New Scottish restaurant added to Michelin Guide
A SCHOOL was placed into emergency lockdown yesterday afternoon after a man being pursued by police entered its grounds.
Inverclyde Academy in Greenock was sealed off for a period as the incident unfolded.
It is understood that the suspect was not armed, but that the school was placed in special measures as a precaution.
The man – who had earlier evaded police – ran into the school grounds shortly before 1pm yesterday afternoon.
Police said that a 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing.
A SCOTTISH restaurant has been newly added to the exclusive list of Michelin listed restaurants north of the Border.
Montrose, on Montrose Terrace in Edinburgh, was given the honour yesterday.
In February, the Michelin Guide announced the 11 restaurants north of the Border that had earned a star in the previous year.
Montrose has not yet earned a star, but does feature in the exclusive guide.
Montrose is run by the same team as Edinburgh’s Timberyard, which was awarded a Michelin star in 2023 and repeated the feat in 2024.
Announcing the new listing, the guide said: “The team behind Michelin-Starred Timberyard, also in Edinburgh, are responsible for this recent opening where big, bold flavours reign supreme and quality produce is key.
“It’s split into a ground floor bar – where the knowledgeable team serve an interesting wine selection accompanied by small plates like oysters and charcuterie – and the upstairs restaurant, where a set fourcourse menu pushes seasonality to the fore.
“If you’re on a sightseeing tour of the city, then The Palace of Holyroodhouse is nearby.”
When The National reviewed Montrose in February, we found the restaurant “shows that seasonal ingredients are worth celebrating, and with a Timberyard-style twist, can make for fresh, modern dishes that are a joy to eat”.
The 11 Scottish restaurants with
Michelin stars are: Heron, Leith; Cail Bruich, Glasgow; Condita, Edinburgh; Unalome by Graeme Cheevers, Glasgow; Timberyard, Edinburgh; The Kitchin, Leith; Restaurant Martin Wishart, Leith; Loch Bay Restaurant, Stein; The Peat Inn, Fife; Glenturret Lalique, Perthshire; Andrew Fairlie, Auchterarder.