Savory Scottish Recipes

From hearty stews to lighter fare, these savory Scottish recipes are traditional comfort dishes that are incredibly flavorful.

Whether you’re here because you’re a lover of Scottish cuisine or are simply curious after watching an episode of Outlander, there’s a recipe in this round-up for you.

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Scotland may seem like an enigma to those who haven’t visited: the national animal is the Unicorn, the landscapes are sprawling and filled with highland cows and reindeer, and the Scots eat haggis (a sustainable practice if you can’t get on board with its composition). 

I grew up eating and cooking many of these dishes, while others I have encountered and loved on subsequent visits back to Scotland.

Since I’m currently traveling in Scotland, I thought it would be nice to share some Scottish recipes that I have been enjoying during my time here. I am focusing on savory/savoury recipes, but I have many other Scottish recipes, including Scottish desserts and traditional recipes for Burns Night.

Contrary to popular belief, Scottish food is not usually “bland.” You’ll never find unseasoned meat or potatoes in a recipe. Instead, many of these recipes rely on quality ingredients and the umami flavor which comes from flavorful meats, stocks, and broths.

Some of these dishes are great to have on hand for easy for grab-and-go meals, like sausage rolls or bridies, which are typically found in pubs, service stations, and train stations around Scotland.

Check out my collection of Scottish dessert recipes!

Other recipes, such as steak pie, are traditionally eaten on New Year’s Day (or Hogmanay), as a slower meal to celebrate with family and friends.

Savory Scottish Recipes

1. Scotch broth 

4. Sausage rolls

5. Scottish Steak pie

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