hebridean baker
me
International best-selling author and BBC TV presenter Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker was born and raised on the beautiful island of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Inspired by family recipes, Scottish flavours and the myths & legends of the Hebrides, his four cookbooks have made him Scotland’s best-selling cookbook author.
Named ‘The Stanley Tucci of the Hebrides’, Coinneach’s debut BBC series Hebridean Baker: Nordic Islands sees him travel across Scandinavia learning about the recipes, culture and people of these northern isles.
His distinctive approach has earned him Scotland's Food & Drink Influencer of the Year title, and he has had ten sell-out North American book tours over the past few years. His social media precense on instagram @hebrideanbaker with his unique take on foodie travel adventures have been viewed over 31 million times.
what they say...
Very Scottish, very sexy, very Outlander Elle Magazine
‘He’s a natural. As comfortable exploring culinary customs in front of the camera as he is in his warm, laid-back and entertaining books’ Daily Express
From the Scottish Islands with love, a treasure trove of recipes & folklore Diana Gabaldon, author of Outlander
Sumptuous food with a side of Hebridean folklore BBC Travel Show
Weaving together delicious recipes with tales from home, this is a heartfelt book that's good for the soul. Booker Prize winning author, Douglas Stuart
Beautiful recipes and what looks like a perfect life ITV This Morning
MacLeod's exuberant, cheeky enthusiasm for a cooking culture that leans on community and good humour is contagious. Wall Street Journal
‘The Hebrides’ greatest export since Harris Tweed’ Wigtown Book Festival
how can I help?
For media enquiries, tv & radio appearances, event hosting and all other questions contact me at hebrideanbaker@gmail.com
Hebridean Baker on TV
Some highlights from my television appearances!
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