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Traditional Scottish Cooking Class & Dinner with Edinburgh Local

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Immerse yourself in the warmth of traditional Scottish hospitality for a cooking experience and 3-course dinner as you step into the welcoming embrace of local host Nell's stunning 200-year-old home nestled in the heart of Edinburgh.

Begin your culinary journey with a warm introduction to Scottish cooking, while savoring homemade cheese oatcakes and Edinburgh Scottish rhubarb and ginger gin liqueur. Under Nell's expert guidance, master the art of preparing a quintessential Scottish soup - Cullen Skink- and craft your very own batch of buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Scottish shortbread.

Dine Nell's elegant sitting room with Scotland's national dish, haggis (meat or vegetarian), served with creamy mashed potatoes and turnips, and enjoy a dram of whisky while you toast to Robert Burns' famous "Ode to a Haggis" poem. To wrap up this memorable evening, indulge in your homemade shortbread and tea or coffee, and depart with a tartan-wrapped goodie bag.

What's Included

  • Dinner
  • Alcoholic beverages Spirits / Aperitif - Those under the age of 18 are not allowed to consume alcohol
  • Scottish Haggis - meat or vegetarian dish served with creamy mashed potatoes and turnip

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Scotland Street
    Edinburgh EH3, UK

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    What To Expect

    Local host Nell welcomes you into her beautiful 200-year-old home in Edinburgh's Georgian New Town to immerse yourself in traditional Scottish hospitality. Learn to cook traditional Scottish classics and enjoy a delicious dinner after the class.

    Start the evening with an introductory chat about Scottish cooking while you enjoy homemade cheese oatcakes and Edinburgh-distilled Rhubarb and Ginger Liqueur. You’ll get the chance to learn how to cook a traditional Scottish soup - Cullen Skink (smoked haddock, leeks, potato, and cream) and make your own delicious all-butter Scottish shortbread to take home.

    You’ll have the opportunity to relax in Nell’s elegant living room and while she brings you a plate of Scottish haggis - meat or vegetarian served with creamy mashed potatoes and turnip - a Scottish dish you must try whilst in Edinburgh!

    Sip on a dram of whisky, whilst the host recites the famous Scottish poem by Robert Burns - Ode to a haggis- and we'll toast our national dish. End the evening indulging in your shortbread creations with tea or coffee, and bring the rest of your shortbread home in a tartan-wrapped goodie bag! 

    Sample Menu

    Starter

    Homemade Cheese Oatcakes

    Starter

    Scottish Rhubarb and Gin Liqueur

    Starter

    Cullen Skink

    Traditional smoked haddock, cream, potato and leek soup. Guests can make this soup to their liking!

    Main

    Haggis With Mashed Potato and Turnips

    Scotland's famous Haggis dish (choice of meat or vegetable) served with mashed potato and turnips.

    Main

    Dram of Whiskey

    Dessert

    Warm-From-the-Oven Shortbread

    A plate of your own warm-from-the-oven, all-butter shortbread. Take home what you don't enjoy in a goodie bag!

    Dessert

    Coffee or Tea

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
    • ⚠️THE FULL ADDRESS WILL BE ON YOUR CONFIRMATION VOUCHER UNDER THE "BEFORE YOU GO" SECTION.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Traditional Scottish Cooking Class & Dinner with Edinburgh Local?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Traditional Scottish Cooking Class & Dinner with Edinburgh Local?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • Dinner.
    • Alcoholic beverages. Spirits / Aperitif - Those under the age of 18 are not allowed to consume alcohol.
    • Scottish Haggis - meat or vegetarian dish served with creamy mashed potatoes and turnip.
    • Enjoy a 3-course dinner in Nell's gorgeous Edinburgh home.
    • Learn to cook Scottish classics - Cullen Skink and Scottish shortbread.
    • Dram of whisky while the host toasts to the famous Scottish poem by Robert Burns.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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    The minimum age to participate is 13..

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    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the Traditional Scottish Cooking Class & Dinner with Edinburgh Local is as follows:

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Traditional Scottish Cooking Class & Dinner with Edinburgh Local will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

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    • Dinner
    • Alcoholic beveragesSpirits / Aperitif - Those under the age of 18 are not allowed to consume alcohol
    • Scottish Haggis - meat or vegetarian dish served with creamy mashed potatoes and turnip
    • Enjoy a 3-course dinner in Nell's gorgeous Edinburgh home
    • Learn to cook Scottish classics - Cullen Skink and Scottish shortbread
    • Dram of whisky while the host toasts to the famous Scottish poem by Robert Burns

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
    • ⚠️THE FULL ADDRESS WILL BE ON YOUR CONFIRMATION VOUCHER UNDER THE "BEFORE YOU GO" SECTION.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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