Vegetarian Britain (3rd edition)

Scotland Updates

Updates to the third edition as at 17 January 2012

SCOTLAND

NEW Heavenly, Glasgow cafe-bar with all vegan food. 185 Hope Street G2 2UL. Tel: 0141-353 0884. Open: Mon-Sun 12.00-24.00. New independent cafe/bar opened May 2011 in the city centre with vegan versions of traditional dishes. They say they play independent pop music to create a soothing atmosphere by day and an invigorating, toe-tapping feel for the late evening. Framed LP's on the wall. Food served from 12.00, last food orders 20.00, but cakes available all night. Sat-Sun weekend breakfasts 12.00-18.00. Sat-Sun 12.00-18.00 Heavenly breakfast £7.25 with tempeh rashers, sausage, scrambled beech smoked tofu with mushrooms, potato scone, cherry tomatoes, beans and toast. Starters and snacks £2.95-3.45 such as soup of the day, bruschetta, pitta with dips, stuffed red peppers, tempura, pates with oatcakes. Unusual salads £3.45-3.95 include pasta with pine nuts; fennel, lettuce and lime with couscous; mayo and beetroot dip with crudites. Wraps and sandwiches £3.45-3.95 include falafel; tofu and pickle with salad; avocado and salad; tempeh rasher; soya burger; pitta and dips. Mains £6.50-7.25 include bangers and mash with red wine gravy; spaghetti bolognese; mushroom stroganoff; chilli with couscous, guacamole and sour cream; home-made gnocchi in tomato and basil sauce; courgette stuffed with crispy tofu with mash or rice; tofu burger with chips, onion rings and salad; beech tofu and veg kebab with wild rice. Desserts £3.25-3.95 include poached pear with ice-cream; baked apple stuffed with raisins and sultanas served with cinnamon custard; Heavenly Delight pastry base topped with banana, whipped cream and strawberry and chocolate sauce. Cupcakes and muffins, pastries, tarts £1.50-3.95 are available all night. House wines are all vegan, as are most of the other drinks, and are marked if vegan. Bottle of wine £10.50, glass £3.75. Not all alcohol, .e.g. Guinness, is vegetarian, but vegan choices include Heineken, Samuel Smith, Becks. Coffee, cappuccino, latte, hot choc £1.30-2.00. Teas £1.60. Kids welcome daytime, 2 high chairs, can do children's portions. No dogs. They plan gigs, djs, concerts and vegan confectionery. Visa, MC www.heavenlyglasgow.co.uk

Stereo vegan bar and music venue has moved to 20-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow G2 6PH. Tel: 0141-222 2254. www.stereocafebar.com

NEW The 78 vegan cafe-bar and music venue, 10 Kelvinaugh Street, Glasgow G3 8NU. Tel: 0141-576 5018. Open: Mon-Fri 12.30-24.00. Sat-Sun 12.00-24.00. In the premises that previously housed Stereo, Glasgow now has a fourth vegetarian and vegan pub (the others are Mono and the 13th Note). Impressive range of dishes prepared in a largely organic kitchen, and everything is homemade on the premises from scratch and absolutely everything is free of any sort of animal product. Also look out for some unusual theme nights. Menus on website. www.the78cafebar.com

NEW Foxwood vegetarian bed and breakfast, 11A Ullinish, by Struan, Isle of Skye IV56 8FD. Tel: 01470-572331. A new house designed by the owner, standing in 4 acres of land surrounded by countryside, mountains and moorland, sea and islands, green fields with sheep and cattle. 3 separate areas: large twin ensuite with own lobby; double with separate single room, large bathroom with sauna, jacuzzi bath and shower; large family ensuite with double and single bed, with lobby and space to prepare snacks. £30 per person. Children £15 in family room, no charge for baby. JJ’s Bistro, with lots of vegetarian and vegan food, is 5 minutes by car. Treatments available in the house or nearby include acupressure, aromatherapy, cranio-sacral therapy, Feldenkrais, holographic repatterning, Human Givens therapy, hypnotherapy, massage, psychotherapy qi gong, raw food living, reflexology. www.scotland-info.co.uk/foxwood

NEW The Old Croft House, Isle of Skye vegetarian bed and breakfast, 6 Carbost, Skeabost, By Portree, Isle of Skye IV51 9PD. Tel: 01470-532375. Open: all year. 19th century former crofthouse is beautifully located next to the River Snizort, with views over the hills and plenty of walks from the door. They are perfectly positioned central to Skye and only 4 miles from Portree. One double en suite room from £25 per person, with private patio. Children welcome. Dogs welcome. www.vegetarianskye.co.uk

NEW Woodland Vegetarian Guest House & Yoga Retreat Woodland, Rosehall, By Lairg, Sutherland IV27 4BD. Tel: 01549-441715 before 8pm. Open all year. 1 double, 2 twins/double (beds can be zipped together), £21 per person per night, single £25. Children welcome. No pets. One owner is vegan and there are amazing optional mostly organic evening 3-course vegan meals for £12.50 (open to non-residents).
www.vegetarian-scotland.com www.yogaretreatuk.co.uk

Pinto's restaurant in Argyll has closed. (page 441)

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