There is buddy Rob again.
Good morning.
So it is our second day in Edinburgh and we are starting things off with more food.
Because if there is one thing we're good at it is eating.
But we're doing a little bit of walking to get there so it is the perfect compliment
this morning.
We can't wait to get started.
So Rob what is the tour about today?
The tour is basically about cruising through Edinburgh, seeing some nice sights and trying
some classic foods.
Alright, let's do that.
Maybe there is Haggis on the menu.
Haggis!
The first stop the Itchycoo.
Let's go in.
Okay, so the first stop of the tour is at the Itchy Coo and we are going to be having
some Haggis for breakfast.
Are you ready Sam?
And starting off with a Virgin Mary.
Decided not to make it bloody because it is like ten AM.
A bit early to drink.
Oh, that is very good.
Okay, now let's try the Haggis down here.
And it is on looks like it is on a little cracker which is really cool.
That is delicious.
I haven't had Haggis in probably about three years.
So happy to have it again.
So we had Haggis at the first stop and you boys actually ate all of it.
Hahaha.
Even my piece.
I had two.
So how was it?
Rob went in for a double portion.
It is delicious.
And it tastes like stuffing at Thanksgiving.
Yeah, I really liked it too.
It is one of those foods that you kind of like get this opinion of it that may not be
good but actually the first time I tried it three years ago I loved it right away and
it was cool to have it again once again.
Even for breakfast.
So they gave us little earpieces so we can hear our guide through the traffic and even
if we trail behind a little bit.
But I feel like we're channeling some serious FBI vibes down the Royal Mile.
Oh yeah.
Well, we are secret agents we've just been disguising ourselves as travel bloggers and
vloggers.
We actually are secret agents.
Shhh.
Our cover blown.
So we've made it to our second stop today.
Cranachan & Crowdie.
Let's try some of these goodies.
Yes, so we're starting off with some venison here.
With some Ooft!
sauce.
Ooft!
sauce.
Which I think is going to have a bit of a kick.
Let's try that.
Mmmmm.
That is delicious.
Wow.
That is spicy.
Ooft!
sauce is very Oofty.
Hahaha.
But in terms of the venison it has got a bit of a game-y feel but not too much.
It tastes a bit more it kind of reminds me a bit of pepperoni.
Mmmm.
Very delicious.
Okay, so I'm going for the orkney smoked cheddar.
We're going to dip it in chocolate and this chocolate has whisky so.
Oh my.
I don't think I've ever had chocolate with whisky before.
Mmmmm.
That's a really good combination.
Wow.
That is really tasty.
I don't think you're going to be able to have a plain old cheese just on its own again after
that huh?
Going in for seconds.
So that was Cranachan and Crowdie and they have food, drink and gifts from over three
hundred suppliers in Scotland.
So if you want to get an authentic gift for a friend or family this is a really cool place
to check out.
So this we're going to enjoy.
Right now we are heading inside the Fudge House for a little something sweet.
Let's do this.
And fudge is one of my favorite foods.
Also we're going to learn about tablet I think.
How much do you like fudge?
It is up there.
Alright.
So being the fudge fanatic that I am I am very excited to try this.
This if you look down here.
This is the Scottish Highland cream.
So this is one of the most traditional ones you can try.
I'll just pop that in my mouth here.
It is the kind of thing you just want to roll around on your tongue and savor for a long
time.
It is amazing.
So creamy, so rich, flavorful and of course very sugary.
So as part of the tour we get to choose one bar to take with us and eat along the way.
And they have over twenty varieties of fudge here so we're struggling.
You know what this has been the hardest decision I've had to make all week.
Picking which one.
What flavor of fudge.
So we've been having sweet and savory foods.
Now it is time to enjoy some drinks.
Let's go in.
Are you thirsty?
You better believe it.
So this is your little souvenir.
Proud of my little souvenir from Campbeltown Loch Scotch Whisky.
So our little ginger Sam seems to be getting a lot of attention here in Scotland.
Basically I've been told that I look Scottish.
I am part Scottish I just have to keep my mouth shut that is all.
Yes.
They've been loving your hair.
That Canadian accent is a little strong.
And if we haven't been feasting enough it is time for lunch.
We're having Scandinavian Scottish fusion Smorgasbord.
Alright, this is Hemma.
Are you ready for Scandinavian Scottish.
I'm ready.
So how was that meal?
The meal was fantastic.
My favorite things were actually the herring and beetroot salad and that is saying a lot
because there were two other salmon dishes that I really liked.
Now the only problem is we thought that was the last stop so we ate a lot and now we're
stuffed and apparently there is still beer and cheese ahead.
So we've got to make some room somehow in the next few minutes.
So it is time for beer.
Beer o'clock!
And you're trying the Ghost Town and this is from the northwest.
So it is a porter and let's give it a shot.
And apparently it has a bit of a chili infusion so.
Let's see if you can taste that.
I do taste a slight bit of that.
It is a porter so it is kind of like a Guinness if you've ever tried it and it is tasty and
very refreshing after all of that walking.
So that is wrap from the Edinburgh eat and walk tour.
If you're a foodie and you ever find yourself in the city we highly recommend it.
Absolutely.