35 Popular Scottish Breakfast Foods 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Whether you're planning a trip to Scotland or just looking to bring some Highland flair to your breakfast table, these Scottish breakfast foods won't disappoint.

Forget cereal and toast. Scotland's morning menu has dishes that have been around for ages, and for good reason!

From savory haggis to creamy porridge, there’s a Scottish dish to satisfy every palate. Dive in and find your favorite!

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• The Full Scottish Breakfast
• 1. Meaty Lorne Sausage / Square Sausage
• 2. Black Pudding / Blood Sausage
• 3. White Pudding
• 4. Tattie Scones / Potato Scone
• 5. Popular Scottish Sliced Haggis
• 6. Eggs
• 7. Bacon
• 8. Flies' Graveyard / Fruit Slice
• 🥗 Vegetarian Scottish Breakfast Recipes
• 9. Baked Beans
• 10. Grilled Tomatoes
• 11. Scottish Fruit Compote
• 12. Grilled / Fried Mushrooms
• 13. Scottish Porridge Oat Pancakes
• 14. Gluten-Free Scottish Skirlie
• 🍞 Other Must-Try Breakfast In Scotland
• 15. Traditional Scottish Breakfast Porridge
• 16. Toast or Fried Bread
• 17. Savory Hash Browns
• 18. Finnan Haddie with Poached Eggs
• 19. Truly Scottish Aberdeen Butteries / Rowies
• 20. Delicious Scottish Tea Bread / Fruit Loaf
• 21. Cullen Skink Made with Smoked Haddock
• 22. Airy Scottish Morning Rolls
• 23. Rumbledethumps / Mashed Potato
• 24. Homemade Fruit Pudding
• 25. Scotch Pancakes / Drop Scones
• 26. Eggs Hebridean
• 27. Dundee Cake With Orange Glaze
• 28. Smoked Salmon Bagel with Scrambled Eggs
• 29. Scotch Eggs
• 30. Bannocks
• 31. Cranachan Parfait
• 32. Clapshot
• 33. Clootie Dumpling
• 34. Smoked Kippers
• 35. 3-Ingredients Petticoat Tails Shortbread
• 🍱 More Recipes To Explore
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The Full Scottish Breakfast

Nothing screams Scotland more than a full Scottish breakfast. 

There are many variations of this meal depending on regional differences and personal preferences, but it typically includes:

1. Meaty Lorne Sausage / Square Sausage

Unlike the usual cylindrical sausages, the Lorne sausage is square-shaped and made of a mix of minced meat, breadcrumbs, and spices. 

If you have excess Lorne sausages, feel free to use them in one of these recipes.

2. Black Pudding / Blood Sausage

A type of blood sausage, black pudding is a combination of pork blood, Scottish oats, and a blend of spices.

Not everyone's cup of tea, but it's considered a staple in Scotland.

3. White Pudding

White Pudding has a similar consistency to black pudding but is made without the blood so it has a lighter color. It's mostly oatmeal or barley, suet, and some seasoning, but some toss in pork meat or liver too.

4. Tattie Scones / Potato Scone

These potato flatbreads are made from potatoes, flour, and cheese, and they are either grilled or fried.

Slather on a generous helping of butter, and you've got a mouth-watering dish that's sure to be a hit with the kids!

For more yummy potato recipes, check out my Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes, Sous Vide Potatoes with Rosemary, Crockpot Ham and Potato Soup, and more.

5. Popular Scottish Sliced Haggis

Haggis contains sheep heart, liver, lungs, onions, oatmeal, suet, and spices, all encased in the sheep's stomach and boiled for a few hours.

The list of ingredients might put you off, but trust me, it's worth a bite.

6. Eggs

Breakfast isn’t breakfast without eggs. In Scotland, as in many places, you can fry, scramble, poach, or boil them, no problem.

7. Bacon

In a full Scottish breakfast, the bacon is often back bacon, which is meatier than the streaky bacon that is popular in the US. It's usually grilled or fried until crisp.

8. Flies' Graveyard / Fruit Slice

Flies' Graveyard might sound weird, but it's just a tasty pastry filled with currants and raisins (the 'flies'). It's a sweet and spicy treat big in Scotland and parts of the UK.

🥗 Vegetarian Scottish Breakfast Recipes

9. Baked Beans

Baked beans are typically navy beans slow-cooked in a tomato-based sauce with various seasonings. Perfect comfort food to kickstart your day.

10. Grilled Tomatoes

Tomatoes are sliced in half and grilled to perfection. The process highlights their natural sweetness and gives them a slight smoky touch.

If you can’t use all your tomatoes, you may use them for pizza sauce or can them for later use.

11. Scottish Fruit Compote

Scottish Fruit Compote is a blend of Scotland's favorite seasonal fruits (strawberries, peaches, and blueberries) gently stewed together and served as a fruity topping for porridge, yogurt, or pancakes.

12. Grilled / Fried Mushrooms

Mushrooms are either grilled or fried until they achieve that perfectly golden-brown color. Simple but super delish! 

13. Scottish Porridge Oat Pancakes

Using the traditional spurtle for stirring, porridge oats, flour, egg, and other ingredients are turned into a delightful pancake batter. 

The result is a batch of delicious pancakes that are super filling and full of wholesome flavor.

14. Gluten-Free Scottish Skirlie

Skirlie is a traditional Scottish recipe made from oats and onions. This one, however, is gluten-free. Same great taste, but healthier.

🍞 Other Must-Try Breakfast In Scotland

15. Traditional Scottish Breakfast Porridge

This porridge consists of creamy oats slow-cooked in water or milk. Super filling and warms you right up. Top it with honey, some fruits, or nuts, and you're good to go!

16. Toast or Fried Bread

Whether toasted or fried until crispy, bread is a good base for spreads, toppings, or simply enjoyed with butter.

Love bread? Try my Rhubarb Cake, Whole Wheat Savory Zucchini Bread, and Naan Bread. 

17. Savory Hash Browns

Grated or chopped potatoes fried until they're crispy. They're a popular breakfast item and taste great with ketchup.

18. Finnan Haddie with Poached Eggs

Finnan Haddie is just a fancy name for cold-smoked haddock. Pair it with some dreamy poached eggs, and you've got yourself a very appetizing dish.

Want perfect poached eggs? Here's a no-fail tutorial for you.

19. Truly Scottish Aberdeen Butteries / Rowies

Called "Rowies" for short, Aberdeen Butteries are these salty rolls from Northeast Scotland. Think of them as the love child of a croissant and a bread roll, with loads of butter or lard.

20. Delicious Scottish Tea Bread / Fruit Loaf

Scottish Tea Bread is a dense, moist loaf packed with dried fruits that have been soaked in brown sugar and tea. It's a sweet and satisfying treat, perfect for enjoying with Scottish breakfast tea or coffee.

If you enjoyed this fruity bread recipe, you might also enjoy my Cranberry Orange Bread and Lemon Blueberry Bread. 

21. Cullen Skink Made with Smoked Haddock

Cullen Skink is a creamy Scottish soup from Cullen, Moray. The main ingredient is smoked haddock, which when combined with potatoes and onions, creates a dish that is super duper tasty.

22. Airy Scottish Morning Rolls

Scottish morning breads? Yes, please! Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside—perfect with butter and spreads.

23. Rumbledethumps / Mashed Potato

Rumbledethumps is basically just mashed potatoes and cabbages mixed together. Healthy comfort food at its best!

24. Homemade Fruit Pudding

Fruit Pudding is a dense, sweet pudding loaded with a variety of dried fruits like sultana and currant. Often enjoyed during festive seasons, it pairs wonderfully with cream or custard.

25. Scotch Pancakes / Drop Scones

Scotch Pancakes are wonderfully light and fluffy. Slightly thicker than the usual pancake and cooked on a griddle, they're best enjoyed with butter, honey, or your favorite jam.

26. Eggs Hebridean

Eggs Hebridean consists of poached eggs laid over smoked salmon or smoked haddock. It’s usually topped with Hollandaise sauce and can be served on a base of toast or a muffin. 

27. Dundee Cake With Orange Glaze

Dundee Cake is a traditional Scottish fruitcake known for its rich mixture of currants, sultanas, and almonds. The orange glaze adds a zesty twist, complementing the cake's delicate flavors.

28. Smoked Salmon Bagel with Scrambled Eggs

A sumptuous breakfast or brunch item, this dish layers scrambled eggs and smoked salmon on a freshly toasted bagel. It is smoky, savory, and oh-so-delicious.

29. Scotch Eggs

A picnic favorite, Scotch eggs consist of a soft or hard-boiled egg encased in sausage meat, then breaded and fried until crispy. Perfect for mornings and on-the-go snacking.

30. Bannocks

Bannocks, also known as oatcakes, are flat, round breads traditionally made from oatmeal. Depending on the region and recipe, they can be crispy or soft, cooked on a griddle or in the oven.

31. Cranachan Parfait

A modern twist on the classic Scottish dessert, this parfait layers toasted oats, whipped cream, raspberries, and often a splash of whisky to create a dish that’s simply wow. 

32. Clapshot

Originating from the Orkney Islands, Clapshot is a simple blend of mashed potatoes and turnips. It’s a creamy, comforting dish that pops when paired with haggis or other meats.

33. Clootie Dumpling

Clootie Dumpling is a flavorful, spiced fruit pudding that's a festive favorite in Scotland. Traditionally, it's wrapped in a cloth ("cloot" in Scots) and simmered until moist.

34. Smoked Kippers

Kippers are herring fish that have been split and smoked. They’re typically grilled or poached and enjoyed as a breakfast treat in different parts of Europe.

Pair them with scrambled eggs for a morning meal to remember. 

For more tasty seafood recipes, try my Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos, Popcorn Shrimp, and Sous Vide Sea Bass recipes.

35. 3-Ingredients Petticoat Tails Shortbread

That's right. This shortbread only needs 3 ingredients: butter, sugar, and flour. Quick, easy, but oh-so-good.

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