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	Home: Perthshire, Angus, Dundee & Fife : Fife Members

Enquiries		Eider Cottage				Comments
		ABERDOUR, Fife Members,   Tel:				SELF CATERING TO LET - Experience Wendy's unique coastal cottage with panoramic views. Architect built with all you need for a relaxing holiday. This is the perfect base for exploring the fine foods of Fife with excellent train links to Edinburgh. Sleeps 2. Click for further information.

Enquiries		Inn at Lathones				Comments
		by Largoward Nr ST ANDREWS, Fife Members,  KY3 1JE Tel: 01334 840494				This absolutely charming inn offers rural location with consistently excellent food. New Spring menus celebrate the delicious range of local produce skillfully prepared and excellent value. Stop awhile for a bite of lunch or relax over a wonderful dinner. By the way the East Neuk Saffron Seafood Chowder is the best I've ever tasted!

Enquiries		St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Co				Comments
		Falside Farm PITTENWEEM, Fife Members,  KY10 2RT Tel: 01333 312580				Visit Fife's only farmhouse cheesemakers. The glass wall allows you to watch the action and Jane's cheeses are a delicious asset to this lovely region. Buy some excellent hand crafted award-winning cheeses and tarry a while at their beautiful coffee shop with home baking par excellence including amazing meringues! The views from the cafe are over the open countryside making it a delightful place to visit. There is also a great range of gifts supporting local crafts.

	Home: Perthshire, Angus, Dundee & Fife : Perthshire Members

Enquiries		63 Tay Street				Comments
		63 Tay Street, Perthshire Members,  PH2 8NN Tel: 01738 441451				Stylish venue with immaculate city dining with imaginative dishes from one of Scotland's finest. The restaurant sits right on the banks of the Tay. Not only is Chef Patron Graeme Pallister highly skilled and talented in the kitchen but Graeme also works enthusiastically with local schools supporting the Slow Food Movement and devising ways to link future generations with how food is produced. He also has an interesting blog on his website. Bravo Graeme!

Enquiries		Ballathie House Hotel				Comments
		Kinclaven STANLEY By PERTH, Perthshire Members,  PH1 4QN Tel: 01250 883268				Turreted fairytale architecture with fine food and wonderful relaxing ambience on the outskirts of Perth. Guests at Ballathie are usually lucky enough to see some of the many red squirrels that live here on the estate. With its glorious riverside location a stay here is pure magic. Click on their link for more details.

Enquiries		Crieff Hydro				Comments
		CRIEFF, Perthshire Members,  PH7 3LQ Tel: 01764 655555				The best of the hydros. A very popular place for all the family. For some it will be their first visit. Other families have been coming here for generations to enjoy the lovely setting, great service, delicious food and something-for-everyone approach. I particularly enjoyed the Brasserie.

Enquiries		Deans at Lets Eat				Comments
		77-79 Kinnoull Street PERTH, Perthshire Members,  PH1 5EZ Tel: 01738 643377				Since taking over the restaurant “Let’s Eat” in October 2005, “Deans @ Let’s Eat” has become a real favourite and an institution in Perth. Its warm atmosphere along with Traditional Scottish food cooked in an exciting “Modern way” explains it all and it is quite the family enterprise now as their sons are part of the team. Delightful meal options and seasonal events. Click on their website for further details and to reserve your table. There are also incredibly good value lunch options to enjoy when shopping in Perth, still with a beautiful attention to detail and absolutely delicious. We had scrumptious crispy battered sole with hand cut chips, excellent seafood stew and melt-in-mouth fudge pavlova.

Enquiries		East Haugh Country House Hotel				Comments
		PITLOCHRY, Perthshire Members,  PH16 5JS Tel: 01796 473121				This attractive family run country lodge on outskirts of town has been extensively and lovingly refurbished and is absolutely beautiful. Chef patron Neil McGowan and his family are justly proud of its status as Fishing Hotel of the Year, a pastime close to his heart. Indeed any guests can be assured their catch will be skillfully conjured into their dinner if desired. Game and local seafood are regulars on the menu and shooting and stalking can be arranged for you. The atmosphere in their beautifully appointed dining room is really lovely, with its fishing memorabilia and old photographs of local heritage. Here is my superb slow cooked lamb dish.

Enquiries		Gloagburn Farm & Coffee Shop				Comments
		Tibbermore Nr PERTH, Perthshire Members,  PH1 1QL Tel: 01738 840864				Support your local farmer by visiting Gloagburn and having a great day out. With fresh farm eggs, home baking, a great range of farm vegetables and chutneys there is a great range to buy. Complete with lovely cafe it's a great place to visit.

Enquiries		House of Bruar				Comments
		Bruar Falls BLAIR ATHOLL, Perthshire Members,  PH18 5TW Tel: 01796 483236				A perfect place to break the journey on the A9 - or just a great place for a day trip. House of Bruar has developed from an excellent foodie stop with some well chosen ladies and gents' clothing, into a very substantial retail outlet - delicatessan, kitchenware, clothing, home and garden. Recently extended, the restaurant is as good as ever with local butchers' sausages and haggis, gourmet seafood counter and tasty buffet options. All self service. The Food Hall is superb including a Q Guild Butchery department. Remember to take your chill bag to bring home the cheeses and meats! By the way there are also the beautiful Falls of Bruar so you can walk off that chocolate cake afterwards!

Enquiries		Parklands Hotel				Comments
		2 St Leonard's Bank, Perthshire Members,  PH2 8EB Tel: 01738 622451				Parklands is a gracious period residence overlooking the pretty links on the edge of Perth and perfectly located for road and rail links. An easy stroll to city centre it has its own 63@Parklands restaurant for fine dining at its best under the dedicated eye of Graeme Pallister, with traditional and new dishes. For a more informal experience No. 1 The Bank Bistro has a seasonal range of dishes with views of the garden and the surrounding parkland...with alfresco options for summer dining. Both restaurants reflect the ingredients available from the local Perthshire countryside. Please click through to their website to contact.

Enquiries		Real Food Cafe				Comments
		TYNDRUM, Perthshire Members,   FK20 8RY Tel: 01838 400 235				Open your mind as you enter! You may be forgiven for thinking this is a fish & chip shop but whilst it's on the menu, so also are a famous butcher's fine oven-baked flaky crust pies; rotisseries & real ales, all from the best local suppliers and mentioned by name on their menus - well worth a visit! The Real Food Cafe has been extended and justly has a great reputation with walkers and families for miles around and is on the West Highland Way. Perfect to break the journey, whether touring in a car or hiking in the hills! The atmosphere is buzzing. This entry is in the Trossachs section too as it is by the border!

Enquiries		Royal Dunkeld				Comments
		Atholl Street DUNKELD , Perthshire Members,  PH8 0AR Tel: 01350 727322				Cheery friendly atmosphere in this former coaching inn in the charming small town of Dunkeld,also famous for its cathedral. Good food and hospitality. Say hi to Max the gorgeous canine friend!

	Home: Perthshire, Angus, Dundee & Fife : Aberdour

Enquiries		McTaggarts				Comments
		High Street, Aberdour,   Tel:				A fine addition to Aberdour's HIgh Street in the old cooperative building, transformed into a elegant delicatessen and cafe. Just recently opened and already a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. You will find home baking, regional produce on the shelves - even beef from less than a mile away - and delicious bites to eat in or take away. The dainty meat pies and carrot cake we sampled were scrumptious. Free parking by the station - or better still arrive by train and see the award-winning station! Will add contact details asap.

	Home: Perthshire, Angus, Dundee & Fife : Aberfeldy

Enquiries		House of Menzies				Comments
		Castle Menzies Farm, Aberfeldy,  PH15 2JD Tel: 01887 829666				In the old sensitively renovated buildings by Castle Menzies this cafe, craft gallery, wine and gift shop is a great place to have a day out. Shop, relax and have a lovely coffee/light lunch in this very attractively designed venue.

	Home: Perthshire, Angus, Dundee & Fife : Abernethy

Enquiries		Jamesfield Organic Centre				Comments
		, Abernethy,  KY14 6EW Tel: 01738 850498				Scotland's first on-farm organic retail outlet, complete with butchery, bakery, farm shop and restaurant. Light and airy restaurant with open views over the landscape and the clucking free range hens.

	Home: Perthshire, Angus, Dundee & Fife : Anstruther

Enquiries		Cellar				Comments
		24 East Green, Anstruther,  KY10 3AA Tel: 01333 310378				Our condolences to Peter's family on the sad news of his passing this weekend (reported Dec31st 2012). He received widespread critical acclaim during his 30 year reign at his seafood eatery, and will be fondly remembered by members of the East Neuk community and chefs across the country. Peter Jukes' famous seafood bistro put Anstruther on the map and Peter was one of Fife's pioneer restaurateurs.

	Home: Perthshire, Angus, Dundee & Fife : Auchterarder

Enquiries		Gleneagles Hotel				Comments
		Auchterarder, Auchterarder,  PH3 1NF Tel: 01764 662231				Known throughout the world. Famous, fabulous and always delightful, this grand hotel has all you would expect from a spa resort hotel plus much more - golf, equestrian, highly exclusive shopping avenue within hotel, in fact something for everyone. They are also famed for their grand afternoon teas and nearby wee town of Auchterarder is also well worth a peek - you can even arrive by train!

Enquiries		Restaurant Andrew Fairlie				Comments
		Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder,  PH3 1NF Tel: 01764 694267				Top notch dining in luxurious surroundings.With many awards to his name, Andrew has now become the only chef in Scotland to achieve 2 Michelin stars.

	Home: Perthshire, Angus, Dundee & Fife : Blairgowrie

Enquiries		Lands of Loyal				Comments
		Alyth, Blairgowrie,  PH11 8JQ Tel: 01828 633151				Overlooking the lovely wee town of Alyth and set amidst its own beautiful gardens this country house is steeped in character with many original features - ideal for that romantic moment - the central galleried hall is pretty special. There are beautiful gardens including a vegetable and herb garden with free range chickens. Food is served all day with a bar menu and a more formal dining menu in the evening, both are a la carte. All welcome, non residents and families.

	Home: Perthshire, Angus, Dundee & Fife : Crieff

Enquiries		Barley Bree				Comments
		6 Willoughby Street, Muthill, , Crieff,  PH5 2AB Tel: 01764 681451				18th Century coaching inn that has won awards and is well known for its use of wonderful Perthshire produce. It has several rooms so you don't need to drive home and there is also a sunny terrace. Lovely period building with exposed brickwork.

	Home: Perthshire, Angus, Dundee & Fife : Cupar

Enquiries		Muddy Boots Farm Shop				Comments
		The Old Manse Balmalcolm, Cupar,  KY15 7TJ Tel: 01337 831222				A smashing coffee shop with spacious farm shop and lots to entertain the children too. Select your home made treat, with a latte or tea and snuggle up on a sofa in front of a roaring fire. The views are beautiful. This is successful diversification on a lovely family fruit farm and deserves your support - you'll love it!

Enquiries		Ostlers Close Restaurant				Comments
		Bonnygate, Cupar,  KY15 4BU Tel: 01334 655574				An excellent place, with possibly the best gazpacho I've ever tasted!

	Home: Perthshire, Angus, Dundee & Fife : Elie

Enquiries		Sangster's				Comments
		51 High Street, Elie,  KY9 1BZ Tel: 01333 331001				Bruce has returned to his Scottish roots with this fine dining venue in this pretty village. He has cooked in some of Britain's finest kitchens and won many plaudits. Now he celebrates local produce with his creative dishes using seafood, beef and seasonal fare. Be sure to book!

	Home: Perthshire, Angus, Dundee & Fife : Falkland

Enquiries		Kind Kyttock's				Comments
		Cross Wynd, Falkland,  KY15 7BE Tel: 01337 857477				One of a kind! Tempting tearoom - a winner with all ages in the picture postcard village of Falkland, just a moment's walk from the mercat cross. Well worth a trip to the palace whilst you are here.

	Home: Perthshire, Angus, Dundee & Fife : Glenrothes

Enquiries		Balbirnie House Hotel				Comments
		Balbirnie Park Markinch, Glenrothes,  KY7 6NE Tel: 01592 610066				The Russell family has a great reputation with this imposing yet very friendly hotel. Historic architecture, fine dining and gracious living await you. A lovely wedding venue.

Enquiries		Tipsy Nipper				Comments
		Fife Airport, Glenrothes,  KY6 2SL Tel: 01592 610436				Couldn't resist adding this quirky cafe as where else can you have a light bite and watch the planes take off! Totally unique , a fun place to go by land or air. Biggles would love it!

	Home: Perthshire, Angus, Dundee & Fife : Inverkeilor

Enquiries		Gordon's Restaurant with rooms				Comments
		Main Street, Inverkeilor,  DD1 5RN Tel: 01241 830364				Family run with a well-earned reputation - a cracking good place with many well-deserved awards.

	Home: Perthshire, Angus, Dundee & Fife : Killiecrankie

Enquiries		Killiecrankie Hotel				Comments
		by Pitlochry, Killiecrankie,  PH16 5LG Tel: 01796 473220				Award winning restaurant within this charming country house hotel in the heart of Perthshire. Great for a relaxing holiday, or a tranquil pause en route to the Highlands. Cooking style Contemporary Scottish.

	Home: Perthshire, Angus, Dundee & Fife : North Queensferry

Enquiries		The Wee Restaurant				Comments
		17 Main Street, North Queensferry,  KY11 1JG Tel: 01383 616263				Charming welcome addition to this pretty village. A wee place with a big reputation so best to book. Locally sourced top notch seafood, game and fine beef. Please book by phone only, not by e mail.

	Home: Perthshire, Angus, Dundee & Fife : Peat Inn

Enquiries		Peat Inn				Comments
		, Peat Inn,  KY15 5LH Tel: 01334 840206				Husband and wife team Geoffrey and Katherine Smeddle are in residence at this fine Fife destination restaurant. Geoffrey was formerly head chef at Etain, Sir Terence Conran’s first destination restaurant outside London. His reputation is well deserved for sourcing only the finest produce and handling with consummate skill to create irresistible dishes.

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Enquiries		Hettie's Tearooms				Comments
		93/95 Atholl Road Pitlochry 11 Princes Street Perth, Perth,  PH2 8NG Tel: 01796 473991				Hettie's teas are innovative, tasty and fun. There is something for everyone with an amazing and imaginative range - Little Miss Spice Girl, Afternoon Chatter and Hettie in the Heather. These delightful infusions are great for creative cooking and refreshing drinking. The tearooms are a haven of home baking and have a charming atmosphere.

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Enquiries		Kinloch House				Comments
		by Blairgowrie, Perthshire,  PH10 6SG Tel: 01250 884237				Fine dining with an exceptional wine list is the order of the day at the Allen's delightful country house.

Enquiries		Meikleour Hotel				Comments
		Meikleour, Perthshire,  PH2 6EB Tel: 01250 883206				Bags of character and dog friendly inn in shootin'-fishin' country, by the famous Meikleour Beech Hedge.

	Home: Perthshire, Angus, Dundee & Fife : St Andrews

Enquiries		Balgove Larder				Comments
		, St Andrews,  KY16 9SF Tel: 01334 898 145				Very near the Old Course Hotel, this splendid new addition to Scotland's food scene is a farm shop, butchery and cafe. You can buy fresh vegetables alongside their highland beef and a great selection of local produce. The cafe offers an enticing selection of home made goodies.

Enquiries		Byre Theatre Cafe				Comments
		The Byre Theatre Abbey Street, St Andrews,   Tel: 01334 475000				A popular eclectic eatery with something for all tastes. A great asset to St Andrews and its famous theatre, where once the cows were milked!

Enquiries		Fairmont St Andrews				Comments
		St Andrews Bay, St Andrews,  KY16 8PN Tel: 01334 837000				Fairmont St Andrews is the town's newest resort spa hotel. Mega sized and oozing luxury, style, fine food - and of course golf courses. Breathtaking location overlooking St Andrews Bay.

Enquiries		Old Course Hotel				Comments
		Old Station Road, St Andrews,  KY16 9SP Tel: 01334 474371				Serious luxury is on the menu here! This exceptional resort hotel stands proud in the heart of ' The' Golf Course here in St Andrews. I may not be a golfer but I certainly appreciate the finer things in life and here you have a variety of dining options all served with the highest quality of service. On this occasion we dined at the Road Hole Bar whilst gazing out at the stunning views from the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Enquiries		Rufflets Country House				Comments
		Strathkinness Old Road, St Andrews,  KY16 9TX Tel: 01334 472594				Justly praised by many. Gracious, relaxing - a very fine place to eat & stay. Rufflets also works on projects with local primary school pupils to encourage healthy eating & is the first hotel in Scotland to be certified "carbon neutral."

Enquiries		The Seafood Restaurant				Comments
		Below The Scores, St Andrews,   Tel: 01334 479 475				Reflecting the successful menu of sister restaurant at St Monans this one also has a stunning seashore location, this time in a modernist glass cube by the West Sands in St Andrews - quite a contrast to the ancient grey walls of this famous university town. Head chef, Craig Miller, fills the room with mouth watering scents.

Enquiries		Vine Leaf				Comments
		131 South Street, St Andrews,  KY16 9UN Tel: 01334 477497				Classic eatery now 20years in business and still a popular haunt for locals and visitors. Surprisingly extensive menu yet concentrating significantly on local produce.

	Home: Perthshire, Angus, Dundee & Fife : St Monans

Enquiries		The Seafood Restaurant				Comments
		16 West End, St Monans,  KY10 2BX Tel: 01333 730327				Room with a stunning view and fine seafood in this charming East Neuk village. The restaurant is located in an old fishing cottage, with an intriguing combination of quaint traditional surroundings and rich exuberant tastes on the table. The ever-changing seascape is visible from the panoramic windows. Proprietor Craig Millar is 2012 recipient of Restaurant Newcomer of the Year for No 16.