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.
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.
John Duncan – Courtyard Cafe, Kailzie
John’s focus on simplicity and seasonality has inspired a menu at a cafe that is perfect for garden, and food lovers, alike.
Discover more about his year-round cafe-cum-restaurant at the heart of beautiful Kailzie Gardens.
Alejandro Wunderlin & Laura Lopez-Diaz – The Golfie Kitchen, Innerleithen
Colourful and creative, Alex and Laura’s approach to food reflects their years of hospitality experience across the world.