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.

Wendy’s Sheep Movies

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

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 &

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

Monachyle Mhor

Lochearnhead

Monachyle Mhor has a memorable elevated lochside location with exceptional food and a roaring log fire, the ‘mothership’ of Mhor and well worth seeking out. Mhor is renowned across Europe and beyond for its award-winning restaurant and gifted chef proprietor

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

Scottish Bread Championship 2027

Aberdour

The Scottish Bread Championship 2027 will be held in Aberdour, Fife on Friday 19th 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scotland The Bread

Saint Monans

IMPORTANT NEWS FROM SCOTLAND THE BREAD The Society has decided to cease milling at the end of June 2026 and to end production operations at Bowhouse by the end of August 2026. “We are going to be producing as much

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

The Ethical Dairy

Gatehouse of Fleet

Fleet Valley Blue wins Best in Show Dairy Artisan Cheese Award at Border Union Show 2026 David and Wilma Finlay reintroduced cheese making to Rainton Farm in 2013 after a 40 year break giving an opportunity to experiment and explore

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

Heart of Scotland Distillery

Clackmannan

STOP PRESS – Heart of Scotland London Dry Gin has taken Gold at the World Gin Awards 2026, and was only just outscored by Isle of Harris Distillery’s Tidal Gin in the London Dry category. For us, as a two-person family

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

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.

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

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,

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

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,

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,

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

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

Goodfoodology

Food From Farming

East Neuk Seaweed

Cheese Lovers Experience @ Scottish Food Studio

Monachyle Mhor

Boyndie Trust: The Old School Visitor Centre and Coffee Shop

Scottish Bread Championship 2027

Kinloch Lodge

Heritage Bakehouse

West Highland Dairy

Elchies Estate & Farm Shop

Training & Food Hygiene Seminars

Craft Butchery Courses at Peelham Farm

Thyme at Errichel Experiences

Scotland The Bread

Scottish Food Studio

The Ethical Dairy

Summerhall Distillery

Heart of Scotland Distillery

Wild Hearth Bakery

Reservoir Digital

Andrew Whitley’s Sourdough Starter & Do Sourdough

Campbell’s Bakery & Bake School

Meadows: The Swedish Farmer & The Scottish Cook

Cheese & Cocktail Masterclass at Summerhall Distillery

The Cook School by Ballintaggart

Indian Cook School by Praveen Kumar

Hygge & Scandi Cooking Experience at Scottish Food Studio

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