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Scran

4.3 (29 reviews)
ModerateScottish, British
Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Kirsten J.

We stopped in for a quick dinner and ended up having such a wonderful experience. The service was excellent from start to finish--friendly, attentive, and welcoming. I ordered the goat cheese and fig salad, which was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. My husband chose the fish and chips and couldn't stop raving about how perfectly it was cooked--crispy, flavorful, and satisfying. We were lucky enough to snag an outdoor table, which made the evening even more special. Sitting outside, enjoying our meal while taking in the charm of Edinburgh, truly made it an unforgettable dinner.

French toast
Meg D.

Such a cute place for a delicious breakfast! The service was fast and presentation of the food was beautiful. You have to try the french toast!!

Lotus French Toast
Michael P.

We went to Scram as it looked nice and was very close to where we were staying. We went early on a Thursday morning before our train ride out of Edinburgh. The place was mainly empty but quickly filled up. The restaurant was nicely decorated but had a steep step that almost caused me trouble. I had the Lotus French toast and a Scone on the side. The French toast was very good and sweet with fresh fruit and biscoff sauce. This paired nicely with my americano coffee. The portions were large and I definitely could have skipped the scone. We did have some trouble getting the bill as the place filled up. Overall, not a bad place to grab a quick bite.

Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and a side of avocado. Americano coffee.
Dave L.

Amazing eggs royale at Scran this morning. Great morning in Edinburgh. Poached eggs on toast with smoked salmon and holledaise.

Danelle B.

Burgers were good but the basic burger was okay. Sweet potato fries were good. Onion rings were good. Service was friendly and quick.

Bacon, egg and cheese roll.
Keith A.

Before heading to Edinburgh, my friend and I heard good things about The Scran, so we tried it out first day there. Needless to say, we have been back daily. They have great coffee and for a quick brunch or bite during the day, the food is really good. This visit, I had the Roll, which you can pick the toppings you want for it. I got bacon, egg and cheese. All were freshly made. My friend and I have been getting the cappuccino every day, and I would highly recommend it. A must try if you are in Edinburgh. Take a seat outside if the weather is nice, avoid the hallway seating since it is a wind tunnel.

Lotus French Toast
Melissa S.

We had breakfast at Scran this morning. We ordered an americano, latte, lotus French toast, Eggs Benedict and fruit scone. The lotus French toast and Eggs Benedict were very good. If you are with another guest I recommend splitting a savory and sweet meal so that it doesn't become too much for you. My husband really enjoyed the Lotus French Toast but was over the sweetness by the time he finished it. Plates are fairly large so you really don't need to get additional items on the side. Service was quick however we did have to ask for the bill 3 times before we actually received it. Restaurant is cute and nicely decorated. We went in for breakfast at 9:30am and had no wait. If you are staying nearby I would recommend trying this place out!

Ham and Cheese Croissant
Connie C.

Typical British fare for breakfast. The particular breakfast place we ordered was a "Scottish breakfast" - I would say the difference to a "British breakfast" would be the addition of haggis and potato taffies. Nothing in particular to write home about. Service was good, and the location is convenient- close to the royal mile. We also ordered a mimosa and a soya latte. The soya latte tasted water down, but that might just be a local practice. The mimosa on the other hand was more champagne than oj.

French toast with berry compote and vanilla marscapone
Samantha L.

I'm usually one to order more savory items for breakfast, but something told me I needed to try the French toast here. Let me say that I am so glad I strayed from my norm, the food was amazing!! It came with two thick slices of brioche, a berry compote, and a to-die-for vanilla marscapone on top. I swear I could have eaten a bowl of that marscapone with a spoon. I was only able to finish half and was in a food coma when we left. If you are thinking about trying the French toast, don't think twice, just do it. Oh, and the waitress was amazing!

Scottish breakfast
Bryce S.

Lovely service and delicious food! Great way to start the morning! Would highly recommend.

Lotus French toast

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The cappuccino was really good. The best I had in Edinburgh and I put down quite a few

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The food was delicious! Everything we ate was amazing! The cocktails were sooo yummy too! Alex was great! Super informative and friendly!

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The Devil's Advocate - Smoked fish plate

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(629 reviews)

££

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The Devil's Advocate is undoubtedly a treasure to find in Old Town Edinburgh, especially if you…read moreaccidentally take the News Steps to get there, only to realize you should have simply taken the steps up Advocate's Close from Cockburn Street. But they call these lessons, "character building," apparently. No matter, the Devil's Advocate is worth the search. Located in an old Victorian pump house halfway up (or down) Advocate's Close, the Devil's Advocate is known for a killer whisky shelf of more than 300 different bottles from various distilleries across the Highlands, Lowlands, Speyside, Campbelltown, the Islands, and Islay. I finally sipped on a 15-year Tamdu that has convinced me to keep a bottle at home. Then there's the Clydeside 2024 Limited Edition Cask Strength that was wicked impressive. The bartenders are class at making and serving seasonal and regular cocktails that have their spin and character. My wife enjoyed gin-based cocktails such as the Clean Slate (with St-Germain, citrus, and sugar), Rose Garden (with Yellow Chartreuse, Cocchi Rosa, apple, lemon, and mint), and Bee's Knees (honey and lemon). I went full speed ahead with the scotch cocktails, which are essentially classics with a scotch-substituted twist. The Double Shot is an Espresso Martini with Dalmore 12 in addition to Kahlua, espresso, and demerara -- quite smooth without being too sweet. The Scotzia is a Negroni with Fettercairn 12, while the Boxcar is a Sidecar only with Aberfeldy 12. We enjoyed the bar for a few hours, watching the bartenders make magic while sipping on cocktails, while listening to 80s pop tunes. A great evening indeed.

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Howies

(219 reviews)

£££

Old Town

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Good haggis, but overall underseasoned and underwhelming…read more My fiancé and I visited Howie's and had a mixed experience. We started with the haggis appetizer, which was genuinely delicious hearty, comforting, and reminded me of a Salisbury steak with gravy and potatoes. If you're going, I'd absolutely recommend starting there. Unfortunately, the rest of the meal didn't live up to that strong start. My fiancé ordered the ribeye with fries, and once again I have to say: Edinburgh really struggles with fries. These were bland, oily, and needed a serious dose of salt. The ribeye itself had no seasoning, which was disappointing. While the peppercorn sauce was good, a quality ribeye should be flavorful on its own without having to rely on sauce. I ordered the salmon with beets and potatoes. It was decent, but, like much of the food we've had in Edinburgh so far, it could have used more seasoning. The ingredients seem fresh, but the flavors just don't sing. For dessert, we shared the banoffee pie. It was light and not overly sweet which I appreciated but it was just okay. Not memorable. Service was another weak point. Our server wasn't rude, but we were largely forgotten because there was a large party seated behind us. At this price point, you expect attentive service. I understand Scotland doesn't operate on a tipping culture, but when restaurants are charging higher prices (and often more than comparable U.S. restaurants once converted from GBP), the quality and attentiveness should match. Overall, Howie's wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great. Amazing haggis, decent dishes, mediocre seasoning, and slow service. For locals who prefer milder flavors, this might be a solid choice but for visitors used to more robust seasoning and higher service standards, it may fall short.

Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - Crown Of Slow Cooked Beef Shoulder With A Rich Horseradish Infused Gravy

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(517 reviews)

££

Old Town, Royal Mile

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Queens Arms

Queens Arms

(114 reviews)

££

New Town

Out of all the places I've been to in Scotland, I think Queens Arms was one of my favorites…read more We had reservations for this place recently and when I took one step inside, I was already in love. I mean who doesn't love a good pub? You get great drinks and great food at an affordable price. As I write it makes me think of think of when Zidane reunites with Freya in FF9. Sometimes we don't wanna eat at fancy Michelin restaurant that has small plates but charges a premium. Sometimes we just wanna cut all the BS and just get a nice hearty meal. And thats what we got. When we sat down we found out that they were doing a Trivia night. Normally I would have told my girl to pick another spot to eat but for some reason I was cool with it. There was even a table nearby with kids(yuck). And you know what? It was fine. That's because we had been sipping on some amazing cocktails. If you also partake, Gin and Mezcal enjoyers will love the Bramble and Hibiscus Crush. What color are Luigi's overalls from Super Mario? That's such an easy question. Wait...what do you mean Luigi's overalls are blue? They are green. Look at this picture onli...Oh... One of the stars of our meal was the Haggis. This was the first time I had ever tried it and after trying it at multiple places Scotland, Queens Arms I feel has done it the best. I love the complexity of the flavors of the meat with the creamy and pepper flavors of the peppercorn sauce. If you've never had Haggis, you definitely have to try it here. The best part is that it comes with mashed potatoes too! Shoutouts to the Fish and Chips if you are also into that. One of my friends ordered that and I definitely had to go back in for multiple bites. Finally the roast. The Sunday Roast should just be an automatic order if you happen to come here on a Sunday. You get so much food and it's all so damn tasty. They'll cook a roast to whatever doneness your heart desires. We went with Medium Rare and it came out perfectly. If you didn't have enough flavors with all the extra sides it comes with, they also give you gravy to pour on anything you want. Thanksgiving basically came early this night. But as I looked around and admired all the bookshelf's and all the families have a nice dinner with their loved ones, I just thought about how happy I was. I was finally here! This was the start of my trip. Queens Arms has set a high ceiling on great experiences in Scotland. We even went back there a couple of days ago just because we knew we would be able to end the night on a good drink. But in the end I think if you are Edinburgh, you have to come to this place. It is one of my favorite experiences I've had in Scotland so far and I dream about when I can come back again.

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(16 reviews)

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I told myself I wasn't going to try the haggis, but what did I do? I tried the haggis. I'm glad I…read moredid. The wait staff there are extremely attentive, friendly, and willing to answer any questions. Our party started off with the haggis parcels in a red wine plum sauce as an appetizer. The haggis was encased in filo dough. It was delicious. I went with the salmon, because Scotland has the best salmon in the world, so I've been told. This salmon was exceptional. I enjoyed the crispiness on the top of the salmon and the potatoes and broccoli accompanied the dish perfectly. I didn't care for the tomato sauce, and just ate around that. If you want authentic Scottish food, and friendly service, try this place out. They are also wheelchair accessible, as they have a ramp to guide you in the door.

Scran - scottish - Updated May 2026

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