Scotland’s food
Short films which explore the world of food. Supporting both informal and formal learning.
The effect of smell on our sense of taste—Food Stuff, Black Pudding, Soft Fruit and Culture
A short animated sketch about how smell informs our sense of taste.
The importance of food presentation—Food Stuff, Seasonality, Jam and Export
Animated sketch explaining the importance of how food looks.
Emotions and comfort food—Food Stuff, Black Pudding, Soft Fruit and Culture
A short animated sketch explaining the appeal of comfort food.
How culture and society shape our views of food—Food Stuff, Black Pudding, Soft Fruit and Culture
How cultural and societal values affect our views about acceptable foods.
Food cravings—Food Stuff, Seasonality, Jam and Export
Different situations, such as periods of growth or pregnancy, which lead to food cravings.
Acquired tastes in food—Food Stuff, Seasonality, Jam and Export
Many foods are an acquired taste - people need time and repeated exposure.
Tom Kitchin talks about seasonality and food—Food Stuff, Seasonality, Jam and Export
Tom Kitchin explains why he passionately believes we should eat seasonal, local produce.
Web extra: Tom Kitchin on seasonal Scottish produce—Food Stuff, Seasonality, Jam and Export
Tom Kitchin talks about the richness and quality of Scotland's natural larder.
Web extra: Tom Kitchin on Scottish gastronomy—Food Stuff, Seasonality, Jam and Export
Tom Kitchin talks about the changing reputation of Scotland as a gastronomique nation.
Web extra: Tom Kitchin on a career in cooking—Food Stuff, Seasonality, Jam and Export
Tom Kitchin offers advice on pursuing a career in cooking.
Web extra: Tom Kitchin fillets a turbot—Food Stuff, Seasonality, Jam and Export
Tom Kitchin fillets a large turbot to serve to diners at his Michelin-starred restaurant.
Stornoway black pudding - campaigning for EU protection—Food Stuff, Black Pudding, Soft Fruit and Culture
A campaign is under way to give Stornoway black pudding EU protection.
Web extra: How we made black pudding—Food Stuff, Black Pudding, Soft Fruit and Culture
Mor Macleod, from the Isle of Lewis, describes how black puddings used to be made at home.
Web extra: Food for the family—Food Stuff, Black Pudding, Soft Fruit and Culture
Mor Macleod remembers when homemade black pudding was an important food for families.
Orkney sustainable fisheries—Food Stuff, Seasonality, Jam and Export
The sustainable management of Orkney's fishing industry.
Growing pesticide-free soft fruit—Food Stuff, Black Pudding, Soft Fruit and Culture
A look at modern fruit-growing techniques including the use of biological controls.
Fraser Doherty - a young jam-making entrepreneur—Food Stuff, Seasonality, Jam and Export
Fraser Doherty built jam-making at home with his granny into an award-winning business.
A family run Greek restaurant—Food Stuff, Black Pudding, Soft Fruit and Culture
Scotland's oldest Greek restaurant provides a backdrop for a look at food culture.
