Launched in November 2012, the 15 six- to 10-hour trails are aimed at serious foodies and designed to show the hard work and passion that goes into producing Yorkshire's finest grub.

BBC: Eat your way around Yorkshire

The pride and passion that goes into producing a bottle of wine can be so quickly dampened by a bad review or a customer who is not as enthusiastic as you hoped.

FORBES: Female Winemaker Series: Oregon's Luisa Ponzi

The influence of the Scottish church, and Scotland's distinct education and legal systems has also been strong, producing people (in all parties) with political passion and talent.

ECONOMIST: Scots in government