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	Home: South of Scotland : South of Scotland Members - Ayrshire

Enquiries		Westin Turnberry Resort				Comments
		TURNBERRY, South of Scotland Members - Ayrshire,  KA26 9LT Tel: 01655 331000				Luxury resort hotel complete with famous golf courses. This is a world famous destination, as golfers will know, renowned for The Open. It is very impressive, extensive and sits proud on the hill with incredible vistas westwards and out to sea. With a range of options from fine dining to gracious afternoon teas, Westin Turnberry is a grand dame of hospitality!

	Home: South of Scotland : South of Scotland Members - Borders

Enquiries		Burts Hotel				Comments
		Market Square MELROSE, South of Scotland Members - Borders,  TD6 9PL Tel: 01896 822285				Lovely hostelry with award winning fare in pretty border town with its famous abbey and beautiful gardens. The staff here - and at their sister venue the Townhouse across the square - are friendly and helpful and the food is carefully sourced and beautifully presented, whether you are dining in the restaurant (pictured) or their charming and relaxing lounge bar for more informal meals. A great place to tarry awhile, eat and stay.

Enquiries		Cringletie House Hotel				Comments
		Edinburgh Road PEEBLES , South of Scotland Members - Borders,  EH45 8PL Tel: 01721 725750				This fairytale castellated country house is within a stone’s throw of Edinburgh - near enough to enjoy a pleasant trip for a romantic gourmet meal…yet just far enough to justify a night away if you feel like it! The menus are inspiring combinations of the highest quality of seasonal produce, predominantly French in style by acclaimed Chef Patrick Bardoulet. Wedding parties can have exclusive use and enjoy the intimacy with world class food. Cringletie can proudly take its place alongside the finest in Britain.

Enquiries		Lodge at Carfraemill				Comments
		LAUDER BERWICKSHIRE, South of Scotland Members - Borders,  TD2 6RA Tel: 01578 750750				Handy stopping place northwards or southwards - or just a pleasant drive out from Edinburgh for a lovely lunch or dinner. Family friendly so a lovely range of options for all. Great informal atmosphere and quite a landmark in the region.

Enquiries		The Townhouse				Comments
		Market Square MELROSE, South of Scotland Members - Borders,  TD6 9PQ Tel: 01896 822645				Just across the square from Burts and equally delightful in its own individual way, The Townhouse is also owned by the Henderson family, who have deservedly won many accolades for their fine food and hospitality.

Enquiries		Whitmuir The Organic Place				Comments
		Whitmuir LAMANCHA By WEST LINTON, South of Scotland Members - Borders,  EH46 7BB Tel: 01968 661908				Whitmuir is an organic working farm growing seasonal produce and rearing Tamworth pigs, Shorthorn cattle and lamb. They have also planted an "edible and boozy hedge" - sounds like years of interesting tasting ahead! Wonderful organic food hall, restaurant and art gallery now open. The gallery is filled with highly unusual beautiful hand crafts and artwork. The organic restaurant is light and airy within a lovely building with great 'green' credentials. With a cracking team in the kitchen and superb produce, the results are delicious. We had the cumin scented farm lamb burgers with couscous and the provencal soup complete with chunks of succulent Tamworth. A lovely trip out of the city.

	Home: South of Scotland : South of Scotland Members - Dumfries & Galloway

Enquiries		Cream O Galloway				Comments
		Rainton, GATEHOUSE OF FLEET Nr CASTLE DOUGLAS, South of Scotland Members - Dumfries & Galloway,  DG7 2DR Tel: 01557 814 040				Cream O Galloway is so much more than ice cream - although that is award-wininng too! Their green credentials are superb, their visitor centre perfect for families and in addition to enjoying their delightfully creamy ice cream in a great range of flavours you can also enjoy a burger in their cafe - home made from their own organic slow growing beef cattle - so nothing but the best here! Their dairy methods are highly ethical and their sustainability record has won them several awards. Their latest addition to the range is their chocolate chip honeycomb ice cream. A very fine organic farm that has been in the same family for generations.

Enquiries		Craigadam				Comments
		Craigadam CASTLE DOUGLAS, South of Scotland Members - Dumfries & Galloway,  DG57 3HU Tel: 01556 650233				A fine country house set amidst the rolling Dumfries and Galloway hills with a working farm and delightful hosts. Superb local food including their own game. Check out Craigadam Game in meat section for further info. Also a splendid venue for that romantic wedding.

Enquiries		Galloway Lodge Preserves Coffee Shop				Comments
		Fleetvale High Street Gatehouse-of-Fleet, South of Scotland Members - Dumfries & Galloway,  DG7 2HR Tel: 01557 814 001				In 2011 Galloway Lodge opened up a 60-seater licenced coffee shop serving home-made food and baking paired with wonderful Galloway Lodge products. They serve barista prepared coffees alongside locally brewed Sulwath beers. What a lovely idea.

Enquiries		Knockinaam Lodge				Comments
		PORTPATRICK, South of Scotland Members - Dumfries & Galloway,  DG9 9AD Tel: 01776 810471				This idyllic spot could be straight from an Agatha Christie novel! Indeed it has an interesting past and has played its part in the history of Scotland as the location for a meeting between Churchill and General Eisenhower in World War II. Set on its own bay and only a short distance from the pretty village of Portpatrick, this beautiful mansion is stunning and the food award-winning. As they rightly say 'If the landscape doesn't take your breath away, the food will.' Renowned for their dinners (please book) they are also open for morning coffees, bar lunches and afternoon teas. As with dinner, more formal lunches need booked.

Enquiries		The Old Manse				Comments
		Lewis Street STRANRAER, South of Scotland Members - Dumfries & Galloway,  DG9 7AQ Tel: 01776 702135				A warm welcome awaits you in this charming period Bed and Breakfast - a great base from which to explore Dumfries and Galloway and a stone's throw from local ammenities. Ideally situated for ferries and road links this beautiful residence has been lovingly restored with original features and carefully sourced furnishings in keeping with the charm of this Victorian manse.

	Home: South of Scotland : Ayrshire

Enquiries		Souter Johnnie's Inn.				Comments
		47 Main Road Kirkoswald, Ayrshire,  KA19 8HY Tel: 01655 760653				This delightful wood panelled inn with its crackling hearth has a thatched roof, a couthy bar and a great bistro. The food is great and the service warm and friendly. It has a lovely mix of speedy service and informality with delicious food served very attractively. The building is on the site of where Robert Burns attended school in 1775 and the history is reflected in the arty displays all around you. Souter Johnnie was the shoemaker in Burns' famous poem Tam o’ Shanter.

	Home: South of Scotland : Ballantrae

Enquiries		Cosses Country House				Comments
		, Ballantrae,  KA26 0LR Tel: 01465 831363				Graceful dining in a picturesque setting. This enchanting residence in the south of Ayrshire is ideally situated to explore the beautiful coast and countryside. Susan is justly proud of her extensive garden which gives a carpet of colour as well as vegetables and salads for the table. Look out for Susan's delightfully illustrated recipe book “A Country Cook’s Garden.”

Enquiries		Glenapp Castle				Comments
		, Ballantrae,  KA26 0NZ Tel: +44 (0)1465 831212				Stylish and baronial luxury in the heart of Ayrshire. From afternoon teas, to Sunday lunches and gourmet dinners this establishment has received many plaudits. They are sticklers for local produce and also grow much of their produce in their own vegetable gardens. They use local wild game and support many Scottish artisan cheesemakers. CiS Excellence Award Restaurant of the Year 2011, Michelin starred and 4 AA Rosettes.

	Home: South of Scotland : Berwickshire

Enquiries		Wheatsheaf Restaurant with rooms				Comments
		Swinton, Berwickshire,  TD11 3JJ Tel: 01890 860257				Attractive restaurant with rooms by a peaceful village green, with many good food award plaudits.

	Home: South of Scotland : Biggar

Enquiries		Mill Inn				Comments
		Coulter Village Coulter , Biggar,  ML12 6PZ Tel: 01899 220950				The Coulter Mill restaurant is now the village inn. It has been attractively restored and has all-day food bistro-style on offer. The food is quite traditional with well known favourites and care taken to source high quality produce with the provenance noted on the menus. Honest good fare with lovely friendly staff - a handy place to take a break on a north-south journey.

Enquiries		Skirling House				Comments
		Skirling, Biggar,  ML12 6HD Tel: 01899 860274				Delightful dwelling in beautiful setting with a consistently excellent reputation.

	Home: South of Scotland : Dalry

Enquiries		Braidwoods				Comments
		Drumastle Mill Cottage, Dalry,  KA24 4LN Tel: 01294 833544				An unassuming little cottage yet this tiny restaurant consistently has a big reputation - a delicious combination in a rural setting.

	Home: South of Scotland : Dumfries

Enquiries		Cavens				Comments
		Kirkbean, Dumfries,  DG2 8AA Tel: 01387 880234				Absolutely charming country house set amidst beautiful gardens. Advocates of Slow Food, your hosts will give you a wonderful relaxing break from life's merry-go-round. With fine food and wine and gracious surroundings, you can book to dine as a non resident or stay a while.

	Home: South of Scotland : Fairlie

Enquiries		Fins Restaurant				Comments
		Fencefoot Farm, Fairlie,  KA29 0EG Tel: 01475 568989				Light and airy seafood bistro with a friendly welcome and fine food, incorporating Fencebay smokehouse and farm shop, craft and cookshop. A proper little community here!

	Home: South of Scotland : Moffat

Enquiries		Buccleuch Arms Hotel				Comments
		High Street, Moffat,  DG10 9ET Tel: + 44 (0)1683 220003				This hotel owned and run by the Smith family is in the heart of the bonnie market town of Moffat. Outside it is a lovely traditional country inn and inside this is a mecca for local produce skilfully and highly professionally handled by Lara Smith at the helm in the kitchen. She is both gifted and delightful and entertained us all at the Royal Highland Show celebrating the flavours of Dumfries and Galloway. Her father in law (the boss), husband, and all the Smith family play key roles in making this a great place to stay. No e mail address at present so please telephone.

	Home: South of Scotland : New Abbey

Enquiries		Abbey Cottage Tearoom				Comments
		, New Abbey,  DG2 8BY Tel: 01387 850377				Quaint yet spacious, ideally located adjacent to Sweetheart Abbey, this tearoom is a delightful haven for locals and day trippers... and even near the beach. They use a wide range of organic food and ingredients from local suppliers and have won awards.

	Home: South of Scotland : Sorn

Enquiries		Sorn Inn				Comments
		35 Main Street, Sorn,  KA5 6HU Tel: 01290 551305				Gastro pub in the heart of Ayrshire that has put the village of Sorn on the map.

	Home: South of Scotland : St Boswells

Enquiries		Main Street Trading Company				Comments
		Main Street, St Boswells,  TD6 0AT Tel: 01835 824087				A delightfully eclectic mix of books, cafe and antiques - the sort of place any small community would cry out for - a real focus for the village. Beautifully laid out in a sensitively restored historic building with a great innovative range of books for all ages and a cafe serving high quality locally sourced produce. A lovely entry to be commended.

	Home: South of Scotland : Troon

Enquiries		Lochgreen House Hotel				Comments
		Monktonhill Road, Troon,  KA10 7EN Tel: 01292 313343				Renowned for its luxury & fine dining in the famous golf & seaside town of Troon.

Enquiries		McCallums of Troon Oyster Bar				Comments
		Harbourside, Troon,  KA10 6DH Tel: 01292 319339				A lovely harbourside seafood restaurant run by the famous fishmongers of the same name and well known to yachtsmen who tack and reach to the Troon shore to enjoy! Next door is their quick stop fish bar The Wee Hurry. No e mail at present.

Enquiries		Scotts at Troon Yacht Haven				Comments
		45a Harbour Road, Troon,  KA10 6DJ Tel: 01292 315315				Contemporary harbour dining - ideal for a romantic dinner or a light bite with panoramic views of the marina to enjoy.

	Home: South of Scotland : Walkerburn

Enquiries		Windlestraw Lodge				Comments
		Tweed Valley, Walkerburn,  EH43 6AA Tel: 01896 870 636				This charming house has all the ingredients for a romantic getaway and superb food.