Blackaddie Country House

You won't find better food in Scotland! This restaurant is situated in a stunning, peaceful rural setting with fantastic walking trails. The rooms are very comfortable and the customer service is friendly.

The famous chef Ian Mac Andrew is still at the peak of his skills. He was ahead of his time by a decade. We dined at his restaurant for four nights in a row, and each meal was a delight for the taste buds. Jane Mac Andrew and Daniel provided attentive service without being intrusive, and their calm demeanor was appreciated. I would definitely return without hesitation.

Having been to the Blackaddie on several previous occasions, our last visit was made just prior to lockdown. This is an ideal get away from it all' location with good countryside walking and the hotel is lovely but we go principally for the amazing food....Ian the chef is an immensely talented and innovative cook with a particular specialty favourite of ours being his savoury ice creams. We had a tarragon, sea salt and olive oil ice cream with beetroot and goats cheese as part of the course tasting menu which was amazing! The quality, originality and presentation is easily Michelin star level and I would wholeheartedly advocate a visit once lock down is over to the foodies among you you will not regret it.

Superb food, a warm welcome and good company. Spacious and comfortable bedroom, dog friendly, and attentive service.

We arrived at Blackaddie Country house hotel mid afternoon after a lovely drive through the beautiful Scottish countryside. We were greeted by Daniel as if we were long lost friends. walking into the hotel you get the feeling that you are being immersed in a...long lost era in rich Scottish history, you feel at home instantly as the rigours of the world cascade from your shoulders and you begin to live that history, lush yet muted colours that can't help but relax. As A Chef i had known Ian McAndrew and read his fantastic cookbooks yet never eaten his food, primarily this is what we came for, and, come dinnertime we were not disappointed, Quite the opposite in fact. We chose the eight course tasting menu with great enthusiasm. For us, there is only one word to describe Ian's food, faultless! From the lightly spiced trout ceviche with a sublime cucumber sorbet to the perfectly sweet roast onion ice cremate the delightfully fluffy apple sorbet soufflé, we were willingly transported to a time before food went mad, no clever gadgets here, just well prepared, locally sourced ingredients cooked with a primal love of food and expert techniques. i wasn't sure how the golden pan fried Plaice on Waldorf salad would work but when it arrived all doubts were expelled, it was divine. Too many courses to mention here, suffice to say, all were fantastic in execution and the all important flavour. You need to visit Blackaddie! Kev Burlison