Accommodation, Outdoor dining

The Bank Hotel located on The Royal Mile in the heart of the city centre,offers an alternative luxury hotel experience in one of Edinburgh's mostprestigious historic landmarks.Hosting an intimate 9 beautiful fully refurbished bedrooms ranging from…

Tucked at the heart of Melrose, perhaps the prettiest of the Borders market towns, Burts has location on its side. The Hendersons are the hands-on family behind Burts, running a handy brace of eateries within this 18th-century old dame. The bar offers…

Never judge a book by its cover because this seemingly simple whitewashed cottage, which sits precariously on a corner of a busy Fife road, might seem a bit bleak and dated yet its below ground level entrance could well be described as a gateway to…

Kyloe (meaning ‘cattle’) is looking to fill a niche in the Edinburgh restaurant scene, and that niche is meat, meat, meat. Cows are everywhere – the statue outside, the paintings on the wall, the cowhide furniture and the board that displays all the raw…

Located partway up the Union Canal, this country pub is well worth a visit. The interior is seriously slick, with roaring fire and comfy seating, while the food is just as appealing. Local, seasonal specials and fresh produce (much of it grown in their…

On the High Street and within walking distance of Crail harbour, Honeypot is a friendly informal tearoom that stretches breakfast into afternoon tea with a familiar lunch offering sandwiched in-between. While the rooms in the connected B&B grab the…

The Links Hotel, nestled by the Meadows park to the south-west of Edinburgh city centre, is situated in the leafy haven of Bruntsfield and is within walking distance of Edinburgh Castle and the vibrant shopping precinct of Princes Street. Emerging…

Reopening after a £3 million refurbishment in August 2012, the Loch Lomond Arms has emerged with its village pub heart intact, outdoor tables when appropriate, roaring log fires for the rest of the time. A coaching inn since the 18th century, it's now…

Set within a whitewashed detached villa, Pittenweem Inn brings bags of kerb appeal and a renewed commitment to all things food. A change of owners in 2011 and a comprehensive refurbishment has heralded a shift in emphasis with the kitchen now taking…

A French-influenced menu with emphasis on food sourcing from around Scotland. On offer are Loch Fyne scallops, Perthshire venison, Stornoway black pudding and even, from the bar, Hendricks gin from Ayrshire.