Winter in the Highlands: Eating, Drinking and Celebrating in Scotland

by Flora Shedden

Banish the winter blues, embrace the stark beauty of the colder months and step into an invitingly warm world of comfort and culinary delight.

In this her eagerly anticipated fourth cookbook, food writer, acclaimed bakery owner and Bake Off semi-finalist Flora Shedden invites readers on a joyous, heart-warming journey through the enchanting winter season in Scotland, celebrating the region’s rich and distinctive culinary heritage and cherished festive traditions.

Offering creative, deliciously do-able savoury and sweet recipes that cater for the entire winter season, it includes a mix of both traditional dishes and modern alternatives, as well as tips to get ahead for Christmas, Hogmanay and Burns Night, ensuring your table is always graced with warmth and flavour from the first snowfall to the final thaw. Set against the backdrop of Scotland’s dramatic landscapes and picture-post­card wintertime charm, it is a stunning culinary adventure that is nothing short of magical.

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Nonfiction, Christmas

224 pages, Hardcover

Published October 21, 2025

Reviews

[Meredith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'll winter in the highlands any time!

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely book, stunning photography - exactly what you think it would be like, plus more. I loved the range of normal types of weeknight meals to foods for feasts and celebrations. With Shedden as a well-known Scottish baker, there is plenty of baked goods on the menu but not *too much* - just the right amount, and I like that some of the baking recipes are quite easy, while others present more of a challenge. The book spans food you need for three months (November -January), from pre-Christmas preparation to Christmas dinner foods, Hogmanay recommendations, and meals for quiet. cold January days with a Burns Night chapter at the end. I liked the personal stories in between, about Christmas trees, wreaths, advent calendars and such. I only wish it were longer! February, perhaps? It's a book geared toward making you love winter, and I believe it succeeds.