- Best Restaurant in Scotland 2026
- Cocktail List of the Year 2026
Opened by Andrew and Lisa Radford in 2012, Timberyard is now led by the next generation of the family - Ben, Jo and Abi Radford. Set within a striking former warehouse close to Edinburgh Castle, Timberyard has become one of Scotland's most influential restaurants, earning acclaim for its ingredient-led cooking, sustainability ethos and personal approach.
Originally built in 1895, the building has served many lives over the years, from a theatre props store to a department store warehouse and, yes, a timber yard. Today, guests enter through the restaurant's distinctive fire-red barn door into a warm, pared-back dining room where exposed stone walls, timber beams, weathered brick and cast iron details reflect the character of the building's industrial past.
Drawing inspiration from Scandinavian dining culture, the restaurant works closely with local growers, farmers, fishermen and foragers, celebrating Scotland's natural larder through menus that follow the seasons with precision, restraint and an artistic eye. Much of what is served is made in-house, with ingredients sourced from the kitchen garden and preserved through fermentation, pickling and curing.
Sustainability sits at the heart of the restaurant. A zero-waste philosophy informs every aspect of the operation, with a root-to-shoot and nose-to-tail approach extending from the kitchen to the drinks programme. Under head chef Bart Stratfold, whose previous experience includes Coombeshead Farm and Adam Byatt's Bistro Union, dishes are designed to let exceptional ingredients speak for themselves. Seasonal plates might include asparagus with lemon thyme, hazelnut and lardo in spring, or mallard with celeriac, alexanders and sauce vin jaune during the colder months, while desserts draw on foraged ingredients and preserved fruit.
The family have extended their reach in the Scottish capital in recent years also now running wine bar Montrose and the more recently launched wine and coffee concept Haze in Leith.
