{"id":9167,"date":"2022-09-27T01:36:07","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T01:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/8-scottish-foods-you-have-to-eat-in-scotland-french-influence\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T10:03:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T10:03:52","slug":"8-scottish-foods-you-have-to-eat-in-scotland-french-influence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/8-scottish-foods-you-have-to-eat-in-scotland-french-influence\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Delicious Foods To Eat In Scotland"},"content":{"rendered":"

Scotland has a long history of delicious food and not just those infamous fried mars bars, Irn Bru, or Buckfast that readily spring to mind.<\/p>\n

Scotland has a huge variety of delicious meals and yummy treats that will satisfy any taste bud. One thing that most of us don\u2019t realise, is that modern Scottish cuisine has had a hefty influence from the French. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Without sounding like the start of a grand fairytale story, it all happened many hundreds of years ago when Mary Queen of Scots returned from France to Edinburgh<\/a>, where her love of French grub (and entourage) followed suit. <\/span><\/p>\n

This in itself, led to an influx of French cuisine and dishes that make up some Scottish meals we know and love today.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Anyway, without rambling on, take a look at some of the very best foods you should try when in Scotland.<\/span><\/p>\n

1.) Ashet of caboc cheese and oatcakes<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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A perfect example of French influence in Scottish cuisine is with an ashet of caboc cheese and oatcakes. <\/span><\/p>\n

An ashet loosely translates to assiette in French, meaning a platter. Caboc is the oldest cheese in Scotland. A very creamy cheese, it\u2019s often dolloped onto some oatcakes for a delicious snack. <\/span><\/p>\n

2.) A Plate of howtowdie<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Again, influenced by France, howtowdie is a delicious Scottish dish made up from a small chicken\/foul that\u2019s served with spinach and runny poached eggs. <\/span><\/p>\n

This dish has been a favourite in Scotland for hundreds of years.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.) Burns night supper (haggis)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Every year, on the 25th January, Scotland celebrates the life of Robert Burns (born in the 1800\u2019s). <\/span><\/p>\n

You might know his poems from the likes of Auld Lang Syne, which is sung at Hogmanay and New years eve? A Burns supper<\/a> consists of the Scottish favourite, haggis (or vegetarian haggis), all washed down with lashings of Scotch Whiskey.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Read more: Create your own Burns Supper<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

4.) Scottish tablet<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Authentic Scottish, with no French influence insight, a tablet is one yummy treat that is well worth a try. <\/span><\/p>\n

Filled with mountains of sugar, milk, butter and condensed milk, it is heated to create a crumbly, fudge-like tablet that tastes so amazing! A perfect treat if you have a sweet tooth! <\/span><\/p>\n

5.) Gigot of lamb<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Gigot (spelt, and inspired by Scotland\u2019s French influence) is a chop\/leg of mutton (lamb) that is often served with potatoes, parsnips and other seasonal vegetables that were available in Scotland. <\/span><\/p>\n

6).) Whiskey mac & hot toddy<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Technically not food, but certainly a delicious treat, a Whiskey Mac is a combination of Scotch whiskey and ginger wine. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a hot alternative, make sure you try a \u2018hot toddy\u2019 that is Scotch whiskey mixed with piping hot water, cinnamon, honey and other spices. It\u2019s a great way to warm your cockles! <\/span><\/p>\n

7.) Stovies<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Traditionally, a workers meal, stovies are often a mismatch of seasonal vegetables, potatoes and minced meat that makes a hearty Scottish meal, especially on a cold winters day. <\/span><\/p>\n

8.)  <\/span>A bag of soor ploom<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Apparently, soor plooms were first crafted in Scotland in the 1300s, from sour plums. <\/span><\/p>\n

Nowadays, they are typically hard, sharp and sour flavoured boiled sweets that can be bought from many traditional sweet stores in Scotland. <\/span><\/p>\n

Read more: Best places in Edinburgh<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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