Traditional Scottish Cooking Class & Dinner with Edinburgh Local
Overview
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
- 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
Meeting Location
Scotland Street
Edinburgh EH3, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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!
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-75909P1047
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (BST).
- This adventure requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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.
The minimum age to participate is 13..
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Apr 2025Accessibility 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.)
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 Top10Adventures®. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- 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
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
