Scotland's "worst" foods have been ranked, with a beloved takeaway staple shockingly topping the list and some north-eastern gems making an unexpected appearance. Scotland is famed for its distinctive culinary offerings, from the crumbly sweetness of shortbread to the hearty warmth of Cullen skink. While some Scottish dishes are an acquired taste, others enjoy widespread adoration.
The online travel guide TasteAtlas has controversially published a rundown of the 25 "worst-rated Scottish foods", with some of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire's finest unexpectedly featuring on the list. Claiming the dubious honour of first place with a paltry score of 2.7 out of 5 is the deep-fried pizza.
Ubiquitous in fish and chip shops nationwide, this greasy delight has become a quintessential part of Scottish nightlife. Also referred to as 'pizza crunch', this guilty pleasure involves a pizza dunked into boiling oil rather than the traditional oven bake, according to the Daily Record. TasteAtlas didn't hold back, branding the pizza crunch as "extremely caloric and unhealthy".
Despite this, it remains a firm favourite among Scots, often savoured post-pub crawl or nostalgically recalled as a school lunchtime treat. Hot on its heels in the second spot, rated at 3.1 out of 5, is the Dundee cake.
This traditional fruit cake bears resemblance to Christmas cake but boasts a lighter, more brittle consistency. The iconic Dundee cake, renowned for its rich mix of currants, sultanas, and almonds that create.