Haggis a potent symbol as Scotland decides future

By Jill Lawless

Published August 3, 2014 6:46am ET

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Haggis a potent symbol as Scotland decides future — In this picture taken Monday, July 28, 2014, a sign advertises a play called "Haggis Haggis Haggis" on Edinburgh Royal Mile, Scotland. Haggis is Scotland's national dish and is the subject of the play which runs during Edinburgh's Fringe Festival in August. (AP Photo/ Jill Lawless) | Jill Lawless

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — It’s not much of an exaggeration to say that Jo Macsween has haggis in her blood. The business founded by her butcher grandfather is a leading purveyor of Scotland’s national dish: a blend of offal, oats and spices, traditionally served in a sheep’s stomach.

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