The Definitive Guide
Ranked. Debated. Devoured.
We've sacrificed our waistlines so you don't have to.
“A scone is not merely a baked good. It is a spiritual experience. And Scotland does it better than anyone.”
Welcome to Scones of Scotland — the definitive, entirely subjective, passionately argued guide to the finest scones this magnificent country has to offer.
We've driven down single-track roads, braved horizontal rain, and consumed an inadvisable quantity of jam and clotted cream in the pursuit of scone excellence. You're welcome.
Handpicked & Hotly Debated
Editor's PickLinrathen, Kirriemuir (DD8 5JJ)
“A little off the beaten track but well worth the detour.”
"My favourite (so much so that I visit there as often as I can get away with) - a lovely little coffee shop which is welcoming all year round, and they have a great selection of cakes to boot. Mr R says the cooked breakfast is great too." "My ultimate 5-scone scone."
Brodie, Forres (IV36 2TD)
“Lovely scone and a great shopping opportunity as well if that's your thing (which of course it is).”
Pitlochry (PH16 5AB)
“A right proper tearoom (and always busy)”
Forfar (DD8 2RZ)
“Lovely scone, and the nature reserve provides a great view”
Newport-on-Tay (DD6 8EZ)
“A local favourite (and I always find room for their traybakes as well).”
Scotland is full of brilliant little tearooms that haven't made it onto any list yet. If you've found a scone worth shouting about, we want to hear from you. Spill the cream.
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