As rich and varied as its landscape, Scotland’s culinary repertoire is a reason to visit the country in itself. Boasting some truly heavenly national dishes, you can fill your luxury holiday with mouthful after mouthful of deliciousness. Of course the national favourite of haggis is a must try, as Robbie Burns penned in Address to a Haggis: “Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o the puddin'-race!”. Then there is the lovely, buttery accompaniment of tatties and neeps, the ever-popular Scottish salmon, the feel-good favourite of porridge (great for pre-walk fuelling), sticky toffee pudding, Scottish tablet… Dribbling yet?
If you can’t wait to be wined and dined, Scotland is home to more tasteful bistros, traditional pubs, Michelin-star restaurants and cosy tearooms than you could spend a lifetime visiting. If you are saving your list for the crème de la crème, choose from some of the many multi-awarding winning establishments near your luxury holiday cottage. From Edinburgh’s Paul Kitching’s 21212 and Restaurant Martin Wishart to Fife’s Peat Inn to Dalry’s Braidwoods, treat yourself to Michelin-level food, service and atmosphere.