The family run Forth View Hotel is tucked away on Hawkcraig point, below the cliffs looking out to Edinburgh and the Islands of the Forth. Built in 1880 and known as 'Bleakhouse' by Mathew Galloway who ran the steamers to Fife from Granton and Leith, it became the Forth View in 1891 and was famous for its salt sea spa baths.

More than a century later, you still can listen to the sound of waves lapping on the shore, watch the seals playing and when the sun sets, visit the Room with a View. Expect to find succulent scallops, halibut and fresh langoustines on the menu. This is the sort of place where you could have cream of broccoli and smoked haddock soup; monkfish medallions in pancake butter; goujons of sole with a lemon and dill mayonnaise, and finish in style with the chocolate pot or homemade bread and butter pudding with vanilla ice cream.

They cater for small and large group bookings including birthdays, christenings and weddings.