Foodie champions

The food & drink scene in the valley is booming! Discover more about the inspiring chefs and business owners behind some of the area’s favourite hotspots.

 
 

Jamie Rogers – Traquair Arms, Innerleithen

Young, assured and full of ambition, Jamie Rogers has overseen a transformation of the Traquair Arms Hotel, Innerleithen – and he’s only just getting started.

Discover more about Jamie’s vision for the Best Pub in the Scottish Borders (2022).

 
 

Emma Perry – No.1 Café, Innerleithen

Emma Perry’s creativity and love of adventure has helped shape the menu at No.1, a bustling café in the heart of the Tweed Valley.

Discover more about the small café with a big heart on Innerleithen’s High Street.

 
 
 
 
 

Iain Gourlay – Cringletie, near Peebles

Fine dining doesn’t come much finer than that prepared by Head Chef at Cringletie’s 2 AA Rosette restaurant, just a few minutes’ drive from Peebles.

Find out how local produce inspired Iain’s dishes in this year’s National Chef of the Year competition.

 
 

Karen Coltman – Coltman’s Kitchen, Deli & Restaurant, Peebles

A seriously impressive food and drink offer has seen Karen and Kenny Coltman’s eponymous restaurant in Peebles establish a loyal following.

Discover how Coltman’s has utilised its characterful building to create intimate dining and drinking spaces – both indoors and out.