Few meals are as iconic as a full Scottish breakfast.

Whether it’s a lazy Sunday morning, a family get-together or breakfast before a day exploring Scotland, it’s a meal that’s all about great ingredients, cooked simply and enjoyed together.

At Simon Howie, we’ve been making Scottish breakfast favourites for decades, so here’s our guide to building the perfect plate.

What Makes a Scottish Breakfast?

A full Scottish breakfast starts with the classics:
Dry Cure Back Bacon
Lorne Sausage
Pork Link Sausages
Black Pudding
Haggis
Eggs
Tattie Scones
Baked Beans
Mushrooms and grilled tomatoes
Toast or a morning roll

You don’t need every item every time, but it’s the combination of Scottish favourites that makes it so special.

The Scottish Difference

While an English breakfast shares many of the same ingredients, a Scottish breakfast stands out thanks to a few unmistakable additions.
Lorne Sausage is a true Scottish classic. Black Pudding adds a deliciously rich, savoury bite and pairs perfectly with bacon and eggs. Haggis isn’t just for Burns Night. It’s a brilliant breakfast ingredient, adding warmth, spice and plenty of flavour to the plate.

And of course, no Scottish breakfast feels complete without a golden tattie scone.

Top Tips for the Perfect Breakfast

Great ingredients deserve simple cooking.

Cook your sausages first, as they’ll take the longest.
Add the bacon over a medium heat until golden.
Fry the black pudding, haggis and tattie scones until crisp on the outside.
Cook the eggs last so they’re ready to serve straight away.

Whether you prefer smoked or unsmoked bacon, runny or firm yolks, the best Scottish breakfast is the one cooked just the way you like it.

Build Your Perfect Breakfast Roll

Everyone has their favourite combination.
Some keep it simple with bacon and a tattie scone. Others pile in Lorne sausage, black pudding and haggis for the ultimate Scottish breakfast roll.
There are no rules—just plenty of flavour.

A Breakfast to Savour

A full Scottish breakfast is more than just the first meal of the day. It’s part of Scotland’s food heritage, bringing together some of the country’s best-loved ingredients in one satisfying plate.

From our traditionally dry-cured bacon and Lorne Sausage to our award-winning black pudding and haggis, we’re proud to help families enjoy a proper Scottish breakfast, any day of the week!

Now all that’s left to decide is one important question: tea or coffee?