Sir Andy and Kim Murray at the Cromlix (pic: Cromlix)
The tennis ace is enjoying more off-court success, writes PAUL TRAINER
Sir Andy Murray’s fine dining restaurant has been recognised by Michelin after Cradle at Cromlix, near Dunblane, was named among the 22 restaurants across the UK and Ireland added to the September update. Cradle at Cromlix opened this year as Sir Andy and his wife Kim continued a major transformation of the five-star country house hotel.
The intimate 16-seat restaurant is led by executive head chef James Mearing and offers the hotel’s most exclusive dining experience. Michelin described Cradle as a “culinary crown jewel”.
It opened alongside the Garden Room, a larger 60-cover restaurant overlooking the grounds, as Cromlix expanded its food and drink offering. The former Glasshouse restaurant has also been repurposed for afternoon tea and events.
The Murrays bought Cromlix in 2013. The Victorian hotel, set in 34 acres near Kinbuck, has since undergone a major refurbishment, with Kim closely involved in its redesign.
Another addtion is Edinburgh’s Whirlybird, a café, bar and restaurant which opened this year in Victoria Street in the Old Town. Led in the kitchen by Lucia Gregusova, it serves food throughout the day, moving from coffee and lunch into dinner and drinks.
Michelin lists both Cradle and Whirlybird under its “Modern Cuisine” category.
The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland regularly adds restaurants to its online selection throughout the year.
Scotland enjoyed success at the 2026 Michelin awards, with Killiecrankie House in Perthshire and 1887 at The Torridon among the restaurants to gain new stars.
This is an edited version of an article from ScottishNews.com
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