Words by Flora Shedden. Photos by Laura Edwards.

The Scottish town of Dunkeld is perfectly charming and has a fantastic little bakery just across from the River Tay. Aran Bakery's new cookbook is filled with recipes for pastries, cakes, and even frittatas, breads, and cocktails for brunch. We love this iced gingerbread recipe, which is piled high with a thick laker of Swiss buttercream icing. What a fabulous holiday treat!