Michelin Star Restaurants Scotland: Complete List, Locations & Travel Advice (2023)

All Michelin Star Restaurants Scotland Contact details: Andrew Fairlie|Cail Bruich|Condita|Isle of Eriska|Loch Bay|Martin Wishart|Peat Inn|The Cellar|The Fingal|The Kitchen|Unalome|The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant

Restaurant Andrew Fairlie – Michelin Star restaurants Scotland 2023

Restaurant Andrew Fairlie Address: Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder, Perthshire, PH3 1NF Scotland

Telephone +44(0)1764 694 267; Andrew Fairlie email reservations@andrewfairlie.co.uk

Scotland’s only two Michelin-star restaurant – enter via the discreet private entrance at Gleneagles –  Andrew Fairlie chef Stevie McLaughlin offers a truly special experience in an iconic world-class setting.

Ways to travel to Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles

From Airports

Edinburgh(EDI): By car 40 miles (46 minutes)

Glasgow (GLA): 53 miles (58 minutes)

When staying overnight at the on-site hotel, the Gleneagles Hotel offer a private chauffeur transfer service from both airports – to book you must provide the hotel with your flight number and arrival time at least 24 hours in advance. Prices upon request. +44(0)1764 662231

For private helicopter transfers, private jet charter and heli-golf options contact Elena Torres:

Where to stay when dining at the Andrew Fairlie Restaurant

The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder, PH3 1NF, Scotland

Gleneagles Hotel Reservations phone +44(0)800 389 3737 and +44(0)1764 662231

Glenaagles Hotel Concierge +44(0)1764 694175

Babysitting at Gleneagles – The Gleneagles Hotel uses an external babysitting company – Little Royals – inform when booking – Gleneagles hotel will make arrangements directly. Gleneagles Hotel +44(0)1764 662231

The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant – Michelin Star restaurants Scotland 2023

Head Chef Mark Donald previously held a Michelin Star at Number One at The Balmoral in Edinburgh.

The Glenturret is the first in-distillery fine dining concept making The Glenturret the only whisky distillery in the world with a Michelin Star. New to the list in 2023, so well worth seeking out.

The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant joins sister Michelin starred restaurants – Villa René Lalique and the Lalique restaurant of Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant Address: The Glenturret Distillery, The Hosh, Crieff PH7 4HA

The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant Phone Number Tel:004401764656565

See here for the restaurant’s own recommended places to stay in the locality

 

Cail Bruich – Michelin Star Restaurants Scotland 2023

Cail Bruich Address: 725 Great Western Road, Glasgow City, G12 8QX Scotland

Telephone: +44(0)141 334 6265

Cail Bruich Email: info@cailbruich.co.uk

Michelin Star restaurants Scotland Cail Bruich Restaurant front elevation

Scottish chef Lorna McNee at Cail Bruich in Glasgow’s west end previously worked alongside both Andrew Fairlie and Stevie Mclaughlin at the Gleneagles – has become one of the best chefs of her generation.

Ways to travel Cail Bruich Restaurant

Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 8.4 miles (15 mins)

Taxi from Glasgow airport £20 to £25

Glasgow Subway – Hillhead – 5-minute walk.

Where to stay when dining at Cail Bruich?

Argyll Western Hotel

Address: Argyll Western Hotel, 6 Buckingham Terrace, Glasgow, G12 8EB 

Telephone: 0141 339 2339

3-minute walk to Cail Bruich

Argyll Western hotel -  ashlar front and sign

3-star family-run hotel in Glasgow’s fashionable West End with a strong Scottish identity near many popular landmarks – Botanic Gardens – Glasgow University – SSE HYDRO

Kimpton Blythswood Square

Address: 11 Blythswood Square, Glasgow G2 4AD, Scotland

Reservations Telephone +44(0)141 248 8888

Concierge email: concierge@kimptonblythswoodsquare.com

Kimpton Blythswood Square Spa +44(0)141 240 1622;

Email spa – spa@blythswoodsquare.com

5-star hotel renowned for it splendid elegance and a spa that’s widely considered the place to be in Glasgow.

Unalome by Graeme Cheevers – Michelin Star restaurants Scotland 2023

Unalome address: 36 Kelvingrove Street, Glasgow G3 7RZ

Unalome phone: 0141 501 0553

New in the 2023 list, Unalome on the site where The Sisters restaurant once and the £350,000 investment into Unalome has created 50 jobs in the city of Glasgow. Graeme Cheevers has previously had a very successful career with Geoffrey Smeddle at fine dining restaurant Étain, Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond and the luxury Isle of Eriska Hotel.

Isle of Eriska Restaurant – Michelin Star Restaurants Scotland 2023

Isle of Eriska Restaurant Address: Isle of Eriska Restaurant, Hotel Eriska Spa & Golf Benderloch, Oban PA37 1SD Scotland

Telephone: +44(0)1631 720371

Isle of Eriska Restaurant Email: office@eriska-hotel.co.uk

Enjoy fine dining, set in a 19 century Scottish Baronial mansion on a private island with spectacular views of the surrounding estate and water -The Isle of Eriska Hotel – with a spa and leisure centre with an indoor pool, badminton and squash courts and a fitness centre – is located on a private island at the mouth of Loch Linnhe in Western Scotland.

The Isle of Eriska hotel is surrounded by stunning nature and wildlife, with many choices for outdoor pursuits and activities.

Ways to travel to the Isle of Eriska Restaurant, Hotel, Spa & Golf

From Glasgow Airport -Via A82 and bridge – 91 miles (2 hours 13 minutes)

There is a Tesla Destination Charger on site: Hotel Eriska Spa & Golf Benderloch, Oban PA37 1SD Scotland

For private helicopter transfers, private jet charter and heli-golf options in Scotalnd contact Elena Torres:

Loch Bay Restaurant – Michelin Star Restaurants Scotland 2023

Loch Bay Restaurant Address: 1-2 Macleods Terrace, Stein, Isle of Skye, IV55 8GA Scotland

Loch Bay Restaurant Telephone: +44(0)1470 592235

Loch Bay is set in a humble crofter’s cottage in Stein, an old fishing village on the magnificent Waternish peninsula of the Isle of Skye – with commanding views.

Loch Bay - welcome sign on a Sunny day - Michelin Star restaurants Scotland

The Loch Bay restaurant is diminutive – just 20 covers – with wooden benches, Harris tweed chairs and perfectly judged service. 

The Scottish waters surrounding The Isle of Skye provide some of Europe’s best habitats for fish and shellfish – Michael Smith, head chef and patron, offers sublimely flavoured dishes. Enjoy the experience…….. and the journey.

Ways to travel to Loch Bay

Inverness Airport: By car 3 hours 11 minutes – via A87 Skye Bridge

Where do I stay when dining at Loch Bay Restaurant?

Loch Bay Cottage Luxury Bed & Breakfast, Stein, Isle of Skye IV55 8GA Scotland

Two en-suite guest bedrooms, both with full height windows looking directly out to sea.

Mungo’s Den self-catering in Portnalong, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SL Scotland – for longer stays on Skye – perfect for honeymoon retreats, romantic couples & adults and walkers – in the hamlet of Portnalong, Minginish Peninsula, North West Skye. An ideal base from which to explore the island.

Phone: Loch Bay Cottage & Mungo’s Den -John & Fiona Middleton +44(0)1470 592734 or +44(0)7742 193901

hello@mungosden.co.uk 

Skye Taxi Service – Dunvegan Taxis

Dunvegan Taxi Base 6 miles (11 min drive) from Loch Bay Restaurant phone 07584 191 131

Dunvegan Taxis, Hornival, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, IV55 8GS Scotland

Telephone Dunvegan Taxis – Call Donda on +44(0)7584 191 131

Peat Inn Restaurant with Rooms – Michelin Star restaurants Scotland 2023

Address: Peat Inn, Collier Row, Cupar, Near St Andrews, Fife, KY15 5LH Scotland

Peat Inn Restaurant Phone +44(0)1334 840 206

Peat Inn Restaurant Email stay@thepeatinn.co.uk

The Peat Inn - Front Elevation - Michelin Star restaurants Scotland

Enjoy a night or more at Michelin star Chef Geoffrey Smeddle’s Peat Inn, one of Scotland’s most prestigious restaurants. For those with a penchant for chocolate, leave room for his sublime Bean to Bar chocolate mousse signature dish.

The Peat Inn - room example

Ways to travel to The Peat Inn

Airports:

Glasgow International (GLA) by car 79.4 miles (106 mins)

Glasgow International (GLA) by taxi £150 to £180

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by car 43.4 miles (53 mins)

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by taxi £90 to £110

Dundee Airport (DND) by car 18.7 miles (26 mins)

Dundee Airport (DND) by taxi £40 to £50

Private aircraft may use the Royal Airforce Leuchars base (16 minutes drive) by prior arrangement. Aircraft up to Boeing 737s classification can land – it is possible to have customs and immigration facilities.

For private helicopter transfers, private jet charter and heli-golf options contact Elena Torres:

By Rail – Leuchars Railway Station 10.1 miles (15 min)

Leuchars Railway Station – connects with Edinburgh and the national network with regular services to London and the rest of Europe by Eurostar and the Channel Tunnel.

Where should I stay when dining at the Peat Inn?

The Peat Inn has rooms on site with accommodation/dining deals.

Peat Inn Phone +44(0)1334 840 206, email Peat Inn stay@thepeatinn.co.uk

Peat Inn Gift Vouchers – accommodation, dining and monetary gift vouchers – telephone +44(0)1334 840206. All gifts are sent 1st Class Post or International Airmail.

St Andrews – The Old Course Hotel

Address: The Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Old Station Road, St Andrews, KY16 9SP Scotland

Telephone +44(0)1334 474 371

Old Course Hotel bookings email reservations@oldcoursehotel.co.uk

Old Course Hotel concierge email concierge@oldcoursehotel.co.uk


7.3 miles (11 mins) by car. The Old Course Hotel overlooks the infamous 17th Road Hole of the Old Course – so you’re sure to make some fantastic memories.

St. Andrews Old Course Hotel has its own helipad where guests can land by prior arrangement.

If golf is also your thing – Carnoustie, Kingsbarns and Charleston are also nearby.

The Cellar-Michelin Star Restaurants Scotland 2023

Address: The Cellar, Anstruther, Fife, KY10 3AA Scotland

The Cellar Phone +44(0)1333 310378

The Cellar email: thecellarrestaurant@outlook.com

Formerly of Number One restaurant in Edinburgh, Michelin star chef Billy Boyter’s restaurant was previously a smokehouse, it now exudes a cosy and characterful ambience. Surprisingly it’s not in a cellar – rather its name reflects a nearby local area, Cellardyke.

Ways to travel to The Cellar Restaurant

Airports

Glasgow International (GLA) by car 81.5 miles (105 mins)

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by car 47.5 miles (60 mins)

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by taxi £100 to £130

Dundee Airport (DND) by car 25 miles (36 mins)

Dundee Airport (DND) by taxi £55 to £70

By Rail – Leuchars Railway Station 10.1 miles (15 min)

Markinch Railway Station – connects with Edinburgh and the national network with regular services to London and the rest of Europe by Eurostar and the Channel Tunnel. Taxi from Markinch Railway Station 29mins (£40 to £55).

Where should | stay when I dine at The Cellar?

If you have the appetite, time and budget we suggest you dine at both of the Michelin star restaurants in the area – stay at either The Peat Inn or Old Course Hotel (details above) and dine at the Peat Inn and at The Cellar. Of course, the delights of Edinburgh’s four Michelin star restaurants are also with easy reach.

The area has the famous golf courses in St Andrews, but there’s also Carnoustie, Kingsbarns and Charleston in the vicinity. Or perhaps take the opportunity to walk some or all of the 114 mile Fife Coastal Path.

The Bank – A traditional Scottish pub with rooms overlooking Anstruther Harbour on the Firth of Forth

Address The Bank 19-27 High St E, Anstruther KY10 3DQLocally in

Phone +44 (0)1333 310189

 enquiries@thebank-anstruther.co.uk

Edinburgh City Michelin Star Restaurants & Michelin Star Restaurants Scotland Location Map

Edinburgh Michelin star restaurants – complete list of four, 2023 including The Kitchin restaurant -awarded the title of Scotland’s ‘Best Restaurant’ for the second year running at the third annual World Culinary Awards.

Number 1

The Kitchin

Martin Wishart – The Restaurant

Condita

Discover the delights of these Edinburgh city restaurants and where to stay by checking out our Michelin Star Restaurants Scotland – Edinburgh City Centre post


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