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Aberdeen

Aberdeen, also known as the granite city, is famous for Aberdeen Angus beef and fresh seafood. BrewDog beer started in Aberdeenshire, with the company opening their first bar in Aberdeen.

Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire and the north east shouldn't be overlooked when it comes to food and drink thanks to distilleries, exciting restaurants and traditional dishes.

Angus

One of the most famous foods from Angus is the traditional Arbroath Smokie, You'll also find craft beers, spirits, soft drinks and street food.

Argyll & Bute

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Ayrshire

Historic Ayrshire in south west Scotland has picturesque coastlines and acres of farmland. It is known for its beef, potatoes, seafood and newly launched Lochlea whisky.

Borders

There's lovely scenery,  stately homes and Riverside walks in the Borders. There, you can enjoy gin, whisky and quality beef and lamb as well as historical sweets such as Selkirk Bannock and Hawick Balls.

Clackmanshire

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Dumfries and Galloway

Located in the western Southern Uplands, Dumfries and Galloway is known for its beef and farming. Try a dram at Annandale distillery or beer at Borderlands brewery.  

Dundee

Located on the Firth of Tay estuary in the east coast, Dundee is famous for fruit jams, specifically marmalade and its namesake cake.

East Ayrshire

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East Dumbartonshire

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East Lothian

Located on the east cost, East Lothian has a coastline and abundant farming. There's also Scottish cider and fruit liqueurs, award-winning butchers, and seasonal fruit and veg.

East Refrewshire

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Edinburgh

Scotland’s capital takes the world stage every August during the Festival and Fringe, but it's also where you'll find fine dining, whisky, a brewery and award winning gin.

Falkirk

Falkirk is a large town in the Central Lowlands and historically within the county of Stirlingshire. It's home to a number of award winning restaurants as well as a growing number of food and drink producers. Places to visit include Mannerston's cafe & farm shop, Champany and the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway.

Fife

Fife's picturesque East Neuk is popular with visitors and locals alike and is home to the famous Anstruther chippy, Eden Mill gins and Kinsbarns whisky, as well as St Andrews cheese, East Neuk Salt and Michelin star restaurants. 

Glasgow

Scotland’s biggest city has an unparalleled dining scene with a huge choice of cuisines. Head to the west end for Michelin star meals, award winning food from Ox and Finch and Gaga. The East end is a haven for brunch lovers while the city centre is home to vibrant cocktail bars including a UK top 50 speakeasy.

Grampian

The north-east Highlands has brilliant coastline and farmland, and is best known for its Aberdeen Angus beef, as well as fresh seafood, whisky and, of course, BrewDog beer.  

Highland

The Highlands and Islands broadly covers the Highlands, plus Orkney, Shetland and Outer Hebrides (Western Isles). Here you’ll find beautiful scenery as well as world-class seafood and craft spirits including globally recognised whisky brands, most of which are found in Scotland’s most prolific whisky region, Speyside.

Inverclyde

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Inverness

Inverness is located on the northeast coast, where the River Ness meets the Moray Firth. The city has a huge range of restaurants including Rocpool Restaurant. Nearby Tain is home to Strathdon Blue cheese, and Morangie Brie.

Islay

A whisky-lovers paradise, Islay is home to many famous names such as Lagavulin, Ardbeg and Bunnahabhain. While whisky is what has put this island on the map globally, it's not all there is. Visit for beautiful countryside, seafood and an emerging gin scene.

Isle of Arran

The Isle of Arran, known just as Arran, is an island off the west coast of Scotland in the Firth of Clyde. It's known for its varied range of food and drink, including the Isle of Arran Brewery, Lagg and Lochranza Distilleries, Arran Ice Cream and Wooleys of Arran Bakers.

Isle of Mull

The Isle of Mull or just Mull is the second-largest island of the Inner Hebrides and lies off the west coast. It is home to Tobermory Gin, Whitetail Gin and Ledaig whisky. It also has great seafood.

Isle of Skye

The Isle of Skye is a hugely popular spot for tourists from home and abroad and has an enviable food and drink scene. Some notable places include Kinloch Lodge, Three Chimneys, Loch Bay, Edinbane Lodge and The Oyster Shed. For whisky, there's Talisker and, more recently Torabhaig.

Jura

Jura, which is located in the Inner Hebrides, adjacent to Islay, is known for its namesake whisky. It's also home to Lussa Gin and Deer Island Rum.

Lanarkshire

Lanarkshire, in the heart of Scotland, has a long heritage of food and drink production. Since the 12th century, the Clyde Valley has been known for its rich soil and farmland. As well as quality meat, Lanarkshire is also home to great farm shops, gin and award-winning cheese.

Mid Lothian

Midlothian is a historic county that borders Edinburgh. It's home to independent breweries such as Stewart Brewing and craft gin from The Old Curiosity Distillery.

Moray

Moray lies in the north-east of the country, with a coastline on the Moray Firth, meaning it's another great spot for seafood. It's also home to brands such as Walkers and Baxters.

North Ayrshire

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North Lanarkshire

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Orkney

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Orkney & Shetland

These picturesque islands have a rich history, and traditional dishes such as Reestit mutton tattie soup and North Ronaldsay Mutton. Orkney is famous for its seafood, such as hand-dived scallops, crab, lobster and Partan toes (crab claws). Shetland also has a a thriving fishing industry as well as agriculture.

Outer Hebrides

The Outer Hebrides or Western Isles are an island chain off the west coast. With a huge range of local produce, there's an Eat Drink Hebrides Trail so you don't miss anything. Think fresh seafood, smoked fish and distilleries.

Perth & Kinross

This central area is home to famous whiskies from Blair Athol Distillery, The Glenturret Distillery and Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery. For food visit Aran Bakery, Ballintaggart and Gleneagles.

Renfrewshire

Located in the west central Lowlands, and close to Glasgow, Renfrewshire includes Bridge of Weir, Paisley and Johnstone. Places of interest include  Castle Semple Loch at Lochwinnoch and Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. You’ll find a whole host of pubs, cafes, bakeries and bars.

Shetland

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South Ayrshire

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South Lanarkshire

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Stirling

Stirling is know for its historic Wallace Monument, which overlooks the site of the 1297 Battle of Stirling Bridge. For those that love gin, visit Stirling Distillery.

Tayside

Known for its soft fruits (including blackcurrants) and farming, Tayside has market towns and coastal areas as well as impressive hills and glens. Arbroath Smokies are a classic delicacy from this area, as is Dundee cake, Forfar Bridie and 

West Lothian

Another historic county, West Lothian has a range of independent restaurants and producers including Hopetoun Farm Shop.

Western Isles

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