If your definition of dining out is the sort of tranquillity envisaged by Professor Higgins in My Fair Lady, with the added benefit of the company of ladies, then Haldanes with two AA rosettes is your place. Elegant and intimate, it provides relaxed surroundings for the serving of Scottish fare with a modern twist.

A glazed tartlet of Shetland crab and oak smoked salmon make a good starter. The Highland venison, in whatever form presented, is properly hung and truly delicious, and the caramelised lemon tarts do justice to the surroundings. Since this is Scotland, you could expect nothing less than some of that gloriously creamy fudge, called 'tablet' in the land of the kilt, with perfectly brewed coffee. A fine selection of global wines ensure that nothing is left to chance.

Haldanes offers private dining facilities for parties from six to thirty guests.