Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa

On Scotland's breathtaking East Coast, the Marine Hotel is a refurbished Grade II listed Victorian manor with a delightful restaurant overlooking the East Lothian golf course. Decorated with rich fabrics and chandeliers, the feel is decadent and plush. The kitchen is rightly proud of what's on its doorstep and puts regional produce to good use on its traditional menu that also displays a few contemporary touches. Start with Arbroath smokies in a mousse and delicately flaked, or McSween's haggis with neeps and tatties. Next up, perhaps something from the 'forgotten cuts' section - slowly braised Scottish beef cheek with creamed potatoes, rosemary jus - while under 'Scottish wild fish' there might be seared fillet of halibut with sweetcorn and spinach ragout. For pudding, the burnt Scottish cream gets an exotic pairing with a fresh mango sorbet.