In 2015, Lisa Williams was vacationing in Scotland when she stumbled across a glitzy bagpipe procession and a line of people in aprons holding flags from countries around the world. She took a closer ...

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If you’re not an oatmeal person, this news might leave you cold. Or maybe not! Who wouldn’t want to marvel at how porridge making can be the focus of an entire championship! In Carrbridge in Scotland, ...

For two decades oatmeal fanatics have been vying to raise the Golden Spurtle in recognition of being the world’s best porridge maker. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you ...

"The star of the show should always be the porridge itself. Just let the oats sing!" Dogwoof has revealed the official trailer for a Scottish documentary film titled The Golden Spurtle, set in the ...

That shouldn’t be a cause for concern. After all, porridge is really, really good for you; the fibre and protein provide a slow-release source of energy, and depending on what you put on yours, you ...

Porridge champion Sven Seljom from Norway with his golden spurtle trophy (Picture: Michael Harley) A Norwegian has been crowned world porridge making champion 2025 after impressing judges with his ...

John Boa is the 2011 winner of the 19th Annual Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Competition. He explains what a spurtle is and shares tips on how he likes to make his porridge. Evan Kleiman host ...