Blackwoods Edinburgh is a modern Scottish restaurant at 6 Gloucester Place on the edge of Edinburgh’s New Town. Located within Nira Caledonia, it offers breakfast and dinner in an elegant dining room, with Scottish produce and clear ingredient provenance shaping the experience.
The kitchen sources from Scottish farms, fisheries and pastures and changes dishes to reflect seasonal availability. Charcoal grilling adds caramelised depth to meat, fish, poultry and game, while traditional flavours are presented with a contemporary level of detail.
Shetland mussels, haggis with neeps and tatties and mature Scottish steaks illustrate the menu’s regional focus. Fish and vegetable dishes broaden the dinner selection, and a full Scottish breakfast brings together sausage, bacon, black pudding, haggis, tattie scone and eggs in the morning.
An adjoining bar serves Scottish whisky, local beer, wine and cocktails in a warm setting before or after dinner. Vegetarian dishes are available and private dining can be arranged, while guests with allergies should discuss the current seasonal menu and kitchen preparation with the team.
Address: 6 Gloucester Place, Edinburgh EH3 6EF, Scotland
Blackwoods Menu
Continental Breakfast
£18 per person (With your choice of freshly brewed beverages as per above)
SELECTION OF PASTRIES
Croissants, breakfast rolls, white or brown toast
SELECTION OF JAMS AND SPREADS
Bitter orange marmalade, honey, raspberry conserve, strawberry conserve, apricot conserve, blackcurrant conserve, Nutella, Marmite
SELECTION OF CEREALS
Corn flakes, bran flakes, coco pops, muesli, granola, rice krispies
PORRIDGE
Made to order
NATURAL YOGURT
With home made fruit compote or plain
SELECTION OF CHEESES AND COLD MEATS
SELECTION OF JUICES
Orange, grapefruit, apple, cranberry
FRESH FRUITS
Apples, oranges, grapefruits, bananas, pears, watermelon, honeydew melon, pineapple,
Cooked Breakfast
£26 per person (Along with your continental selection, please choose one of the following cooked breakfast options, made fresh to order. If you booked directly with us, both Continental Buffet and Cooked Breakfast are included in your rate.)
Blackwoods Full Scottish
Pork & herb sausage, bacon, black pudding, haggis, grilled tomato, roasted mushrooms, potato scone, baked beans, served with your choice of egg (poached, fried, boiled or scrambled)
Full Vegetarian (v)
Vegetarian sausage, vegetarian haggis, grilled tomato, roasted mushrooms, potato scone, baked beans, your choice of egg (poached, fried, boiled or scrambled)
Eggs
Muffin with 2 poached eggs and hollandaise sauce, with your choice of filling. Benedict, with bacon OR Royale, with smoked salmon OR Florentine, with spinach
Omelette
Prepared with onions, chopped tomatoes and cheese
Avocado & Poached Eggs
served with toast, sesame seeds & chilli flakes
Starters
Ox Cheek
Tender ox cheek slow braised in red wine and aromatic herbs served on a bed of celeriac mash with Salsa Verde.
Shetland Mussels
Fresh Shetland mussels steamed with shallots, garlic and white wine. Garnished with parsley, scorched lemon, and served with a toasted crusty sourdough bread.
Black Raviolo
Fresh handmade pasta infused with squid ink, filled with a rich mixture of duck and chorizo, served with velvety spinach sauce and parsley oil.
Vegetables Terrine (V)
A delightful layering of fried peppers, courgettes, carrots, and shallots, pressed together with creamy goat cheese. Served with a garnish of velvety vegetable sauce and sweet cherry confit tomatoes.
Black Pudding
Scottish traditional black pudding wrapped in filo pastry served on a slow-cooked tomato surrounded by red pepper foam garnished with crispy fried shallot rings.
Haggis, Neeps and Tatties
A traditional Scottish dish featuring a tender baby haggis, served on a bed of crispy potato chips, accompanied by a velvety turnip mousse, rich whisky sauce, and parsley oil.
Main courses
Cod Fillet
Pan-seared delicate cod fillet is paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, caramelized shallots, fresh parsley, and a touch of white wine. Served alongside crispy potato cubes and green beans.
Breaded and Fried Beetroot Sphere (V)
Crispy, sweet beetroot spheres, served on a rich, spicy lentil stew on a bed of grilled goat cheese and a drizzle of green oil (V).
Scottish Salmon Fillet
A pan-seared Scottish salmon fillet, served on a bed of crushed potatoes. Accompanied by tender steamed broccoli, roasted cherry tomatoes, and finished with a velvety white wine sauce.
21-Day Matured Scottish Ribeye Steak
Indulge in the tender flavour of a 21-day matured Scottish ribeye. Accompanied by a savoury porcini mushroom and onion stew, crispy homemade chips, roasted vine tomatoes, and finished with a creamy peppercorn sauce.
21-Day Matured Scottish Chateaubriand Fillet Steak
A succulent Scottish Chateaubriand fillet, served alongside charred Padrón peppers, a rich porcini mushroom and onion stew, crispy homemade chips, roasted vine tomatoes, and finished with a creamy peppercorn sauce.
Desserts
Deconstructed Cranachan
Traditional Scottish dessert featuring whipped cream, honey, and whisky, punctuated by the crunchy texture of toasted oats and red fruits compote.
Sticky Toffee Pudding Delight
Toffee pudding served with a velvety smooth toffee sauce that oozes over the cake accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Chocolate Brownie
Fudgy chocolate brownie paired with a delicate cherries, topped with pistachio gelato.
Artisan Cheese Plate
A curated selection of Scottish cheese, artisan crackers and sweet and sour chutneys.
Sunday-Monday Dining
3 Small Plates for £26
Crispy Calamari
Light, golden calamari with smooth garlic aioli and fresh lemon.
Mozzarella Arancini
Warm and comforting with a rich savoury centre and tomato brightness.
Baked Camembert
Soft, indulgent camembert served with fig sweetness and toasted sourdough.
Truffle Parmesan Fries
Hand cut fries tossed in fragrant truffle and aged parmesan.
Haggis Bon Bons with Whisky Sauce
Golden, crisp bon bons lifted by a silky whisky cream.
Mozzarella Sticks with Chilli Jam
Creamy mozzarella with a crisp coating and sweet heat from house chilli jam.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Kimchi
Tender fried chicken with gently spiced, fresh house made kimchi.
Vanilla Cheesecake
Silky, smooth cheesecake with a bright raspberry lift.
Tiramisu
Classic layered indulgence with deep coffee richness.
Hot Beverages
Coffee by local Forth Coffee Roasters. Cafetiere coffee, Decaffeinated available, Specialty coffee available on request. Loose leaf tea by PMD Silva.
Forth Espresso Blend
Spicy, chocolately and earthy flavours – consisting of Brazilian Santos, Indian Monsoon Malabar and Vietnamese G1 coffees.
PLANTERS BREAKFAST
Handpicked and blended in the Dimbula valley for superior taste
GREEN TEA
Grown on the high peaks bordering Nuwareliya’s central tea region.
EARL GREY
Handpicked and blended with natural bergamot oil for its distinctive aroma
PEPPERMINT
Freshly brewed herbal tea with a minty tang
LEMON-GRASS & GINGER
A fusion of fresh, zesty lemongrass with spicy, sweet ginger
RADIANT ROSE
High grown tea with rose petals to give a radiant, exhilarating infusion
PLANTERS’ MISTRESS
A light, golden tea scented with bergamot, orange and lemon peel
Hot Chocolate
Drinking chocolate made with freshly steamed milk