Eating Out
Scotland’s best dog friendly pubs revealed
We all love to take our four-legged friends for an evening stroll in the summer so we have looked at the best dog friendly pubs to pop into for a cold drink afterwards. VisitScotland has analysed TripAdvisor data to find the top-rated dog pubs in each of Scotland’s eight cities. Edinburgh The top spot…
Read MoreBrunch spot HA+CH opens in St Andrews
The owner of award winning St Andrews restaurant and cocktail bar The Adamson has opened a new brunch spot. HA+CH, the brainchild of Julie Wijkstrom, has re-opened showcasing a menu of comforting dishes, coffee and breakfast cocktails. The menu includes Baked Eggs with Ras El Hanout, Eggs Benedict with Haggis aptly named ‘The Scottish Fling’. …
Read MoreReview: Chaakoo Edinburgh
Megan Amato reviews Edinburgh’s new eatery Chaakoo. During the ten years or so I’ve been visiting and living in Edinburgh, I have witnessed the local cuisine blossom from its rather traditionally Scottish fare and very anglicised takeaways and bloom into a city with a rich and diverse food scene. No longer do you need to…
Read MoreScottish chef Nick Nairn announces opening date for new restaurant
Scottish chef Nick Nairn has announced an opening date for his new restaurant in Bridge of Allan following a devastating fire. Nick and his wife Julia have completely renovated the space, which was occupied by Nick’s on Henderson Street, until the fire in 2021. Working with Edinburgh based interior designer Pat Renson, the couple have…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker Princes Street joins forces with two Michelin-starred chef
Johnnie Walker Princes Street has launched a new partnership with two Michelin-starred chef James Close and his wife Maria. Owner of Raby Hunt, James and his wife Maria will help serve up a new culinary sensation with STIR – a new cocktail and cuisine concept. The pair will create small-bite plates to be served alongside…
Read MoreOne Square launches new Champagne brunch
Megan Amato tries out One Square’s new Champagne brunch. There are winning combinations that stand the test of time, bucking social media trends to be firm staples in the public’s hearts and we can safely say that a glass (or bottle) of champagne at brunch is high on that list. Located across at the…
Read MoreRestaurant review: Counter at Native
Fiona Bennett heads to Edinburgh’s Counter at Native as it launches a new natural wine and small plates menu, as well as a series of new cultural events, aptly named the Counter Sessions. We walked through Edinburgh’s grey drizzle on a Saturday evening and partially regretted agreeing to go out for the night. The thought…
Read MoreFive of Scotland’s best coastal dining spots to ‘drink in’ the summer views
Scotland has more than 11,000 miles of stunning coastline not to mention the 118 inhabited islands. So with the summer months fast approaching, there’s no shortage of places to enjoy a spot of coastal alfresco dining. Here is a selection of Scotland’s finest foodie hotspots. Plockton Inn, Wester Ross Affectionately known as ‘The Jewel…
Read MoreBest places to eat fish and chips in UK revealed as Plockton secures top spot
Plockton has been named the best UK seaside town for fish and chips – beating St Ives in Cornwall for the top spot. Situated on a sheltered bay with crystal-clear water, the Highland village was found to be the best place for a classic fish and chips. Plockton has four fish and chip shops with…
Read MoreQ&A with chef Roy Brett of Ondine Oyster & Grill
Chef Roy Brett has worked at some of the best restaurants in the UK including the Savoy Grill in London and Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall. Born and raised in Edinburgh, he opened his own restaurant, Ondine Oyster & Grill in 2009. Here he talks to Scottish Field about his favourite summer ingredients…
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