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[singlepic id=35 w=320 h=240 float=]A recent weekend in Edinburgh allowed me the opportunity to sample the wares on offer at Wedgwood; one of Edinburgh’s fine dining restaurants.
Having opened five years ago, Chef and co-owner Paul Wedgwood has created an unpretentious atmosphere coupled with excellent (and inventive) dishes. On their website they place emphasis on the fact that they do not “turn” tables, therefore diners are allowed to relax and enjoy their meal for as long as they wish without the feeling of being rushed.
Wedgwood is found in the Old Town on the Royal Mile; however it is far removed from the ‘touristy’ restaurants found in the area. How about king scallops with cauliflower korma, pistachio and peanut dust for starters? Followed by an equally unique creation of wild deer with haggis, herbed barley, pickled squash and truffled jus? To add to the distinctive dining experience, be sure to order a side of wild foraged leaves when available – you won’t receive the usual side salad!
Tip – try to request a table which is on the street-level as the downstairs level doesn’t offer the any natural light.
One of the restaurants we have booked for clients for many years is the Champany Inn in Linlithgow. It is just 40 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh and has long had a great reputation as being one of the best restaurants in the country…especially for steaks! As a treat for a recent Anniversary I finally made reservations to dine there and I was not disappointed.
The restaurant has a very homely atmosphere and is set in converted farm buildings – they actually now have two restaurants; we ate in the Chop & Ale House. The menu is fairly basic as their focus is on the quality of the produce…and you can tell. Also available is the main dining room which is more formal and has a larger menu. Not to be forgotten, within the building is an outstanding wine cellar which is also worth a visit.
We started with chicken liver pate and chorizo which is made from scratch on-site and was excellent but that was just the teaser. For the main course we had rib eye and T-bone steak; both chargrilled and easily the best I have ever tasted. The steaks were nicely seared on the outside and incredibly succulent inside. I had also heard that their cheesecake was very good so we managed to find the space to share a slice to finish off what is one of the most enjoyable meals I have ever had.
A recent addition is that they now have some rooms available so, while they are not a conventional hotel and more of a restaurant with rooms, you can fully indulge in the experience and have a great farmhouse-style breakfast the following morning…although I do suggest good long walk beforehand to build up your appetite.
By Alastair Niven. Alastair has been with PerryGolf for over 12 years and is of our Golf Travel Specialists.
[singlepic id=17 w=320 h=240 float=]I’ve been watching some of the highlights on television of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo which runs for most of August. What a spectacular event; I will certainly be organised to take a visit next year – a “must do” when on a trip to Scotland, and you get to enjoy a night or two in Edinburgh which also hosts The Fringe at the same time.
It’s all happening inEdinburgh!!
By Gary Sheppard. Gary has been with PerryGolf for over 6 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists
The Scotch Whisky Experience is brand new to Edinburgh. Located next to Edinburgh Castle, it is ideal for an afternoon visit after touring the Castle. You can enjoy a wide variation of tours; catering for all fans of Scotch, to learn about and sample Scotland’s biggest export. You’ll be able to view the world’s largest collection of Scotch Whisky or you can enjoy a fantastic meal in their award winning restaurant…so if you’re visiting Scotland’s capital and you enjoy the odd dram, be sure to pay it a visit. For more details, click this link.
By Keith Baird. Keith has been with PerryGolf for over 13 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.
