by James Mortimer | Sep 4, 2026 | Food & Culture, Wales
From Welsh cakes to bara brith, here’s Best UK Tours’ foodie’s guide to the very best of traditional Welsh foods and Welsh cuisine If you’re planning a visit to Wales through Best UK Tours or want to eat your way through the country with purpose,...
by James Mortimer | Aug 21, 2026 | Food & Culture, Scotland
Scotch whisky seems to carry the soul of the country in a glass; smoky, smooth, peaty, elegant, fiery, and capable of making even the most sensible traveller a little bit ‘squiffy’. Yet for all its fame, there’s still plenty about Scotland’s national drink that...
by James Mortimer | Aug 20, 2026 | England, Food & Culture
English food has undergone somewhat of a renaissance over the past couple of decades, and today it’s a delicious blend of tradition, regional influence, and enough indulgence to make you loosen your belt a notch or two! So, bring your appetite – here are 12...
by James Mortimer | Jul 10, 2026 | Food & Culture, Wales
From ancient customs and romantic rituals to choirs, festivals, and male-choir rehearsals, Welsh culture is wonderfully distinctive. If you’re planning a trip through Wales, these traditions add real depth to the experience. Many of these customs turn up naturally on...
by James Mortimer | Jun 16, 2026 | Food & Culture, Scotland
If you’ve ever visited Scotland and wondered if locals actually eat haggis or whether it’s a performance put on for visitors, the honest answer is rather satisfying: YES! Scots genuinely eat haggis. They eat it regularly, and they are thoroughly baffled...
by James Mortimer | Feb 20, 2026 | England, Food & Culture
English and American people might technically speak the same language, but spend a few days touring London or Scotland with us and you’ll realise the gap is wider than the Atlantic ocean. We don’t just have different accents, we have entirely different...
