Last updated: July 2026
Scotland’s fine-dining scene is thriving, with 15 Michelin-starred restaurants recognised in the 2026 Michelin Guide — from world-class tasting menus in Edinburgh and Glasgow to remote Highland and island destinations worth travelling for. This guide rounds them all up, grouped by star rating and location, to help you plan a special meal on your trip to Scotland.
Michelin stars are reviewed every year, so ratings can change — always check the official Michelin Guide for the very latest before booking.
Two Michelin Stars
Scotland has two restaurants holding the coveted two-star rating, both in Perthshire:
- Restaurant Andrew Fairlie — at Gleneagles, Auchterarder. Scotland’s most celebrated fine-dining destination, holding two stars for its refined French-influenced cuisine.
- The Glenturret Lalique — Crieff. Set at Scotland’s oldest working distillery, this glamorous restaurant earned its second star in 2024.
One Michelin Star
Edinburgh
The capital is Scotland’s Michelin heartland, with seven one-star restaurants:
- The Kitchin — Leith. Tom Kitchin’s “nature to plate” flagship.
- Restaurant Martin Wishart — Leith. A long-standing Edinburgh fine-dining institution.
- Timberyard — Old Town. Ingredient-led cooking from the Radford family, starred for over a decade.
- Condita — Newington. An intimate tasting-menu restaurant.
- Heron — Leith. Farm-to-table fine dining on the Water of Leith.
- AVERY — Stockbridge.
- LYLA — a recent addition to Edinburgh’s starred line-up.
Planning a city break? See our Edinburgh travel guide.
Glasgow
- Cail Bruich — West End. The restaurant that won Glasgow its first Michelin star in 14 years.
- Unalome by Graeme Cheevers — West End.
More on the city in our Glasgow travel guide.
Fife
- The Peat Inn — near St Andrews, a historic inn with rooms.
Perthshire
- Killiecrankie House — near Pitlochry, a new one-star for 2026.
Highlands & Islands
- 1887 at The Torridon — a spectacular Highland setting, newly starred in 2026. See our Highlands guide.
- Loch Bay — Stein, on the Isle of Skye. A tiny former fisherman’s cottage serving refined seafood.
Beyond the stars: Bib Gourmand & Green Stars
The Michelin Guide also recognises great-value cooking with the Bib Gourmand (2026 Scottish additions include Sebb’s and The Clarence in Glasgow, Mara in Aberdeen and Angeethi by Sagar Massey), and sustainability with the Green Star, of which Scotland gained three in 2026. So even beyond the starred restaurants, there’s exceptional eating across the country — see our wider Scotland restaurants guide.
Tips for dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Scotland
- Book well ahead — the best tables (especially Andrew Fairlie and the Edinburgh stars) are reserved weeks or months in advance.
- Consider tasting menus — most offer multi-course tasting menus; lunch sittings are often better value than dinner.
- Make a trip of it — several (Glenturret, Andrew Fairlie, The Peat Inn, The Torridon) have rooms or are near great places to stay.
- Check the latest ratings — stars are updated annually each February.
Frequently asked questions
How many Michelin-star restaurants are there in Scotland?
There are 15 Michelin-starred restaurants in Scotland in the 2026 Michelin Guide — two with two stars and thirteen with one star.
Which Scottish restaurants have two Michelin stars?
Restaurant Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles (Auchterarder) and The Glenturret Lalique (Crieff), both in Perthshire.
Where are most of Scotland’s Michelin-star restaurants?
Edinburgh has the most (seven one-star restaurants), followed by Glasgow, with others in Fife, Perthshire, the Highlands and the Isle of Skye.
Do Michelin stars change every year?
Yes — the Michelin Guide for Great Britain & Ireland is updated annually (announced in February), so restaurants can gain or lose stars. Always check the official guide before booking.
Which is the best Michelin restaurant in Scotland?
The two-star Restaurant Andrew Fairlie and The Glenturret Lalique hold Scotland’s highest ratings, but the “best” for you depends on location, style and budget.
