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Waterside Hotel, West Kilbride

Panoramic views across the Firth of Clyde   About the place: The Waterside is a hotel and restaurant along the water’s edge in West Kilbride, Ayrshire with panoramic views across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran. The…

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Current Sites… Gallie Coffee House, Galloway Birsay Bay Tearoom, Orkney Hoxa Tearooms, South Ronaldsay Glenmore Cafe, Aviemore Loch Insh Boathouse, Aviemore Loch Leven Visitor Centre (southern shore) Orasay Inn, Outer Hebrides The Potting Shed Tea Room, Aviemore Shieldaig Bar &…

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Gallie Craig Coffee House, Mull of Galloway

Clifftop Cafe next to RSPB reserve     About the place: In the Rhins of Galloway – the most southerly point in Scotland, Gallie Craig near Drummore is an isolated rocky promontory with superb views of Ireland, England, the Isle…

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The Taversoe Inn, Rousay

Magnificent Sea Views     About the place: The Taversoe is situated on the island of Rousay (part of the Orkneys), in a south-facing location which offers magnificent sea views over the Eynhallow Sound towards Evie and Rendall on the Orkney…

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Skerries Bistro, South Ronaldsay

Local food with a coastal view     About the place: Skerries Bistro situated on South Ronaldsay (part of the Orkneys) is a bespoke ‘all glass’ building located 80 metres from cliffs with panoramic views across the Pentland Firth.  Every table…

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Hoxa Tearooms, South Ronaldsay

Stunning views over Scapa Flow     About the place: The Hoxa Tearooms and Gallery is a family run business overloooking Scapa Flow.  In the Gallery are displayed local photography, crafts and other gifts.  It is one of the best places…

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Birsay Bay Tearoom, Orkney

Panoramic sea views     About the place: Birsay Bay Tearoom is on the northerly tip of Orkney Mainland and has panoramic views overlooking the Brough of Birsay and the cliffs of Marwick Head. The Rock Doves here are probably…

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Loch Insh Boathouse, Aviemore

On the Shores of Loch Insh, set in 14 acres of the Cairngorm National Park.      About the place: The view here was recently voted one of the top five views from any restaurant in Europe.  A pair of ospreys…

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Loch Leven Visitor Centre

Set on the southern shore of the loch   About the place: RSPB Loch Leven nature reserve. Climb the trail through the woodland to the top of Vane Hill for a spectacular view over the Kinross-shire hills and countryside, or…

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Glenmore Cafe, Aviemore

By Loch Morlich in the Cairngorms   About the place: This is an Alpine style cafe that is famous for home made cakes & apple strudel. Other than the food there is a great chance you will see Red Squirrels…

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