World-famous distilleries, cosy pubs and the best seafood: Travel experts’ top food and drink places in Scotland
IF you’re off to Scotland on a £9.50 Holiday, here’s something to excite your taste buds.
Surrounded by sea and with rolling fertile lands, this beautiful country produces much of its own food, from seafood to hearty haggis.
Another local speciality is Cullen Sink, a warming, thick soup made of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions, which you can sample at somewhere like .
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And that’s just the start. We’ve spoken to Scottish locals and holiday park staff to find out the best places to eat and drink – from sea-view restaurants to community-run cafes by the beach.
Here are some places to check out on your upcoming £9.50 Holiday…
Best cheap eats
Morvyn Cattanach, General Manager at Sandylands Holiday Park in Ayrshire recommends , a community cafe just behind Stevenson Beach.
She said: “It’s a cabin that they've done out as a cafe – a wee hidden thing that people might not know about.
";It’s the perfect place to get a cup of tea after a walk on the beach. And it’s really budget friendly – we got two soups, two drinks and a bag of dog treats for £10.”
In the Highlands, cafe and pub, both in Inverness, are highly rated for their good value food and drink.
Best for families
Adele Murray, originally from Aberfeldy in Highland Perthshire, says: “One of my family’s favourite pubs is – or “The Crags” as locals call it – in Aberfeldy.
"It’s great for families, with a beer garden and outdoor play area. The Scottish Mussels are delicious and come from the west coast (£9.50 as a starter, £18.95 as a main), but I’ve also eaten pigeon and duck here – the food is great.”
They also offer activity packs to keep kids entertained, and regular offers like steak nights for less than £15.
She said: “It’s one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland.”
One-hour tours cost from £19. Heather added: “Blair Castle, home to the Atholl family for over seven centuries with its spectacular grounds, is just seven miles away and worth a look.
"You can even go segwaying there with and take in Hercules Garden, Diana’s Grove and St Brides Kirk.”