2 Best Restaurants in Stirling and the Central Highlands, Scotland

Dine looking out onto the River Tay in this elegant but relaxed restaurant with tall windows, gray-and-white walls, and wooden tables. Chef Graeme Pallister has earned a reputation for imaginative fare with an emphasis on seasonal and local produce in adventurous combinations. There are no à la carte options, but there's a choice of multicourse menus; opt for the 4 for 28 Set Menu, which is four courses for £28.

The late chef Andrew Fairlie established his restaurant in the Gleneagles Hotel in 2001, winning two Michelin stars for his elegant and restrained dishes, and setting in motion a food revolution that changed Scottish cooking. Fairlie's training was in classical French kitchens, and though his restaurant menus were firmly embedded in local Scottish produce, like pheasant and lobster, his style remained classic and detailed. Sadly, Fairlie died in 2019, but his commitment to training and supporting young chefs means that his team at the Gleneagles restaurant continues to maintain his legacy. The dégustation menu is £165 per person (wine pairing is an extra £95 or £150), but there are also three-course (£125) and four-course (£155) options available.