The magic of the spurtle: How Scotland turns humble oats into world-class art

NPR | By Lauren Frayer

Published August 22, 2026 at 7:43 AM EDT

Each fall, foodies and oatmeal lovers gather in Scotland for the Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship. So, what makes a winning recipe?

Lauren Frayer

Lauren Frayer is NPR's international correspondent based in London.

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