KINCARDINE’S Unicorn Inn has been awarded a top tourism honour thanks to their great menu and use of Scottish produce.

The ‘Taste our Best’ award is a joint initiative between Visit Scotland and the Scottish Government to form stronger links between the places people visit and the food and drink experiences on offer.

The Unicorn Inn, at 15 Excise Street, is a family-run brasserie that became the 500th business to receive the accreditation.

Owners Brian and Michelle Jones have worked hard to ensure their food reflects the best of the country’s natural larder with dishes such as a haggis and tattie scone tower, Scottish smoked salmon with pickled beetroot and Scottish strawberry pavlova with fruit coulis.

Head chef Brian said, “I’m overwhelmed and very proud that I have been in this privileged position of being able to use the local produce from our Scottish suppliers, enabling me to achieve a ‘Taste our Best’ award. As a small, local, family-run independent business, being recognised by our peers and clientele is an inspiration and an honour.

“It really does make all our hard work, blood, sweat and tears worthwhile.

“It’s not about just paying the bills, I want to spread the love of our national produce in a simple, caring way and help businesses in a similar way. It helps keep a strong sense of identity and pride in what we have on our doorstep.” Cabinet secretary for food, Richard Lochhead, presented the award and said, “I am delighted to present the Unicorn Inn with the 500th ‘Taste our Best’ award. It is a major milestone for this innovative accreditation scheme and a fantastic start to our Year of Food and Drink.”