Aeble & The Fife Coastal Path
17 Rodger Street, Anstruther
Scotland’s pioneering craft cider shop now also operates as a bar, perfect for a refreshing cider during a Fife Coastal Path meander. There’s a casual living-room feel, and expert guidance to find something you’ll love. Regular evening pop-ups include Baern and Hobz, bringing bar snacks, and a lot of fun, into the mix.

The Bridge Inn & The Union Canal
27 Baird Road, Ratho
It’s an eight-mile walk along the Union Canal from Edinburgh to Ratho, which is a brilliant way to work up an appetite for lunch at The Bridge Inn. The burgers, fish and chips, and homemade Belhaven Black steak pie are hearty favourites, and Sunday lunch is well worth the hike. 

The Crown Hotel & The River Tweed
54 High Street, Peebles
A stroll by the River Tweed makes for an idyllic weekend outing, and there’s a good playground if you have small folk in tow. Afterwards, head to the bright conservatory at the back of The Crown Hotel for classic pub food done very well. Shepherd’s pie and veggie burger are excellent, while the Sunday roast is legendary. 

The Leddie & Aberlady Bay
West Main Street, Aberlady
Walking through Aberlady Nature Reserve to the high dunes and sandy beach is gorgeous in any season. Warm up at newly opened The Leddie (formerly Ducks Inn) with hearty chicken pie and its towering pastry crust, or a bowl of garlicky mussels. There’s also a great beer garden at the back. 

The Shoregate & The Fife Coastal Path
67 High Street North, Crail
Choose from the cosy backroom bar or the smart sea-facing restaurant: either way you’re in for unstuffy fine dining with generous servings. Try cod with orzo and shellfish broth, or lamb rump with gnocchi. From here, follow the lengthy Fife Coastal Path to Kilminning Nature Reserve, looking out for dolphins.