Scottish Produce in Inverness

There are several places in Inverness where you can quite literally get a real taste of Scoltand during your city break. Check our our suggestions below. And be sure to check out information on the traditional flavours of Scotland

Inverness Farmers Market 
The first Saturday of every month (bar Janurary) sees the pedestrian area of Inverness High Street taken over by the Farmers Market between 9am and 5pm. Expect the very best of local produce to be on display.

The Black Isle Brewery 
The Black Isle Brewing Co is a small intensely independent organic brewery in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
You can either visit the brewery for a tour or pop into Hootenannys for a pint. 

The Cairngorm Brewery 
Located in Aviemore - a 30 min drive from Inverness, the Cairngorm Brewery has a wide range of award winning beers available in its shop or alternatively you can drop into the Castle Tavern in Inverness to sample their Trade Winds label. 

Moniak Castle 
The wines, liqueurs and preserves from Moniack Castle, are among the finest to be found in the Scottish Highlands. Why not visit and take the friendly tour to see how the wines and preserves are made from natural ingredients local to the area. There are 9 country wines and liqueurs together with a delicious range of 22 marmalades, sauces and preserves available to sample and enjoy.

Traditional Flovours of Scotland

Our recommedations for the Scottish specialities you simply must try during a visit to Scotland.

Haggis
If you love it already, there's not much more to be said. Except that Scottish butchers are the only place to buy these genuine delicacies. The supermarkets just don't match them for taste.
Put off by the ingredients? We'll spare your stomach if you're a little squeamish, and instead point you to the many vegetarian alternatives. Try McSweens of Edinburgh www.macsween.co.uk to see just how good it can taste.

Cranachan
This is what Scottish food is all about, great natural ingredients, respectfully prepared to preserve the flavour. This traditional dessert (pronounced 'cran-akan') is made from toasted oatmeal, fresh double cream and Drambuie. Add in fresh Scottish raspberries when they're in season (September to October) and wonder why anyone would order ice cream again.

Arbroath Smokies
Champagne. Parma Ham. Arbroath Smokies. Yes, these fabulously full-flavoured fish are protected by the same EU regulations as their more famous counterparts. This recognises the unique natural smoking process, and the incredible taste. The perfect breakfast awaits.

Cheese
Ridiculously mature cheddars. The smooth creamy taste of Caboc. The distinctive tang of Bonnet. And the lingering flavour of Carola. Scottish Cheeses are definitely worth investigating.

Oatcakes
And where would cheese be without oatcakes? Scotland's producers now bake a huge number of varieties, including bran, cheese and organic.

Game
Venison is incredibly reasonable to buy. Hung and cooked properly, it is sensational, rich, lean and full of flavour.

Beef
Buccleugh beef from the Scottish Borders is famed as one of the world's finest meats. And of course, everyone knows the reputation of Aberdeen Angus. All that fresh grass really does wonders for the taste.

Shortbread
Flour. Butter. Sugar. It's the ultimate in simplicity, yet somehow incredibly moorish. And if you like the taste, you're never too far from a bite.