On a hillside overlooking the Vale of Strathmore to the Sidlaw Hills beyond, is the Lands of Loyal luxury country house hotel. A stunning Victorian mansion built in the 1830s, the place was converted in 1945 to the beautiful hotel it is today. Tucked inside this charming building is a restaurant that offers breath-taking views of the hotel's 10 acre gardens, elegant and spacious dining area, and delectable cuisine made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Sometimes the ingredients get as local as the kitchen garden and Chef Gavin Thompson goes all out with his inventive preparations and delightful presentations.  Try the pan-fried scallops with toasted pine nuts, the shank of Scottish lamb or the breast of Gressingham duck with black cherries. Conclude with a lemon cheesecake and your experience of the Restaurant at Lands of Loyal Hotel could stray to thoughts of excellent single malts. The menu changes on a frequent basis, keeping pace with the seasons and the expectations of their guests.