August
Pipe bands at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Food & Drink

Aubergines

Although often associated with warmer, more exotic lands, the striking looking aubergine is widely cultivated in Britain…
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Basil

There are many varieties of basil available each with a distinctive taste…
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Blaeberries (Blueberries)

Blaeberries – or blueberries if you want the English translation – are increasing in popularity due to their new-found superfood status…
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Farmers Market

Farmers markets are great for finding the best fresh, local produce as well as value for money…
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Garlic

Garlic is seen by many as one of the kitchen's essential ingredients…
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Langoustine

Worth millions of pounds to the local fishing economy, Scotland catches the world’s largest share of langoustines…
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Lettuce

There are many different tastes and textures of lettuce which will make the ideal salad…
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Other Game Birds

Other game birds include wild goose, woodcock and snipe…
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Pike

Scotland is home to some of the best pike fishing in the world…
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Raspberries

Scotland is well known for its soft fruit, and many consider the raspberry the finest…
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Wild Duck

Wild duck usually refers to Mallard and Teal, but sometimes widgeon…
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August's Weather

August Come August, the Scottish hills are warm with a purple carpet of heather, stretching for as far as the eye can see.
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