Date Published: 24th July 2023

Coming this Autumn!

Alexander McCall Smith’s 44 Scotland Street series is the world’s longest running serial novel. Readers all over the world delight in his amusing characters and descriptions of the city of Edinburgh… and the food that his characters enjoy.

With The 44 Scotland Street Cookbook fans can now immerse themselves in the world of Edinburgh’s New Town and eat like their favourite characters. Anna Marshall has ransacked the pages (and cupboards!) of 44 Scotland Street to find all the best snacks, treats and dinners enjoyed by its inhabitants.

Step into the world of Edinburgh foodies and enjoy Big Lou’s ‘Off the Record’ Bacon Rolls, Bertie’s much-loved Panforte di Sienna or Angus Lordie’s famous cheese scones.

Who is Anna Marshall? Anna is one third of the team who work with Alexander to arrange his publicity and events every year. She is an arts administrator, events organiser, publicist and fundraiser and has been working with Alexander for 13 years, giving her an intimate knowledge of the 44 Scotland Street series. She lives on a farm in the Scottish Borders, farming sheep and cows and publishing recipes on the farm’s website.

Remember too that Scotland Street returns to the Scotsman newspaper at the beginning of September. You will be able to catch up with all your favourite neighbours every weekday for three months. And then the episodes will be gathered into one delightful volume – The Stellar Debut of Galactica MacPhee. What better pairing for a gift or for yourself, a new volume of Scotland Street AND the 44 Scotland Street Cookbook.