Travelling Gluten free in Scotland

**John_Carrick** · 11th April 13, 09:12 AM

If you are self catering I would recommend Marks and Spencer (there is one in Inverness) which does gluten free sausages and burgers, has quite nice produce generally and has a green marker for gluten free stuff.
John

**lukeyrobertson** · 11th April 13, 10:10 AM

Thank you friends,
This is really helpful and even better, reassuring. My B&B folks are most gracious and accomodating. Thank you for the heads up on grocery stores along the way. And yes, I'll have a stock of snacks in my pack, too. I appreciate this online community very much.
David

**Nile** · 11th April 13, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by lukeyrobertson

Thank you friends,
This is really helpful and even better, reassuring. My B&B folks are most gracious and accomodating. Thank you for the heads up on grocery stores along the way. And yes, I'll have a stock of snacks in my pack, too. I appreciate this online community very much.
David

Right behind you David; thanks for the information, it's been very helpful.
Nile

**Stirling McQueen** · 11th April 13, 07:18 PM

In 2011 I spent 5 weeks in England and Scotland. It was the best GF experience I have ever had. The B&Bs, restaurants, food stores etc were all more knowledgable and accommodating than anywhere in the states. Some were better than others; and occasionally we left immediately but a short walk down the street found a GF menu. If you find an independent pub that is not part of a national distribution chain you may also find GF ale on tap. Otherwise single malt and wine are plentiful. Enjoy the trip and go there without being worried about finding a meal. I look forward to returning, and the food is part of the reason.

Peace
Henry+

**lukeyrobertson** · 14th April 13, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by Stirling McQueen

In 2011 I spent 5 weeks in England and Scotland. It was the best GF experience I have ever had. The B&Bs, restaurants, food stores etc were all more knowledgable and accommodating than anywhere in the states. Some were better than others; and occasionally we left immediately but a short walk down the street found a GF menu. If you find an independent pub that is not part of a national distribution chain you may also find GF ale on tap. Otherwise single malt and wine are plentiful. Enjoy the trip and go there without being worried about finding a meal. I look forward to returning, and the food is part of the reason.

Peace
Henry+

Thank you, Henry. It's really reassuring to read about your experience. I have had a GF ale but alas, I will have to settle for great single malts along the way! Good daily medicine.
David

**lukeyrobertson** · 25th April 13, 03:50 PM

I'm off on Saturday. Thanks for all your suggestions. I will watch for Tesco and Marks and Spencer, too. I appreciate my many friends, here.

**lukeyrobertson** · 17th May 13, 02:00 PM

I am in Edinburgh for my last night before making the journey home tomorrow. I wanted to add a post script to this thread as a way of sharing my experience traveling with celiac and dairy dietary needs.
First, I brought with me some GF snack/protein bars and powder. I shopped at either Tesco or the Cooperative store. Genius bread is the better option for "whole grain" and taste. But other products are fine too. I also picked up fruit and any other things I needed for lunches. It's also easy to shop for self - catering. My B & B's were very helpful and had every thing I needed. I found Alpro to be a good brand for soy based dairy alternatives. As mentioned in this thread, Nairns is great for GF crackers and oat cakes. For the sweet tooth there's a product line called Lazy Day which is quite good for a treat. I also found restaurants were often very good at adapting their menu for GF patrons. Over all, I have had very little issues and lots of accommodating folks a long the way. Airports are not easy, so I keep something with me through those spots.

Overall, it's been a fabulous experience. Thanks to those who have contributed their experience earlier in this thread.

David

**Pleater** · 17th May 13, 02:58 PM

Glad to read that you have had such a positive experience on your travels.

It must be becoming more common or perhaps is being diagnosed better - I noticed that my local Tesco's has increased the shelf space devoted to GF foods to three times what it was when I last visited. At that rate before long it will be necessary to look for the special section for foods containing gluten.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

**Jock Scot** · 18th May 13, 03:12 AM

I am glad to hear that the trip, food-wise, was a success for you. So come on then, where is the story and where are the pictures of the Scottish travels?