A Feast for the Senses
High on any food-lover’s list should be a visit to the city’s massive Valvona and Crolla A feast for the senses, the delicatessen compares favourably with any in Milan or Rome, and you can sample the fine produce in the attached restaurant.
Whisky in Edinburgh
The Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre demystifies the distillation process, explains regional taste differences, and offers visitors a taste of our famous national product. If it whets your appetite for more you can visit the nearby distillery of Glenkinchie in East Lothian. Be sure to try its pale, dry product.
Lothian’s Culinary Riches
Edinburgh’s Lothian hinterland is not cowed by the capital’s culinary riches, and the area rewards visitors’ explorations. As well as farm shops and farmers’ markets, the Lothians has two of the country’s top hotels as well as several excellent restaurants, tearooms and cafés.
Caledonian’s Winners
Caledonian’s beers have an enviable record in competition and award-winning, not to mention sheer drinking pleasure: Caley 80/- is regarded by many as the classic Scottish ‘heavy’, while Deuchars IPA was named Champion Beer of Britain in 2002.
McEwan’s Beers
Scottish Courage have some star performers of their own to bring to Caledonian’s repertoire. McEwan’s is another traditional Edinburgh brewing name: McEwan’s Export is Scotland’s top-selling beer, and their 60, 70 and 80 Shilling ales can also be found in most pubs around the country.
Farmers' markets
Pick up fresh, local produce at the celebrated Edinburgh Farmers’ Market, which is set in the impressive shadow of Edinburgh Castle. The market is a great way to meet a huge range of producers and pick up some invaluable preparation tips. Also very popular is Haddington Farmers’ Market in East Lothian, which is held on the last Saturday of the month.
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