| Traditionally, Scotland is not shall we say, famed? for | | | | literally riddle the city and the usually stark cherry |
| her haut cuisine; indeed, you'd be forgiven for thinking | | | | blossoms bloom the city into colour; If you want to see |
| the country which gave us deep-fried Mars Bars and | | | | the 'Athens of the North' in all its glory, without the |
| Haggis (often deep-fried, naturally) to the international | | | | hustle and bustle of summer's festival's, there really is |
| table couldn't compete for an increasingly sophisticated, | | | | no better time to visit. |
| experimental and experienced culinary audience. | | | | The Fringe Festival wouldn't be as appetising without |
| You'd be wrong though. The Edinburgh Stop on the | | | | Edinburgh's own Foodies Festival (13-15th August); or |
| International Taste Festival (heralded as the 'World's | | | | for a real taste of tartan have a Haggis on Burns Night |
| Greatest Restaurant Festival') pays homage to | | | | or St. Andrew's Day (don't forget the neeps). |
| Scotland's Thriving Culinary Culture as May draws to a | | | | But don't worry if you miss them; from Michelin Starred |
| close (final dates TBC). | | | | restaurants like the world famous Witchery to the |
| Inverleith Park becomes a hot pot, mixing the freshest | | | | excellent Mosque Kitchens (a Student Favourite, run |
| new talent on the culinary scene with world-famous | | | | between prayers by an Islamic Charity beneath the |
| Michelin-starred Masters as they literally cook up a | | | | Mosque!), the nation's capital finally tastes as good as it |
| storm. Watch professional chefs creating their | | | | looks. |
| signature dishes live on the Taste Theatre; fancy | | | | Whether you're a fan of Chinese, Indo-French Fusion, |
| yourself a Budding Blumenthal? Then try your hand in | | | | or just sampling lots of cocktails; whether you just |
| the Taste Kitchen experimenting with new dishes or | | | | need somewhere central to drop, or a turret-topped |
| sampling cocktails made by expert Baristas. | | | | mansion to reside in - the Destiny Scotland Group |
| While there is no guaranteeing good weather, you can | | | | provides the most comprehensive and attractive |
| be sure of beauty - Edinburgh is arguably at it's BEST | | | | choice of rental accommodation in Edinburgh. |
| in May. Warm yellow and violet hues of Crocuses | | | | |