First class hotel and dining in Pitlochry We arrived at Knockendarroch as dusk was falling and knew we were somewhere very special indeed. As we parked the car, we peeped inside the picture windows to see roaring log fires, twinkling lights and sumptuous sofas. Pitlochry isn’t far from the central belt, so we arrived…
Chop House in Edinburgh has a well-deserved reputation for excellent steaks. They work closely with their suppliers to make sure you get the best quality beef possible. Next, their in-house dry-aging process keeps the meat at exactly the right temperature. Time and charcoal grilling takes care of everything else. You can find a Chop House…
Mono Mono’s stated aim is progressive Italian dining. If it sounds like a bland political manifesto from the last election, the reality is anything but. The restaurant is a partnership between talented chef Maciek Zielinski and Italian restauranteur, Joseph Crolla. The result is Italian food but not as we know it. The location is the…
Dinner at La P’tite Folie A sparkling mock Tudor building in Randolph Place, in Edinburgh’s West End, is home to Le Di-Vin winebar and La P’tite Folie restaurant. We visited the wine bar last year to sample their sharing platters and wines by the glass and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. We were keen to go…
Off to Aberdeenshire for the weekend. You forget that Aberdeenshire is less than two hours away from the central belt. With dual carriageway most of the way it makes this stunning area an easy drive away. While Aberdeen is best known for its oil industry, Aberdeenshire is also home to some of the most…
Meldrum House It must be about ten years since I last stayed at Meldrum House. I chose the hotel for my leaving dinner in a previous life because I loved it so much. I was a little bit apprehensive to go back as the building has since undergone a 4.5 million revamp, doubling the…
An overnight stay beside the River Dee at Banchory Lodge Tucked away down a driveway lined with golden hued trees, The Lodge (as Banchory Lodge is affectionately known) sits on the banks of the River Dee. Moments before, we were on Banchory’s busy main street and it seems impossible that you are now looking at…
We have dined and sipped cocktails with Mr Badger & Co a few times in the past and were excited to be asked along to experience his spiffing Brunch deal. You can enjoy a Badger & Co brunch sharing board along with a generous four drinks each (yes, each!) for just £20 per person. Stretching…
Edinbane Lodge opens We first encountered @Skyechefmonty’s innovative cooking when Calum Montgomery served up our best meal of 2016 at Ullinish Lodge on Skye. It was only a matter of time before this ambitious and passionate young chef created his own restaurant to showcase his talents and the best of Skye’s larder. Calum’s dream has…
If you’re in Skye and looking for a great seafood lunch, some island walking and an amazing boat trip, then you must do this! We have visited many Scottish islands on our travels but we have never been to the wild and rugged Isle of Rona. Situated just off the north of Rassay to the…