Food & Drink in Dundee
We have so much to offer!
Over the past few years, Dundee’s Food and Drink scene has really come in to it’s own. Helped with the investment in the waterfront and the subsequent increase in visitors, Dundee has welcomed some great new additions to an already fantastic group of food and drink offerings.
History of Dundee’s Food & Drink
Marmalade
What is your go to spread for your toast? Dundee has the right to brag of the creation of Marmalade as we know it today. Over 200 years ago, Janet Keiller made better out of good when she transformed thick-paste marmalade into a spreadable version with the peel cut into ‘chips’. It is this historical significance that made Dundee the city of the 3 Js - Jute, Jam & Journalism.
Pies
Pies and Dundee are kindred spirits. No matter the filling you will find a pie encasing it in Dundee. What beats a good pie? A pie in a roll of course! A firm favourite of the Dundonians.
Dundee Cake
According to legend, the first Dundee cake was made for Mary Queen of Scots. However, physical records provide the truth. The cake make with sultanas and lots of butter, decorated with blanched Spanish almonds and flavoured with orange peel was first created by Janet Keiller back 200 years ago. Yes, the same Janet Keiller that put Dundee on the map with her Marmalade.
Breweries & Distilleries
Brewing and distilling have recently undergone a resurgence in Dundee. Local beers, gins, whiskies, vodkas and rums are now available in many of the city’s bars.
Location, location, location.
The Perfect Location
Dundee’s position, geographically, makes it the perfect hub of Scottish produce.
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Dundee’s unique location means that around 70% of Scotland’s fresh produce is grown within 30 miles. Whether it’s Perthshire Raspberries or Aberdeen Angus Beef.
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The land in Scotland gives Dundee and the rest of the country some of the best produce in the world.
Berries - strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, redcurrants, blackcurrants and even Tayberries!
Beef - some of the worlds best beef is only just down the road from Dundee, Aberdeen Angus Beef.
Lamb - Scotch Lamb is sourced from selected Scottish farms, many around Perthshire and Angus.
Asparagus - Hand cut Angus asparagus is highly- prized by chefs all around the world - and we have it growing on our doorsteps!
Potatoes - The fertile fields around Dundee produce almost 30% of Scotland’s potatoes. Dundee is the potato capital of Scotland!
And much, much more!
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Just like the land, the sea produces some of the tastiest foods that Scotland has to offer.
Arbroath Smokies - despite not being from Dundee, these delicious hot-smoked haddocks originate only 17 miles down the road.
Seafood - if you’re looking for something else there is top quality shellfish and fish can be found in abidance in and around Dundee.
Fancy some seafood? Top quality, freshly-caught shellfish and fish can be found in abundance in Dundee.
Our Eat and Drink Map
Other Food Maps
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