The World’s 5 Best Whisky and Food Pairings in Scotland

1.Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,172 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134Our pick

Spend about three hours walking from St Giles’ Cathedral through Edinburgh’s Old Town, stopping for haggis, neeps and tatties, Scottish cheese, cakes, whisky, tea, and a secret dish. Guides such as Carlos, Nyssa, Nichola, Madge, and Craig mix food with local stories. Expect hills, shared plates, and a full stomach.

“Don't eat breakfast. If you are lucky you'll get Madge as a guide. She was knowledgeable and delightful.”

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2.Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, Secret Dish & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 493 reviews · 3 hours · from $128

Spend three hours walking Edinburgh’s Old Town and sampling Scottish classics with a local guide such as Nichola, Nyssa, Craig, or Carlos. Expect haggis with neeps and tatties, Cullen Skink, cheese, cakes, cranachan, fudge, tea, water, and a Lowland single malt. Small groups are capped at 10, with dietary options available if arranged ahead.

“Great food, great guide Nyssa. I really appreciated how much she knew about whisky!”

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3.Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 299 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $51

Spend 90 minutes at Glengoyne Distillery with an English-speaking guide such as John, Rebecca, or Cameron. Follow the whisky from mash tun to copper stills and Warehouse No. 1, then taste three Glengoyne single malts matched with Scottish chocolates. The tour is for adults 18 and over and includes free parking.

“Wonderful, Rebecca was excellent, thos was a unique experience and a very fun filled one, learnt the correct way of habing scotch☺️”

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4.Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $465

Meet at St Giles’ Cathedral at noon for a private three-hour food walk through central Edinburgh. Your guide introduces you to haggis, neeps and tatties, Scottish cheese, cakes, a secret dish, and Lowland single malt whisky, with famous sights along the way. Guides may include Nicola or Skye, and dietary needs should be shared ahead of time.

“Nicola was a great tour guide. She is knowledgeable, passionate about Scottish culture and funny. We enjoyed our tour immensely. Haggis, scones, whisky and ice cream were delicious.”

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5.Haggis paired with whisky & gins in 56 North distillery!

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 28 reviews · 2 hours · from $32Best value

At 56 North Distillery, you will eat traditional haggis or veggie haggis with neeps, tatties and peppercorn sauce, then follow tasting notes through one single malt whisky and two South Loch gin samples. This is a self-guided, two-hour visit at Scotland’s original gin bar and working distillery, with staff available to answer questions.

“Un bon accueil Et c’était très bon et sympa”

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