Eating Out

Welcome to our new member Cukie Patisserie and what a fabulous find! Scandinavian micro-bakery & coffee shop, all hand-crafted with many locally sourced ingredients. A taste of Sweden on the southern edge of Dunfermline. Inspired by Scandi baking this delightful and accomplished couple have created a colourful hygge, a charming space to enjoy their glorious patisserie

This bright and cheery new addition to Fife’s food scene is in a handy location between Hillend and Crossgates in West Fife. With ample parking, a play area, outdoor seating for those with canine friends, hens clucking about and alpacas grazing contentedly, there is lots happening here. The café rests on a rise in the

Welcome (January 2024) to the Ayrshire Food Hub. A terrific addition to Ayrshire and easily accessible from the main road, A76, just north of Mauchline, heading towards Kilmarnock. “The only farm shop and café in Scotland where all profits go to charity – Crossroads Community Hub. Each purchase you make will help support and re-generate

Ulbster Arms is situated in the village of Halkirk on the banks of the River Thurso, famous for its fishing. Its far north location lends itself as the perfect place to stop on the North Coast 500; en route to the Orkney ferry that departs from nearby Scrabster, and also for immersing yourself in the

A warm welcome to No88, Best Eatery Winner 2023 at the Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards and a fine addition to Lerwick’s food scene. The night we dined it was positively buzzing with life yet still light, airy and comfortable. The staff are friendly and whilst a smart cool venue, it is fun

Welcome to our new member (Sept23). This is a fabulous bakehouse in every way – from its stunning waterside location, innovative buildings…through to the mastery and skills in the bakery, producing real sourdough bread and croissants for lucky Mallaig. This is certainly one to watch. Matthew specialises in long fermented sourdoughs and viennoiserie including mouth-watering

Welcome to our new Member (Sept 23). What a fabulous addition to Helmsdale where Donna and her team are creating a wonderful food destination in this pretty highland village on the North Coast 500. She has brought the historic white-washed building back to life, a welcoming haunt for locals and travellers alike, brimming with great

The Cornerstone Seafood Restaurant with Rooms is an absolute jewel by the harbour in Mallaig. Not been to Mallaig for a while? Book now and be sure to allow time to enjoy the magnificent scenery along the way whether by train, car or ferry. Once the busiest herring port in Europe it is still very

We welcome Wilson’s Farm & Kitchen to Scottish Food Guide. (new member May 2023). This magical place offers fabulous dining in nature in the beautiful Borders countryside. Meander down a secret pathway to your own private dining experience where you will be served Lucy’s wonderful feast, or dine at the large table in the charmingly

This wonderful couple no longer have Rae’s on the High Street however they are running, and available for, events so keep an eye on their social media. Their passion for the produce of Angus and neighbouring regions is crystal clear from their menus that included seafood chowder, Arbroath smoky rillette, venison hotpot, confit game ravioli

South of Scotland Scottish Thistle Award Winner 2023 Best Eating Place. CAMRA Borders Pub of the Year 2023. A charming seven bedroom country inn by Duns in the Scottish Borders, with a sense of place – a family business whose farming roots are in the region and you will always find local seasonal produce on

Set amidst stunning landscaped grounds in one of Scotland’s secret beauty spots, Cavens is a delight to visit. You will receive a warm and friendly welcome at this beautiful family-run country mansion where you can relax and enjoy the tranquility and fine food, most of which is locally sourced and always seasonal. Home to husband

Welcome to the fabulous Wee Restaurant in North Queensferry. This husband and wife team opened the Wee Restaurant in 2006 and have been carving out a fine reputation in Fife and beyond ever since, now with all the family involved. Award-winning Chef proprietor Craig creates wonderful menus using only the best local produce carefully sourced,

The quality of produce and its provenance is at the heart of everything  you experience here at Fhior, Scott & Laura Smith’s wonderful dining venue on Broughton Street. Fhior is an adaptation of the word for ‘true’ in Gaelic. Scott’s culinary style is honest and skilled as he seeks out and sources the best Scotland

Mara is the fine dining destination restaurant at Links House – why not stay over and indulge yourself? Links House is stunning: from the panoramic views over the countryside to the elegant rooms and carefully selected furnishings and beautiful designs. Mara too is stunning in every way – a calm serene dining experience where every

HENDERSONS, Eat Better Live Better VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT  In 1962, Barrie’s grandparents Janet and Mac Henderson first opened the Hendersons Shop on Hanover Street in 1962, with the basement restaurant opening in 1963. The restaurant is now run by the third generation, namely Barrie Henderson who worked with his family at the old restaurant that closed

Scottish Bread Championship Supreme Champion 2023, Scottish Bread Championship Joint Supreme Champion 2022 & multiple Gold winner. STOP PRESS – now with fabulous cafe AND bakery located in new premises at Eskmills Business Park. Full details, accurate address & photos to follow asap. Ben’s dedication to provenance extends not only to carefully sourcing specific flours

Recently opened following on from her successes in Linlithgow and Dunblane, Chef Proprietor Linsey Scott has used her extensive experience in high end hospitality and her knowledge of what customers are looking for to create fabulous new venue. ‘Located right in the heart of Reddingmuirhead, the Canalside is at least a ten-minute drive away from

Named in Top 10 best fine dining restaurants in UK 2022. Head Chef Peter McKenna is as inspiring as he is gifted, creating constantly changing multi-course menus using painstakingly sourced high quality produce. Here at The Gannet, food is sourced from Peter’s network of foragers and farmers, producers and gatherers, herders and hunters. The Gannet

The Dory’s menus are mouth-watering, with fish and shellfish brought direct from the fishing boats outside the windows and from their garden to the rear – you can’t get much more fresh, local and prime quality than that. Add Ruth’s skills in the kitchen and you have a winning combo. The Dory is not only

The Milk Hoose at Cambus O’May cheese celebrates everything cheesy! Toasties with a twist, using all our cheeses with different fillings creating flavours that will amaze the palate. Cambus O’May cheese with haggis was a particular favourite on St. Andrews day! Menu includes homemade soup, toasties, cheese platters & croque monsieur!   The Milk Hoose

Cafe Bar at Cairn O’Mohr Winery This fabulous colourful vibrant venue is part of the Cairn O’Mohr complex where you can buy foraged wines, berry liquors, ciders and fizz! There are wine tours and resident artist’s handiwork all around you – a place to dally awhile…and eat the delicious food the cafe has on offer:

This rustic restaurant was originally a weaving mill and now a rural local pub with gastro-style dining, filled with life and colour. The couthy 18th Century steading, complete with open fire is the perfect hygge and their frequently changing dishes use the finest local produce. Now also with a lovely licensed deli & gift shop

Overlooking the famous Dunblane Cathedral this lovely first floor restaurant, within the Old Churches Hotel, opened in November 2019 following the successful launch last year of Mason Belles Kitchen off the High Street in Linlithgow. Chef Proprietor Linsey Scott has used her extensive experience in high end hospitality and her knowledge of what customers are

On Linlithgow’s historic main street, a stone’s throw from the Palace you will find Mason Belles Kitchen clearly signposted down a characterful arched vennel. Opened in autumn 2018 Chef Proprietor Linsey Scott has used her extensive experience in high end hospitality and her knowledge of what customers are looking for to create this elegant and

Cullen is a fascinating village with stunning geography, a famous soup and an awesome viaduct. It is a village of two halves with the original fishing village sits snugly huddled together on the shore, where The Royal Oak is situated, and the ‘new town’ (1820’s) built away from the fishing harbour is half a mile

Praveen Kumar has restaurant Tabla and his Indian Cook School (click on Goodfoodology Section of Scottish Food Guide for Cook School ). World Cuisine Chef of the Year, Praveen Kumar and his wife Swarna, have created something very unique: Authentic Indian Cuisine at Tabla Indian Restaurant, their Indian Cook School and Ready to Eat At

Built in 1836 as a hunting lodge by the 5th Duke of Buccleuch, this historic residence was central to the Borders life and still is. Famous for its game, it offers a range of other options for all occasions, both inside their lovely lodge and al fresco in the beautiful grounds. Come and take a

This luxury hotel with Spa and Golf Club is but minutes from Glasgow yet set amidst tranquil countryside. The Vista Restaurant has panoramic views over coast and country to the Glasgow skyline with an impressive menu to match. Supporting local produce, skilfully prepared, the menu is attractive, delicious and beautifully presented. Their afternoon teas are

Multi award-winning with 4 AA Rosettes 2022. The first Skye restaurant ever to be awarded this. Sensitively restored in 2018, Edinbane Lodge is Calum & Eilidh Montgomery’s creation, gaining a fine reputation with folk travelling from far and wide to dine here. Edinbane is casual fine dining in a historic hunting lodge setting. Chef Patron,

This vibrant inn in the heart of Grandtully is the latest venture for the family at Ballintaggart. Ballintaggart has built it reputation around provenance and hospitality in their own individual way, with Feast Nights and excellent courses at their Cook School but, until now, only had a couple of delightful rooms at Ballintaggart so now

Eusebi’s is a wonderfully fabulous place to dine, and has the most amazing deli too. In addition to the ground floor entry level, lower level dining, and street cafe seating, all buzzing and vibrant, her spectacular deli counter stretches the length of the building where you can purchase pizza and charcuterie, gateaux and patisserie so

Tourism Retailer of the Year at Orkney Tourism Awards 2023. Orkney Sheila Fleet is one of Scotland’s leading jewellery designers of silver and gold with intricate enamel work and gems. She has several retail outlets dotted around Scotland (check out the weblink to find one near you). Many of her designs reflect her love of

Highlands & Islands Tourism Award Regional Winner for Most Hospitable B&B Guesthouse 2019…and then Winners of the National Thistle Awards for most Hospitable Guest House 2020 and very worthy winners they are too! Islay is famed for its whiskies but also home to glorious beaches and wonderful wildlife. Gently undulating it is an easy isle

This elegant red sandstone building with its grand oak staircase, ornate plasterwork and art nouveau fireplaces opened for business in 1902 as a Temperance Hotel. It has just undergone a wonderful major refurbishment. (More photos to follow soon). They have gone to great lengths to modernise the historic building sensitively whilst not losing its charm.

Crowned Scotland’s top ‘Food Tourism’ destination at VisitScotland’s respected Scottish Thistle Awards, 2023 & RBST Sustainable Produce Retail Outlet of the Year 2023. Thistle Winners for Central, Fife & Tayside 2022 Food Tourism Award & 2018/19 Thyme at Errichel Restaurant Best Eating Experience Errichel is a very special inspiring place. Close to Aberfeldy yet in a

Sarti has been a Glasgow institution these past 25 years and still going strong with a dedicated following for their authentic north Italian food. This particular one is, the newest of the three,  in a converted bank from the 1890’s complete with Murano chandeliers from Venice. At Sarti Renfield Street there are various event nights throughout the

Sarti Bath Street, described as “Not an Italian restaurant, but a restaurant in Italy” by the London Times. Sarti has been a Glasgow institution these past 25 years and still going strong with a dedicated following for their authentic north Italian food. It feels like stepping into a café in Torino during Slow Food Salone del

Holder of the coveted World’s French Restaurant Award. The World’s French Restaurant 2024 took place in Nancy, highlighting French gastronomy and its values worldwide. The Class of 2024 of WFR labeled includes 3 leaders: one in USA, one on Ivory Coast and Frédéric Berkmiller, in Edinburgh (Scotland). Many congratulations Fred. This bistro has the delightful

Niven family at Gloagburn have a lovely farm shop with free range eggs from their hens, local vegetables and groceries, an excellent butcher counter stocking their own and other quality assured meats, artisan cheese counter plus an extensive gift shop (for both adults & children), some clothing items and a super cafe. Ideally located on

Lochgilphead
Glorious location, loved by yachting fraternity and foodies across world. Frances and their son Ross are also renowned artists. Finalist of CiS Pub Excellence Award 2016

Opening for the season usually around mid March, this small historic independent hotel on the world-famous Isle of Iona has its own beautiful generously-proportioned walled organic garden that supplies them with as many herbs, salads and veg as possible. They are only a short walk from where the ferry lands so you can watch it

Among its many superlatives it is known as “The ultimate romantic bolthole.” The Witchery is lavishly unique and steeped in history. Right next door to Edinburgh Castle and elegantly theatrically styled, it is always a gastronomic delight to dine here. Over the last 44 years, The Witchery has received some of the most prestigious awards

This West End wine bar has been on the go for over 30 years and is a vibrant and popular meeting place. Indeed it is quite an institution – loved by its regulars and a glimpse of real Edinburgh for the passing tourist! They make a point of sourcing seafood landed from small local boats,

Edinburgh’s original Italian Food and Wine Emporium, established in 1934 – World class Italian – no food guide worth its sea salt should be without it! Slow Food Scotland Deli of the Year 2021 & 2022. This amazing store of predominantly Italian gourmet food is a wonderful journey for all the senses. Look upwards and

Just across the square from Burts and equally delightful in its own individual way, The Townhouse is also owned by the Henderson family, who have deservedly won many accolades for their fine food and hospitality. Members of the prestigious Scotch Beef Club, you have the choice of relaxed eating in the Brasserie or dining in the

An outstanding hotel, without a doubt the best on Orkney, on the outskirts of Kirkwall adjacent to Highland Park Distillery. This family owned hotel offers graceful bedrooms furnished with beautiful antiques and handmade carpentry, complete with books on local history and a wonderful country house feeling throughout whilst offering excellent value for money. The en

The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant is situated at the gardens entrance of the Scottish National Gallery on the Mound with iconic views to Princes Street Gardens.  Open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, this is the perfect venue to have a taste of Scotland through our 70 artisan Scottish suppliers. They take great care to

A great addition to border country is this super coffee shop perched up in the hills conveniently by the main road to Lauder. It is an ideal stop on the road connecting north and south – many’s the time we have paused for a light bite. Spacious and airy, bustling and cheery, the café is

This charming place was the first Sarti to open and has now been a Glasgow institution these past 25 years and still going strong with a dedicated following for their authentic north Italian food. Who’s joining us for breakfast? Sarti Wellington St is open after our Christmas break from 8am every day (apart from Sunday) for

Rhubarb is the name of the restaurant at Prestonfield, the magnificent historic mansion that has been creatively and sensitively restored to its former glory by its owner James Thomson. A stunning mix of opulence and grandeur, it is undoubtedly the most glamorous hotel in town!  Set in its own grounds, with peacocks and Highland cattle,

Rothiemurchus is a wonderful family run Highland Estate set at the heart of the stunning Cairngorms National Park. Passionate about delicious food, Rothiemurchus not only produces its very own succulent Highland Beef, Velvety Forest Venison and fresh Rainbow Trout all home reared on the estate, it has a plethora of other delicacies and tempting treats

Thistle Regional Award Winner for Best Informal Eating Experience(2019)…then Winner of the National Awards 2020… and Best Places to Work 2023 – Brilliant! This ingenious concept is a firm favourite with hikers and tourers, locals and tourists. You may be forgiven for thinking this is a fish & chip shop but whilst it’s on the menu,

Memorable elevated lochside location with exceptional food and a roaring log fire. The ‘mothership’ of Mhor. Well worth seeking out. Mhor is renowned across Europe and beyond for its award-winning restaurant with chef proprietor Tom Lewis, Regional Ambassador for Central, Fife & Tayside Thistle Awards 2017. Originally a hill sheep farm, Tom’s mother was first

Lodge on Loch Lomond is in a magical location on the “Bonnie Banks” with great food and a warm friendly welcome. You can dine in style, savour afternoon tea or a light lunch, or book acres of beautiful space for your dream wedding. The stunning rooms for celebrations, the accommodation (many with balconies overlooking the

Tom Lewis’ informal inn is a wonderful addition to ‘Mhor’ and a welcome stop for any foodie traveller. He bought a tired old inn and created a fabulous venue! The perfect roadside inn to rest awhile in among their delightful up-cycled props and furnishings. Very welcoming, a touch rustic and Nordic Celt, it opens early

Named as one of the top places to stay in the world. Nestled on the shores of Loch-Na-Dal on Skye’s Sleat peninsula the fabulous Kinloch Lodge has been named on Condé Nast Gold List as one of the world’s best hotels 2022. Kinloch is a historic destination country house hotel on Skye and home to

As they rightly say ‘If the landscape doesn’t take your breath away, the food will.’ Renowned for their 3AA Rosettes, 5 Gold Star with rooms, members of the prestigious Scotch Beef Club and with David’s fine wine cellar, this luxury boutique hotel is quite unique. Open daily (always best to check though) for Morning Coffee

This family of farmhouse artisan cheesemakers use their own dairy herds and traditional methods to produce stunning award-winning unpasteurised Traditional Isle of Mull, and Hebridean Blue cheeses, along with Cloth Bound Tobermory Truckles and naturally flavoured wax coated Isle of Mull Flavells. Their classic Isle of Mull truckles can out-do any mature continental cheese and

Dunlop Dairy produces Traditional Ayrshire Dunlop near Stewarton Ayrshire, along with a range of their other farmhouse cheeses from their Cheese Shop and Tearoom. The Dunlop cheese has PGI  (Protected Geographical Indication) status. Ann has a lovely shop and café (check weblink for seasonal opening hours) with not only her artisan cheese on sale but also

South of Scotland Scottish Thistle Award Winner 2023 Best Hotel Experience. This fairytale castellated country house sits in 28acres of stunning woodland, gardens and landscapes – the perfect gourmet base to explore the South of Scotland, yet within a stone’s throw of Edinburgh – sufficiently close to take a city excursion if you wish before

They call themselves the small hotel with the big personality and I agree! Formerly the Country Home of the Earl of Seafield’s family, this charming Victorian residence has many original features and has been lovingly restored to its former glory by your resident hosts. It is a gorgeous country house on the edge of a

A fine Country House set amidst the rolling Dumfries and Galloway hills with a working farm, game estate and delightful hosts. Rod and Gun experiences are also on offer here so check out the weblink for full details. Breakfast Winner 2023. Superb local food including their own game off the hill. Celia’s award-winning game dinners

Home of the Cheese Pantry and Café at Connage where they make a range of fine cheeses on their family farm. Now also with a fabulous vending machine service…the Connage Express! You can visit their beautiful shop and relax with home baking in their lovely cafe. The Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Forum’s Ambassador of

Heading southwards on the A73 – so pleasant to avoid motorways – you will find Carmichael Estate Farm Shop and can pause for tasty home baking at their Clan Farmhouse Kitchen. The Carmichael family have been farming these lands for 700 years and today the current Clan Chief and his family continue these traditions, producing their own beef, lamb

A charming place to tarry awhile, featuring beautiful landscaped gardens, an excellent range of crafts and a lovely coffee shop, brimming with Banff produce. It is a beautifully converted old schoolhouse and a really friendly cheery place. Their extensive garden centre is also very popular. The Boyndie Trust Old School Visitor Centre & Coffee Shop

Ballintaggart is an inspiring rural destination with stunning views over the Tay valley. The family’s combined skills, with Chris’ brother Andrew on team Rowley, have created a refined venue for a memorable food experience. Within the beautifully restored old farm buildings there is fine dining, Feast Nights and the light and spacious Cook School where

A perfect place to break the journey on the A9 – or just a great place for a day trip. House of Bruar has developed from a prime foodie stop with an incredible cheese counter, charcuterie, and carefully selected ladies and gents’ clothing, into a very substantial retail destination – delicatessen, kitchenware, clothing, home and

The Sinclair family have created a wonderful destination here on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Originally – and still is – a berry farm, their fabulous produce takes you through the seasons from their PYO berries, apple orchards to pumpkins later in the year. Their apples are available as delicious single variety juice and their berries

A vibrant, buzzy, award winning Italian family run restaurant in one of Edinburgh’s most beautiful rooms. This former banking hall is modelled on a Florentine Palazzo and delivers everything you want from a fabulous, authentic contemporary Italian restaurant.  They source produce direct from the markets in Italy and change the menus every 6 weeks with

Cannonball House is one of the city’s oldest and most important buildings with stunning views to Edinburgh Castle. Their cosy bar lists over 120 Scotch whiskies and is open for lunch, cocktails and pre dinner drinks. From the bar they will escort you up the atmospheric old school staircase to their award-winning Scottish Restaurant, serving

Neil Forbes is the multi-award winning talented chef patron of Cafe St Honore, awarded RBST Sustainable Chef of the Year 2023, Slow Food Scotland Restaurant of the Year 2022. Thistle Award Winners for Lothian & Borders 2022 & 2018/19 Café St Honore Best Eating Experience. Tucked away snugly down a back lane in the New Town

With 2AA Rosettes, Chef Proprietor Craig Wilson is the Regional Food Tourism Ambassador for Aberdeenshire for Scotland Food & Drink, Best Eating Experience’ in Scotland at the 2019 Scottish Thistle Awards & Winner of Catering in Scotland (CiS) Excellence Award for Food Tourism 2018, Winner of Best Restaurant, Aberdeen City & Shire Tourism Awards 2017.

The Loch Arthur Creamery and Farmshop is a great asset to Dumfries and Galloway. Creating a home, community, family and valued work, The Camphill Community offers ‘co-operation not competition’ to co-workers and has resulted in an organic food hub creating award-winning dairy produce, breads from their bakery; organic meats from their own and locally reared animals butchered in

Such a beautiful elegant historical coaching inn on the town square of the pretty Border town of Melrose. Melrose is world-famous for its Abbey & Gardens and also has a lovely range of traditional shops – real eye candy and perfect for a day away or as a touring base. This lovely hostelry has award-winning

Hot Press: New farm shop & cafe newly open on main road nearby, the Big Red Barn, renamed Errington Barn. The farm shop & cafe offers their full range of cheese alongside some specially selected cheesemakers, their own Tamworth whey-fed pork (when in stock), local honey, a place to pause for a coffee, and stockist

Situated 10 miles west of Glasgow on the shores of the Clyde, this beautifully situated Nursery & Farm shop is on the A814 between Cardross & Helensburgh. The family run estate is owned by the Montgomery family, where friendly welcoming staff assist in running the estate.