Michelin-starred warehouse restaurant in the Old Town — rustic industrial décor, five-course menu (£95) of extraordinary small plates using Scottish wild and foraged ingredients: razor clams in gooseberry, roasted guinea fowl, blood orange tart. One of Scotland's most creative kitchens. Open Thu–Sun only.
Why It Belongs on the List
Timberyard is one of Edinburgh's most critically acclaimed restaurants — a Michelin-starred conversion of a Victorian warehouse on Lady Lawson Street in the Old Town, with an industrial-rustic interior of exposed brick, wool banquettes, and candlelight. The Smith family (who also run it as a family business) source from artisan growers, fishermen, and foragers; herbs and edible flowers come from the restaurant's own garden. The menu is five courses (£95) or a longer tasting menu (£120), exploring the breadth of Scotland's natural larder with genuine creative flair: razor clams in gooseberry, roasted guinea fowl, innovative cheese courses. Open Thursday through Sunday only; book well ahead.
What Stands Out
- Michelin star
- Victorian warehouse — industrial-rustic interior
- Family-run
- Artisan growers, fishermen, and foragers sourcing
- Own garden for herbs and edible flowers
- 5-course menu £95
- Razor clams in gooseberry, guinea fowl
- Old Town
- Open Thu–Sun only
- Book well ahead