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VegetarianVisitor Guide to Scotland

Vegetarian friendly accommodation & eating out in Scotland from Highlands and Islands, Loch Ness, Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Glasgow , Edinburgh to the Scottish Borders

Vegetarian Visitor is the number one annually updated and award winning UK vegetarian guide to accommodation, B&B, guest houses, hotels, pubs cafes, vegetarian restaurants which take catering for vegetarians and vegans seriously - used internationally by the British Tourist Authority.

Scotland is still regarded unfairly as a bit of a vegetarian wasteland, possibly not helped by having Haggis (offal and other left over, unwanted bits of animals boiled in a sheep's stomach) and mince 'n' tatties as a national dish. If however, you know where to look, you can find some delicious culinary treats. Scottish vegetarian history tracks back to Cranks of London and Hendersons of Edinburgh.

Back then places such as the legendary Ceilidh Place in Ullapool stood out from the crowd just because they had an excellent vegetarian option on the menu. So unusual and avant garde was this blatant subversive vegetarianism back in the day, local police were forbidden by their superiors to drink in The Celidh Place.

In the mid 1990's, despite having no road to it, the notorious Taigh Na Mara vegan guest house on Loch Broom recieved national newspaper, TV and Radio coverage, won national Vegetarian Society awards  and put Highland vegetarian catering firmly on the Scottish map  with their guidebook  Scotland the Green, a vegetarian burger and hot dog stand at a local waterfall and the notorious Rainbows & Wellies Cookbook.

These days there are Scottish B&B's, vegetarian pubs, delicatessens, clubs, hotels, restaurants, cafes,  vegetarian  haggis, vegetarian beer and even  a famous vegan  dairy free cheese made on the Island  of Bute.  Even Glasgow  has embraced vegetarianism and offers everything from an all day veggie breakfast with vegetarian haggis to gourmet vegan a la carte menus.


Entries in the guidebook are grouped geographically in sections and within each section alphabetically by county, then town or village, then name. 



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Borders

 

Accommodation

 

Hartleap Bed and Breakfast, tel 01750 82363, Yarrow Valley, near Selkirk TD7 5NQ

email: info@hartleap.co.uk

website: www.hartleap.co.uk

Stay in an idyllic rural setting in the heart of the unspoilt Border hills, yet only one hour’s drive from Edinburgh. Enjoy delicious home-cooked food using locally-sourced or home-grown produce. Traditional comfort with contemporary style creates a luxurious retreat.

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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 Moffat.

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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 and Lothian

 

Accommodation

 

Ardgarth Guest House, tel 0131 669 3021, fax 0131 468 1221, 1 St Mary’s Place, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 2QF

email: stay@ardgarth.com

website: www.ardgarth.com

Tastefully adapted from a large Victorian home, in a wide, quiet street with easy parking. City centre 20 minutes by bus, short stroll to sandy beach and a promenade that is the envy of Edinburgh! Single, double, twin and family rooms, some en-suite. Cots/high chairs available. Ground floor rooms fully equipped for disabled people.

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Elmview, tel 0131 228 1973, 15 Glengyle Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 9LN

email: nici@elmview.co.uk

website: www.elmview.co.uk

Robin and Nici Hill’s elegant and peaceful accommodation is situated in the heart of Edinburgh, only 15 minutes’ walk from Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. Totally non-smoking and graded 5 Stars by the AA.

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The Walton, tel 0131 556 1137, fax 0131 557 8367, 79 Dundas Street, Edinburgh EH3 6SD

email: enquiries@waltonhotel.com

website: www.waltonhotel.com

The Walton is a 4 Star guest house located in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic New Town. In walking distance of Princes Street and the Royal Mile, we offer great service and an outstanding breakfast with vegetarian options! Free limited parking is also available to our guests.

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Cafés, restaurants, pubs

 

Peter Potter Gallery, tel 01620 822080, 10 The Sands, Haddington, East Lothan EH41 3EY.   C a

 

David Bann Restaurant, tel 0131 556 5888, 56-58 St Mary’s Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SX.   R L c org

 

The Engine Shed, tel 0131 662 0040, 19 St Leonard Lane, Edinburgh EH8 9SD

Tasty vegetarian menu / child-friendly atmosphere / light and airy with a natural wood floor / art exhibitions from local artists on the walls. Website: www.theengineshed.org, email: admin@theengineshed.org.

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Filmhouse Café Bar, tel 0131 229 5932, 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9BZ.   C L a org F

 

Henderson’s Bistro, tel 0131 225 2605, 25 Thistle Street, Edinburgh EH2 1DR

Elegant, intimate yet relaxed, the Bistro offers a tempting range of international vegetarian flavours. Open seven days from noon. Email mail@hendersonsofedinburgh.co.uk, website www.hendersonsofedinburgh.co.uk.

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Henderson’s @ St John’s, tel 0131 229 0212, 3 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH1 2EP

This café, situated in atmospheric barrel-vaulted surroundings in Edinburgh’s West End, boasts a garden terrace for al fresco dining. Open every day. Email mail@hendersonsofedinburgh.co.uk, website www.hendersonsofedinburgh.co.uk.

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Henderson's Restaurant, tel 0131 225 2131, 94 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 1DR

Scotland’s legendary vegetarian restaurant, offering delicious, wholesome food, nightly live music and fabulous contemporary art in the Janet Henderson Gallery. 8am til late Monday-Saturday. Email mail@hendersonsofedinburgh.co.uk, website www.hendersonsofedinburgh.co.uk.

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Kalpna Restaurant, tel 0131 667 9890, 2-3 St Patrick Square, Edinburgh EH8 9EZ.   R L c F

 

Ruan Siam Thai Restaurant, tel 0131 226 3675, 48 Howe Street, Edinburgh EH3 6TH.   R L a

 

Viva Mexico Restaurant, tel 0131 226 5145, 41 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh EH1 1BS.   R L a

 

 

Fife

 

Accommodation

 

Bayview, tel 07958 593685, Drumeldrie, Upper Largo, near St Andrews KY8 6JD

email: margaret@bayviewfife.com

website: www.bayviewfife.com

You are assured of a warm welcome at this delightful 19th-century cottage. Situated in idyllic location between Upper Largo and Elie on coastal path, it has been renovated/furnished to a high standard. Luxury en-suite accommodation, superb sea views, sumptuous breakfasts a speciality and golf breaks arranged.

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Cafés, restaurants, pubs

 

Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm, tel 01337 857749, Falkland KY15 7AD

Our fully organic café serves delicious vegetarian food daily. Also occasional restaurant nights with live jazz. www.pillars.co.uk.

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Glasgow and Central Scotland

 

Accommodation

 

Adelaide's Guest House, tel 0141 248 4970, fax 0141 226 4247, 209 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4HZ

email: reservations@adelaides.co.uk

website: www.adelaides.co.uk

Highly acclaimed Guest House situated in award-winning listed building with family/twin/double and single en-suites available. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff make Adelaide’s the ideal base from which to explore Glasgow, The Friendly City.

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Cafés, restaurants, pubs

 

Heavenly, 0141 353 0884, 185 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 2UL.   C/Bar L d

 

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 includes microbrewery/venue/gallery/record shop. www.monocafebar.com

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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

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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

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The Scottish Highlands

 

Accommodation

 

Nevis View, tel 01397 772447, 14 Farrow Drive, Corpach, Fort William, Inverness-shire PH33 7JW

email: enquiries@nevisviewfortwilliam.co.uk

website: www.nevisviewfortwilliam.co.uk

A warm welcome awaits you at ‘Nevis View’. We are vegetarians who can cater for vegans and meat-eaters too. ‘Nevis View’ is 4.5 miles from Fort William and provides a good base from which to explore the local area.

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Cuildorag House, tel 01855 821529, Onich, near Fort William, Inverness-shire PH33 6SD

email: 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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Suilven B&B, tel 01854 612955, Rhue, Ullapool, Ross-shire IV26 2TJ., email: info@bvegb.co.uk    PH CatB DA V Ve NS CN Acc4

 

Cafés, restaurants, pubs

 

Riva Restaurant, tel 01463 237377, 4-6 Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5NE.   R L a

 

Courtyard Café Cawdor Castle, tel 01667 404401, Cawdor, Nairn, Inverness-shire IV12 5RD.   C L a w org F (open 1st May to 2nd Sunday in October)

 

Station Tearoom, tel 01349 865894, Station Square, Dingwall, Ross-shire IV15 9JD.   C a

 

The Ceilidh Place, tel 01854 612103, West Argyle Street, Ullapool, Ross-shire IV26 2TY.   R/C/P L a w org F

 

Loch Croispol Bookshop, Restaurant and Gallery, tel 01971 511777, 2 Balnakeil Craft Village, Durness, by Lairg, Sutherland IV27 4PT.   R a

 

The Caberfeidh Restaurant & Bar, tel 01571 844321, Main Street, Lochinver, Sutherland IV27 4JY.   R/P L a

 

 

The Western Scottish Islands , Western Isles - Skye

 

Accommodation

 

The Old Croft House Vegetarian B&B, tel 01470 532375, 6 Carbost, Skeabost Bridge, by Portree, Isle of Skye IV51 9PD

email: samcrowe@tiscali.co.uk

website: www.vegetarianskye.co.uk

Come for a relaxing stay in our beautiful 19th-century croft house. We aim to provide a B&B experience that is a bit special, with stunning views, breakfasts that are truly indulgent and great hosts, who will really look after you.

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Harbour Restaurant, tel 01471 822687, Main Street, Broadford, Isle of Skye IV49 9AE.   R L a org F




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