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What type of fish is used for Arbroath Smokies?

Haddock. Arbroath Smokies are actually produced in the village of Auchmithie, three miles from Arbroath. The haddock are salted overnight, then smoked over a wood fire.

Scotch Broth is a traditional Scottish soup, made with various vegetables and which type of grain?

Barley. Scotch Broth was traditionally made with mutton as a stock, although chicken stock cubes are more usually used nowadays. The most common vegetables included are carrots and turnips.

Scotland's national dish of haggis consists of the heart, liver and lungs of which animal, along with oatmeal and spices?

Sheep. Haggis is traditionally served alongside potatoes and neeps (turnip or swede), as this was supposedly the favourite dish of the poet Robert Burns.

Cullen Skink is a soup made with which main ingredient?

Haddock. "Finnan Haddie" is a smoked haddock from the village of Findon, and is the main ingredient of Cullen Skink, along with onions and potatoes.

A Scotch Pie is a traditional lunchtime snack containing what type of meat?

Mutton. Originally called Tuppenny Pies, because they cost two pennies, Scotch Pies are especially popular at soccer matches in Scotland, where they are regarded as a half-time "delicacy", alongside a cup of Bovril!

What type of cuisine is Crowdie?

Cheese. Crowdie is a cream cheese, originally introduced to Scotland by the Vikings, and sold rolled in oatmeal.

A bannock is a type of scone traditionally made in which Borders town?

Selkirk. Bannocks have been made in Selkirk since 1859, and are made with wheatflour and dried fruit.

What vegetable is the main ingredient of Stovies?

Potato. Stovies are one of the most popular meals in Scotland, especially on a cold day. Recipes tend to vary from area to area, but the main ingredients tend to be sliced potatoes, onions and left-over meat.

A bridie is a type of meat pie associated with which Scottish town?

Forfar. A bridie is similair in appearance to a Cornish pasty, but doesn't contain potatoes, just minced beef and onions.

What name is given to a traditional dish from the Scottish Borders consisting of mixed and mashed vegetables such as potatoes and cabbage, topped with melted cheese?

Rumbledethumps. Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish, bubble and squeak is English, and kailkenny is from Aberdeenshire; none of these is traditionally served with melted cheese.