Scotland’s Cup of Friendship

For centuries the Quaich was a common domestic utensil, which originated in the West Highlands of Scotland. It was the everyday dish, from which the Scot supped his porridge and drank his ale.

‘Quaich’ is derived from the Gaelic ‘cuach’. In turn, this derives from the Latin ‘caucus’, meaning a drinking cup. These drinking cups were very widely used in Covenanting times, and are mentioned in the old Jacobite song:

Then let the flowing Quaich go round

and boldly let the pibroch sound,

Till every glen and rock resound

the name o’ Royal Charlie.

Welcome Charlie, o’er the main

our hieland hills are a’ your ain,

Welcome to our Isle again

welcome Royal Charlie.

The Quaich became a traditional toasting cup of welcome in Scotland, or even for bestowing good wishes upon a farewell or parting. Surviving the centuries and mystique of history, the Quaich is truly.......

Scotland’s Cup of Friendship.