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Traditional Scottish Cooking Class in Edinburgh
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $115 / person
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 67 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 12
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Eat With Ailsa Cooking Classes
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM
- Next available
- Sun, Nov 1
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $115
- Child (ages 12–17)
- $115
In demand: 27 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Lunch
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
67 reviews
How it compares in Edinburgh
- Rated higher than 79% of 448 reviewed tours in Edinburgh
- Starting price $115 is 77% above the typical $65 for tours of similar length in Edinburgh
Excurgo comparison of 1,246 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Traditional Scottish Cooking Class in Edinburgh take?
Traditional Scottish Cooking Class in Edinburgh lasts about 2h 30min.
How much does Traditional Scottish Cooking Class in Edinburgh cost?
Prices start at $115 per person for this Edinburgh experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Traditional Scottish Cooking Class in Edinburgh run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
How much does Traditional Scottish Cooking Class in Edinburgh cost for children?
Children aged 12–17 pay from $115, adults from $115.
Does Traditional Scottish Cooking Class in Edinburgh sell out?
It can: 27 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Traditional Scottish Cooking Class in Edinburgh for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Traditional Scottish Cooking Class in Edinburgh offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Traditional Scottish Cooking Class in Edinburgh worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 67 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Eat With Ailsa Cooking Classes.
Reviews(67)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Q
Go for it!
Loved the class-authentic, fun, not too long, lively, enjoyable time!
M
Awesome experience again at the wee kitchen Cookery👍‼️😘
This is not my first experience cooking at the wee kitchen cookery, each time fun exciting and delicious! I plan on going again as soon as I can and I always make friends there & have such fun! I recommend it to anyone who loves good food 😊👍
T
Outstanding!
Look no further for a truly authentic Scottish experience! Ailsa is the perfect host instructor with exceptional skills and hospitality. Conveniently located to enjoy a pre or post stroll along the Leith Walk. You won’t be even a wee bit disappointed with the Wee Kitchen!
C
Great Scottish cooking experience
Great cooking course. Lovely instructor and really fun hands-on experience. Will definitely bring back visitors who want to experience some Scottish cooking, or fun to do with friends for a birthday event
F
Delicious Vietnamese Food
We had an amazing time with Niamh. The food is absoloutly delicious!!
L
Great opportunity to learn about Scottish Cooking
This was a fantastic cooking opportunity! We cooked fish soup and shortbread. The instruction was informative and helped me learn more about Scottish cuisine.
K
Great intro to Scottish foods
Simple but very nice meal of chowder and shortbreads with easy recipes and eaten with a bread and cheese appetizer plate. Great class particularly for newbie cooks. Clean, well organized, cheerful staff, lots of fun!
C
Great activity!
This class was great! We learned how to make shortbread cookies and a soup.. we we also served coffee/tea. There was a cheese tasting prior to eating what we cooked. I’m not a huge fish lover but the smoked fish in this soup was next level best! It turned out to be an incredibly easy recipe to make in relationship to the flavor. I will keep this recipe and use it for guests. This class started at 10am and created a wonderful lunch experience for our trip. They had a rustic sourdough bread that was served with the soup. Top all that off with a cookie we made with our own hands!
K
Genuine Scottish cooking experience!
Ailsa was such a wonderful instructor and we had an amazing time cooking a traditional Scottish meal with her! She gets all locally sourced ingredients and supports her fellow small business owners at the same time.
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