How Do You Pick Your Holiday Destination?

When speaking with friends a lot decide their next holiday location based on the sunniest and hottest place they can get to. An adult only hotel on an island in the Indian Ocean, a boozefest in a location such as Benidorm. Clubbing in Ibiza seems to entice many people or long haul in search of…

The Kitchin, Leith, Edinburgh

This was our second visit to Tom Kitchin’s Michelin Star restaurant in Leith, Edinburgh. Since we last visited The Kitchin they’ve taken over the premises next door and wow what an amazing extension to the restaurant. There’s still an intimate feeling, a warm yet industrial feel in line with the building’s heritage, great furnishings and…

The Scran and Scallie, Stockbridge, Edinburgh

On our recent trip to Edinburgh we also enjoyed a delicious meal at The Scran and Scallie, which is from the same team who are behind The Kitchin in Leith and Castle Terrace Restaurant in central Edinburgh.  Two of Scotland’s top Michelin Star Chefs, Tom Kitchin and Dominic Jack with the support of Head Chef David Umpherson…

Castle Terrace Restaurant, Edinburgh

In October last year we had a lovely lunch at The Kitchin in Leith near Edinburgh.  This is the Michelin star restaurant owned by the Scottish Chef Tom Kitchin. A wonderful restaurant if you get chance to go for a meal. When Mr C recently won some First Class train tickets from East Coast with…

The Kitchin, Leith, Edinburgh

The Kitchin is on Leith’s waterfront, just outside of Edinburgh and has been open since 2006.  Owned by Tom and Michaela Kitchin, the restaurant was awarded a Michelin star in 2007, Best UK Restaurant in 2011 and Best Restaurant in Scotland 2012. The restaurant’s philosophy ‘From Nature to Plate, is a true reflection of Tom’s…