Scotland Restaurant Guide

Following a stunning transformation, Edinburgh's landmark Rutland Hotel re-opened in 2008 and has quickly scooped a handful of prestigious awards - including 'Best New Scottish Hotel' in the Scottish Hotel Awards.

The Rutland Hotel, City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

We are pleased to introduce this restaurant as a new addition to The UK Restaurant Guide for 2010. A full review will be published shortly.

3 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh

After a spell as the Roundelwood Spa, this Victorian Gothic edifice (built for a Scottish shipping magnate) has reverted to its original name thanks to the arrival of chef/proprietor Jason Henderson and his team.

Drummond Terrace, Crieff, Perthshire

On the remote clifftops of Gallan Head is the most north-westerly restaurant-with-rooms in the British Isles - and one of the nation's quirkiest eateries.

Aird Uig, Isle of Lewis, Western Isles

Recently taken over by members of the Heirs family, this refurbished hostelry in a sleepy Stirlingshire village now functions as a lively inn-with-rooms.

Fore Road, Kippen, Stirling

A groovy new venture in the classic Grade-II listed George Hotel on Edinburgh's most chic street (postcode EH2), Tempus is an all-day venue that pulls in the city's fashionistas and socialites with its elegant and in-vogue lounge bar and its cool brasserie-style restaurant.

25 George Street, City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Situated some five miles from Oban, the Oyster Inn is right at the heart of an area of outstanding natural beauty, with impressive views over Loch Etive and the Falls of Lora - where whirlpools and spectacular white water flow at the ebb and flood tides.

, Connel, Argyll and Bute

Alla Turca's nickname, 'The Turkish Melody', explains why this 'new-to-town' restaurant is 'very unique in Glasgow'. As one UK Restaurant Guide fan noted, the place scores with live music every night, plus the bonus of traditional Turkish dancing to go with the ethnic sounds at weekends.

192 Pitt Street, City of Glasgow, Glasgow

The location is a centuries-old stone-built Highland village on a tiny island by the shores of Kames Bay - hardly where you would expect to find authentic Russian food and drink on offer.

37 Marine Road, Isle of Bute, Argyll and Bute

The country cousin of Duck's at Le Marche Noir in Edinburgh (now open only for private functions), this restaurant is housed in the extensively re-vamped Kilspindie Hotel, some 20 minutes' drive from the city centre.

Kilspindie House Hotel, Aberlady, Edinburgh