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Foraged mushrooms and smoked haddock: Why Scotland is an up-and-coming foodie destination

(Clockwise from top left) Arbroath Smokie pancake, selection of Scottish cheese, Douglas fir cured salmon, and Avon valley roe deer loin. PHOTOS: VISIT ANGUS, VISIT SCOTLAND, WEDGWOOD THE RESTAURANT

Alison de Souza

UPDATED Dec 23, 2024, 04:00 PM

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SCOTLAND – Mention Scottish food and most people think of haggis – a sausage made from sheep organs, oats and fat, which is not instantly appealing – or the infamous fried Mars bar that originated in the country’s fish-and-chip shops.

And the Scots are well aware of their reputation for stodgy, artery-compromising eats. “We’ll deep-fry your granny if you let us,” a Scottish friend gleefully told me.

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