New! Taste of Edinburgh: Local Food Tour in Stockbridge

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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)
  • (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

    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
  • (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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Small Group
Food & Drink
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