A claim that Tesco changed the name of tattie scones to potato scones due to a public protest has had its chips.
The Scots Language Centre claimed the supermarket giant backed down in its bid to rename one of Scotland’s traditional foods after complaints from customers.
But Tesco said that the name had changed briefly in error due to a labelling upgrade and there were “never any plans” for a permanent rebranding.
Margaret Cooper from Bo’ness contacted Tesco by e-mail after she noticed the change in name at her local supermarket.
Ms Cooper said: “Tattie scones is the name everyone uses for this food item and there’s no reason why the name should be changed. I was surprised but pleased to receive a call to say that Tesco had taken on board my complaint and would change the name of the product to ‘tattie scones’ in the next two weeks.“
Michael Hance, Director of the Scots Language Centre said: “This is not the time to say tatty bye to the tattie scone and Tesco has done the right thing.”
However, Tesco said it had explained to the customer that there were never any plans to change the name.
It’s understood that the labelling upgrade was to ensure any allergens in the product were accurately identified
A Tesco spokesman said:“There was never any plans to change the name of the tattie scone. The name changed briefly in error due to a labelling upgrade. This has been rectified.
“Like a tattie scone on a well fired roll, any suggestions Scotland’s famous potato delicacy was changing name are best served with a pinch of salt.”