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Vegetarian Restaurant Guide to
SCOTLAND 2009
Vegetarian Visitor Guide 2009 - Places to eat,
drink and stay, dairy free, Vegan and Vegetarian. Restaurants, Cafes,
Pubs, Hotels, guest Houses and B&B’s offering
accommodation, food and drink that vegetarians and vegans can enjoy in
Scotland
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Vegetarian Restaurants in Scotland
Scotland, in partiticular Edinburgh, has a long history of
vegetarianism with Findhorn , The Kingston Clinic, Hendersons,
McSweens Haggis, The Ceilidh Place in Ullapool. and even the
caretakers of The Loch Ness Monster nr Inverness flying the vegetarian
flag for many years. Glasgow is now begining to catch up with Edinburgh
with vegetarian/ vegan restaurants such as Glasgow's
award winning
Mono, Stereo, The 78 and retailers such as
GrassRoots and Greencity encouraging and supporting new
vegetarian and vegan businesses. Scroll down to see a full list
of vegetarian restaurants and places to stay.
SCOTLAND for Vegetarians
Vegetarian, Vegan, Fort William, Inverness, Shetland, Newtonmore, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dumfries, Girvan, Dufftown, Elgin, Lochgilphead
, Stockbridge.
Aberdeenshire and Moray
Accommodation
Fournet House Accommodation, tel 01340 821428, Balvenie Street, Dufftown,
Moray AB55 4AB
e-mail: alison@woosnam8488.freeserve.co.uk
website: www.noahsarkbistro.co.uk
Fournet
House provides a haven in the hills in Dufftown in North East Scotland for
‘Wellbeing at its Best’. Located halfway between the beautiful, scenic coast
and the Braes of Glenlivet and the Cabrach, it is easily accessible from either
Inverness or Aberdeen airports. Come by train to Huntly or Keith station or
bring your own car! On offer is outrageously comfortable accommodation en-suite
and one bedroom has its own foaming whirlpool bath. Feel at home in the lovely
reception room. There is a variety of things to do and delicious and innovative
food to enjoy. The wellbeing and therapy garden is being developed at the back
of the house. Choose from a collection of packages or simply taste the
experience in an overnight stay. Please watch the website for more details.
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Allandale Cottage, tel 01343 842052, Main Street, Urquhart, nr Elgin, Moray
IV30 8LG
e-mail: dinniebrooks@yahoo.co.uk
website: www.allandalecottage.co.uk
Small,
friendly B&B in traditional Scottish cottage. Guest lounge with open fire.
Delicious continental breakfasts, brought to your room if preferred. We’re a
vegetarian household and also cater for vegans. Dolphin watching, Findhorn
Foundation, lovely walks and cycle routes nearby.
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Cafés, Restaurants, pubs
Noah’s Ark Whole Food Café and Licensed Bistro, tel 01340 821428, Fournet
House, Balvenie Street, Dufftown, Moray AB55 4AB
Fun,
funky and irrepressible! The handmade, whole food cuisine is served from
breakfast through to delicious dinner. Noah’s Ark offers a wide nutritional
rainbow on a plate, including new in 2009, its own home-grown vegetables
complementing the locally-sourced produce.
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Argyll
Accommodation
White Rock Bed & Breakfast, tel 01546 870310, Leac Na Ban, Tayvallich,
nr Lochgilphead PA31 8PF
e-mail: whiterock.argyll@btinternet.com
website: www.whiterock-argyll.co.uk
In our hilltop farmhouse we provide comfortable
accommodation, good vegetarian/vegan food, and the peace and quiet of this
lovely part of Scotland. Substantial evening meals (and picnics) by
arrangement, using home-grown and organic local produce whenever possible. Also
self-catering cabin.
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Cafés, restaurants, pubs
The Smiddy Bistro, tel 01546 603606, Smithy Lane,
Lochgilphead PA31 8TA. R L a
Ayrshire
Accommodation
Drumskeoch Farm, tel 01465 841172, Pinwherry, nr Girvan KA26 0QB
e-mail: drumskeoch@wildmail.com
website: www.drumskeoch.co.uk
Unique
family-run green, organic vegetarian/vegan B&B in naturally renovated rural
farmhouse, with own water source and beautiful views of the surrounding hills.
Comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, delicious home-cooked food, and a great
base for walking, sightseeing and relaxing.
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Borders
Cafés, restaurants, pubs
Tibbie
Shiels Inn, tel 01750 42231, St Mary's Loch, Selkirkshire, Scottish Borders TD7
5LH
This
historic coaching inn is located 16 miles from Selkirk, on the A708 to
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Dumfries and Galloway
Cafés, restaurants, pubs
Abbey Cottage, tel 01387 850377, 26 Main Street, New Abbey, Dumfries DG2
8BY
Situated
beside historical Sweetheart Abbey, we serve morning coffee, light lunches and
afternoon tea, baked or cooked on our premises. Also gift shop stocking
preserves and crafts from around the region.
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Edinburgh
Accommodation
Ardgarth
Guest House, tel 0131 669 3021, fax 0131 468 1221, 1 St Mary’s Place,
Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 2QF. e-mail: stay@ardgarth.com G INS CatB L DA Ve NS Acc21
Elmview,
tel 0131 228 1973, 15 Glengyle Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 9LN. e-mail: nici@elmview.co.uk PH INS CatA Ve NS Acc8
Six Mary's Place Guest House, tel 0131 332 8965, fax 0131 624 7060, Raeburn
Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH4 1JH
e-mail: info@sixmarysplace.co.uk
website: www.sixmarysplace.co.uk
A
welcoming guest house situated in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh – a quiet
location only 10 minutes away from the city centre. Free WiFi throughout the
building as well as complementary tea and coffee. Home-made vegetarian
breakfast served in the conservatory overlooking our private garden. Use of
kitchen facilities for guests staying in the family room (max 6 people
sharing).
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The Walton, tel 0131 556 1137, fax 0131 557 8367, 79 Dundas Street,
Edinburgh EH3 6SD
e-mail: enquiries@waltonhotel.com
website: www.waltonhotel.com
Edinburgh
hotels are renowned for their service and warmth. The Walton is no exception.
We are a 4 Star guest house located in Edinburgh’s historic New Town, and thus
provide an excellent central location for your visit to Edinburgh. Our rooms
are all en-suite and come with TV, freeview, toiletries, a hospitality tray and
WiFi. We also offer off-street parking on a ‘first come first served’ basis.
Our rates include bed and breakfast, with many options for vegetarian diets.
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Cafés, restaurants, pubs
Ann Purna Vegetarian Indian Restaurant, tel 0131 662 1807, 44 St Patricks
Square, Edinburgh EH8 9ET
The
finest Indian Gujarati cuisine in town. We offer traditional home-style Indian
cooking, set in a friendly atmosphere with excellent service. R L c
The Baked Potato Shop, tel 0131 225 7572, 56 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh EH1
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Extensive
selection of vegetarian/vegan fillings, plus vegan cakes home made. Open 7 days
9am-9pm. Take-away c
Cornerstone
Café, tel 0131 229 0212, Under St John’s Church, 1 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH2
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David
Bann Restaurant, tel 0131 556 5888, 56-58 St Mary’s Street, Edinburgh EH1
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The
Engine Shed, tel 0131 662 0040, 19 St Leonard Lane, Edinburgh EH8 9SD. R/C c org
Filmhouse
Café Bar, tel 0131 229 5932, 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9BZ. C L a w org
Henderson’s
Bistro, tel 0131 225 2605, 25 Thistle Street, Edinburgh EH2 1DR. R L c w org
Henderson's
Salad Table, tel 0131 225 2131, 94 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 1DR. R L c w org
Henderson’s
Wine Bar, tel 0131 225 2131, 94 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 1DR. Wine bar L c w org
Glasgow and Central Scotland
Accommodation
Adelaide's
Guest House, tel 0141 248 4970, fax 0141 226 4247, 209 Bath Street, Glasgow G2
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Cafés, restaurants, pubs
Grassroots
Café, tel 0141 333 0534, 93-97 St Georges Road, Charing Cross, Glasgow G3 6JA
Innovative
vegetarian and vegan food served in laid-back Bohemian surroundings. Freshly
baked organic cakes and delicious organic coffee. Open 7 days a week. R L c org
mono, tel
0141 553 2400, 12 Kings Court, King Street, Glasgow G1 5RB
Exciting
café/bar in Glasgow’s Merchant City. All our tasty food is animal-free. Site
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STEREO,
tel 0141 222 2254, 20-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow G2 6PH
City
Centre café/bar near Central Station. Breads, pies, cakes baked on premises.
Healthy sit-in or take-away. Great salads and coffee. www.stereocafebar.com C/P L d w org
Tapa Coffee
& Bakehouse, tel 0141 554 9981, 19-21 Whitehill Street, Dennistoun, Glasgow
G31 2LH
Tapa is
an organic bakery, coffee roasterie and café. Everything is made on the
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The 78,
tel 0141 576 5018, 14 Kelvinhaugh Street, Glasgow G3 8NU
Delightful
pub in west end of Glasgow serving delicious and healthy animal-free food.
Organic drinks, real fire, 1927 gramophone! www.the78cafebar.com C/P L d w org
The Scottish Highlands
Vegetarian Accommodation
Creag Meagaidh B&B, tel 01540 673798, Main Street, Newtonmore,
Inverness-shire PH20 1DP
e-mail: creag-meagaidh@live.co.uk
website: www.creag-meagaidh.co.uk
Luxurious
B&B within Cairngorm National Park. Mountains, lochs and rivers all within
walking distance. Home-made bread and jams, Fairtrade tea and coffee. Full
board available for groups/longer stays. Vegetarian owners. Close to train and
bus stops.
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Cuildorag House, tel 01855 821529, Onich, nr Fort William, Inverness-shire
PH33 6SD
e-mail: enquiries@cuildoraghouse.com
website: www.cuildoraghouse.com
Stay and
relax in our comfortable Victorian house, set amongst spectacular lochs and
mountains. Large delicious breakfasts and evening meals (often organic and from
the garden), Days walking, mountain biking, touring, exploring Ben Nevis,
Glencoe, Ardnamurchan, castles, steam trains …
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Woodland,
tel 01549 441715, Rosehall, by Lairg, Sutherland IV27 4BD. e-mail: mail@vegetarian-scotland.com PH INS CatB DA V Ve NS CN Acc6
Cafés, restaurants, pubs
Cawdor
Castle, tel 01667 404401, Nairn, Inverness-shire IV12 5RD. R L a org (open 1st May to 2nd Sunday in
October)
Station
Tea Room and Craft Shop, tel 01349 865894, Station Square, Dingwall, Ross-shire
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The
Ceilidh Place, tel 01854 612103, West Argyle Street, Ullapool, Ross-shire IV26
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Loch
Croispol Bookshop and Restaurant, tel 01971 511777, 2 Balnakeil Craft Village,
Durness, by Lairg, Sotherland IV27 4PT.
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Shetland Islands
Cafés, restaurants, pubs
Da Böd Café, tel 01806 503348, Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary, Hillswick ZE2
9RW
We serve
vegetarian and vegan food in a 400-year-old building. Open May to September
from 11am, please phone to book an evening meal and bring your own bottle.
Payment by donation. Also B&B for two people in a lovely room with sea
views. All proceeds go to Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary, a (mainly) seal and
otter sanctuary. Every year we welcome volunteers from around the world, who
come and stay with us to keep both the café and the sanctuary going. We can be
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The Western Scottish Islands
Accommodation
The Old
Croft House Vegetarian B&B, tel 01470 532375, 6 Carbost, Skeabost Bridge,
by Portree, Isle of Skye IV51 9PD. e-mail: samcrowe@tiscali.co.uk PH CatB V Ve NS CN Acc2+child
Foxwood,
tel 01470 572331, 11A Ullinish, by Struan, Isle of Skye IV56 8FD. e-mail: treefox@hotmail.com G CatB DA V Ve NS CN Acc6
Cafés, restaurants, pubs
JJ’s
Bistro, tel 01470 572782, Struan, Isle of Skye IV56 8FB. R L a
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