On the bow of the boat Permanently berthed at Alexandra Dock in Leith, Fingal is a luxury floating hotel with a storied past—and a shimmering present. Originally commissioned by the Northern Lighthouse Board in 1963, the vessel was acquired in 2014 by The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust. Following a £5 million transformation, this former lighthouse tender reopened to the public in 2019 as a superyacht-style retreat, complete with the 2 AA rosette The Lighthouse Bar & Restaurant

Links House at Royal Dornoch If you enjoy whisky and a taste of the high life, consider a luxurious stay at Links House at Royal Dornoch to make the most of this year's Dornoch Whisky Festival. What to Expect at the Dornoch Whisky Festival 2025 The Dornoch Whisky Festival is an annual must-attend weekend for serious fans of the water of life, which takes place between Friday 24th and Sunday 26th October. In its 10th year, the festival programme boasts a whole series of events

Gin cocktail with blackcurrant syrup A brief summer break at Callander Meadows   introduces Josh the new owner & global nomad chef,...

Celebrating 40 years The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa has stood tall over Festival Square for four decades, a grande dame of Edinburgh’s hospitality scene. Its kitchens have shaped countless chefs, cooks, and pâtissiers—and to mark its milestone birthday, it’s serving up a nostalgic Afternoon Tea that celebrates each decade in style. We’re welcomed at a small reception between the lively, polished One Bar and the dining room. While the latter lacks the buzz of the bar, our wai

Chef Scott Davies The Old Manse of Blair is a five-star boutique hotel and Michelin-recommended restaurant in a stunning rural setting...

Cobost, Skye A long-term feature on the culinary wishlist, on a recent visit to Skye , my partner and I finally made it to The Three Chimneys , keen to see if this destination dining venue can live up to the hype (spoiler alert: it does). On arrival, the vibes are cosy and welcoming, in keeping with the traditional cottage exterior (this place is nearly as old as I am after all). We are running late due to a combination of island-related factors – slow campervans, confused t

Perched on the River Doon Part of The RAD Hotel Group since 2022, the family-owned property has undergone extensive renovations,...

A site of murder Deep in the heart of the Knipoch House hotel is a dining room unlike any other I’ve been in. Ancient exposed stone...

The view from reception St. Fillans is a picturesque village in Perthshire, a few miles west of Comrie. It sits at the edge of Loch Earn,...

The view There is a muted elegance in the Baronial castle that is the five-star Cameron House by Loch Lomond, built by William Spence in...

The Roseate Indulging in the gorgeous, marvelously Victorian decor, and of course a rather cheeky bottle of Moet & Chandon rosé, it has to be said, The Dunstane @ The Roseate Hotel is making a fabulous first impression. Even better, Anna our gracious host is saying those words we love to hear: Have whatever you want, tonight Bitches, it’s ALL about you!  Seated in the grand bay window of what was formerly the drawing room, we’re not only responding “DING DONG!” to the decade

(Left to right, Emma Hemy, Restaurant Manager and Chef de Cuisine Mathew Sherry)   On Monday, 16th June , Chef de Cuisine Mathew Sherry...

Doughnuts, dulce de leche, berry coulis, citron ice cream SushiSamba opened its Dubai location in November 2021 on the 51st floor of the...

Charcuterie waiting to be served Among the late-night taverns and odd youth hostel of Cowgate is the Italian restaurant Eve . Named after...

A Luxury Escape at The Pine Trees in Pitlochry

The Leddie, Aberlady With the current focus in hospitality moving to the quality of service front of house - the director of the Michelin Guide UK recently stated that “the choice of the product is the responsibility of the chef, but the ambience and the presentation of his work is down to service” - I’d say The Leddie is on point. From the minute we entered the contemporary open-plan lounge of the recently re-opened boutique hotel in Aberlady, East Lothian - all high-end mu

Head Sommelier Callum McCann One of Edinburgh’s most celebrated restaurants, Number One , has been awarded 2 Californian Stars by The...

Music industry maverick  John Spence managed bands including Bananarama, Culture Club, and the Eurythmics in the 1980s. Now, he runs the...

The Social Bitches on Fingal Boasting the regal blue, red and gold of its sister ship Britannia, and of course, being fabulously lit, arriving at Fingal is a breathtaking experience. Add to that its five-star credentials as a hotel, along with two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence, and we say: Thank god we’re currently - and always - SO well-dressed. Sure enough, we’re greeted by a handsome man on reception who insists we’ll be the best-attired by far [ We hear that a lot,

Made with smoked Cheddar and Menabrea beer Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut is the house Champagne. Nor’ Loft is the rooftop bar of the Market Street Hotel opposite Waverley Station. Take the elevator to the seventh floor to an open-plan lounge with large windows overlooking the city. A flickering fire, eclectic designer furniture and views of the Edinburgh skyline make this champagne bar a classy cocoon to escape to. Bite was invited to sample the fondue on offer through Septe

On the 12th floor of the W Hotel known locally as the 'Walnut Whip,' is the W lounge. This curvaceously-shaped bar and outside deck boast...

A new high-end boutique hotel, The Roseate, has opened here, at the stone villas on West Coates just past the Donaldson’s school...

The Gailes Hotel & Spa, Irvine. I’m captivated by a beautiful big sky of cerulean blue complemented by a few cauliflower cumulus clouds....

Ahead of Valentine’s Day Mrs Bite thought she would scope out a suitable recommendation, and the classic French Bistro du Vin fits the...

The Spence The Spence , Gleneagles Townhouse's renowned restaurant in Edinburgh, is set to launch an afternoon tea experience on 8th January which will run for a limited time only, until 30th April. The delightful Edinburgh food will be exclusively served in The Spence's elegant dining room Monday - Friday from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm. The menu at the restaurant Edinburgh, overseen by Head Pastry Chef Renato Blinder, has been curated to showcase variations of The Spence’s most belo

The Pierhouse Hotel & Seafood Restaurant at Port Appin in Argyll has been crowned ‘National Restaurant of the Year’ at the Hotels of the...

As reports of soaring temperatures due to climate change hit the headlines I can't help but consider the environmental impact of this new...

The new Virgin hotel, at the former registry office in iconic Victoria street, is a flagship example of what can be achieved when...

Britpop guitarist and artisan cheesemaker Alex James said: "My 20th birthday party was all about booze, my 30th birthday was about drugs,...