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All the new AA Rosettes awarded to Scottish restaurants for 2026

The last time the event was held in 2019 it attracted 17,000 visitors. Pic: Pete Robinsonplaceholder image

A history of Scotland’s only native oysters from Loch Ryan

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I experienced 'most luxurious' Hampden hospitality this summer

Cabinet secretary for Education, culture and Gaelic Mairi McAllan visits Broughton High Schoolplaceholder image

McAllan: 'School welcome bag uncosted but will be value for money'

Ethos coffee and brunch at 8 North Street, Havant was rated five on March 13.Photo: Adobeplaceholder image

New brunch and sober bar spot to open in Edinburgh

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‘Five-star dive bar’ to open in historic Edinburgh vaults

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Hay's Way: Gigha's fine milk, fresh hotel rooms and landscape changes

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Record number of competitors for World Porridge Making Championship

Loch Bay on Skye will close in Octoberplaceholder image

Michelin Star Scottish island restaurant to close down

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I tried ‘nostalgic’ neighbourhood Scottish pub and restaurant

Duncan Findlater, Amy Findlater, Ben Reade and Hollie Love Reidplaceholder image

New £170k East Lothian mill to connect Scottish farmers and bakers

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‘We showed that Scottish food could be relaxed’ - 36 year of Howies

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I tried 'world first' champagne experience in historic hotel cellar

Jonathan Heredia and Isla Mosquera outside their new Leith wine bar, Chez Bernardplaceholder image

‘Deeply personal’ wine bar opens in Edinburgh

Awareness of autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions is growing - but the impact on parents is still being understood, with new research highlighting the 'alarming pressures' of those who work and care for their child. PIC: Getty Imagesplaceholder image

'Alarming pressures' on working parents raising neurodiverse kids

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The unique 'sail through' Scottish chippy that you can paddleboard to

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Local cooks shortlisted for Orkney MasterChef contest

Where: Gleneagles Townhouse, 39 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2AD. The Micheln Guide says: 'The Scottish larder is the focus of the accessible menu, with the kitchen showing a keen eye for presentation'.placeholder image

Luxury Scottish hotel to launch ‘lavish’ all day brunch

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'Calamitous' court ruling leaves rates soaring for small hydro schemes

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Exclusive Cyclist killed by drug driver weeks after brother seriously injured

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Exclusive Council launches probe into chestfeeding group 'safeguarding concerns'

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What to expect from this year's Edinburgh Military Tattoo

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TV chefs to join autumn cooking series at luxury Scottish hotel

Address: 352 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF. The Times says: True, the location by the gates of Edinburgh Castle makes the Witchery catnip for tourists, but the 16th-century dining room provides eye-popping fireworks to equal the city’s famous Tattoo, from tapestries and oak panelling to flames flickering in tall brass candlesticks.placeholder image

Exclusive The Witchery among leading restaurants to drop Scottish farmed salmon

Young people across Scotland received their exam results on Tuesdayplaceholder image

'Postcode lottery' on exam results as gap holds between rich and poor

Scottish Education Secretary Mairi McAllan with students at Broughton High School in Edinburghplaceholder image

Analysis Results relief for McAllan - but her real test is still to come

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Chef Nick Nairn on 40 years on the job why he is not ready to retire

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Place at the Table Glasgow - inspiring discussion on food & identity

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Sandie Peggie granted leave to appeal employment tribunal's findings

Proposals to replace Eyemouth primary have been ongoing for 11 yearsplaceholder image

A Borders town and an 11-year fight for new primary school

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Celebrated chef to launch ‘ever-changing menu’ at rooftop bar

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Calvin Harris launches ‘rave haggis’ ahead of Hampden shows

Edinburgh's Cafe Royal came under new management in May 1979 - the Oyster Bar restaurant in West Register Street.placeholder image

The ‘fabulous’ Scottish restaurant & bar that’s celebrating 200 years

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Scottish restaurant calls in liquidators after 47 years in business

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MIKA Glasgow Kelvingrove Bandstand: What you need to know

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Faerie tea & Island rum among products awarded Great Taste Awards 2026

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Hotel to open Garden Summer House with rose cocktails & loaded crisps

PIC Lisa Ferguson 27/09/2025 Sam Heughan launches Galloway distillery The Outlander star has taken over the former Crafty Distillery and rebranded it as Galloway Distilleryplaceholder image

Sam Heughan: Nude scenes in Outlander were 'perhaps forced' in early days

The four Scottish chefs in the final for this year's Scotland Food & Drink and HIT Scotland Legacy Scholarship Award.placeholder image

Chefs announced for ‘once in a lifetime’ scholarship award

Kite, the new pizza restaurant in Royal Deeside.placeholder image

Former Royal Deeside post office transformed into pizza restaurant

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Award-winning chefs to bring Tia Chela Mexican to Edinburgh

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I tried newly opened Celentano’s at Arthouse Hotel Glasgow

The much-loved Italian-inspired restaurant has reopened in Glasgow city centre. Rosalind Erskine visited its artful new home for dinner.

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First look inside historic Scottish bar ahead of it reopening

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‘Superb’ Glasgow restaurant to open first venture in Edinburgh

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Clan heirlooms at heart of Loch Lomond Arms re-design by Russell Sage

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'Innovative' coffee brand ZerøBars opens first pop-up cafe in Scotland

One of Scotland's top chefs has launched a new summer menu on Edinburgh's waterfront at the Shore in Leith, showcasing the best fish and seafood from Scotland. Chef Barry Bryson's 'Barry Fish' is now one of just a handful of restaurants in the Scottish capital included in the Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Barry Fish has also earned its place on The Good Food Guide’s UK-wide list of ‘100 Best Local Restaurants 2026’. Diners can enjoy views directly into the open-plan working kitchen from the pass, as well as out over the Water of Leith from the comfort of the restaurant. Big snack highlights of the new summer menu at Barry Fish include Berwick crab flan pâtissier, crème fraîche, apple and pickled celery; as well as smoked sea bass rillettes, soused Orkney herring, radish, tartar and crackers. placeholder image

7 foodie spots in Edinburgh's ‘coolest neighbourhoods’

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Glasgow is lawless? Thomas Kerr misses the true spirit of the city Catriona Stewart

Eleven Fifty Five has opened in Finnieston, Glasgowplaceholder image

'Friendly' Scots Irish bistro added to Michelin Guide

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I stayed at ‘stunning’ Scottish seaside luxury hotel - my verdict

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‘Immersive’ dining experience on offer at new Aberdeenshire restaurant

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'Lovely' island restaurant in private home named best in Scotland

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Former pupils' 'frustration' as abuse teacher fails to appear in court

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£9 supermarket fizz named best in the world

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10 of the best food and drink shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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14 Scottish restaurants in 100 best local list from Good Food Guide

The Scotsman Top Stories

Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wireplaceholder image

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

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SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries

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