Edinburgh Hotels: Sample The Highlands Mouth-Watering Food And Drink

What is it about Scottish food and drink that makes it so delectable? With fresh ingredients, the natural environment and not to mention the Scot's knowledge of a good whiskey, Scottish food and drink is up there amongst the worlds greatest. Budding master chefs will love a weekend in Edinburgh, where they can taste the weird and wonderful menus on offer. Many Edinburgh hotels boast fine dining restaurants and bars too, so you don't even have to set a foot outside the front door!
Over 18's should definitely enjoy a liquid history tour of the famous Scottish national drink - whisky - courtesy of the Scotch Whisky Experience. A whisky connoisseur or not, you soon will be after this enjoyable tour. Along the way, you'll hear the stories behind this intoxicating nectar, be educated by expert tour guides and whisky advisers who will help you discover the aromas and flavours that will lead you to your perfect malt! You can enjoy a barrel-ride. Make sure you visit the shop to take home a bottle or two of the authentic stuff!
Go proper traditional with Scottish fare. Never tried haggis? Now is the time! Many, if not the majority, of restaurants serve their own style of haggis, so now is the time to give it a whirl as Gallic chefs with experience of cooking with haggis are abound. Edinburgh hotels are surrounded by an abundance of traditional restaurants and cafes, so don't be shy and test out these tasty treats - Italian, Chinese and Indian restaurants all use the ingredient too.
Edinburgh is also a city filled with Michelin starred restaurants. Since you're on holiday, make sure you take one evening to partake in some fine dining. Restaurants include 21212, set in a listed Georgian townhouse, Number One in The Balmoral Hotel and the Plumed Horse, who specialise in a fantastic tasting menu guaranteed to tickle your taste buds. Be sure to book in advance, especially at weekends, as the restaurant scene in the city is thriving and busy.
Have a drink in a local. It may not be local to your Edinburgh hotels, but following a wave of gastro pubs and wine bars, nursing a pint in more traditional surroundings will be a fantastic way to round off your trip. If you're feeling particularly adventurous, a hike up Arthur's Seat is rewarded with a beer and a packet of crisps in the Sheep Heid Inn; for a bit of folklore and music, head to the small but perfectly formed Royal Oak, on Infirmary Street, where open folk mike sessions are held and local musicians flock to.