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 [Food &amp; Drink](/life/food-drink) 

 



 /  26 February 2025  

#  The Scottish Food &amp; Drink Hot List  


 The Scottish larder is loaded. Fresh fish from glistening waters, fine meat from unspoilt country estates – it’s all here, and it’s catching the attention of some serious culinary talent. Here are just some of the new products, people and places that represent the best of a flourishing national food scene…  
 

 



 

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## THE BIG EVENT 

### Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 

  

 

A whisky lover’s paradise, Speyside is just a stone’s throw from Inverness and offers a blend of world-class distilleries, breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Each year, the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival draws a global crowd with over 500 whisky-related events across the region. From exclusive tastings and distillery tours to expert-led masterclasses, it’s your best chance to immerse yourself in Scottish whisky culture. This year’s edition runs from 30th April to 5th May and includes signature events such as the Spirit of Speyside Whisky School and the Whisky Awards.

Visit [SpiritOfSpeyside.com](https://www.spiritofspeyside.com/)

 

 

 

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## THE SEAFOOD PLACE 

### Barry’s Fish Restaurant 

  

 

‘Barry’ is Scottish slang for good. It also happens to be the name of one of Scotland’s most acclaimed kitchen talents. Barry Bryson has finally put down roots with his first permanent restaurant. Previously known for luxe brand collaborations, pop-ups, festivals and private dining, Bryson has cooked for the likes of Nigel Slater, Roland Mouret and Tracey Emin, as well as creating menus for Edinburgh’s [Jupiter Artland](https://www.jupiterartland.org/). Now he’s arrived in the hip Edinburgh neighbourhood of Leith. Opening just last month, his 34-cover restaurant and bar celebrates the best of Scottish seafood. Menus feature Loch Fyne oysters, Eyemouth crab, sea bass ceviche and evening showstoppers like half-shelled lobster or whole grilled bream.

Visit [BarryFish.co.uk](https://www.barryfish.co.uk/)

 

 

 

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## THE MICHELIN WINNERS 

### Lyla &amp; Avery 

  

 

Scotland’s light shone bright in this year’s Michelin Guide, with two new stars awarded and five restaurants earning Bib Gourmands for exceptional food at accessible prices. First to claim a star was [Lyla](https://lylaedinburgh.co.uk/). Based in an elegant Royal Terrace townhouse, Stuart Ralston’s fourth Edinburgh restaurant (after the similarly outstanding [Aizle](https://www.aizle.co.uk/), [Noto](https://notoedinburgh.co.uk/) and [Tipo](https://tipoedinburgh.co.uk/)) is a masterclass in refined, seafood-focused dining. Start in the atmospheric first-floor bar before moving to the understated Georgian dining room for a 10-course tasting menu likely to feature wild halibut, langoustines and more – all served with striking precision and in unexpected flavour combinations.

The second Michelin star also went to Edinburgh. [Avery](https://www.averyedi.co.uk/) is an ambitious newcomer from an American chef. Rodney Wages previously held a star for a place in San Francisco’s Japantown. His meticulous, avant-garde cooking has now brought one to a basement in Stockbridge, where his ever-evolving menu is a playground of inventive flavours and refined techniques. Look for hot-smoked mussels with dried scallops and fermented chilli, or maple-glazed smoked trout in crisp filo pastry with sweet onion purée and caviar.

Visit [LylaEdinburgh.co.uk](https://lylaedinburgh.co.uk/) &amp; [AveryEdi.co.uk](https://www.averyedi.co.uk/)

 

 

 

## THE LONDON DELI 

### Auld Hag 

  

 

Can’t make it to Scotland? Auld Hag is London’s first Scottish deli. Glaswegian Gregg Boyd has been championing the auld country’s scran for years – starting with haggis deliveries by bike before moving on to pop-ups and residencies around London. Now, at The Shoap, you’ll find freshly baked Glasgow morning rolls, filled pieces for lunch, Scotch pies, shortbread and Dundee cake, as well as Isle of Skye-roasted coffee from Caora Dhubh. The shelves are stocked with top-quality Scottish produce, from Inverness and Mull cheeses to East Neuk smoked fish, Edinburgh charcuterie and craft beers. By evening, The Shoap transforms into a cosy spot for drinks and snacks, serving up slow-cooked Aberdeen Angus mince on toasted plain loaf, Ayrshire langoustines dripping in garlic butter, and crispy pink firs topped with grated Isle of Mull cheddar.

Visit [AuldHag.co.uk](https://www.auldhag.co.uk/)

 

 

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## THE ALCOHOL-FREE SPIRIT 

### Feragaia 

  

 

Founded in Fife in 2019 by Jamie Wild and Bill Garnock, Feragaia set out to redefine alcohol-free spirits with a bold, unapologetic product featuring 14 botanicals from land and sea. Now, with their own distillery – the first alcohol-free one in Scotland – the pair are relaunching with a refreshed brand and bottle, plus a new line of pre-mixed cans.

Visit [Feragaia.com](https://feragaia.com/products/70cl-bottle)

 

 

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## THE SWEET DELIVERY 

### Twelve Triangles 

  

 

Cult bakery Twelve Triangles is now a decade old, but it has just launched an online shop that makes some of its beloved range available to all. While fresh bread is off the cards, the shop features an array of preserves, condiments and pantry essentials, including its signature smoked ketchup, sweet chilli jam and whey caramel – made from the by-product of its homemade yoghurt and ricotta. Sweet treats include croissant biscotti – crispy slices of croissant dipped in cream, sugar, and salt then caramelised in the oven – and Miche crumb chocolate bars, a collaboration with Scottish chocolatiers Ocelot.

Visit [TwelveTriangles.co.uk](https://twelve-triangles.myshopify.com/)

 

 

 

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## THE WHISKY LAUNCH 

### Ardbeg Eureka! 

  

 

For 25 years now, the Ardbeg Committee has loyally protected the historic Islay distillery from closure. An overdue reward for committee members – and perhaps for you too – is Ardbeg Eureka! With notes of dark chocolate, cinnamon, briny seaweed and smoke, it’s a complex blend with a unique origin story involving ‘Operation Smokescreen’….

Visit [Ardbeg.com](https://www.ardbeg.com/ardbegeureka.html)

 

 

 

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## THE STORE-CUPBOARD ESSENTIAL 

### Crispy Chicken Skin Sambal 

  

 

[Mirin](https://www.mirin.uk/) is a chef-owned gem in Edinburgh, offering playful Asian-inspired dishes and low-intervention wines in a relaxed atmosphere. Now, you can enjoy a taste of Mirin at home. Its Crispy Chicken Skin Sambal is an umami powerhouse that takes any dish to the next level. A bold, savoury flavour makes it ideal for adding depth to stews, curries and stir-fries, or tossing through noodles and fried rice for a quick mid-week meal. We also rate it with eggs or as a rich base for a comforting bowl of ramen.

Visit [Delli.Market](https://delli.market/products/mirin-crispy-chicken-skin-sambal)

 

 

 

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## THE BUZZY SPOT 

### Margo 

  

 

Margo might be the hottest restaurant in Glasgow right now. Since launching in October, it has built serious buzz – and already earnt a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Busy yet easy going, it’s a place to try for bold flavours, great value and a lively open-kitchen vibe. Sharing plates blend Mediterranean influences with top-notch local produce – standout dishes include red prawn agnolotti and ham hough croquettes. Downstairs, Sebb’s – a subterranean cocktail bar – keeps the energy going with wood-fired grilling and expertly crafted drinks.

Visit [Margo.Restaurant](https://margo.restaurant/)

 

 

 

## THE CASUAL NEW OPENING 

### Birds 

  

 

Scotland’s food scene isn’t just about fine dining – it’s brimming with casual eateries making waves. Next month, Nick Watkins of El Perro Negro will open Birds in the Glasgow neighbourhood of Shawlands. Birds aims to do for chicken what El Perro Negro did for the city’s burger scene. If you need further incentive to go check it out within the Phillies of Shawlands bar, Watkins has just been crowned the UK’s Burger Chef of the Year at the National Burger Awards.

Follow [@BirdsFriedChicken](https://www.instagram.com/birdsfriedchicken/?hl=en)

 

 

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