Learn to Cook Traditional Scottish Dishes in Edinburgh
What Guests Love
- Relaxed, fun cooking atmosphere
- Warm, knowledgeable host
- Hands‑on cooking with take‑home recipe
- Authentic Scottish dishes featured
Guests say the class offers a relaxed, fun atmosphere where participants can comfortably learn traditional Scottish dishes. The host is praised for being warm, friendly and knowledgeable, guiding each step and sharing dish history. Hands‑on cooking lets guests create the meals themselves and they leave with a printed recipe to recreate at home. Reviewers note the experience is beginner‑friendly, well organized, and highlights authentic local flavors like the beloved Cullen Skink.
What to Expect
Discover Scotland through its food with this hands-on traditional Scottish cooking class in Edinburgh. Learn to prepare two classic Scottish dishes from scratch: a rich and comforting bowl of Cullen Skink and traditional all-butter shortbread. Along the way, enjoy a guided tasting of Scottish cheeses served with oatcakes while discovering the stories behind Scotland's culinary traditions and local produce.
Led by a friendly local tutor, this relaxed small-group experience is perfect for beginners and experienced home cooks alike. You'll pick up practical cooking skills, hear fascinating insights into Scottish food culture, and enjoy plenty of hands-on cooking in a welcoming atmosphere.
All ingredients, equipment, aprons and recipe cards are provided. At the end of the class, sit down together to enjoy everything you've created before leaving with delicious recipes, new skills and a memorable taste of Scotland to recreate at home.
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Menu
- Cullen Skink (smoked haddock soup)
- Scottish Cheese Tasting with oatcakes
- Traditional Scottish Shortbread
Note:
Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Schedule
- Welcome and introduction to Scottish food culture and local ingredients.
- Enjoy a guided tasting of Scottish cheeses served with traditional oatcakes.
- Learn to cook Cullen Skink, Scotland's famous smoked haddock soup.
- Bake traditional all-butter Scottish shortbread from scratch.
- Sit down to enjoy the dishes you've prepared together.
- Take home recipe cards, new cooking skills, and a taste of Scotland to recreate at home.
Note:
Classes run most Saturdays, with occasional variations depending on availability.
Meeting Point
Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School in Leith, Edinburgh
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Free Cancellation
Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.
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