Scotland’s cuisine is far more varied, rich and exciting than many people give it credit for, with many of the country’s regions from the highlands and islands to the lowlands providing exciting dishes.
However, many of these are not as well known outwith Scotland’s borders - from sweets and desserts to breakfast items and savoury favourites, here are 17 foods that only people who grew up in Scotland will know what they are. (Main picture: Square sausage, credit: Naomi Vance)
Also known as square sausage, square slice and Steak slice - a roll and Lorne sausage is a weekend breakfast staple for many a Scot.
Usually reserved for Burns night, Cranachan is made using whipped cream (or crowdie if you want to be truly authentic), honey, fresh raspberries, and toasted oatmeal usually soaked overnight in a little bit of whisky
Potato scones (or tattie scones as they are more commonly known) are another versatile breakfast staple, usually made with left over potato, flour and butter.
This wonderfully named regional favourite is a rich, suet-based fruit pudding usually made with spices and dried fruit.
Different to a traditional bannock, the Selkirk Bannock is more like a fruit cake and is made using sultanas.
A thick Scottish soup made using smoked haddock (usually Finnan Haddie), potatoes and onions which orginated in the town of Cullen.
Also known as rowies, these are savoury bread rolls popular in Aberdeenshire.
