Fauchon L’Hôtel Kyoto, the French brand’s first gourmet hotel in Japan, is celebrating its fifth anniversary this month. To mark this milestone, it is offering special anniversary ‘experiences’, including an exclusive accommodation package, a commemorative ‘hommage   à Kyoto’ menu and themed cocktails. The exclusive accommodation package, available until 31 August, for a limited number of people, includes a suite with access to the Fauchon Lounge, as well as a rickshaw tour

Chef Dhaneshwar Prasad, of award-winning Dhoom Indian Streatery & Bar in Dunfermline has unveiled his latest menu, named ‘Chef Prasad’s Desi Eats’.   The new, 10-course tasting menu features a range of his favourite dishes from his travels through 12 different regions of India.   He said: “When I travel the streets of India, I’m looking for something different – something unique and authentic. It’s all about bringing colour, flavour and a culinary sensation to our customers.

Scotland’s former national chef of the year has announced plans to open his first restaurant at an Aberdeenshire beauty spot this summer.  Orry Shand is updating the former Falls of Feugh restaurant, near Banchory, which closed its doors at the end of 2025. A major half a million-pound interior makeover of the venue is now underway, which will create a venue with views towards the river and surrounding woodland. The development of the restaurant will create 10 local hospitali

A new, all-day restaurant is due to open in St Andrews this spring, when Clarets takes up residence in The R&A World Golf Museum, overlooking the world-famous Old Course. Clarets, part of the The Rocca Group, will seat 50 diners, offering a breakfast and lunch menu initially, to be followed with a dinner service at a later stage. Morning and daytime dishes will include classics such as avocado on sourdough, a full Scottish breakfast, eggs Benedict and haggis toasties. Stefano

Sometimes you just can’t get far enough away from the hustle and bustle of city life. That’s when you might jump on a plane and head for a different country. But if you’d rather find your respite closer to home, you could head for Skye.  The island has plenty of beauty to offer, whether you prefer dramatic sights or a gentler, peaceful backdrop in your quest to forget about work and unwind.  If tranquility is top of your list, Coruisk House could be the ideal base for your Sk

When you’ve had enough of city life, where do you go, to recharge the batteries?  Scotland has a wealth of beautiful and remote locations, that are perfect for getting away from it all.  Some may involve a bit of a trek to reach your destination, but Newhall Mains, on the northern edge of the Black Isle, is just 20 miles from Inverness airport.  And if you’d like to arrive in style, you might like to note that Newhall Mains has its own airfield, exclusively for use by hotel r

It may be a long way south of Edinburgh, but for a restorative weekend break, there’s a hotel in West Sussex that could be well worth the journey.   The Woodcote, in the village of Graffham, is set within the South Downs National Park. Most of its rooms have uninterrupted views over the local landscape, of rolling downland and ancient woodlands.   The restaurant focuses on seasonal produce, sourced from local gamekeepers, farms, fisheries, cheesemakers and foragers.  Its exec

Angus-based, independent distillery, Arbikie Highland Estate Distillery, has opened pre orders for The Arbikie single malt, following a series of private tastings held during the World Economic Forum in Davos. The invitation-only tastings were presented to a small audience of global leaders, innovators and decision-makers, providing a taste of Arbikie’s first-ever single-malt Scotch whisky ahead of its launch. Produced entirely on the Arbikie Estate, the single malt has been

A new Sri Lankan restaurant has opened in Glasgow’s West End.   KOCHCHI first came to diners’ attention at Edinburgh’s Bonnie & Wild food hall and aims to build on its success in the capital, in its location on Ruthven Lane.   The Glasgow restaurant has a dining capacity of 80 covers, over two floors, an external, heated balcony area and a bar.   At the heart of the menu is koththu, Sri Lanka’s street food. Fresh flatbread is hand-chopped and seared on a hot griddle with vege

Getting out of town to the peace and quiet of the countryside is often top of the wish list for a romantic break.  Over the Border, in a picturesque Northumberland village, The Kirkstyle Inn is offering a 10-course Valentine’s Day tasting menu, with an optional wine pairing and a glass of fizz on arrival.  The Inn has attracted a number of accolades and awards, including three AA Rosettes.  Recent dishes on the menu have included pheasant pie with smoked bacon and onion; duck

Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s restaurant in Dunfermline has been named Restaurant of the Year 2025, in the casual-dining category, at the Scottish Licensed Trade News (SLTN) awards, held in Glasgow on 6 November.  Bryan Coghill, father of Jack Coghill, who heads up the restaurant, commented:  “We are beyond thrilled to pick up the prestigious award at an awards ceremony which sees us judged by our fellow hospitality professionals. It means a great deal to me personally as my wife Michelle

Dunfermline-based, Italian restaurant, Casa Mia is a finalist in two categories of this year’s Scottish Italian Awards – best family-run business and best family-friendly restaurant. The awards ceremony takes place on Sunday 30 November, at the Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central hotel. Casa Mia, which opened its doors eight years ago, has just appointed a new head chef, who has more than 20 years’ experience.  Graziano Fragole is a childhood friend of chef/proprietor Fabio

Saltire Rare Malt has launched its first-ever ‘Christmas Special’ – a Tamnavulin 17-year-old single malt, limited to just 247 bottles. The malt was distilled on 8 February 2008 and bottled on 10 February 2025. It was chosen for its ‘rich winter character’ and depth of flavour.  Founded in Falkland in 2024, by lifelong friends Nigel Heywood and Keith Rennie, Saltire Rare Malt is an independent bottler dedicated to exceptional single casks. After three decades of working togeth

Dunfermline-based, Indian ‘streatery’ and bar, Dhoom has gained an AA Rosette Award for 2025/26. This is the fourth time that the restaurant has achieved this accolade.     Chef/proprietor, Daneshawar Prasad, commented: “Four in a row is simply incredible, and we are truly humbled to be the recipients once again of one of these treasured AA Rosette plates. “We are ending 2025 on a high,” he added: “It’s been another year of hard work and dedication from our team, which has pa

Eden Mill has cut the ribbon on its new distillery and visitor centre on the banks of the Eden Estuary, just outside St Andrews.  The...

Dunfermline Restaurant, Jack ‘O’Bryan’s, has been shortlisted in the ‘restaurant of the year (casual dining)’ category, in the 2025 SLTN...

Daniel Harrison, Nick Kourie and Emily Luke, who own Pilgrim Bar in Edinburgh, have bought Hector’s, a 40-seater restaurant, in Dunbar....

Chef Modou Diagne, known for his success at 111 by Nico, is set to open his second Glasgow restaurant this summer.  The new venture,...

Back in 2008, a community event was launched in North Berwick – in 2024, this 10-day multi-arts festival contributed more than £9m to the...

If you can’t wait for the Edinburgh International Book Festival in August, there’s another literary event to enjoy, in the meantime.  ...