Scotland Adds to Michelin
Two Scottish restaurants — Dogstar in Leith and The Whitehouse in Oban — were added to the 2026 Michelin Guide, with The Whitehouse singled out for its “stunning” coastal views. The listings expand Michelin’s coverage of Scotland and spotlight Highland dining destinations. (scotsman.com)
Dogstar is fronted by chef James Murray, who won a Michelin star in 2023 while head chef at Timberyard in Edinburgh. (heraldscotland.com) The venue occupies 17 Portland Place in Leith, a site remodelled from the former Portland Bar and launched by the team behind Nauticus in autumn 2025. (deadlinenews.co.uk) Dogstar’s public listing and venue pages show a modern European, seasonally driven menu and published service hours with dinner mainly Thursday–Sunday and weekend lunches. (dogstarleith.com) The Whitehouse operates from Lochaline on the Sound of Mull and positions itself as a casual fine‑dining coastal restaurant specialising in locally sourced seafood and West Highland produce. (thewhitehouserestaurant.co.uk) The Whitehouse promotes a weekly‑changing menu and sustainability measures — including a claim of being 100% fossil‑fuel free — and its TripAdvisor profile lists a 4.8 average from more than 300 reviews. (findglocal.com) Both venues have drawn regional coverage and reviews since opening, with Dogstar profiled in local press and The Whitehouse accruing strong visitor reviews, signalling growing attention for dining in Leith and the Highlands. (heraldscotland.com) Industry reporting notes that Michelin’s UK & Ireland inspectors operate year‑round and publish periodic updates to spotlight standout venues discovered between annual award ceremonies. (msn.com)
