We asked our readers to please nominate their favourite restaurants from around Scotland and they didn’t let us down. From dozens suggested, we managed to whittle it down to 13 establishments that had more nominations than the rest. And here they are:
. The Three Chimneys, Skye
The Three Chimneys is one of Scotland's most iconic restaurants and also has 5-star accommodation. It sits beside the sea on the Isle of Skye. Photo: Three Chimneys
. The Peat Inn, Cupar
The Peat Inn is a Michelin star restaurant that also came in 23rd place in the Good Food Guide's countdown of the best 50 restaurants in the UK this year. Photo: Ian Smith Design/ZAC
. Etive, Oban
The relaxed fine-dining restaurant is an intimate escape on the otherwise busy Oban harbour front. Photo: Etive
. The Foveran, Orkney
A relaxed, family-run "restaurant with rooms" that specialises in shellfish and local cuisine. Photo: The Foveran
. The Boathouse, Gigha
This award-winning restaurant on the Isle of Gigha specialises in local seafood. Photo: The Boathouse
1. The Three Chimneys, Skye
The Three Chimneys is one of Scotland's most iconic restaurants and also has 5-star accommodation. It sits beside the sea on the Isle of Skye. Photo: Three Chimneys
2. The Peat Inn, Cupar
The Peat Inn is a Michelin star restaurant that also came in 23rd place in the Good Food Guide's countdown of the best 50 restaurants in the UK this year. Photo: Ian Smith Design/ZAC
3. Etive, Oban
The relaxed fine-dining restaurant is an intimate escape on the otherwise busy Oban harbour front. Photo: Etive
4. The Foveran, Orkney
A relaxed, family-run "restaurant with rooms" that specialises in shellfish and local cuisine. Photo: The Foveran