An A-Z of Scotland… but not necessarily in the right order! is not a travel guide, at least not in the traditional sense. It is a personal account of my road trip through the Highlands and bordering counties in September 2025. I wrote it hoping it might amuse, be of interest, and possibly even be of help to anyone planning a visit to Scotland, especially those who live overseas with Scottish ancestry.

The goal I set myself was to visit places with names beginning with each letter of the alphabet. As I also wanted to support and champion Scotland's rich and diverse food and drink industry, I decided to visit as many cafes, farm shops, restaurants, pubs, distilleries, and breweries as I could. Along the way, I created a second A-Z. A list of all the Scottish food and drinks consumed on my adventure.

I may not have done my road trip in the right order but having also traced the alphabet of Scotland via its larder, at least I now knew the Scottish food and drink industry is going in the right direction, especially after seeing so many local producers creating memorable culinary experiences first hand.​​​​​​