Oats grow well in Scotland's cool, wet climate, so they became a staple long before they became a trend.
Oatcakes
Crisp, lightly salted discs that go with cheese, jam or soup.
Cranachan
A dessert of toasted oats, cream, raspberries and honey, often served at celebrations.
Flapjacks
Baked oat bars with butter and golden syrup — simple, dense and sweet.
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