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Ask what the national dish of Scotland is and the answer is haggis with neeps and tatties: the storied savoury pudding beside mashed swede and potato. Start with our Haggis recipe, then browse 14 more Scottish classics, from everyday cooking to festive specialities.

The Most Famous Scottish Dishes

  1. Haggis with neeps and tatties

    Haggis is sheep's offal minced with oatmeal, suet and spice, packed into a stomach and boiled. It sounds worse than it tastes. What it actually tastes of is peppery, nutty and …

  2. Cock-a-Leekie

    Warm yourself through a cold evening with Cock-a-Leekie Soup, one of Scotland's most cherished classics. This hearty broth brings together tender chicken, sweet leeks and a …

  3. Cullen Skink

    Meet Cullen Skink, one of Scotland's most comforting bowls of soup. Thick, creamy and gently smoky, it brings together flaked smoked haddock, tender potatoes and sweet softened …

  4. Bannocks

    Meet Bannocks, the humble griddle bread that has fed Scottish households for centuries. Made from little more than flour, butter and a pinch of salt, these rustic flatbreads are as …

What is the national dish of Scotland?

The national dish of Scotland is haggis with neeps and tatties, the storied savoury pudding beside mashed swede and potato. You will find a step-by-step recipe for it on this page, alongside 14 more authentic Scottish recipes.

What food is Scotland famous for?

Beyond haggis with neeps and tatties, Scotland is famous for dishes like Cock-a-Leekie, Cullen Skink and Bannocks. This page collects 15 authentic Scottish recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.