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Fresh herbs chopped while making haggis

Haggis making demo with lunch

A unique Scottish lunch experience for groups

Visiting Scotland and never tasted haggis before? Or a local Scot wanting to know a little more about Scotland’s national dish? This unique Scottish lunch experience is for you.

Designed for groups and families, and set on a working sheep farm, discover everything there is to know about haggis including how to enjoy its unique flavours.

What’s included?

Join our guides on a working sheep farm and start with a tea or coffee and some Scottish shortbread.

  • Experience a master class in Scottish haggis making. 
  • Learn about the origins of haggis and why it is so delicious.
  • Enjoy a delicious meal of handmade haggis and traditional accompaniments.

(Vegetarian haggis option available as standard, vegan and gluten free options available by arrangement)

Our Haggis Making Demonstration with Lunch is full of banter as well as stories from history and folklore. Don’t just take our word for it, read what our customers say.

Any questions? Take a look at our FAQs

 

 

What you need to know:

Duration: 90 minutes
Location: Glenside Farm (Directions)
Minimum group size – 8 guests

The Haggis Making Demonstration will begin with a welcoming cup of tea or coffee, served with traditional Scottish shortbread, followed by a master class in haggis making

In the demo and lunch you will:

  • Discover the origins of haggis and the ingredients that make it so delicious.
  • Explore the spices that give haggis its unique flavour.
  • Watch the making of a traditional haggis by a master Haggis Maker.
  • Learn how to perfect the traditional accompaniments to haggis.
  • Experience a little bit of life on a local sheep farm in the wilds of Scotland.
  • We also include a brief understanding of why Haggis is intrinsically linked to Rabbie Burns, Scotland’s Bard.

Finish your experience with a generous lunch of fresh Scottish haggis and classic traditional accompaniments.

 

 

Lunch menu:

Traditional haggis and/or Macsween vegetarian haggis,

Served with:

Steaming peppery swedes & creamy smooth mashed potatoes.

Every participant will receive a complimentary recipe pack & a souvenir Haggis Experience Certificate.

 

… would definitely do this again

I booked this adventure for myself, my husband, mum and aunt - we had no idea what to expect but it was a fantastic experience.


Both Stephen and Lee were warm, welcoming and extremely informative on the background, traditions and myths surrounding the haggis - all true of course!!


Their delivery was polished, professional and really good fun and we immediately felt relaxed and welcome. The actual making of the haggis was fascinating to learn, but nothing surpassed the wonderful lunch that we were served up, it was absolutely delicious and the best haggis, neeps and tatties that we had ever had. We all thoroughly enjoyed the brilliant company, learning of some Scottish traditions including what a Scots man really wears under his kilt!!! - and were truly sad when it was over and we had to leave. We had however been furnished with our dinner for the evening too and are now firmly in Aiofe's camp and would happily eat haggis for breakfast, lunch and tea!!!! Thank you very much for a truly enjoyable interlude, we all had a brilliant time - cannot recommend highly enough, and would definitely do this again.


Anne

The Haggis Experience - Haggis Making Demonstration & Lunch
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2019-12-30T08:14:19+00:00

Anne

I booked this adventure for myself, my husband, mum and aunt - we had no idea what to expect but it was a fantastic experience. Both Stephen and Lee were warm, welcoming and extremely informative on the background, traditions and myths surrounding the haggis - all true of course!! Their delivery was polished, professional and really good fun and we immediately felt relaxed and welcome. The actual making of the haggis was fascinating to learn, but nothing surpassed the wonderful lunch that we were served up, it was absolutely delicious and the best haggis, neeps and tatties that we had ever had. We all thoroughly enjoyed the brilliant company, learning of some Scottish traditions including what a Scots man really wears under his kilt!!! - and were truly sad when it was over and we had to leave. We had however been furnished with our dinner for the evening too and are now firmly in Aiofe's camp and would happily eat haggis for breakfast, lunch and tea!!!! Thank you very much for a truly enjoyable interlude, we all had a brilliant time - cannot recommend highly enough, and would definitely do this again.

… an absolute pleasure to meet Stephen and Lee

It was an absolute pleasure to meet Stephen and Lee. They were extremely knowledgeable and made us feel very welcome, particularly our three year old son. The overall experience was highly informative and has inspired us to create our own haggis spice mix when we get home! We left with new found knowledge of the different constituents of haggis and full tummies after the substantial lunch. We learnt all of the correct terminology along the way and will be using our new found skills at the butchers! Thank you to Stephen and Lee for a very memorable day!

Gemma

The Haggis Experience - Haggis Making Demonstration & Lunch
5
2019-12-30T09:17:38+00:00

Gemma

It was an absolute pleasure to meet Stephen and Lee. They were extremely knowledgeable and made us feel very welcome, particularly our three year old son. The overall experience was highly informative and has inspired us to create our own haggis spice mix when we get home! We left with new found knowledge of the different constituents of haggis and full tummies after the substantial lunch. We learnt all of the correct terminology along the way and will be using our new found skills at the butchers! Thank you to Stephen and Lee for a very memorable day!

Warm homely welcome …

Had a warm homely welcome with a educational and funny history of the haggis. Lunch was excellent as well. Went home with a doggy bag.

Dagma

The Haggis Experience - Haggis Making Demonstration & Lunch
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2019-12-30T09:27:41+00:00

Dagma

Had a warm homely welcome with a educational and funny history of the haggis. Lunch was excellent as well. Went home with a doggy bag.

The Haggis Experience is a must

My husband and I took part in the Haggis Experience last week and had a wonderful time. Our host Jean was both good fun and knowledgeable and kept us entertained throughout the evening, we thoroughly enjoyed the haggis-making demonstration and then making our own haggis. Make sure that you arrive hungry as the meal is plentiful and delicious. (The best Scotch broth we have tasted). Jean’s Cranachan however is to die for.
The Haggis Experience - Haggis Making Demonstration & Lunch
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2022-08-15T07:52:37+00:00
My husband and I took part in the Haggis Experience last week and had a wonderful time. Our host Jean was both good fun and knowledgeable and kept us entertained throughout the evening, we thoroughly enjoyed the haggis-making demonstration and then making our own haggis. Make sure that you arrive hungry as the meal is plentiful and delicious. (The best Scotch broth we have tasted). Jean’s Cranachan however is to die for.

Fantastic experience!

Jean was wonderful and the haggis was superb. I expected a tasty lunch but the overall experience was way more fun and interactive than expected. Totally walkable distance from Balfron, for those without a car who might take the bus instead. 5 stars all the way and highly recommended!!
The Haggis Experience - Haggis Making Demonstration & Lunch
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2022-08-15T07:53:43+00:00
Jean was wonderful and the haggis was superb. I expected a tasty lunch but the overall experience was way more fun and interactive than expected. Totally walkable distance from Balfron, for those without a car who might take the bus instead. 5 stars all the way and highly recommended!!

A holiday highlight

This was definitely one of the highlights of my week in Scotland. We were a family group of six and we went for the lunch experience. Everything was very well structured and adapted to include our children who were able to get ‘hands-on’ with part of the presentation, which was very engaging and well-paced. We were served a lovely meal at the end and went away very happy customers and with a recipe for haggis!
The Haggis Experience - Haggis Making Demonstration & Lunch
5
2022-08-15T07:56:21+00:00
This was definitely one of the highlights of my week in Scotland. We were a family group of six and we went for the lunch experience. Everything was very well structured and adapted to include our children who were able to get ‘hands-on’ with part of the presentation, which was very engaging and well-paced. We were served a lovely meal at the end and went away very happy customers and with a recipe for haggis!

Magical!

We said when we went to Scotland we would love to do local traditions and we came across the Haggis Experience …..“Yes” we are going to do this.

We booked it and it was so easy to do too, we arrived at Glenside farm lovely surroundings and we had a fantastic welcome from Stephen and his son Harry. From start to finish we was welcomed so well and the experience was magical. When tasting the finished product at the end - WOW it was so delicious I asked for more….lol.

Definitely worth a visit you won’t be disappointed, keep up the good work guys.

Chris & Lisa

The Haggis Experience - Haggis Making Demonstration & Lunch
5
2021-09-26T02:12:13+00:00

Chris & Lisa

We said when we went to Scotland we would love to do local traditions and we came across the Haggis Experience …..“Yes” we are going to do this. We booked it and it was so easy to do too, we arrived at Glenside farm lovely surroundings and we had a fantastic welcome from Stephen and his son Harry. From start to finish we was welcomed so well and the experience was magical. When tasting the finished product at the end - WOW it was so delicious I asked for more….lol. Definitely worth a visit you won’t be disappointed, keep up the good work guys.

Great activity for all ages

We had a great time here today. Our hosts Lee and Seamus were fantastic and made us feel very welcome. They had great humour and made their talk entertaining. The haggis itself was absolutely delicious. Great activity for all ages and we wish them the best of luck in their venture.

Amber

The Haggis Experience - Haggis Making Demonstration & Lunch
5
2021-09-26T03:15:44+00:00

Amber

We had a great time here today. Our hosts Lee and Seamus were fantastic and made us feel very welcome. They had great humour and made their talk entertaining. The haggis itself was absolutely delicious. Great activity for all ages and we wish them the best of luck in their venture.
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The Haggis Experience - Haggis Making Demonstration & Lunch

 

 

How to find Glenside Farm

Our address is Glenside Farm, Balfron, Stirling, G63 0RP, centrally located in Scotland and a pleasant drive from Stirling, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberfoyle. Click on the map below for directions:

 

 

 

How to book a group experience

It’s easy to book. Send us details about your group and preferred dates and we’ll get back to you. 


Please note the minimum group size for lunch is 8 guests and for dinner and masterclass, it is 6 guests.