One flavour proves to be the cream of the crop and Scotland’s undisputed favourite, but regional tastes reveal some tasty surprises
THE BIG SCOOP: Alex Equi, Deputy Managing Director of Equi’s Ice Cream reveals Scotland’s favourite flavours on National Ice Cream Day, Sunday July 19
Scotland’s premier ice cream maker, Equi’s Ice Cream, has revealed the nation’s favourite ice cream flavours.
Released under embargo ahead of National Ice Cream Day, Sunday 19 July 2026, the results come from over 500 Equi’s stockists across Scotland, including supermarkets, independent retailers and ice cream parlours, providing the most comprehensive survey of the nation’s favourite flavours to date.
Taking Equi’s classic and best-selling Double Cream Madagascan Vanilla out of the equation, the research found Raspberry Ripple was the most popular flavour across the majority of Scottish regions, including Greater Glasgow and the Clyde Valley.
Meanwhile, Scottish Tablet topped the rankings in four regions, Pistachio Swirl claimed first place in Edinburgh and Orkney and Shetland bucked the national trend with Oreo Cookies ‘n’ Cream emerging as its favourite flavour.
Scotland’s favourite ice cream flavours by region:
| Region | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire | Raspberry Ripple | Scottish Tablet | Pistachio Swirl |
| Argyll & The Isles | Raspberry Ripple | Scottish Tablet | Belgian Chocolate |
| Ayrshire & Arran | Scottish Tablet | Raspberry Ripple | Belgian Chocolate |
| Dumfries & Galloway | Scottish Tablet | Raspberry Ripple | Pistachio Swirl |
| Dundee & Angus | Raspberry Ripple | Scottish Tablet | Pistachio Swirl |
| Edinburgh & The Lothians | Pistachio Swirl | Raspberry Ripple | Scottish Tablet |
| The Kingdom of Fife | Raspberry Ripple | Scottish Tablet | Belgian Chocolate |
| Greater Glasgow & Clyde Valley | Raspberry Ripple | Mint Choc Chip | Belgian Chocolate |
| The Highlands | Raspberry Ripple | Scottish Tablet | Pistachio Swirl |
| Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling & The Forth Valley | Scottish Tablet | Raspberry Ripple | Belgian Chocolate |
| Orkney | Belgian Chocolate | Sea Salt & Caramel | Raspberry Ripple |
| Shetland | Oreo Cookies ‘n’ Cream | Scottish Tablet | Cookie Monster |
| Outer Hebrides | Sea Salt & Caramel | Scottish Tablet | Belgian Chocolate |
| Perthshire | Raspberry Ripple | Scottish Tablet | Mint Choc Chip |
| Scottish Borders | Scottish Tablet | Raspberry Ripple | Pistachio Swirl |
Founded in Hamilton in 1922 by Pietro Equi after he moved here from Italy, Equi’s has grown from a family-run café into one of Scotland’s best-loved ice cream makers.
Now in its fourth generation of family ownership, the business continues to produce its award-winning ice cream in Lanarkshire using locally sourced milk and cream, combining ‘Scottish craft with an Italian accent’.
Today, Equi’s produces more than 60 flavours, ranging from timeless favourites including ‘Chip Off the Old Mint Choc’ and Raspberry Ripple to Scottish provenance flavours like Isle of Skye Sea Salt & Caramel and Scottish Tablet.
Alex Equi, Deputy Managing Director of Equi’s Ice Cream, said: “There’s something really special about seeing what Scotland’s favourite flavours are, particularly when the data comes from hundreds of our customers right across the country, from independent parlours and our Equi’s stores to major supermarket chains.
“It’s great to see classic flavours like Raspberry Ripple and Scottish Tablet remaining firm favourites while people are also embracing new creations like our Pistachio Swirl. Every part of Scotland has its own accent and personality and their own favourite ice cream flavour.
“With Scotland enjoying some glorious weather just in time for National Ice Cream Day, there’s no better excuse to enjoy an ice cream and we’re incredibly proud that generations of Scots continue to choose Equi’s.”
For more information, visit equisicecream.com
