Food
Free Time Suggestions: Tasting Your Way Through Scotland
Julia Karam | May 25, 2018
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Taking a tour of Scotland? While the food scene is similar to what you will find all over the UK, there are a few Scottish must-tries. Here are the 10 food experiences you don’t want to miss!
Tea – A bit stronger than its English counterpart, Scottish tea is just as much of an event. Afternoon tea is most popular, accompanied by finger sandwiches, pastries, and scones, while High Tea may serve hot foods and cheeses as well. No matter which you choose, don’t skip out on the jam and clotted cream for your scone!
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Scotch Pie – While pies are common throughout the UK, Scotland does this comfort food best. The flaky pie crust is usually filled with minced mutton, but it can also be made with chicken, fish, or steak. These pies are served with potatoes, baked beans, and gravy in restaurants, or can be purchased alone from most bakeries.Fish – Scotland is known for its lochs or lakes, and the fish that come from them deserve the same amount of attention. Most popular are salmon and haddock—which you can try smoked, grilled, or battered and served with chips!
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Cullen Skink – Smoked fish is a staple in Scotland. This soup includes smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions served in either a water or light cream-based broth. Popular all over, especially along the coastline, this is the perfect meal to warm you up after one of the many rainy days in Scotland!Ice Cream – If you do happen to have a rare sunny day, or can brave the cold, try one of the hundreds of flavors of Scottish Ice Cream. Most Scots claim that their ice cream is superior to others because of how fresh the cows’ milk is. Ice cream shops can be found as stand-alone stores, or attached to some candy stores and bakeries.
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What’s your favorite food you’ve tried abroad? Let us know!
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Julia Karam
Julia traveled with EF in 2015 and started in a content marketing co-op at EF Tours while in college. She has since studied abroad in Florence, Italy, traveled to 10+ countries, and now works as a Tour Consultant with EF Tours.
