Haggis On a Plane

[Lachlan09]

Is it allowed to bring a haggis or two in checked-in luggage on a flight ? I'm coming to Scotland for a few days to see my dad and I would like to take back some of MacSween's own produce ! If not, I might have to tape them to my torso, or legs like they do in "Banged Up Abroad" and act cool.

I don't think I'd get far with the Loch Fyne kippers though !

How about Sainsburys "Taste The Difference" curries ? My family is gagging for them - you can't get stuff like that out here. I was just going to put them in a cool-bag in my case.

Customs and airlines have so many rules nowadays.

[Polwarth]

Many countries have fairly laid back views on food imports - others DON'T for instance, Australia. You have to declare all foodstuffs. On one trip home, an Aussie member of my family had a whole box of Lees Macaroon bars confiscated... I think the story was it was the coconut that was the problem. Personally, I'd have checked that the Customs person wasn't a Scot in dire need of a taste of home!

I know that the US are very strict regarding haggis - they don't like the idea of the lights!

The sauces in some curried dishes might be illegal nowadays - you're only allowed that 100 ml liquid allowance!

[wullie m]

Guys, I think the Haggis ban in the US, was lifted last year. Have you tried a Haggis Curry by any chance? sounds dire but actually delish! not unlike a Keema.

wullie

[Lachlan09]

I brought back a haggis, plus some Halls black pudding and some Tesco curries. The curries went like snaw aff a dyke. I had to wrap it all in those space blankets that marathon runners/hikers use, plus freeze blocks. I was a bit worried that it might block airport x-rays and be held back for inspection, but it all went through okay.

PS the Tunnocks caramel wafers, tea-cakes, tablet and fudge I brought back to Oman have all gone too !