Legend of the Haggis - A True Story

I was so attached to the dear, dear Highlands and missed the fine hills so much. There is a great peculiarity about the Highlands. – Queen Victoria

A dish that epitomises Scottish tradition and culture, the haggis is loved and revered around the world. The small pudding, with its oaty texture and unique spiced flavouring makes for an interesting delicacy; and with anything interesting, we as humans want to know more about it!

Although world famous, there is still a certain mystery surrounding the dish. What is it made of? Why is it so loved in Scotland? Is it really an animal that is hunted in the Highlands? 

Have a Traditional Burns Night Wherever You Are

"O Scotia! My dear, my native soil! For whom my warmest wish to Heaven is sent." - Robert Burns

We Scots love our traditions. In fact we are famous for it. That ingrained national pride is often the envy of the world, or so WE like to think. Whether we’re strutting around in kilts, busking with our bagpipes, or singing a well-known Scots tune at every opportunity we get – we are proud of our heritage. Therefore, it comes as little surprise that with Burns Night fast approaching this weekend, us Scots will be throwing ourselves into it with all the gusto only a Scotsman (or woman) can muster.

New Year, New You – Stay on Track!

“There is no diet that will do what eating healthy does. Skip the diet. Just Eat Healthy!” - Unknown

Every New Year, the majority of us vow to change at least one of our bad habits; whether it’s smoking, drinking, or spending too much money. We also like to take this annual opportunity to start doing something new, something we have wanted to do for a while - aka a New Year resolution.

Top Tips For The Perfect Stuffing

There’s no doubt about it. Whilst the festive period is traditionally perceived as a relaxing family occasion with crisp blankets of snow, roaring fires and mulled wine, it is more often than not, a time where the average adult is whirring about in a mild panic.

The Best Christmas Dinner Ever!

“There the huge sirloin reek’d; hard by plum-porridge stood, and Christmas pie; Nor fail’d old Scotland to produce, At such high tide, her savoury goose.”  – Sir Walter Scott

What makes the perfect Christmas? 

It’s an impossible question to answer, as we all have our own individual idea of a great Christmas. Some of us fantasise about the classic sentiment of a family centred holiday; huddled round a crackling fireplace, nibbling on ginger bread and sipping hot chocolate. For others it’s unwrapping a mountain of presents; or watching your loved ones reaction when they finally set eyes on your long thought out gift. Many still celebrate the original meaning of Christmas by attending midnight carol singing at the local church; or using the season to spread good will and promote charity and giving.