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Leading Fine Dining Restaurants in Scotland

Included below are fine dining restaurants, such as Brian Maule at Chardon D'Or in Scotland. Fine Dining – expect to dine in luxurious surroundings with well-spaced, linen covered tables and high quality tableware. Service will be of the highest order and there will often be an extensive wine list overseen by a sommelier (wine waiter). The restaurant may offer a variety of menus including a multi-course tasting menu and will serve the best quality ingredients cooked with skill, imagination and verve.

Brian Maule at Chardon D'Or

Brian Maule at Chardon D'Or, 176 West Regent Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City

176 West Regent Street, Glasgow


This is fine dining from the top of its linen covered tables to the bottom of its fine wine glasses. Polished floors, high-backed leather chairs and splashes of modern art complete the picture. Ayrshire-born chef Brian Mule has an impeccable... more

Loch Ness Lodge

Loch Ness Lodge, Brachla, Inverness, Highland

Brachla, Loch Ness-side, Inverness


Recently voted Small Luxury Hotel of the Year 2010, Loch Ness Lodge hotel offers its guests an experience of absolute luxury and relaxation. Fine dining, discrete service and sumptuous surroundings in a beautiful setting overlooking the mysterious... more

Roman Camp Country House

Roman Camp Country House, Off Main Street, Callander, Perth & Kinross

Off Main Street, Callander


This country house hotel is set in twenty acres of Trossachs National Park land on the banks of the river Teith. Lit by candlelight, the romantic, opulent dining room features very well spaced, skirted tables covered with linen. A resolutely French a... more

Andrew Fairlie @ Gleneagles

Andrew Fairlie @ Gleneagles, Auchterarder, Perth & Kinross

Auchterarder


Gleneages is not just for golfers, it’s for gourmets too. Named after its chef (the most highly lauded in Scotland), Andrew Fairlie is probably the finest dining experience available north of the boarder. A recent refurbishment has transformed a... more

Kilcamb Lodge Hotel

Kilcamb Lodge Hotel, Strontian, Acharacle, Highland

Strontian, Acharacle


Once a stronghold for English troops during the Jacobite rebellion, this stone house with its enviable position on the banks of Lock Sunart, had two wings built in Victorian times. Sally and David Ruthven Fox have added layers of luxury within the... more

Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond

Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond, Cameron House Hotel, Loch Lomond, Argyll & Bute

Cameron House Hotel, Loch Lomond


A menu created by one of Scotland's best chefs, an ultra-stylish 1920's inspired dining room and one of the best locations in the country; what's not to love? Chef Martin Wishart has installed a team of his top people to re-create the style of food... more

Knockinaam Lodge

Knockinaam Lodge, Portpatrick, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway

Portpatrick, Stranraer


This remote Victorian lodge was the venue for war time meetings between Churchill and Eisenhower, thanks to its proximity to a once warring Atlantic. Views of Ireland can be glimpsed from the gold and claret-coloured dining room lit by candles. Chef... more

Iona Restaurant

Iona Restaurant, Toravaig House Hotel, Isle of Skye, Highland

Toravaig House Hotel, Knock Bay, Sleat, Isle of Skye


Regarded as one of the top restaurants on The Isle of Skye and The Highlands of Scotland, The Iona Restaurant is an elegant and welcoming restaurant with a unique contemporary style in keeping with the stylishly modern decor throughout Toravaig Hotel... more

Opus One Restaurant

Opus One Restaurant, New County Hotel, Perth, Perth & Kinross

New County Hotel, 22/30 County Place, Perth


Every smart, contemporary, hotel needs its smart, contemporary restaurant and Opus One provides that function for the New County in the heart of Perth. Opus One's impressive modern European cuisine is surprisingly affordable. So settle into to your... more

Braidwoods

Braidwoods, Drumastle Mill, Dalry, Ayrshire

Drumastle Mill, Dalry


Keith and Nicola Braidwood’s unassuming whitewashed cottage in rural Scotland is something of a foodie magnet. You’ll find off duty chefs amongst the regulars in the smart and recently refurbished dining room. They appreciate the couple’s efforts to... more

The Peat Inn

The Peat Inn, Peat Inn, St Andrews, Fife

Peat Inn, Cupar, St Andrews


The Peat Inn is owned by award winning Chef and columnist Geoffrey Smeddle and his wife Katherine. With Geoffrey at the heart of the kitchen and Katherine's warmth and care filling the restaurant, they have been successful in building on the very... more

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Abstract, Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel, Inverness, Highland

Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel, Ness Bank, Inverness


Expect nothing less than culinary fireworks at this minimalist townhouse hotel restaurant. Talented head chef Graham Campbell has worked in some of the top restaurants in the UK and now focuses his skills Scotland's superb natural larder including,... more

Castle Terrace Restaurant

Castle Terrace Restaurant, 33-35 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

33-35 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh


Castle Terrace Restaurant opened its doors in July 2010 and since then has taken Scotland’s fine dining scene by storm, being awarded a coveted Michelin star after just 18 months. This was followed by a string of other accolades including Restaurant... more

Restaurant at The Bonham

Restaurant at The Bonham, 35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh


The Bonham is a stylish, luxury boutique hotel set in a traditional Victorian townhouse in the West End of Edinburgh. The restaurant is sophisticated with dark wooden tables and chairs, wooden floors and use of sumptuous materials for curtains and... more

Hotel du Vin & Bistro at One Devonshire Gardens

Hotel du Vin & Bistro at One Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Glasgow


One Devonshire Gardens has long been one of Glasgow's best dining addresses. Now part of Hotel du Vin, this elegant oak paneled dining room offers a more refined experience than you'll find in the group's other more casual Bistros. The daily changing... more

The Witchery by the Castle

The Witchery by the Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh


Everyone from Hollywood stars to celebrity chefs have dined in the gothic splendour of the Witchery. You don’t have to be famous to appreciate the fine cooking on offer in this atmospheric 16th century building in the shadow of Edinburgh castle. The... more

Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa & Island

Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa & Island, Benderloch, Oban, Argyll & Bute

Benderloch, Eriska, Oban


The Buchanan-Smith’s hotel is in the dream location of a private 330 acre island devoted to Scottish hospitality. Scottish baronial in style, the 19th century pile is comfort personified, with constantly burning fires, wood panelling and the art deco... more

The Westward Restaurant

The Westward Restaurant, Crinan Hotel, Crinan by Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute

Crinan Hotel, Crinan by Lochgilphead


Described by Allan Brown in the Sunday Times as a “charming, Tolkien-type place”, The Crinan hotel is a family-run business that lies where the Crinan Canal connects Loch Fyne to the Atlantic Ocean. Run by Nick Ryan and his wife for the past 40... more

The Albannach

The Albannach, Baddidarroch, Lochinver, Highland

Baddidarroch, Lochinver


Set in the starkly beautiful wilderness of the North-West Highlands, this white painted Victorian house stands out against the rugged countryside that surrounds it. Self taught hosts and chefs Colin Craig and Lesley Crosfield offer guests a daily... more

Darroch Learg Hotel & Restaurant

Darroch Learg Hotel & Restaurant, Braemar Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire

Braemar Road, Ballater


This family run Victorian country house hotel overlooks an area of outstanding natural beauty in Royal Deeside. There’s south facing views from the lovely conservatory restaurant (lit by candle light at night) where respected chef David Mutter raids... more

Glenapp Castle

Glenapp Castle, Ballantrae, Ayrshire

Ballantrae


Glenapp is a romantic and beautiful Scottish Baronial castle in 36 acres of beautiful gardens. Head Chef Adam Stokes revels in the fact that so many of the country’s finest ingredients are available nearby such as lobster and crab from Ballantrae... more

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ian@blackaddie, Blackaddie House Hotel, Sanquhar, Dumfries & Galloway

Blackaddie House Hotel, Sanquhar


This country house hotel on the banks of the River Ninth in the beautiful Dumfries and Galloway countryside is worth a special journey. Chef Ian McAndrew held Michelin stars in the 80s and 90s and was featured in Kit Chapman's seminal book Great... more

Lochgreen House Hotel

Lochgreen House Hotel, Monktonhill Road, Troon, Ayrshire

Monktonhill Road, Southwood, Troon


Set in thirty acres of Ayrshire country side, this substantial former private mansion is now a delightfully grand country house hotel. There’s garden views from the Tapestry restaurant where chef Andrew Costley's modern British menu is full of luxury... more

Monachyle Mhor

Monachyle Mhor, Balquihidder, Lochearnhead, Perth & Kinross

Balquihidder, Lochearnhead


Chef proprietor Tom Lewis is hot on seasonal, local produce and puts a 30 mile cordon on fish, meat and other produce that he can’t grow or pick himself. Sit in the conservatory overlooking lochs Viol and Doine where the daily changing menu mirrors... more

Enterkine House Hotel

Enterkine House Hotel, by Annbank, Ayr, Ayrshire

by Annbank, Ayr


There are stunning views of the 310 acres of land surrounding this elegant country house hotel restaurant. Chef Paul Moffat cooks straightforward, modern European food using local and regional food from the coveted Scottish larder. Set menus at... more

Raemoir House Hotel

Raemoir House Hotel, Banchory, Aberdeenshire

Banchory


This elegant dining room within a privately run, 20 bedroom Georgian country house hotel in the Scottish Highlands. You know you’re in Scotland with the short, regularly changing menu of locally sourced ingredients to which Masterchef David... more

Restaurant Martin Wishart

Restaurant Martin Wishart, 54 The Shore, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

54 The Shore, Edinburgh


Gordon Ramsay no less is a fan of this fine dining restaurant in Edinburgh’s trendy docklands area. The recently refurbished dining room is a quiet riot in shades of brown and cream making it one of Scotland’s chicest addresses. The eponymous Mr... more

Kinloch House

Kinloch House, Dunkeld Road, Blairgowrie, Perth & Kinross

Dunkeld Road, Blairgowrie


Set in rolling Perthshire countryside this sumptuous yet relaxed country house hotel reeks class thanks to its marble fireplaces, antiques and wood panelled drawing rooms. A Victorian walled garden and cocktail bar with no less than 155 whiskies are... more

Inverlochy Castle

Inverlochy Castle, Torlundy, Fort William, Highland

Torlundy, Fort William


If total opulence and luxury is up your street, look no further than this Highland hotel watched over by Ben Nevis. Queen Victoria declared to be the most romantic spot she’d ever seen. The three opulent dinning rooms are kitted out with beautiful... more

Number One

Number One, The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh


Number One lives up to its name by being top of the list for sheer luxury and sophistication. Polished wood panelling, beige velvet banquettes and well spaced linen covered tables are the setting for acclaimed chef Jeff Bland’s celebration of fine... more

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