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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Cheesemaking Workshops at The Ethical Dairy

Gatehouse of Fleet

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

Meadows: The Swedish Farmer & The Scottish Cook

Aberdour

“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

Monachyle Mhor

Lochearnhead

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,

Indian Cook School by Praveen Kumar

Perth

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

Wild Hearth Bakery

Comrie

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

Cheese Lovers Experience @ Scottish Food Studio

Aberdour

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

Heritage Bakehouse

Oban

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

The Ethical Dairy

Gatehouse of Fleet

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,

Training & Food Hygiene Seminars

Aberdour

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

East Neuk Seaweed

Anstruther

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 &

Elchies Estate & Farm Shop

Aberlour

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

Summerhall Distillery

Edinburgh

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

Scottish Bread Championship 2025

St Monans

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,

Cheese & Cocktail Masterclass at Summerhall Distillery

Edinburgh

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,

Boyndie Trust: The Old School Visitor Centre and Coffee Shop

Boyndie

A charming place to tarry awhile, featuring beautiful landscaped gardens, an excellent range of crafts and a lovely coffee shop, brimming with Banff produce. It is a beautifully converted old schoolhouse and a really friendly cheery place. Their extensive garden

Scotland The Bread

Saint Monans

‘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

Food From Farming

Newton Stewart

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

Kinloch Lodge

Isle of Skye

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

Thyme at Errichel Experiences

Aberfeldy

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

West Highland Dairy

Achmore

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

Craft Butchery Courses at Peelham Farm

Churnside

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

Reservoir Digital

Balerno

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.

Hygge & Scandi Cooking Experience at Scottish Food Studio

Aberdour

Do you know your semlor from your smörgåstårtor? Experience cosy hygge at Scottish Food Studio with Scandi cooking on a Nordic wood stove. Interactive Cookery Demonstration followed by a leisurely lunch before heading home with goodie bag of bakes, recipes

The Cook School by Ballintaggart

Balnaguard

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,

Andrew Whitley’s Sourdough Starter & Do Sourdough

St Monans

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

Scottish Food Studio

Aberdour

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

Campbell’s Bakery & Bake School

Crieff

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,

Goodfoodology

Cheesemaking Workshops at The Ethical Dairy

Meadows: The Swedish Farmer & The Scottish Cook

Monachyle Mhor

Indian Cook School by Praveen Kumar

Wild Hearth Bakery

Cheese Lovers Experience @ Scottish Food Studio

Heritage Bakehouse

The Ethical Dairy

Training & Food Hygiene Seminars

East Neuk Seaweed

Elchies Estate & Farm Shop

Summerhall Distillery

Scottish Bread Championship 2025

Cheese & Cocktail Masterclass at Summerhall Distillery

Boyndie Trust: The Old School Visitor Centre and Coffee Shop

Scotland The Bread

Food From Farming

Kinloch Lodge

Thyme at Errichel Experiences

West Highland Dairy

Craft Butchery Courses at Peelham Farm

Reservoir Digital

Hygge & Scandi Cooking Experience at Scottish Food Studio

The Cook School by Ballintaggart

Andrew Whitley’s Sourdough Starter & Do Sourdough

Scottish Food Studio

Campbell’s Bakery & Bake School

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