Month: July 2024
Top tips for hosting a Burns Night Supper
On January 25, Scots and people of Scottish descent all over the world celebrate the life and work of the 18th-century bard Robert Burns. At “Burns suppers” from Nairn to Nashville, they’ll make speeches, recite poems, crack jokes, and raise a dram […]
Gluten free haggis, neeps and tatties
Using the same high quality ingredients and traditional family recipe of oats, lamb and beef, Macsween’s Gluten Free Haggis is packed with the same flavour and richness as the original, but uses gluten free oats as an alternative. Certified by Coeliac UK, this […]
What does Macsween Haggis taste like?
If you’ve not tasted a traditional haggis before you are in for a real treat. A good haggis is one of life’s gastronomic treasures – a perfect balance of peppery spice and nutty oatmeal texture. But don’t take our word for it. […]
What is haggis?
Haggis is surrounded by myths and misconceptions. If you’ve put haggis hunting on your must-do list when visiting Scotland then you are in for a surprise. Haggis is not a wild furry three-legged beast of the Highlands, it is Scotland’s national dish and probably one of […]
Scotland is a land of haggis lovers
If you were asked to list as many classic Scottish dishes as you could, what would come top? Haggis, haggis and more haggis. Yes Scotland is a land of haggis lovers. Unsurprising, you might think. After all, it is not every dish […]
How to cook haggis, neeps and tatties
Haggis, neeps and tatties If you’re looking for the truly authentic way of serving traditional haggis (and vegetarian haggis too), bashed neeps (turnips) and tatties (potatoes) are a must. Be as fancy as you like in preparing your plate. Served in a […]
The Truth About Haggis: What It Is and What It Isn’t
Haggis is the national dish of Scotland and is a bit of a legend. Enjoyed all year round, and an essential part of a traditional Burns Supper, still many ask ‘What is a haggis?’. Let’s set the record straight: 1. Haggis is Not […]
Looking for something light, tasty and quick to prepare? You can’t go wrong with these haggis nachos. They take only 10 minutes to prepare and will move almost as swiftly from the plate. Enjoy! Preparation time: less than 10 minutes. Serves 2 […]