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Check out our guide to haggis, including where to buy it and plenty of recipe inspiration, then read about black pudding, veal and caviar.

What is haggis?

Haggis is a Scottish savoury pudding. Haggis is made of sheep's pluck (heart, liver and lungs), which is minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices and salt, then mixed with stocks and boiled in a bag. The bag is traditionally made from the animal's stomach, although you can now buy it with an artificial casing. Haggis is the national dish of Scotland and is typically served with ‘neeps and tatties’ – boiled and mashed separately – enjoyed with a glass of Scotch whisky. This pairing is a popular main course on Burns Night.

Where to buy haggis

Campbells haggis, from £4.50, Campbells Meat

Simon Howie original haggis, £2.75, Tesco

Haggis recipes

Haggis, neeps and tatties

This gluten-free recipe for haggis, neeps (in this case turnips) and tatties (potatoes) comes from chef Tom Kitchin. It's an absolute Scottish classic, and should certainly be enjoyed on Burns Night.

Haggis, neeps and tatties on a plate

Haggis with swede

If you are thinking of having a Burns Night celebration, you can't do it without roast haggis. Luckily, you can buy haggis ready-made, but do try to make the traditional accompaniment, mash swede, or neeps. Serve a shot of whisky with this.

Haggis Recipe With Nips

Vegan haggis

Want to celebrate Burns Night without the meat? This plant-based haggis with lentils, mushrooms and a savoury kick of Marmite will do just the job.

Two plates of haggis with mashed potato and swede on crinkled linen fabric

Korean haggis

Check out this Korean haggis from Temper City, Neil Rankin's newest restaurant in London. This easy recipe is low in calories and makes a great dinner party side.

Korean Haggis Recipe
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