There’s a restaurant just a few minutes from Crieff town centre that holds two Michelin stars. It sits inside Scotland's oldest working distillery, beside the River Turret. The food is extraordinary. And the story of how it got there is just as exciting. Where it started Mark Donald grew up in Glasgow. As a teenager he took a job washing dishes in a pub kitchen in Milngavie. Not because he had ambitions to become a chef. He wanted to be an actor, and the kitchen paid. What ha

Something incredible has been simmering in Strathearn, and this autumn, we are finally taking the lid off. Crieff has always been a heavyweight in Scottish food culture. We live four minutes from a two-Michelin-starred restaurant at The Glenturret Lalique, three miles from a Michelin-recommended coaching inn at The Coorie Inn, and right on a High Street lined with 7th-generation master bakers, artisan confectioners, and passionate local merchants. From Saturday 10th October

Yes, Crieff has hills to climb, a Highland Gathering that has been coming down the High Street since 1870, Scotland's oldest lending library four miles from town and a whisky distillery that has been producing drams since 1763. But right now, we want to talk about the food. Because the food scene in Crieff & Strathearn is genuinely remarkable for a region of this size. Two Michelin stars four minutes from the High Street. Former Gleneagles chefs in an 18th-century coaching in

Afternoon tea is a delightful experience that brings people together in a cosy setting. Crieff, offers several charming venues to enjoy this tradition, each with a unique atmosphere and tempting menus. Below are four of the best spots for afternoon tea in Crieff. Crieff Hydro – Loggia & Winter Garden Crieff Hydro’s Loggia & Winter Garden is a beautiful space filled with light and stunning views of the surrounding hills. The tranquil setting is ideal for unwinding with a tradi