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About Scotland

Scotland's Food

Sightseeing and activities are only a part of your holiday in Scotland. Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner, our country's natural larder and our famous Scottish Hospitality are yours to enjoy.

From wholesome natural dishes to the very best of modern cooking, visitors to the Connoisseurs Scotland properties be assured of the very best in Scottish Cuisine.

        

Choose from the best of Aberdeen Angus beef, succulent venison, quality lamb, wild salmon and game plus the freshest of seafood. Sample some of Scotland's local delicacies such as Loch Fyne kippers. Arbroath Smokies, Orkney and Islay cheeses as well as traditional home baked scones, oatcakes, shortbreads and bannocks.

As the evening draws to a close why not round off the say with a dram or two of Scotch whisky - in good company.

Scotland's Larder is very unique - not only in European terms but internationally. Game and sheep from the moors and glens of the Highlands, cattle fed on the rolling pastures of Ayrshire, grain and vegetables from the fertile farmlands of the Lothians, the fruit baskets of Tayside and Lanark - all benefiting from Scotland's temperate climate.

    

Add the wonderful fresh seafood and salmon, the crafts of the cheese maker and the skills of the distiller. and we have some of the finest foods available. In the hands of the traditional cook or the growing brigades of innovative, professional chefs these ingredients form fond memories for connoisseurs of fine foods.

Rich sauces, fine flavours, rustic smoked products and an array of textures and colours are just some of the treats in store for the visitor.

Whether it's a hearty breakfast in a country hotel or a welcome lunch amid the bustle of the city the Natural Cooking of Scotland is now a good reason to visit this wonderful country.

Within the world of Connoisseurs Scotland visitors can dine on the best of local produce aboard the Highland Princess or savour the freshest of seafood at the Crinan Hotel. Marvel at the innovative signature dishes of Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens or the wonderful cordon bleu surprises cooking on the Royal Scotsman Train.

Appreciate the traditional and the modern during breakfasts and lunches at Turnberry and the Old Course Hotel St Andrews or savour the many talents of the award winning kitchens of the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa. Pamper yourself in the sumptuous luxury of dining at Gleneagles and Inverlochy with the best of game and desserts to match.

    

Here in Scotland you can sit down to lunch or dinner and choose from menus with the very best Aberdeen Angus beef, succulent grouse, hare, lamb or mutton of the highest quality. The variety of seafood and fish dishes evident in Scottish menus indicates the quality of the harvest produced from the rugged west coast and our lochs and rivers.

Wherever you travel in Scotland the opportunity is always there to sample our local delicacies and traditional foods - Arbroath smokies, Lochfyne kippers, Forfar Bridies, Selkirk bannocks, Orkney cheese, Islay cheese, Galloway cheese, Dundee cake, Clootie Dumpling, toffee and fudge. For a translation try your taste buds!

    

Wonderful preserves and jams serve to enhance the many types of pancakes and scones, oatcakes and biscuits born from generations of home bakers.

    

Scotland is famous for its warmth of welcome and its hospitality. Combined with its rich store of fresh foods and culinary skills they provide some of the very best reasons for a visit our land and the properties of Connoisseurs Scotland.


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