Goodfoodology

Our Centre for Competence in Traditional Food Culture

I am a firm believer in ‘you are what you eat,’ the importance of sustainable healthy food – and the enjoyment of cooking. On the assumption that one can’t go far wrong with an ‘ology,’ Goodfoodology sprung to mind as a creative and thought-provoking way to study food!

Here are professionals offering courses and experiences to broaden your horizons and hone your skills in the world of food and drink so why not treat yourself or gift an experience to a friend. 

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Indian Cook School by Praveen Kumar

Perth
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Ever wondered how to hone your skills in Indian cooking using ethical local produce and spices fresh from a family farm? The answer lies in Perth! Not only do Praveen and his family have a wonderful restaurant, Tabla, with takeaway
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West Highland Dairy

Achmore
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Kathy Biss NDD is internationally renowned for her cheese and cheesemaking courses. Many of Scotland’s current cheesemakers learnt their craft from Kathy and she is regularly invited to share her skills with potential and experienced cheesemakers across North America and
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Wild Hearth Bakery

Comrie
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Wild Hearth Bakery opened their Comrie Main Street for award-winning sourdoughs, pastries & coffees-to-go in 2024. This is the first time John has had a retail emporium and he still has his main production along the road at the Cultybraggan
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Cheesemaking Workshops at The Ethical Dairy

Gatehouse of Fleet
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A full day cheesemaking event including lunch: This is a hands-on cheese making workshop where you’ll learn how to make two types of cheese in a group of no more than six people.   You’ll learn a quick way to
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Scottish Bread Championship 2025

St Monans
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The Scottish Bread Championship 2025 will be held at Bowhouse in Fife on Friday 14th February during Real Bread Week, sponsored by The Edinburgh Bakers Trust  Scotland The Bread & Scottish Food Guide The Scottish Festival of Real Bread takes place the following day,
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Andrew Whitley’s Sourdough Starter & Do Sourdough

St Monans
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Currently no courses on offer but watch this space. In the meantime Andrew shares his expertise in his books Bread Matters & Do Sourdough. Consultancy also available. Andrew campaigns with thoughtfulness and commitment for better quality in our daily bread and
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East Neuk Seaweed

Anstruther
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For everything you ever wanted to know about seaweed! Experienced professional forager & chef Jayson Byles is based in the East Neuk of Fife where he runs exceptional seaweed foraging experiences and teaches chefs and foodies how to sustainably &
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Thyme at Errichel Experiences

Aberfeldy
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Scottish Charcuterie Tasting Experience Scottish Cheese Tasting Experience Farm Tours Crowned Scotland’s top ‘Food Tourism’ destination at VisitScotland’s respected Scottish Thistle Awards, 2023 & RBST Sustainable Produce Retail Outlet of the Year 2023. Spend a day on their very special
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Scottish Food Studio

Aberdour
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Gastronomy Experiences at Scottish Food Studio Taste Adventures by the shore: Embrace Scotland’s unique food culture with Scottish Food Guide’s Wendy Barrie for a Taste Adventure by the shore. Enjoy panoramic views of the Edinburgh skyline & Inchcolm island across
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Campbell’s Bakery & Bake School

Crieff
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This historic 7th Generation Family Bakery is an institution with Iain Campbell at the helm both in Crieff and Comrie. With its fabulous window displays and laden shelves and seven generations of experience behind it, dedicated to all things bread,
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Heritage Bakehouse

Oban
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The Heritage Bakehouse is an artisan bakery in Oban using heritage organic flours and selling flavoursome real bread from their wholesale base to neighbouring retail stores. Tracey has had a love of bread and baking since childhood, worked as a
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Elchies Estate & Farm Shop

Aberlour
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Set in the heart of Speyside, Campbell Cairns Farm is one of the most historic in the parish. This is malt whisky country but it is also home to rich farmland, heather hills and wonderful biodiversity. Elchies rear British Boer
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Reservoir Digital

Balerno
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Learning to take control of your own website! When it was time to re-do the Scottish Food Guide website I didn’t just want a great looking website, I wanted to be in control and learn how to manage the pages.
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Scotland The Bread

Saint Monans
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‘A collaborative project to grow better grain and bake better bread with the common purposes of nourishment, sustainability and food sovereignty.’ This fabulous Community Benefit Society has brought back Scottish heritage grains and is growing, milling and selling a Landrace
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Training & Food Hygiene Seminars

Aberdour
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Wendy Barrie offers the flexibility of face-to-face training to groups of staff, on your own premises, tailored to your requirements on menu sourcing, food tourism &/or food hygiene. Holding a Diploma in Advanced Food Hygiene (with Credit) from REHIS,  she can
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Meadows: The Swedish Farmer & The Scottish Cook

Aberdour
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“MEADOWS: The Swedish Farmer & The Scottish Cook” by Bosse Dahlgren & Wendy Barrie. ORDER here online @ £30 (includ. UK p&p) or buy from selected outlets listed below. “It’s a real How To for sustainable farming. I wish I
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Craft Butchery Courses at Peelham Farm

Churnside
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Peelham Farm is certified Organic and Pasture for Life with a range of home reared beef, pork, rose veal, lamb and mutton. A familiar face at farmers’ markets with an online shop, they also offer a Craft Butchery Course including
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Monachyle Mhor

Lochearnhead
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Memorable elevated lochside location with exceptional food and a roaring log fire. The ‘mothership’ of Mhor. Well worth seeking out. Mhor is renowned across Europe and beyond for its award-winning restaurant with chef proprietor Tom Lewis, Regional Ambassador for Central,
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Kinloch Lodge

Isle of Skye
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Named as one of the top places to stay in the world. Nestled on the shores of Loch-Na-Dal on Skye’s Sleat peninsula the fabulous Kinloch Lodge has been named on Condé Nast Gold List as one of the world’s best
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Cheese & Cocktail Masterclass at Summerhall Distillery

Edinburgh
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Visitors will enjoy a two-hour luxury experience above the distillery in the company’s boardroom, where they will create three classic styled gin cocktails paired with a selection of the finest Scottish Cheeses. Equipped with all the necessary ingredients and utensils,
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Cheese Lovers Experience @ Scottish Food Studio

Aberdour
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Immerse yourself in a wonderful experience by the sea at Scottish Food Studio with the complex character of cheeses for an extended morning of learning and savouring with  Scottish Cheese Trail & Slow Food Cooks Alliance, Wendy Barrie. Book online
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The Cook School by Ballintaggart

Balnaguard
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Ballintaggart is an inspiring rural destination with stunning views over the Tay valley. Catering in Scotland Excellent Award Finalist 2018, Food Tourism Award. At The Cook School Chris offers a range of excellent courses with accommodation on site, for group bookings or individuals,
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Summerhall Distillery

Edinburgh
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Located in the historic former Dick Vet School of the University of Edinburgh, within the Summerhall Arts venue this fine business offers an imaginative cornucopia of experiences with online sales, a super shop, excellent and varied tours (even ones for
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Food From Farming

Newton Stewart
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Food From Farming is a Consultancy Service founded by Scottish Food Guide member Sheena Horner of Galloway Chillies who, along with her colleagues, offer a bespoke service to support you. Sheena is a ken-speckled face at events across Scotland and
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The Ethical Dairy

Gatehouse of Fleet
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The Finlay family reintroduced cheese making to Rainton Farm in 2013 after a 40 year break giving an opportunity to experiment and explore the flavours and textures of different types of cheese. They now have a fabulous range of cheeses,
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