Scotland has a deep and abiding love of food, with certain treats and staples playing a big part in our lives. With our grannies often creating a lasting passion for certain dishes in us from a young age and growing up socialising with friends and family over the dinner table, it really plays a big part in our lives.
In fact, when any of us leave the country, it's often the thing we miss most about Scotland and it's our favourite meals we'll be seeking out as soon as we get home after an extended stay away.
Throughout history, Scots have also had a keen connection with food, so much so that some of our most famous historical figures, such as Mary Queen of Scots with her shortbread petticoat tails, have a strong connection with what we eat.
From a penchant for geometric shapes in our breakfasts to comfort food that leaves you feeling all warm inside, we have plenty of amazing dishes that often leave outsiders a little confused.
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Pizza crunch
Forget deep-fried Mars Bars – which Scots don't actually eat – the true deep-fried culinary classic Scots love is the Pizza Crunch. Deep-fried pizza in batter, honestly, believe us when we say this - try it, you won't regret it.
Macaroni pies
Mac and Cheese in a pie case? Yup, what more could you want? The combination of Scots and Italian culture at its finest is also much loved by vegetarians.
Well-fired rolls
Sometimes it's almost like we make foods to troll outsiders but seriously, how good are well-fired rolls?
Macaroon bars
Not to be confused with the fancy French macarons, a Scottish macaroon is a much more earthy affair.
Made using mashed potato (you heard that right), icing sugar, chocolate and toasted coconut, they were reportedly invented by Lee's founder John J Lees, and are a delicious hit of coconut in bar form.
Black pudding
Black pudding sounds unappealing, it looks unappealing and when you find out how it's made that makes it unappealing too but actually, is incredibly tasty and is the perfect accompaniment for any breakfast.
Haggis
What more can we say about haggis? Well, other than the fact that it's one of the tastiest and most vibrant ingredients around. A taste sensation.
Rolls and Scotch pies
When carbs meet carbs it can be a wonderful thing, though definitely only as an occasional treat.
Clootie dumpling
A traditional Scottish pudding that is much loved by Scots at Christmas and Hogmanay. It might look great, but it tastes amazing.
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