Backbrae House B&B
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Offsite parking discounted rates availableFamily roomsBBQ facilitiesFax/photocopyingHot tub/JacuzziPacked lunchesAll 46 facilities +
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Guest scores & sentiment
From 79 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-20
Guests consistently praise host Cath’s exceptional warmth and hospitality, making them feel at home. The breakfast is widely described as outstanding, fresh, and abundant. Rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable with excellent showers, while balcony hot tubs and countryside views are major highlights. Minor drawbacks include heavy winter duvets in warm weather, lack of desks/hooks in some rooms, slight road noise, and a remote location with limited nearby dining.
Dimension scores · cross-source
Value10.0
Service10.0
Rooms9.9
Cleanliness9.9
Facilities9.8
Location9.6
Surroundings9.6
Wi-Fi9.2
＋ PraisedWarm and accommodating host · Excellent and varied breakfast · Spacious and comfortable rooms · Peaceful countryside setting and views
－ ComplaintsHeavy duvet in warm weather · Property exterior slightly tired and surroundings need tidying · Room too warm in summer · Remote location
KEYIdeal for self-driving travelers between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Summer guests should confirm duvet weight; those relying on public transport or walking for dinner should note the remote rural setting.
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Room types · 2
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room
1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) / 2 × Twin bed100 ㎡up to 2
This twin/double room has a seating area and bathrobe.
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Family Room
2 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)100 ㎡up to 4
This family room features a flat-screen TV and seating area.
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Facilities · 46
All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).
Offsite parking discounted rates availableFamily roomsBBQ facilitiesFax/photocopyingHot tub/JacuzziPacked lunchesParkingTerracePrivate check-in/check-outShared lounge/TV areaBoard games/puzzlesKid mealsOutdoor furnitureStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusPhysical distancing rules followedHand sanitizer in guest room and key areasCashless payment availableSanitized tableware & silverwareContactless check-in/check-outInvoice providedGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during staySmoke alarmsShared stationery like menus, pens are removedGuest room sealed after cleaningPhysical distancing in dining areasCCTV outside propertyProcess in place to check health of guestsFace masks for guests available24-hour securityInternet accessFishing nearbyOffsite parking discounted rates availablePrivate picnicsReception hallSelf parking (surcharge)Supervised childcare/activitiesTelevision in common areasVegetarian menu options availableWine release eventsFree wired internetGolfing on siteHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsNon-smoking throughout
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Nearby & map
DiningSights
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Timberyard
regional · ★ Michelin
££££
A big red door indicates that you have arrived at this rustic warehouse conversion, in which the chefs practise a culinary ethos that centres around the local, the seasonal and letting the produce speak for itself. It takes a lot of skill and no little ability to take just a few prime ingredients and fashion dishes that are so well defined and satisfying, and the kitchen here pulls it off with aplomb. You can warm yourself by the stove in winter or sit in the walled courtyard in the summer. The lovely service team are on the ball and the music’s great too.
37.0km
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Condita
Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin
££££
Just outside the city centre you'll find this smart, understated shop conversion with seasonally changing décor and just six large tables. The cooking takes the form of a surprise menu, with a hand-drawn bookmark picturing some of the ingredients the only hint at what is to come. An interesting and individual streak runs through the cooking, with flavour combinations carefully thought through to enhance one another. The skill of the kitchen is most evident in dishes that extract wonderful flavours from seemingly basic ingredients, like kohlrabi with goat's curd.
37.6km
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AVERY
fine_dining · ★ Michelin
££££
When American chef Rodney Wages visited Edinburgh on holiday, he fell in love with the city so much that he decided to move himself, his family and his restaurant here. And that's how Avery, which once graced the streets of San Francisco, came to be located in a classic Georgian townhouse in Stockbridge. Rodney has wholly embraced his Scottish surroundings, taking the country's bountiful produce and treating it with a Californian lightness, while providing bold, distinct flavours – like Orkney scallop dressed with pineapple jus. The drinks flight combines wine, sake, sherry and, of course, a w
37.6km
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LYLA
Modern British, Creative · ★ Michelin
££££
Edinburgh’s finest row of Georgian townhouses is the setting for this elegant seafood restaurant, where only the very best produce will do. Start in the stunning first-floor bar for an aperitif and finely crafted snacks prepared at the island counter, before moving to the understated dining room for a tasting menu based on delicious, sustainably caught fish and shellfish, be it wild halibut or Scottish langoustines. This produce drives the eye-catching dishes, which deliver subtle yet complex blends of flavours and textures. If you’re staying the night, luxurious bedrooms are available.
38.8km
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Heron
Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin
££££
There's such a pleasant feel to this neighbourhood restaurant, courtesy of a bright, clean look that’s matched by warm and unstuffy service. The skilful cooking is founded on fine Scottish produce, whether that be excellent sea trout or the finest berries from Fife. The tasting menu will allow you to make the most of the chefs’ talents, and all fits together like a well-crafted jigsaw. Ask for a table by the window if you want to watch the world go by around the Port of Leith, or opt for a seat at the spacious counter.
40.5km
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Martin Wishart
Modern Cuisine, Contemporary · ★ Michelin
££££
For over 20 years, Martin Wishart has been welcoming diners to his eponymous restaurant in the historic and characterful port of Leith. Over the years, he has continually tweaked and reassessed the food and the décor, and the bright, modern style of the dining room is a great match for the current cooking. The kitchen shows great skill in marrying top Scottish produce like grouse and Orkney scallops with classic French technique, resulting in dishes that deliver the flavours they promise, with nothing unnecessary on the plate.
40.6km
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The Kitchin
Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin
££££
Housed in the historic Port of Leith, this restaurant has been at the forefront of the Edinburgh dining scene for years. It’s no wonder it’s such a success, given the consistent quality found in the balanced, flavoursome dishes that champion seasonal Scottish produce – come in grouse season and you won’t be disappointed. An array of menus includes a well-priced lunch option and the Prestige surprise menu, which offers the most complete experience. Try to get a table by the kitchen, which lets you in on the action via a large viewing window.
40.6km
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UNALOME by Graeme Cheevers
Modern British · ★ Michelin
££££
In the lively hub of Finnieston, this elegant spot in a period building represents local chef Graeme Cheevers' desire to create a restaurant for all occasions. His considerable culinary skills are evident in dishes that pay their respects to the finest of Scottish produce from Orkney scallops to North Sea cod – the latter of which might come with peas, asparagus and subtle hints of mint and wasabi, providing a fine example of the precision and sophistication you can expect here. It's well worth going for the full tasting menu and the thoughtfully considered wine pairings.
40.8km
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