Emma World Shortbread Championships – the countdown is on!
Inverness is set to become the home of the World Shortbread Championships, with the first global battle taking place one year from now (21 November 2026).
Building on the very popular Shortbread Showdown, High Life Highland is picking up the mantle (or rolling pin) and laying down the gauntlet to shortbread show-offs from anywhere around the world!
With various categories from home cooks to professionals and from traditional to the avant-garde – and introducing a junior category for bakers under the age of 16 – the World Shortbread Championships will celebrate this much-loved Scottish biscuit that has been around for 800 years!
Emma Harrison of Visit Inverness Loch Ness commented: “We have loved organising and hosting the Shortbread Showdown and seeing its popularity we know it has the ability to grow into something bigger. We have been exploring ways to expand and grow the event, which is why we decided to speak to our friends at High Life Highland – who I am delighted to say are picking up the reins.”
You can keep an eye on all things World Shortbread Championships by visiting its dedicated website: www.shortbread.world
Has it been announced what facilities this will take place at?
Not yet, will let you know as soon as we do.