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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Craig Meighan

Haggis to hit America for first time after 50-year ban

AMERICA’S decades-long ban on haggis could come to an end next year after Scotland’s biggest producer announced plans for the product to hit US shelves by this time next year.

Macsween of Edinburgh is gearing up to become the first company to serve Americans the Scottish delicacy since it was banned in 1971 because it contains sheep lungs.

While US officials have told The National there are no plans to change that, the Scottish firm is preparing to sell a brand new recipe fit for an American palate.

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