Celebrate our world renowned Scottish produce and experience the taste of Scotland first hand by enjoying our wide range of food and drink related events taking place across the country. One of the many reasons to extend your stay in Scotland. View events list.
From Ayrshire cheese to Perthshire berries, West Coast seafood to Aberdeen Angus beef, Scotland’s regions are a larder like no other. Throughout Scotland, the quality and diversity of our regional produce is striking. From restaurants and cafes to pubs and bistros, cheese makers to distillery tours, explore our selection of great Scottish food experiences.
What is it about Scottish food that makes it so special? Perhaps the environment, the natural ingredients? Maybe world-class producers or internationally respected chefs? One thing is for certain, the Scottish food scene is vibrant, exciting and surprising.
The Foodie Guide
The Foodie Guide is VisitScotland's official eating and drinking guide. Read on for inspiration for great restaurants and cafes, pubs, bistros, and distillery tours to recommend to your clients.
Year of Food and Drink 2010
Scotland's Year of Food and Drink was in 2010, during which we celebrated our delicious local produce and encouraged the world to experience the taste of Scotland.
Burns Suppers
Around the world tributes to the life and works of Robert Burns are held through the ritual of the Burns Supper on 25th January.
What's On
For many years now Scots have been celebrating the wealth of their food and drink heritage in festivals and promotions held around the country. Search here for festivals, events and markets.
Who's Who
Meet the characters behind Scotland’s food revolution. From producers of traditional cheeses and local breads, to the fishermen delivering a daily catch fresh to kitchen doors.
Food Trips
To help you begin to discover the best that Scotland has to offer by way of food and drink, we've provided you with some suggestions and tips.
Traditional Scottish Food
With traditional Scottish food to be found in every region across the country, every journey is a culinary adventure. Browse our Scottish food guide to find unique Scottish food recipes.
