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Four fine food and drink destinations across the country that let their flavours flood out in waterside locations
Barry Fish at the Shore
Barry Fish at the Shore is one of a handful of capital eateries to make the Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Here, diners can enjoy views out over the Water of Leith from the comfort of the restaurant.
Firm favourites on the menu include shelled half lobster with smoked fish agnolotti, brown butter sauce and pickled fennel; and Barry fish pastrami with aioli, capers and dried grapes.
The 34-cover restaurant and bar also serves a variety of dishes to suit non-fish eaters, as well as offering exceptional wines, cocktails, craft beer and Scottish cordials.
Barry Fish,
62 The Shore, Leith, Edinburgh;
0131-625 0000;
Falls by Orry Shand
BBC’s Great British Menu finalist and award-winning chef Orry Shand will open his first restaurant on 15 July.
Located beside the scenic cascading rapids and waterfall at Bridge of Feugh, about 20 miles from Aberdeen, its menu will celebrate local produce and the area’s distinctive character.
The kitchen, led by chef-proprietor Orry and his team, will offer a relaxed fine-dining experience, offering a fixed multi-course tasting menu which promises to blend Scottish ingredients with Nordic inspiration and classic French cooking techniques.
It will be open four nights a week, Wednesday to Saturday.
Falls by Orry Shand
Bridge of Feugh,
near Banchory,
Royal Deeside
1330 828 485
The Linnhe Storehouse & Café
This coastal café is located between Ballachulish and Connel and allows visitors to drink in the breathtaking panoramic views over Loch Linnhe, Castle Stalker, Sgeir Bhuidhe Lighthouse, and the islands of Mull and Lismore.
Recently opened, it showcases home baking, seasonal soups, sandwiches, a selection of breakfast rolls, and all-day breakfasts, as well as hot and chilled drinks.
Daily specials and a rotating range of cakes and pastries include savoury quiches and sausage rolls, as well as raspberry pavlova, lemon meringue pie, apple crumble cheesecake, and the ultimate fruit and cheese scones.
The Linnhe Storehouse & Café
Portnacroish,
Appin,
Argyll & Bute,
01631 260 016
Brass Tap Bar at Tongue Hotel
A new-look Brass Tap Bar at Tongue Hotel has been unveiled, including its outdoor terrace with views across the Kyle of Tongue towards Castle Varrich, Ben Loyal and Ben Hope.
Positioned along the celebrated North Coast 500, the destination is now set to become a must-visit stop for day visitors and hotel guests alike, combining casual dining, a lively bar atmosphere, and regular live music.
It will be open seven days a week, serving food daily and transitioning into a lively, drinks-led venue in the evenings, with live music every last Friday of the month.
Tongue Hotel
Tongue,
Sutherland,
01847 611 206