A dining out bible has said pubs are expanding their repertoires with breakfast and afternoon tea as nine new Scottish entries were included in the latest Michelin Eating Out In Pubs Guide.
The guide recommends 590 pubs, of which 60 are new entries, for the 2016 edition which says hostelries are moving with the times.
The Salisbury in the Southside of Glasgow and Bridge Inn, Ratho on the outskirts of Edinburgh were the only new entries from in or around Scottish cities while the Highlands had two, Edinbane Inn, Edinbane and Caberfeidh, Lochinver.
Other new Scottish entries included Kildrummy Inn, Aberdeenshire, Allanton Inn, Scottish Borders and Cochrane Inn, Gatehead, East Ayrshire.
Strathardle Inn, Kirkmichael, Perth and Kinross and the Inn at Kippen in Stirlingshire were also added this year. It takes Scotland's total to 49.
Rebecca Burr. guide editor, said the premises were carefully selected and "chosen for the standard of their cooking”.
She said: "Each of them has been anonymously judged by our team of full-time inspectors, and we feel justly proud of them.
“There’s no denying that there continues to be a demand for good quality food in the relaxed setting of the local pub.
"We are seeing more and more pubs serving flexible all-day menus, with some even incorporating breakfast, brunch and afternoon tea into their expanding repertoires.
"The pub industry should be congratulated for moving with the times.”
Pubs found to be "particularly charming and those which offer something extra special" are given Michelin Inspectors’ Favourites stamp of approval in the guide.
The Butchers Arms in Eldersfield, near Gloucester, was earlier named Pub of the Year 2016.
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