Scotland is home to some of the best restaurants in the business, but they’re not always easy to find. We’ve made it easier than ever to find your new favourite, as we’ve compiled a list of the best restaurants to visit across the country - and don’t worry, they’ve all been thoroughly tried and tested by team Hood!

The Orangery, Perthshire

Awarded its five star grading from Visit Scotland this year, The Orangery is a must if you’re venturing into the gorgeous Perthshire countryside. Family friendly, this restaurant welcomes everyone through the door with a warm and comforting atmosphere, offering menus to suit both adults and children. Locally-sourced ingredients make up their gorgeous seasonal menu, and we’d recommend the Sunday lunch as a real treat for all.

The Old Manse of Blair, Blair Atholl, Perthshire, PH18 5TN - theoldmanseofblair.com

The Hoebridge, Scottish Borders

Nestled just over the bridge from the busy Borders town of Melrose, The Hoebridge sits in the quiet village of Gattonside. The restaurant opened in 2015 and has brought a much-needed breath of fresh air to the Borders foodie scene. The Hoebridge serves up delicious seasonal dishes from a small menu that changes monthly, reflecting the Scottish seasons.

The HoebridgE, Hoebridge Road East, Gattonside, TD6 9LZ - thehoebridge.com

The Strathearn, Gleneagles

The newly-refurbished Strathearn Restaurant at Gleneagles is an experience you won’t want to miss. Tuck into the finest Franco-Scottish cuisine and soak up the glamorous buzz of a bygone era. The drama of the great outdoors meets the culinary theatre of traditional gueridon service, at one of the last bastions of Highland fine dining. The Strathearn is a dining experience you will not forget.

The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder, Perthshire, PH3 1NF - gleneagles.com

The Silver Darling, Aberdeen

Perched on Aberdeen harbour’s coastline, The Silver Darling celebrates a unique heritage that is complimented by the stylish interior and exceptional food and drink. The harbour provides the most stunning backdrop to enjoy this gloriously Scottish seafood restaurant that not only serves up locally-sourced fish, but delicious seasonal game from the nearby countryside too.

The Silver Darling, Pocra Quay, Aberdeen, AB11 5Dq - thesilverdarling.co.uk

Bo & Birdy, Glasgow

A modern brasserie re-imagined through a traditional Scottish lens, Bo & Birdy serves up some of the best food Glasgow has to offer, alongside quite simply the most mouthwatering bottomless brunch we’ve ever heard of. Lazy, leisurely and absolutely lush, enjoy a Glaswegin cocktail on arrival, then choose from seafood sliders, shakshuka, Stornoway black pudding hash or a vegan breakfast burrito. Dive into the bottomless buffet, featuring fruit, yoghurt, pastries, meats, cheese, seafood and a bunch of sweet treats. This is one hangover cure we are very much here for.

11 Blythswood square, glasgow, g24ad - boandbirdy.com

Herringbone, North Berwick

Everything that Herringbone serves, they serve because they love it, and they hope you do too. With a menu that has been crafted with care, in order to reflect the passion for the produce and people they love, Herringbone is a must-stop if ever you’re in North Berwick. There’s a bounty of beautiful local craft beers, a selection of delicious wine and plent of gorgeous seasonal food to tuck in to.

1–3 Westgate, North Berwick EH39 4AE- theherringbone.co.uk

The Seafood Ristorante, St Andrews

Voted Scotland’s Restaurant of the Year at the CIS Excellence Awards, the Seafood Ristorante is like nothing else in St Andrews. Located over the beach, just behind the Royal and Ancient Golf Club in St Andrews, the restaurant has amazing panoramic views over the Bay and West Sands Beach. What better location to enjoy top quality seafood dishes? The Seafood Ristorante uses locally-sourced and sustainable produce to create beautiful and delicious plates which are elevated with an inspired Italian twist.

The Seafood Ristorante, Bruce Embankment, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9AB - theseafoodrestaurant.com

East Coast, Musselburgh

In addition to a great takeaway, East Coast also has an exciting restaurant space which allows the team of chefs to play with even more great ingredients, flavours and ideas. Seafood classics and Mediterranean treats are on the menu, along with some delicious cuts of meat and, of course, those famous Musselburgh mussels. Whether you want to enjoy the fresh rock oysters, Puglian burrata, East Coast fish and chips or even a succulent fillet steak, you’ll find something delicious here.

171-173 North High Street, Musselburgh, EH21 6AN - eastcoastrestaurant.co.uk

The Ivy on the Square, Edinburgh

Located in the prestigious St Andrew Square in the heart of Edinburgh, The Ivy on the Square is an all-day British brasserie with an all-encompassing menu serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics from dawn until dusk, seven days a week. The restaurant features a Parisian-style outdoor terrace and a bar, offering relaxed yet sophisticated dining just a stone’s throw from Princes Street.

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