One of Edinburgh's most famous fine-dining restaurants has been given an early Christmas present after it was crowned Scotland's 'Best Restaurant' at a prestigious global awards ceremony.
The Kitchin in Leith, which is run by top chef Tom Kitchin, took home the award from the third annual World Culinary Awards, which celebrates culinary excellence across the globe.
Determined by public vote, this year's winners of all the regions were announced at a glitzy Awards ceremony hosted at Onze in Dubai.