New! Taste of Edinburgh: Local Food Tour in Stockbridge

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Edinburgh, Scotland

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore Edinburgh's culinary landscape with a unique food tour led by a former restaurant owner and professional chef. This immersive experience takes you through up-and-coming Stockbridge, allowing you to savour three authentic Scottish dishes, Irn-Bru, award-winning local cheeses, and discover other hidden culinary gems.

During your leisurely walk, you'll also get a taste of Stockbridge’s history and cast of colorful characters. Ideal for food lovers and travelers seeking a deeper connection with Edinburgh’s history and gastronomy, this is a delightful journey through both flavors and stories. Each tour lasts 1.5 to 2 hours, leaving time after your tour for a nice walk down the Water of Lieth.

What's Included

We will eat a number of dishes at Hectors, so there's enough food to feel you've had a proper lunch or dinner.
We will be tasting cheese, sweet treats, and Scottish classics.
Happy to talk you through a dram or two of whisky at our pub stop, but alcohol is not included in the price of the ticket.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

There is a very small park near Water of Leith. If you can’t find it, google “Stockbridge Farmer’s Market”. That’s the spot! It’s hard to miss!

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
  • Stockbridge Market (Pass by)

    We start in Stockbridge Market park.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    A tour of Scottish cuisine wouldn't be complete without a taste of classic Scottish meat pie!

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    At this historic pub, we will taste haggis, neeps, & tatties, Irn Bru, and other classic Scottish dishes. We don't provide alcohol as part of the tour, but if you'd like to get a dram of whiksy, we can talk you through it.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Historically, Stockbridge and Dean Village were milling villages. Edinburgh has a long and proud history of producing incredible baked goods. We have a short list of great pastry places to stop.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    George Mewes Cheese

    Did you know Scotland makes award-winning cheeses? We work with both of the local cheese shops in Stockbridge: (1) George Mewes and (2) Mellis & Co. We will stop at one or both places to taste cheeses, highlighting the best of what is seasonally available, selecting the best cheeses, local charcuterie, and other Scottish treats.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Stockbridge (Pass by)

    These are some of the places we stop! We don't always stop at the same locations!

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Walking Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
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