A Highland Perthshire restaurant that has built an outstanding reputation for food and hospitality has been crowned Scotland’s Restaurant of the Year for Fine Dining for the second consecutive year.
Killiecrankie House, the Michelin starred restaurant with rooms near Pitlochry, claimed the prestigious title at the 2026 Scottish Licensed Trade News Awards, held at the Hilton Glasgow on 5 November.
The achievement follows another remarkable year for the restaurant, which secured its first Michelin star in February, adding international recognition to its growing collection of Scottish hospitality awards.
Around 700 guests from across the hospitality and drinks industries attended the ceremony, hosted by comedian and presenter Katherine Ryan.
The annual awards recognise excellence across Scotland’s restaurants, bars, pubs and hospitality businesses, with 23 trophies presented during the evening.
For Killiecrankie House, the latest recognition is particularly special because it celebrates the combined efforts of everyone involved in creating the experience enjoyed by its guests.
Head Chef Tom Tsappis said:
“To be named Restaurant of the Year for fine dining for the second consecutive year is a huge moment for all of us.
“Scotland has an extraordinary depth of talent at the moment, so being recognised by our peers in the Scottish trade means a great deal.
“It’s a reflection of the incredible produce we have on our doorstep here in Perthshire, and of a team who care about every detail of a guest’s stay, from their first dish at dinner to their last cup of coffee at breakfast.
“Standing alongside the very best of Scottish hospitality is a brilliant way to shine a light on what we’re doing at Killiecrankie, but none of it happens without the commitment of every single person here.
“Front of house, the kitchen, housekeeping, the gardeners and the management team all pull together, and it only works because everyone plays their part.
“This award belongs to all of them.”
Tom and Matilda Tsappis opened Killiecrankie House in 2021, bringing their own vision of fine dining and personal hospitality to the beautiful Perthshire countryside.
In just five years, they have established the restaurant as one of Scotland’s most recognised dining destinations, combining carefully prepared food with the intimacy of a small country house.
SLTN print editor Dave Hunter praised the couple and their team for their achievements.
“Tom and Matilda Tsappis had never run a hospitality business before they opened Killiecrankie House in 2021, and what they’ve achieved since is incredible.
“Not only is the food fantastic and matched perfectly with top-quality drinks, but the level of service from the small, family-like team is second to none.’
“The sense of care that goes into everything they do helped the team to wow our judges for the second year running.
“Congratulations to the whole team!”
Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, the SLTN Awards have grown from a modest ceremony presenting eight trophies in 1996 into one of the Scottish hospitality industry’s established annual celebrations.
The latest award confirms Killiecrankie House’s place among the country’s most highly regarded restaurants, while recognising the people whose dedication has helped transform a relatively young business into a celebrated destination.
For Tom, Matilda and their team, retaining the title is another memorable achievement in a journey that began only five years ago.
