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Anthony Bourdain Scotland : All Of The Restaurants Picked On A Cook’s Tour

When Anthony Bourdain visited Glasgow, Edinburgh and The Highlands, in Scotland, on his show A Cook’s Tour, he and his crew picked many restaurants. Here are all the addresses and the dishes showcased in a convenient list.

This is A Cook’s Tour, season 1, episode 21. It first aired on July 8, 2002.

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DISH – A Pint of Guinness – Anthony Bourdain Scotland

WHAT IS IT?

They had a pint of Guinness.

“Is there anything more beautiful? I don’t think so. This is brain food, this ensures the thinking of only great thoughts for the rest of the day.” -Anthony Bourdain

WHERE IS IT?

Jinty McGuinty’s Irish Bar
29 Ashton Ln, Hillhead, Glasgow G12 8SJ, United Kingdom
Glasgow, Scotland

DISH – “Scottish Fried Foods” – Anthony Bourdain Scotland

WHAT IS IT?

They had deep-fried fish and chips, battered and deep-fried pizza, a deep-fried Mars bar and a deep-fried pickled egg.

“We had some extraordinary food, we broke a new ground.” -Anthony Bourdain

WHERE IS IT?

University Cafe
87 Byres Rd, Glasgow G11 5HN, United Kingdom
Glasgow, Scotland

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DISH – Traditional Haggis – Anthony Bourdain Scotland

WHAT IS IT?

They had haggis, which is made of lamb’s liver, heart, lungs, oatmeal, onions and black pepper and some turnips and potatoes on the side.

“Almost like a–a shepherd’s pie feeling but, a little heartier and a little oatier.” -Anthony Bourdain

WHERE IS IT?

Dubh Prais
123B High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SG, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, Scotland

NOTES – Anthony Bourdain Scotland

Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors.

DISH – “Local Scottish Dinner” – Anthony Bourdain Scotland

WHAT IS IT?

They had nettle soup, and a poached salmon with whiskey cream.

“So here’s the skinny, wild salmon freshly pulled from a Scottish river doesn’t compare to this stuff you get in supermarkets and for that matter, most restaurants. I’m ready to go forward into nature.” -Anthony Bourdain

WHERE IS IT?

Drynachan Shooting Lodge
Unnamed Road Nairn, Nairn IV12 5RQ, United Kingdom
City, Country

DISH – Poacher’s Stew – A Cook’s Tour Scotland

WHAT IS IT?

They had a poacher’s stew made of rabbit marinated in red wine, with venison, mushrooms, leeks, cabbage and herbs.

“This is really classical old school hunting style…Nature’s cool. Good food, great company, good wine and a view that’s–that’s as good as it gets.” -Anthony Bourdain

WHERE IS IT?

Cawdor Estate
Estate Office, Cawdor, Nairn IV12 5RE, United Kingdom
Scotland

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