Despite regional differences and arguments over the exact ingredients which should be used, there are plenty of traditional Scottish recipes which are still being made at home.
When we asked Scotsman followers on Facebook what “the best Scottish recipe to cook at home is”, hundreds of you replied.
And although there were a fair few suggestions for Irn-Bru, whisky or Tennents to be counted on their own, there were many more which offered recipes such as mince and tatties, Cullen skink, stovies and more.
And outside of variations in method and ingredients, here are 14 of the best Scottish recipes to cook at home as voted by Scotsman readers.
9. Skirlie
Although somewhat similar to mealy pudding – containing many of the same ingredients – skirlie differs in how it is cooked, though it is often also served as a side dish. | Natallya_ph - stock.adobe.com
10. Tattie Scones
An unleavened potato flatbread which is typically served as part of breakfast, tattie scones are also among Scotsman readers’ favourite Scottish recipes to make at home with simple ingredients. | beataaldridge - stock.adobe.com
11. Millionaire’s Shortbread
Also known as caramel shortbread, this rich Scottish biscuit treat adds a layer of caramel and milk chocolate on top of the humble shortbread biscuit. | Olga - stock.adobe.com
12. Finnan Haddie
Finnan haddie is haddock which has been cured with the smoke of green wood or peat, which are said to have originated in the north-east of Scotland. | Fanfo - stock.adobe.com