The Old Manse of Blair Restaurant

The Old Manse of Blair Restaurant in Blair Atholl, Perthshire near Pitlochry is described in the 2025 Michelin Guide as "Scottish to the core" and is Michelin-selected. A creative kitchen places rigorous emphasis on provenance and seasonality, shaping menus from nature's bounty and evolving seasons with a particular focus on locally sourced and foraged ingredients to create showstopping dishes. The house offers an à la carte fine-dining experience, informal small plates and light bites in its whisky lounge and on the Glenfarclas whisky terrace, daily breakfast service, special wine-dinner events, flexible group and private dining, and food paired with an outstanding whisky selection across intimate hospitality spaces including the Residents' Drawing Room and Orangery. Interiors range from formal fine-dining rooms to an inviting whisky lounge and the Glenfarclas whisky terrace; the Residents' Drawing Room features sumptuous sofas, a crackling fire and a baby grand piano, creating a relaxed, elegant atmosphere. The overall vibe balances refined dining with cosy, informal spaces for grazing and whisky-led experiences. The kitchen practices modern, contemporary cooking rooted in Scottish ingredients, with menus that prioritise provenance, seasonality and local foraging; offerings include an à la carte tasting-style fine-dining menu alongside small plates and light bites for a more relaxed pace. Specialties include Cairngorms venison sliders, poached Isle of Skye langoustines, Highland wagyu sirloin with braised short rib, scallop and lobster ravioli, a Cranachan ice cream sandwich and Ale of Atholl sourdough with in-house cultured butter.