Come sample Scottish cuisine as The International Culinary Tourism Association, in its first ever worldwide study, has recently declared Scotland as one of the most "unique, memorable and interesting" places for food and drink on the planet. It praised Scotland’s range of high-quality agricultural and seafood produce, as well as whiskies, soups, jams and cheeses.
From Edinburgh’s exhilarating new ‘Festival in the Sky’ to eatBute to the Blas Festival in the Highlands, there are many events to tempt the taste buds. Scottish Food Fortnight is also taking place during September with events happening across the land.
The Year of Food and Drink celebrations, which will continue until May 2011, are highlighting the best of Scotland and the wealth of top quality locally sourced food and drink which is nurtured at source and enjoyed the world over.
To take advantage of Scotland’s fantastic natural larder this summer, visit one of these events and festivals happening across the country in August and September or log on to www.visitscotland.com/perfect for more information.
Turriff Show
The largest two-day agricultural Show in Scotland showcasing the best of agriculture in the north east with a renowned food fare featuring local produce.
1 - 2 August 2010
Turriff, Aberdeenshire
Festival in the Sky - NEW!
Experience breathtaking views of Edinburgh Castle and across the city whilst dining at a luxury table suspended 100ft above Princes Street Gardens.
1-31 August 2010
West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
Foodies at the Festival
Foodies at the Festival is one of the main food events at the Edinburgh festival, serving up popular food and drink master classes. A Chefs Theatre will show cookery demonstrations from top Scottish chefs.
13-15 August 2010
Edinburgh
Blas Festival
Festival taking place over ten days including over 80 events in celebration of the Highlands of Scotland.
3 - 11 September 2010
Various venues in Highland area
Dundee Flower and Food Festival
Lifestyle event taking place in the grounds of Camperdown Country Park offering the best in horticulture, food and live entertainment
3 - 5 September 2010
Camperdown Country Park, Dundee
Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight
Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight takes place across Scotland, from the Outer Hebrides to the Borders. The programme of events will include farmers’ markets, exhibitions, samplings, and debates on attracting the best talent into the food and drink industry.
4 – 19 September - Various venues across Scotland
eatBute
A celebration of fresh, seasonal and locally produced food with field trips, children's workshops, cookery demonstrations and a food and craft market.
10-12 September 2010
Mount Stuart, Isle of Bute
Whisky Live
A celebration of the best whiskies in the world including masterclass rooms, the whisky antiques roadshow and the whisky collectors’ corner.
11 September 2010
The Thistle Ballroom, Glasgow
East Renfrewshire Food Festival
A celebration of Scottish Food and Drink involving cooking demonstrations by well- known chefs from across the region, promotion of local produce and much more.
11-18 September 2010
Various venues in East Renfrewshire
Living Food at Cawdor Castle
Held in the grounds of Cawdor Castle, this event showcases artisan and organic produce from the Highlands of Scotland.
25 September 2010
Cawdor Castle, Nairn
