Scotland Restaurant Guide

Geoffrey and Katherine Smeddle took over this legendary gastronomic Mecca in 2006 and wasted no time in bagging just about every award possible culminating in a Michelin Star in 2010.

, Peat Inn, Fife

This warm and inviting small hotel nestles in 20 acres of manicured gardens on the banks of the river Teith in the heart of the Trossachs; it has a home-from-home feeling and a relaxing atmosphere.

Off Main Street, Callander, Perthshire

Built in 1840 as the private residence for a local church minister Killiecrankie sits in four acres of wooded grounds with great views: from the front of the house you can gaze over the wooded hillside of Fonuvik across the Pass of Killiecrankie and the River Garry.

Killiecrankie, Pitlochry, Perthshire

Kildrummy Castle Hotel a stately Victorian mansion was built as a private residence around 1900 and is reckoned to be one of Scotland's finest country houses.

Kildrummy, Alford, Aberdeenshire

The core of this greatly extended coaching inn dates backs to 1603 and - in keeping with the past - it has its own friendly ghost (a grey lady with a horse, who now resides in the bar).

Largoward, St Andrews, Fife

The city sibling of Fishers in Leith occupies premises right at the heart of Edinburgh's social scene, and is run along similar lines to its elder brother.

58 Thistle Street, City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

A one-time pub on the Leith waterfront at the base of the old signal tower, Fishers comprises a dark bustling bar and a lighter, more subdued restaurant overlooking the shore.

1 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh

A few hundred yards north of Strathyre stands Gordon and Cherry Gunn's comfortable country hotel Creagan House. The setting is a corker, with forested hills as a backdrop and views over to Bein an Sidhean 'mountain' and the meandering River Balvaig.

Strathyre, Callander, Stirling

Scottish-born Brian Maule gave up the heady world of Le Gavroche in London to open his own 'Golden Thistle' not far from Glasgow city centre.

176 West Regent Street, City of Glasgow, Glasgow

Acclaimed chef, Mark Greenaway opened his first signature restaurant at No 12 Picardy Place in February 2011, a smart Georgian townhouse in the heart of the City of Edinburgh.

12 Picardy Place, City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh