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| Haggis |
A visitor to the Scottish Highlands may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the now rare wild Haggis, however the best chance of seeing this native creature of Scotland is at one of the many Haggis conservation farms, where they are bred in captivity. Many myths and legends surround this strange creature - which you may care to discover while on your visit to Scotland.
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| Once the staple diet of the Highland Clans, the Haggis is of course now a delicacy in Scotland, traditionally served for special occasions along with potatoes and turnip. Make sure you don't miss an opportunity to sample this unusual dish.
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Some fascinating Haggis facts:
- The plural of 'Haggis' is 'Haggi', like the plural of 'cactus'
- The wild Haggis has two legs shorter than the others to allow it to run around hillsides - those bred in captivity do not
- Bagpipes are said to emulate the mating cry of the male wild Haggis and are used like a duck call when hunting Haggis
- The best time to see a wild Haggis is at dusk when they begin their evening hunt for food
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