The Scran & Scallie

The Scran & Scallie is a gastropub at 1 Comely Bank Road on the edge of Stockbridge in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was opened by chefs Tom Kitchin and Dominic Jack and carries a Michelin Bib Gourmand, the guide's mark for quality cooking at fair prices. The kitchen applies fine-dining technique to hearty, unpretentious Scottish dishes, using the same seasonal sourcing philosophy as Kitchin's Leith restaurant. Haggis, neeps and tatties is the emblematic order and a favourite for first-time visitors wanting a Scottish classic, while seafood and game specials change with the season and the supply. The dining room is a relaxed pub setting with wood, warm lighting and a mix of tables and bar seating; the atmosphere is convivial and often busy, and noise rises at weekends and during Sunday lunch. Dress is casual. Drinks include cask ales, a thoughtful wine list and a selection of Scottish whiskies, so visitors can pair a hearty main with a local dram. Mains cost roughly £17-£30 (~$23-$40), making it a notably cheaper way to eat food from the Kitchin stable. It is open daily for lunch and dinner, and hours should be verified on the website. Reservations are recommended, and weekend lunch and evening tables fill early, so a booking made a week or more ahead is sensible. The pub is within walking distance of Stockbridge's market, the Water of Leith walkway and the Royal Botanic Garden, which makes it a natural stop on a northern-side Edinburgh day out.