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Restaurants & eating out in Scotland
Enjoy a fantastic selection of restaurants and places to eat in Scotland. With such a beautiful variety of homegrown produce, it’s no wonder our restaurants and places to eat are so good.

Two diners at the restaurant of the boutique Black Ivy hotel
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Ness Walk Hotel and the Torrish Restaurant
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City dining spots
Visit Michelin-star restaurants for high quality dining, relax in a fine contemporary bistro, or cosy up around a pub table for traditional food. Stop off at a café for fresh baking, or enjoy tasty fish and chips by the harbour.
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CASC
Aberdeen City Centre, Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Welcome to CASC bar. We specialise in Cigars, Ale, Scotch and Coffee
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Glasgow City Centre, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
Authentic Italian
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Element
Edinburgh - City Centre, Edinburgh & The Lothians
Welcome to the Element bar, Edinburgh A real gem situated in the heart of Scotland’s capital
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The Rabbit
Troon, Ayrshire & Arran
Savour the best of Scotland's larder at The Rabbit and The Seal, our restaurant and bar, where local suppliers and fare are at the heart of our cuisine. Enjoy comforting seasonal dishes served alongside stunning views of Royal Troon and the coast.
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Ox and Finch
Glasgow City Centre, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
Contemporary, relaxed sharing dining at 920 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Bib Gourmand - Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland 2016.
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Borgue Hotel
Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway
The country style village pub is located at the rear of the Hotel. Home Cooked Specials Served Everyday. Ample private, off-road, parking is provided with beautiful Country views.
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Indigo Yard
Edinburgh - City Centre, Edinburgh & The Lothians
Since 1996, Indigo Yard bar and restaurant has provided the perfect setting to enjoy great food and drink in the West End of Edinburgh.
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Ullapool, The Highlands
A family run fine food delicatessen. Our aim is to bring the bounty of this area to the table. We are proud of our extensive range of quality local Highland produce, sourced from small artisan suppliers.
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Hawksmoor Edinburgh
Edinburgh - City Centre, Edinburgh & The Lothians
Hawksmoor is a renowned family of steak restaurants committed to serving the finest cuts of meat as well as a quality seafood selection.
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The Port Charlotte Hotel Bar & Restaurant
Port Charlotte, Argyll & The Isles
This beachside hotel, in the heart of a conservation village, has a cosy bar, elegant dining room, bright and airy conservatory and spacious terrace overlooking the bay, all of which are open to non residents to enjoy fine dining, bistro-style meals, lunches, coffee and cakes and fine wines, ales and whiskies.
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Secret Herb Garden Cafe Bistro
Loanhead, Edinburgh & The Lothians
Nestled in 7 acres of farmland at the foot of The Pentland Hills, The Secret Herb Garden Café & Bistro offers a truly unique experience to drink and dine among grapevines, fruit trees and herbs in a beautiful glasshouse all year round.
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The Long House
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire & Arran
Welcome to The Longhouse, a relaxed all-day destination in the heart of Kilmarnock.
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McMoo’s Ice Cream Parlour, Desserts and Cafe
Bo'ness, Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valley
McMoo's is an award-winning ice cream, dessert parlour & cafe located in the picturesque coastal town of Bo’ness.
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Bute Yard Limited
Rothesay, Argyll & The Isles
A contemporary, multi-use venue with a taste for food & drink on the Isle of Bute
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The Fish People Cafe
Glasgow, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
A vibrant seafood restaurant in the southside of Glasgow.
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Cinnamon
Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway
A bright, lively and happy atmosphere in which to eat, catering particularly for families; both push-chair and wheelchair friendly. Homemade soups, scones & cakes fresh daily.
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The Royal Deck Tearoom aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia
Edinburgh, Edinburgh & The Lothians
Experience Tripadvisor's No. 1 UK Attraction 2023 and while on board visit the stunning Royal Deck Tearoom. A fabulous extension to the five-star Britannia experience, the Tearoom has stunning waterfront views and waiter service.
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Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Bar
Edinburgh, Edinburgh & The Lothians
Sample fabulous drinks from our Bar and enjoy the spectacular rooftop views of Edinburgh's New Town and the Firth of Forth.
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Lodge on Loch Lomond Hotel
Luss, Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valley
The Lodge on Loch Lomond Hotel truly is a unique destination. Set amidst some of Scotland's most idyllic and unspoilt areas, it is engulfed by a natural beauty, surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.
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Wobbly Dog of Lewis
North East Lewis, The Outer Hebrides
Tearoom, Crafts and Gifts
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Bridgeview Station
Dundee, Dundee & Angus
Set on Dundee’s prominent waterfront and housed within an iconic Victorian railway station, Bridgeview Station Café-restaurant boasts unparalleled panoramic views over the Tay estuary and aims to set a new standard for casual dining within the city.
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Drinks & Dining at Ten Hill Place Hotel
Edinburgh, Edinburgh & The Lothians
Ten Hill Place Hotel offers a beautifully refurbished Drinks & Dining restaurant with a very exciting seasonal menu using locally sourced produce.
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Luss, Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valley
The Loch Lomond Arms Hotel is situated in the lovely village of Luss, just 24 miles from Glasgow within the Loch Lomond National Park. The hotel has 14 individually designed bedrooms, a bar, restaurant plus a private suite for weddings and events.
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The Ken Bridge Hotel Restaurant
Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway
Welcome to The Ken Bridge Hotel Restaurant - for additional information please visit our website www.kenbridgehotel.co.uk
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