'Scotland the Best' by Peter Irvine

Since its first publication in 1993, Peter Irvine’s book ‘Scotland the Best’ is firmly established an indispensable guide to the best things to experience in Scotland (according to the author).

Mr Irvine gives lists and top tens to help visitors and natives alike enjoy the best Scotland has to offer. His suggestions include: the best accommodation (whatever your budget), the best beaches, the best ice-cream, the best hill walks, the best bakers, the best spooky places, the best seafood, the best places for kids, the best ceildhs, and so the list goes on.

In the 2009 edition of the book, Café Marlayne at 76 Thistle Street, Edinburgh is placed number nine in the author’s top ten list for French restaurants in Edinburgh. Indeed, Café Marlayne is regarded as one of Mr Irvine’s favourite Edinburgh restaurants, he comments: “This tiny bistro is sans pareil.”

Café Marlayne also have a restaurant at 7 Old Fishmarket Close, Edinburgh.

‘Scotland the Best’ by Peter Irvine is available in all good book shops. More information and reviews can be read on Amazon.