Travelling Gluten free in Scotland

**Pleater** · 11th April 13, 02:05 AM

If your destination is like this area, the same name of supermarket could easily stock different amounts of gluten free foods, and in different areas, that is some might display it all together and some have specialist sections around the store.

I only notice the gluten free so as not to pick it up by accident where it is more integrated into different areas, but it is something which has definitely increased in availability over recent years.

When travelling around you'll probably be exasperated by finding one store where there are plenty of gluten free options and one of the same name with scarcely any.

A while ago I absent mindedly spooned dried coconut milk into my porridge - not the most obvious combination but - interesting, and that would be gluten and dairy free.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 11th April 13, 03:48 AM

I was going to recommend Nairns, as well, because I believe they have a whole range of gluten free snack products, and you should be able to find them at most any grocery store. So great for nibbles. Not sure what to tell you about dining out, though. If you plan on staying in B&Bs I would definitely recommend you make mention of this fact when you make your reservation; I imagine most hosts would be accommodating. Enjoy your visit!

**JohntheBiker** · 11th April 13, 06:03 AM

In fairness, there is a lot more product and accommodation in the UK than anywhere else I have travelled in Europe.

**Jock Scot** · 11th April 13, 06:12 AM

I suppose as a local and not having a need for gluten free goods I cannot comment helpfully. But it might be worth you knowing the LARGE(as opposed to the small ones and they might stock the goods too ) Tesco store at Inverness has a large section catering for that particular need.I saw it the other day, so they are obviously catering for a need.

**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

**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?