We started Scottish Scran to learn more about traditional Scottish foods and how to make them, both for us and our two small boys who are born here in Scotland. Here’s our collection of all the traditional foods that this journey has led us to try. We hope you’ll try them with your family too.
Below you’ll find the most popular Scottish classics mixed with some of the lesser-known traditional dishes that we’ve loved recreating!
There are so many recipes to explore we’ve had to create the list below to help you navigate around them all. Just click on the heading you want to see and enjoy.
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- Traditional Scottish Breakfast
- Traditional Scottish Soups
- Traditional Scottish Mains
- Traditional Scottish Sides
- Traditional Scottish Desserts
- Most Popular Traditional Scottish Sweet Baking Recipes
- Most Popular Traditional Scottish Savoury Baking Recipes
- Scottish Drink Recipes
- Other Scottish Recipes
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Traditional Scottish Breakfast
Breakfast in Scotland is more than just a Full Scottish. There are a lot of tasty elements that you’ll love making at home and adding to your morning routine… or at least to your weekend brunch!
Homemade Scottish Fruit Pudding Recipe
How to Make Porridge – The Perfect Scottish Porridge
The Perfect Scottish Morning Rolls Recipe
What is a Full Scottish Breakfast? And How to Make The Best One!
Easy Homemade Lorne Sausage Recipe
Traditional Scottish Tattie Scone Recipe
Traditional Scottish Soups
If you’re in search of a delicious Scottish starter to kick off your meal or simply a hearty bowl of soup to tide you over until dinner, Scottish soups offer a wide variety of options that are sure to satisfy your soup-based cravings.
If you’re looking for more Scottish Soups and Starters, click here.
Traditional Scotch Broth Recipe
Tasty Scottish Cock-a-Leekie Soup Recipe
Simple Scottish Tattie Soup Recipe
Simple Cullen Skink recipe
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Traditional Scottish Mains
The obvious Scottish Main Course is Haggis, that’s why it’s front and centre on our list.
But Haggis isn’t everything, and there are some amazing Scottish mains that are made in family homes across the country, which you will love trying with your family.
Easy & Tasty Mince and Tatties Recipe
Traditional Scottish Stovies Recipe (Plus Variations!)
How to Make a Haggis, Neeps and Tatties Stack
Scottish Steak Pie Recipe
Balmoral Chicken Recipe: Chicken Stuffed with Haggis
Traditional Scottish Sides
Some of our traditional Scottish sides have been made in Scotland for hundreds of years and are still enjoyed today. You can almost taste the history in each of these recipes.
Plus, if you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment to any Haggis dish, you have to try our whisky sauce!
Traditional Scottish Skirlie Recipe
Traditional Rumbledethumps Recipe
Traditional Clapshot Recipe
Whisky Sauce for Haggis
Traditional Scottish Desserts
We’re not going to lie; this is our favourite group of Traditional Scottish recipes.
Scotland has so many wonderful traditional foods, but it really does know how to make an amazing dessert. Who would have known that a mix of whisky, oats, cream and raspberries would work so well, for example!
For more Desserts that are a little less traditional, click here.
Cranachan: A Traditional Scottish Dessert Recipe
Simple Caledonian Cream Recipe
Easy Clootie Dumpling Recipe
Tipsy Laird Recipe – How to Make a Scottish Trifle
Most Popular Traditional Scottish Sweet Baking Recipes
Scotland deserves to be renowned for its delectable and irresistible sweet treats. These mouth-watering bakes can be found everywhere, from birthday parties to Hogmanay celebrations, and even in Scottish cafes and bed and breakfasts. They are truly a delight for anyone with a sweet tooth.
If you want to deep dive into our Sweet baking recipes then click here and enjoy everything from brownies, blondies, tarts, scones, biscuits and more!
Traditional Homemade Scottish Tablet Recipe
Scottish Petticoat Tails Shortbread Recipe
Traditional Dundee Cake Recipe
Traditional Scottish Black Bun Recipe
Most Popular Traditional Scottish Savoury Baking Recipes
If you’re not a fan of sweet, Scottish cuisine has got you covered. With numerous traditional recipes that have their own unique histories and flavours worth trying, you’re sure to find something to your liking.
The below are some of the most traditional recipes a perfect mix of Morning Rolls, Bannocks and pies!
If you’d like to try some more savoury bakes many of which have a Scottish twist then, click here.
The Perfect Scottish Morning Rolls Recipe
Butteries Recipe (Also Known As Rowies and Aberdeen Rolls!)
Simple Scottish Bannocks Recipe
Easy Scottish Oatcakes Recipe
Forfar Bridie Recipe – Scottish Handheld Meat Pies
Easy & Authentic Scotch Pie Recipe
Scottish Drink Recipes
There’s no getting away from the fact that whisky is one of Scotland’s biggest exports, and because of this we’ve loved learning more about it beyond using it in our recipes. We’ve also had fun making some amazing gin-based drinks too!
It’s a hard life.
How to Make a Flying Scotsman Cocktail
Simple Whisky Cocktails That You Can Make at Home
A Beginners Guide to Scottish Whisky
10 Pink Gin Cocktails To Try This Summer
Other Scottish Recipes
There is so much more to Scottish food than tradition. Not every recipe has to have a history that can be traced back hundreds of years. Some are new and just as tasty, and some are a mix of delicious Scottish products or produce to improve other recipes.
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Then have a look at the recipes below and let us know what you think!
Haggis Recipes
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Recipes with a Scottish Twist
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Sweet Scottish Baking
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