To commemorate British Food Fortnight's 10th anniversary, the public are invited to vote for their top food spot in Britain.
Date:
Tue, 12 Jul 2011
Source:
British Food Fortnight
Voting is now open and the winner will be announced at the start of this year's British Food Fortnight (17 September- 2 October). Voting is between the various English counties, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Visit the website to cast your vote today!
Scotland’s natural larder comprises some of the best game, dairy, fish, fruit, and vegetables in the world inspiring chefs and patrons worldwide.
Traditional Scottish foods include Arbroath Smokies; Cock-a-leekie soup; neeps and tatties; Cranachan made from a mixture of whipped cream, whisky, honey, and fresh raspberries topped with toasted oatmeal; not to mention Scottish ales and whisky; and, of course, most famous of all, haggis!
Scottish venison, with its unsurpassed eating qualities, and Scottish wild salmon fresh from the sea, loch and river and now in scarce supply, are two of Scotland’s great natural products.
England may be famous for its strawberries but raspberries are the national fruit of Scotland, thriving in the cooler Scottish summers where long daylight hours help them ripen with masses of flavour.
Rural creameries hand-make an array of cheeses and an after-dinner Scottish cheese board will transport you to all corners of the country from Dumfries and Galloway in the south to Ayrshire, the Western Isles, the Highlands and as far north as Orkney.
Meanwhile, Scotland’s famous Burns Supper is celebrated throughout the world.
Famous eateries include Valante’s Fish and Chip shop in Kirkcaldy; Applecross Inn in Wester Ross; and Monachyle Mhor hotel at Balquhidder.
Find out more about Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight.