Cooking classes in Edinburgh
A cooking class is one of the best ways to take Edinburgh home with you. Classes run all year, so the weather matters more for the rest of your day: Edinburgh is warmest in July at about 67°F (19°C).
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Top cooking classes in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Gin The Classic Tour & tastingFrom $38View 
Traditional Scottish Cooking Class in EdinburghFrom $116View
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What to eat and drink in Edinburgh
Classes here usually build the menu around local dishes. Ones to look for:
- Haggis
- Sheep's offal, oats and spices cooked in a casing, served with neeps and tatties (turnip and potato).
- Whisky
- Scotch whisky; Edinburgh's bars and shops stock malts from every region.
How to pick a good cooking class
- Check whether you cook every dish yourself or watch a demonstration. Hands-on classes usually cap groups at 10 to 12.
- Morning classes often start with a market walk to buy ingredients; afternoon ones go straight to the kitchen.
- Tell the host about allergies or a vegetarian diet when you book, not on the day.
- Look for a class that sends the recipes home with you, so you can cook them again.
Edinburgh month by month
Averages for Edinburgh, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 45 (7) | 46 (8) | 49 (10) | 54 (12) | 59 (15) | 63 (17) | 67 (19) | 66 (19) | 62 (17) | 56 (13) | 50 (10) | 45 (7) |
| Low °F (°C) | 35 (2) | 35 (2) | 37 (3) | 40 (5) | 45 (7) | 50 (10) | 53 (12) | 53 (12) | 49 (10) | 44 (7) | 39 (4) | 35 (2) |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:10 pm | 5:16 pm | 6:15 pm | 8:18 pm | 9:18 pm | 10:00 pm | 9:49 pm | 8:51 pm | 7:32 pm | 6:13 pm | 4:06 pm | 3:38 pm |
Questions
What food is Edinburgh known for?
Haggis: sheep's offal, oats and spices cooked in a casing, served with neeps and tatties (turnip and potato). Whisky: scotch whisky; Edinburgh's bars and shops stock malts from every region.
How long does a cooking class take?
Most classes run three to four hours including the meal; ones that start with a market visit take closer to five.
Where can I book cooking classes in Edinburgh?
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