Eight foods that leave visitors confused but Scots are incredibly proud of

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Scotland has a deep and abiding love of food, with certain treats and staples playing a big part in our lives. With our grannies often creating a lasting passion for certain dishes in us from a young age and growing up socialising with friends and family over the dinner table, it really plays a big part in our lives.

In fact, when any of us leave the country, it's often the thing we miss most about Scotland and it's our favourite meals we'll be seeking out as soon as we get home after an extended stay away.

Throughout history, Scots have also had a keen connection with food, so much so that some of our most famous historical figures, such as Mary Queen of Scots with her shortbread petticoat tails, have a strong connection with what we eat.

From a penchant for geometric shapes in our breakfasts to comfort food that leaves you feeling all warm inside, we have plenty of amazing dishes that often leave outsiders a little confused.Read more: Scotland's best fish and chip shops named at top awardsREAD MORE: The whisky distillery with its own Michelin-Starred restaurant just an hour's drive from GlasgowPizza crunchForget deep-fried Mars Bars – which Scots don't actually eat – the true deep-fried culinary classic Scots love is the Pizza Crunch.