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 Kingddom |
| Products | Breakfast cereals, biscuits |
| Parent | Quaker Oats Company |
Scott's Porage Oats is a popular Scottish breakfast cereal. It is a type of porridge sold mainly in the United Kingdom. Two brothers, A&R Scott, started the company in Glasgow to make products from oats. Later, in 1982, a big food company called Quaker Oats bought Scott's.
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What is Scott's Porage Oats?
Scott's Porage Oats is a brand of porridge, which is a hot cereal made from oats. It is very popular in Scotland, where people have eaten porridge for hundreds of years. It's often eaten in the winter to help keep warm.
How is it made?
The oats used for Scott's Porage Oats are rolled thicker than regular oats. They are also gently heated in a special oven called a kiln. This process helps to give the oats their unique and "truest taste," according to the company.
How to prepare Scott's Porage Oats
You can make Scott's Porage Oats in a few ways. The easiest is using a microwave. You can also cook it on a stovetop. You just need to add milk or water. Some people like to add salt or sugar for flavor.
Oats are not just for porridge! They can be used in many other recipes too. For example, you can add them to stews, use them as a topping for fruit crumbles, or bake them into cookies and flapjacks. Some packages of Scott's Porage Oats even come with recipe ideas!
A Brief History of the Brand
The story of Scott's Porage Oats began a long time ago.
When did Scott's Porage Oats start?
The A&R Scott brothers started their company in 1880 in Glasgow, Scotland. At first, they made a product called Scott's Midlothian Oat Flour. In 1909, the company moved to Edinburgh. The name "Scott's Porage Oats" was first used in 1914. Since 1947, the oats have been milled (ground) at the Uthrogle Mills in Cupar, Fife, Scotland.
Who owns Scott's Porage Oats now?
In 1982, Quaker Oats Ltd bought A&R Scott. Quaker Oats was a big competitor of Scott's at the time. Later, in 2001, another huge company called PepsiCo merged with Quaker Oats. So, today, Scott's Porage Oats is part of PepsiCo.
Why is it so popular in Scotland?
People in Scotland eat more porridge oats than in other parts of the UK. Scott's Porage Oats is the most popular brand there. The company even holds a special event each year called the Scott's Porage Oats Food & Drink Fair. It takes place at the St Andrews Festival in November at the Byre Theatre. They even have a "Golden Spurtle Award" for people who are really good at making porridge!
Advertising and Famous Faces
Scott's Porage Oats has had some memorable advertisements over the years.
Who was the "face" of Scott's Porage 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 an actor named Rory McCann wearing a traditional Scottish kilt. He became widely known as the "face" of Scott's Porage Oats.
The image on the box of Scott's Porage Oats was originally based on a man named Jay Scott. He was a world champion in Highland Games, which are traditional Scottish sports.
Other Brands from Quaker Oats
Scott's Porage Oats is one of several oat brands owned by Quaker Oats. Other brands under the Quaker Oats family include:
- Oatso Simple
- Quaker Oats
- Scott's So Easy
