Scotland's Larder is very unique - not only in European terms but internationally. Game and sheep from the moors and glens of the Highlands, cattle fed on the rolling pastures of Ayrshire, grain and vegetables from the fertile farmlands of the Lothians, the fruit baskets of Tayside and Lanark - all benefitting from Scotland's temperate climate.

Add the wonderful fresh seafood and salmon, the crafts of the cheese maker and the skills of the distiller… and we have some of the finest foods available. In the hands of the traditional cook or the growing brigades of innovative, professional chefs these ingredients form fond memories for connoisseurs of fine foods.

Rich sauces, fine flavours, rustic smoked products and an array of textures and colours are just some of the treats in store for the visitor.

Whether it's a hearty breakfast in a country hotel or a welcome lunch amid the bustle of the city the Natural Cooking of Scotland is now a good reason to visit this wonderful country.