Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2EQ
Tel.: +44 (131) 5576727
Fax.: +44 (131) 5578740
Web site: www.thebalmoralhotel.com/restaurant1.html

For an outstanding culinary experience, Michelin-starred number one is recognised as one of Scotland's best restaurants, with Chef Jeff Bland providing outstanding cuisine. He places emphasis on creative dishes whilst promoting the best of Scotland by using only the finest and freshest Scottish ingredients.

Number one was awarded a Scottish Thistle Award within the Flavour of Scotland category in October 2005. It was number one's dedication to immaculate service and outstanding cuisine that gave the culinary landmark its winning edge. Jeff Bland, The Balmoral's Michelin-starred Chef was also applauded for his exquisite craftsmanship and subtle and innovative menus.

Hot News! The Balmoral is delighted to announce that its number one restaurant has secured a third AA Rosette, one of the AA's most prestigious accolades.

In addition, the team has received the following awards:

* May 2006 - Gary Quinn, Manager of number one awarded CIS Restaurant Manager of the Year * March 2006 - Kevin Sutherland wins the inaugural Scottish Food Scholarship Final * February 2006 - Craig Sandle and James O' Donnell awarded gold medal in the Copa Jerez Sherry Sous Chef of The Year and Wine Waiter of the Year 2006 * January 2006 - Craig Sandle, number one Sous Chef, wins award for 'Innovation' at the annual Rocco Forte Conference * January 2006 - Jeff Bland and number one retain their Michelin star * December 2005 - Jeff Bland and number one receive a GourmetPlate accolade by HotelReviewScotland.com * October 2005 - number one receives a Scottish Thistle Award within the Flavour of Scotland category * October 2005 - The Balmoral achieves 4 RAC Dining Awards * October 2005 - Kevin Sutherland, Senior Chef de Partie, number one restaurant, is runner-up in the UK Young Chef Young Waiter 2005 competition * May 2005 - Highly commended, SLTN Restaurant of the Year 2005 for number one * April 2005 - Acorn Award 2005 awarded to Craig Sandle, number one restaurant chef * January 2005 - Jeff Bland and number one retain their Michelin star * August 2004 - "The Great Hotel Restaurant of the Year" by Hotels Magazine, USA * April 2004 - 'Scottish Hotel Restaurant of the Year' awarded by HotelReviewScotland.com * April 2004 - 'Icons of Scotland' award within the Scottish Food and Drink category