but just a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMG10 Posted February 26, 2017 #16 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I can honestly say that I have NEVER seen fried Mars Bar on a menu. It is certainly not traditional in this part of the world, but just a joke You can get it in certain Chip Shops - but not something I would personally recommend although have been told it tastes great!! I can feel my arteries clogging up just thinking about it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanexile81 Posted February 26, 2017 #17 Share Posted February 26, 2017 You can get it in certain Chip Shops - but not something I would personally recommend although have been told it tastes great!! I can feel my arteries clogging up just thinking about it!!!! I just was surprised that it was quoted as a "traditional food' when it's not available many places IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted February 27, 2017 #18 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Trendy deep fried anything is big including deep fried pizza, deep fried Snickers or Mars Bars. Deep fried Twinkies and more are out there but you have to search a little more for them. They definitely aren't traditional but the new food trend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanexile81 Posted February 27, 2017 #19 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Trendy deep fried anything is big including deep fried pizza, deep fried Snickers or Mars Bars. Deep fried Twinkies and more are out there but you have to search a little more for them. They definitely aren't traditional but the new food trend. Where do you see things like this Mario because I'm not a youngster and I've never seen any of them in y life. You don't mean Scotland do you? And what are deep fried Twinkies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaf2012 Posted March 2, 2017 #20 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Don't forget to try some black pudding for breakfast and some Scottish pasties for lunch. Mince and tatties with a side of neeps is yummy. They also serve baked beans at breakfast as well. 😊 Sent from my SM-T330NU using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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