---
title: Traditional Scottish Cooking Class in Edinburgh
lang: en
type: tour
city: Edinburgh
country: United Kingdom
price: 101
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 63
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 10 of 22 (Food Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/traditional-scottish-cooking-class-in-edinburgh/
---

# Traditional Scottish Cooking Class in Edinburgh

**Guidekin's take:** Cook traditional Scottish food in Leith, working with ingredients such as smoked haddock, local dairy and shortbread dough. Hands-on tuition and lunch are included; check suitability if you avoid fish or dairy. 5 from 63 reviews at €101 per person for 2h 30m.

## Overview

This experience offers a relaxed and welcoming introduction to Scottish food culture through hands-on cooking. Rather than simply watching a demonstration, guests actively prepare traditional dishes themselves, learning practical techniques and working with classic Scottish ingredients such as smoked haddock, local dairy, and buttery shortbread dough.

The class takes place in a small-group setting in Leith, one of Edinburgh’s most vibrant food neighbourhoods. Alongside cooking, guests enjoy a curated tasting of Scottish cheeses and share the meal they have created together at the end of the session. The focus is on participation, conversation, and discovering Scotland through its food in a friendly and informal atmosphere.

## Before you book

- Starts 10:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €101: ages 12 to 17

## Key facts

- Price: from €101 per person
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 63 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Eat With Ailsa Cooking Classes

## What's included

- Lunch

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

## Compared with other Food Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #10 of 22** | €101 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (63) | shared |
| [Lind and Lime Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting](/uk/edinburgh/tours/lind-and-lime-gin-distillery-tour-and-tasting/?format=md) | €36 | 1h 15m | 5.0 (579) | shared |
| [The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh](/uk/edinburgh/tours/the-chocolatarium-chocolate-tour-experience-in-edinburgh/?format=md) | €33 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (4865) | shared |
| [Edinburgh Gin The Classic Tour & tasting](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-gin-the-classic-tour-tasting/?format=md) | €33 | 1h 5m | 4.98 (494) | private |

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