Michelin Star Scotland

Why the world is booking a table in Scotland

“Scotland’s not just serving scenery anymore—it’s plating up stars.”

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In today’s email:-

• Michelin Star Scotland

• 12 Train Journeys That Tell a Story

• Around the Web: Where to Find the Best Haggis and a Dram; Seafood with a View; The Day We All Became Scots and more…

• Everything you need to know about visiting the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye

• Experiences Likely To Sell Out

• 🌟 Travel Quizzer is Here! What is the national animal of Scotland?

• From Love Scotland Community: ““I’m sure the last tattie scone I ate 30 years ago…”

• Scottish Food You Will Love: Gordon Ramsay Turns a Full Scottish Breakfast into a Sandwich

• Coo Wee: Advice straight from a coo!

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Michelin Star Scotland

Why the world is booking a table in Scotland

👉 Read What are the Most Popular Scottish Dishes

Scotland is serving up more than just scenery. Searches for “Michelin star Scotland” have jumped 58% in the past three years, with 13 starred restaurants now lighting up the map. From Edinburgh’s Lyla and Avery to Highland spots pairing venison with whisky, food lovers are planning months ahead to get a seat.

But it’s not just fine dining. Scottish food tells the story of its people—Cullen skink by the sea, haggis on Burns Night, or bannocks passed down through generations. The world’s finally catching on to what Scots have always known: food here isn’t just good—it’s cultural, comforting, and deeply proud.

👉 Read What are the Most Popular Scottish Dishes

What’s the most unforgettable Scottish dish you’ve ever tried?

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12 Train Journeys That Tell a Story

12 Train Journeys That Tell a Story

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Ride through Scotland’s past and present on twelve unforgettable railway adventures. From Harry Potter fame on the West Highland Line to the wild coastlines of the Far North, each train opens a window into breathtaking landscapes and local tales.

Watch stags dash past your window, cross the mighty Forth Bridge, and wave to Highland villages tucked between lochs and peaks. Whether you're chasing steam on the Strathspey line or exploring mining heritage at Leadhills, Scotland’s railways are more than transport—they're time machines.

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Which Scottish train would you ride first? 👉 Discover them here

West Highland Line - Glasgow to Oban or Mallaig - Love to Visit Scotland

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Around the Web

Where to Find the Best Haggis and a Dram

This Old Town pub serves hearty haggis, neeps, and tatties—washed down with local ales and single malts. The Royal Mile Tavern in Edinburgh is a cosy spot on Edinburgh’s most famous street, with live folk music most evenings. Whether you're just off the Royal Mile or starting a whisky crawl, it’s a classic first stop.

Seafood with a View

Perched on a hillside above Carbost, The Oyster Shed serves up fresh oysters, langoustines, and hot smoked salmon straight from the sea. It’s casual, local, and wildly scenic—with views stretching across Loch Harport. Just a few steps from the Talisker Distillery, it’s a Skye double act not to miss.

Glasgow’s Gourmet Star

Unalome by Graeme Cheevers is a Michelin-starred spot blends classical French techniques with Scottish ingredients—think Orkney scallops and Highland venison. The sleek, intimate setting near Kelvingrove makes it perfect for a romantic or refined night out. Chef Cheevers brings precision and pride to every plate.

Cosy Pint with History

Tucked into Glencoe’s dramatic glen, this legendary inn has welcomed hillwalkers and history lovers for generations. The Clachaig Inn, Glencoe offers over 300 whiskies, craft ales, and hearty Highland meals with a side of local lore. The bar famously declares "No Hawkers or Campbells"—a cheeky nod to clan history.

Just steps from Oban’s harbour

This small but mighty distillery is a perfect intro to coastal-style Scotch. Take short guided tours at Oban Distillery on West Coast that end with a generous dram in the tasting room above the stills. Combine it with a seafood lunch in town for a flavour-packed day by the sea.

The Day We All Became Scots

There’s a moment when Scotland stops being just a place on the map—and begins to feel like part of your story. For some, it’s their first ceilidh, awkward steps transforming into joyous rhythm as the band picks up speed and strangers become partners. Others feel it when the first note of Auld Lang Syne rings out on Hogmanay, hands joined in a circle of old friends and new. It might come with the thunder of a pipe band, the stillness on top of Edinburgh Castle, or the silent mystery of Loch Ness under morning mist. It could be a single dram shared with locals in a weathered pub, or standing before a statue of Robert Burns and finally understanding every line.

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Ruins of Urquhart Castle along Loch Ness, Scotland

Top Experiences In Scotland Likely To Sell Out

2024 is going to be a busy year - Here is a list of the top experiences that will most likely sell out and you should book in advance. Don’t delay!

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Travel Quiz Question - What is the national animal of Scotland?

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From the Love Scotland Community

“I’m sure the last tattie scone I ate 30 years ago is still with me” - Shane Stroud

Scottish Food You Will Love

Gordon Ramsay Turns a Full Scottish Breakfast into a Sandwich

Coo Wee

Advice straight from a coo...

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