Orkney/Orcadian Clapshot or Clapshaw

Orkney/Orcadian Clapshot or Clapshaw

Quick, Easy Scottish Comfort Food Clapshot is a seriously versatile dish. It can be eaten as a main, a side, with or without onions and a whole host of other things could be added to make your own creation. Regardless of how, it is certainly quick, easy and...
Highland Clearances and the future

Highland Clearances and the future

Learning from the Highland Clearances The Highland Clearances are undoubtedly one of the defining moments in Scottish history, no other event has had the long lasting impact both psychologically and geographically as they have done. Collectively, even among those...
Clans and Tartan – a brief history

Clans and Tartan – a brief history

Get to grips with Clans and Tartans in the Scottish Highlands One of the most confusing and hard to decipher aspects of Scottish culture is the role of clans and tartans. Curious visitors often enquire as to what the relevance they have in the modern world. Are they...
Scottish Stovies and Oatcakes

Scottish Stovies and Oatcakes

Scottish Stovies and Oatcakes Stovies are made from left-overs, usually comprising potatoes, onions and meat and served with oatcakes. A truly heartening dish and very economical. There is no ‘true’ recipe for stovies so please feel free to adjust and tweak as you see...

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