Meet the Hebridean Baker, our burly new Scottish TikTok crush
Subscribe to our daily newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.The success has translated into a series of cookbooks –– including his latest release The Hebridean Baker: At Homewhich arrived this month–– as well as international book tours and the title of best-selling cookbook author in Scotland.
On top of that, he’s not bad to look at either!A post shared by Hebridean Baker (@hebrideanbaker)In his new cookbook, MacLeod turned to the history and traditions of the Scottish island where he resides with his partner Peter MacQueen for inspiration.In between delicious recipes like Leek Bread, Salmon Wellington, and Marmalade Shortbread, he interweaves folklore, photography, and stories.
And somehow, he makes this whole baking thing look easy. It also seems he’s inspired Scotland as much as his home influenced him.Although the country is historically progressive and accepting of the LGBTQ+ community, it’s not exactly known for its gay culture.
MacLeod’s content has not only inspired gays, theys, and allies to get into the kitchen, it’s also made the Scottish queer community more visible –– a feat he was recently honored for with a Scottish LGBT Culture Award.“Unintentionally, we really have impacted a lot on the LGBT community in rural Scotland because for probably one of the first times they’ve had somebody from the islands who has, you know, stood out and told their story,” he told Edge Media Network.
