With the most romantic day of the year just two weeks away, it is time to start planning how to spend the holiday with your loved one.
There are plenty of things you and your partner can do on February 14, whether it's a romantic getaway or a spa trip. If you want to keep things simple, though, nothing beats a meal out at a nice restaurant.
Fortunately, there is no shortage of world-class food and drink spots around Scotland. From Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye, there are countless restaurants that would make for a perfect Valentine's Day date spot.
Here is a roundup of five venues that are worth visiting on the most romantic night of the year.
The Spence at Gleneagles Townhouse, Edinburgh
If it's luxury with a relaxed vibe you're after, you can't do much better than Gleneagles Townhouse. Serving up world-class produce from across Scotland, The Spence offers a seasonally inspired, modern-yet-classic menu that is best enjoyed in the company of a loved one.
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Among the menu's highlights are sharing items for two, including oysters and a Tweed Valley chateaubriand with burnt butter hollandaise and triple cooked chips. Meanwhile, enjoy sipping a Midnight City digestif, made with brazil nut rum, fig leaf kliqueur and Italian amaro.
More information can be found on the Gleneagles Townhouse website.
The Three Chimneys, Isle of Skye
Serving up some of the freshest and finest food anywhere on the Isle of Skye, The Three Chimneys at Colbost is a multi-award-winning destination that has delighted customers for over 30 years. Set in a classic crofter’s cottage, it is renowned for its hyper-local sourcing.
Right next door to the restaurant is The House Over-By, where guests can relax in quiet and spacious comfort. Each of its beautifully appointed split level rooms are perfect for a romantic retreat this Valentine's Day, and the perfect treat for a loved one.
More information can be found on the Three Chimneys website.
Divino Enoteca, Edinburgh Old Town
Divino Enoteca in Edinburgh has been crowned the most romantic restaurant by the Scottish Italian Awards, so it's an obvious pick for a Valentine's date. Tucked away in the heart of the capital's Old Town, it offers a unique twist on contemporary dining with an archetypal wine cellar married to an elegant fine dining Italian restaurant.
Among the restaurant's highlights is its ‘Enomatic’ wine dispenser, which allows customers to self-serve rare wines by the glass for a unique and intimate evening with their loved one. Looking at the food, you can pick from a delicious array of antipasti bites for two or indulge in a fabulous array of meat, fish, and pasta dishes.
More information can be found on the Divino Enoteca website.
Eusebi Deli, Glasgow
Eusebi Deli is the perfect Valentine's Day date spot if you're looking for a taste of Italy in Glasgow. The family-run deli and restaurant prides itself on all things homegrown, seasonal, and sustainable.
Highlights of the menu include scallops, beef, and gorgonzola crostino and burrata. Meanwhile, among the romantic desserts on offer are chocolate and raspberry ‘love bomb’ and passionfruit and coconut ‘sweet heart’.
More information can be found on the Eusebi Deli website.
The Pierhouse, Argyll
If it's somewhere intimate you're after this Valentine's, you might consider The Pierhouse in the quiet village of Port Appin on the shores of Loch Linnh. With stunning lochside views, the restaurant is incredibly romantic.
It is the perfect spot to celebrate with your loved one, while savouring the treasures of the sea. Highlights include Loch Creran oysters, Loch Leven rope grown mussels in garlic white wine, and Loch Linnhe creel caught langoustines, grilled with garlic butter.
More information can be found on the Pierhouse website.
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