Scott's Porage Oats facts for kids
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Formerly
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Scott's Midlothian Oat Flour (1880–1914) |
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| Private (1880–1982) | |
| Industry | Food |
| Fate | Acquired by Quaker in 1982; Quaker merged into PepsiCo in 2001 |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Founder | A&R Scott Brothers |
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Scotland
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United Kingdom |
| Products | Breakfast cereals, biscuits |
| Parent | Quaker Oats Company |
Scott's Porage Oats is a popular breakfast cereal from Scotland. It's a type of porridge, which is a warm, filling meal made from oats. This brand is sold mainly in the United Kingdom. The company was started by two brothers, A&R Scott, in Glasgow, Scotland. They worked together to make products from oats. Later, in 1982, another big company called Quaker Oats bought Scott's.
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The Story of Scott's Oats
How Scott's Porage Oats Began
People in Scotland have eaten porridge for a very long time. It has been a main food since the Middle Ages. Many people enjoy it, especially in winter. The A&R Scott brothers started their company in 1880. They first made "Scott's Midlothian Oat Flour" in Glasgow. In 1909, they moved their business to Edinburgh. The well-known name, Scott's Porage Oats, was first used in 1914. Since 1947, the oats have been milled at Uthrogle Mills in Cupar, Fife, Scotland.
Joining Bigger Companies
In 1982, the A&R Scott company was bought by Quaker Oats Ltd. Quaker Oats was one of their main rivals. Scott's was based in Edinburgh at that time. Later, in 2001, PepsiCo joined with the Quaker Oats Company. This meant Scott's Porage Oats became part of an even larger food family.
Popularity in Scotland
Even today, people in Scotland buy more porridge oats than in other parts of the UK. Scott's Porage Oats is the most popular brand there. The company also helps with a special event. Each November, they hold a Scott's Porage Oats Food & Drink Fair. It takes place at the Byre Theatre during the St Andrews Festival. They even have a "Golden Spurtle Award" for people who are great at making porridge!
What Makes Scott's Oats Special
How Scott's Oats Are Made
Scott's oats are rolled thicker than regular oats. They are also gently heated in a special way called "kilning." The company believes this process gives their oats "the truest taste." This careful making process helps create their unique flavor.
Cooking and Using Scott's Oats
You can make Scott's porridge in a few ways. You can cook it quickly in a microwave. Or, you can cook it on a stovetop. You just need to add milk or water. People often add salt or sugar for flavor. But Scott's oats are not just for porridge! You can use them in many other recipes. They are great in stews or as a topping for fruit crumble. You can also bake them into cookies or flapjacks. Some packs of Scott's oats even come with recipe ideas.
Advertising Scott's Porage Oats
Famous Faces of Scott's Oats
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Scott's Porage Oats had a very successful advertising campaign. These ads were shown in cinemas and on TV in the UK. They featured actor Rory McCann wearing a kilt. Actress Rebecca Godwin played someone who admired him. Rory McCann used to be a lumberjack. He became very well-known and is often called the "face" of Scott's Porage Oats.
The image on the Scott's Porage Oats box was originally based on a real person. This was Jay Scott, a champion in the world of highland games. He lived on an island called Inchmurrin on Loch Lomond. His family still owns that island.
Other Oat Brands from Quaker
Scott's Porage Oats is part of the Quaker Oats family of brands. Here are some other oat products that also belong to Quaker Oats:
- Oatso Simple
- Quaker Oats
- Scott's So Easy
