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Boutique vegan hotel in the gateway to the Highlands. Non guests can dine if booked in advance. Lunch is served Wed-Sun 12PM-3PM and is an à la carte menu and reservations are recommended but not essential. Dinner is served in one sitting at 7PM Wed-Sun and reservations are essential. Confirmed closed October 2025.
118 Reviews
First Review by SylviaJohnstonMcCosh
mariamc27
Points +2542
The food - oh my - Edit
Wow the food is bloody sensational. The tasting menu was delicious, there were ingredients I didn't normally like but they tasted amazing and I loved it all. The room I got I didn't love, but I'm basing this on food alone.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-12-11
Pros: Delicious food , Delicious drinks , Lovely staff
Cons: Expensive
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gearsforqueers
Points +2156
Wow! - Edit
We spent one night in the Lynx room and wow, it was a brilliant experience! The 5 course tasting menu was one of the best vegan meals I've ever had. It is an intimate restaurant, there were only 6 of us in the dining room that night which made it even more special. The bar has an excellent selection of cocktails, wines etc. It also has a good selection of non-alcoholic spirits. Would recommend spending some time drinking in front of the wood fire.
Read moreThe room itself was lovely- very clean, comfortable bed, and lovely toiletries. If we had any criticism at all it would be that the amenity tray needed something more than tea and coffee for the £200 we spent on the room (biscuits please!) It was also obvious that the bathrooms havent been done to the same standard as the rest of the hotel - they were nice enough, but didn't feel quite as luxurious. I imagine they'll be doing them up over the next few years.
Overall it felt worth the money for the experience! We will definitely be back for the food, if not to stay longer.
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SusanLister
Points +111
Lovely vegan food - Edit
We stayed for my 50th birthday. The tasting menu for dinner was lovely.
Read moreThe room was quite nice but didn’t feel very luxurious . ( shower curtain was broken, no sugar in the room tray , quite cold ) This made it feel a bit over priced.
We were allowed to bring the dog which is great for us.
Pros: Dinner tasting menu, Dog friendly , Great location
Cons: Rooms could be upgraded.
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silo
Points +1165
Food superb, rooms less so. - Edit
We stayed for 4 nights, eating dinner at the hotel on 3 of those. The different tasting menus each evening were superb. Some of the courses were the best I’ve ever had.
Read moreThe bar is cozy with a great selection of drinks.
The rooms are a little less impressive, certainly for the prices charged. Overall it’s comfortable but for £200 plus a night it should be flawless. Little things like lights not working, the strange glow of the neon blue hallway sign leaking under the room doorway illuminating the bedroom all night and confusing shower controls, turns out the levers were fitted in the wrong order!
I might consider staying again but really only for the food.
Updated from previous review on 2021-10-18
Pros: Superb vegan tasting menus
Cons: Very expensive for the standard of rooms
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AbiM
Points +5866
Good experience - Edit
Worth the trip for the food, maybe not so much the rooms. Well celebrated a birthday here and were so well looked after. The chef came around before and at the end of the meal. The rooms are smart but in a few details down at heel (we had lynx room and the shower sliding doors kept coming off their runner for example). Interesting village and lots of walks and countryside nearby. Loved meeting the hotel dogs. Great little snugs in the garden (but I wish they would weed out the himalayan balsam!)
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ElaineHey
Points +645
Wonderful Experience - Edit
We spent two nights here as a family celebration for a 'big' birthday. Our room was the Capercaillie which was stylish, cosy and comfortable complete with a range of vegan friendly toileteries. A fridge on the landing contained plant milk and cold water (in glass not plastic). We had drinks in the bar before dinner each night and there was a huge choice! How lovely to not have to worry and check whether wines etc are vegan. Then, of course, we had the five course taster menu both nights and what a treat it was. The chef came out to see us at the start and end of the evening which was a lovely touch. Such care had gone into putting together the menu and preparing and presenting the food that we were truly impressed and loved it all. I have posted photos to show the menus and different food. Breakfast was also a treat. You have to complete a form the evening before making your requests. Highlights were the overnight oats and granola and the croissants. Finally, the dogs! We did not bring our dogs on holiday with us this time and we were missing them but the hotel has resident dogs that are a delight. Many places describe themselves as dog friendly but it is a joy to find a place that actually truly is. The dogs were a highlight! Thanks to the staff and chef for a great stay and also for providing the fantastic cake for my brother's birthday.
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Brucestevenson916
Points +93
Beautiful - Edit
Fantastic stay at this hotel! Very excited to finally visit after waiting for covid restrictions to pass. Really really enjoyed my stay as it is elegant, classy and relaxing! The room was great, well decorated and very clean. Loved the little touches, like plant milk in the fridge nearby.
Read moreBreakfast was delicious and filling.
The only downside is the pricing for lunch and dinner is a bit much, £4 for a ramekin of kale slaw is a bit overpriced. The food is delicious but I would have had dinner there too if it wasn’t £55 a head, shame.
Other than that, I had a fantastic stay. I visit again!
Pros: All vegan, Very classy hotel , Very fastest food!!
Cons: Pricey, Portion sizes are too small for cost
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VeganDamian
Points +496
Best Vegan Food in Scotland - Edit
This restaurant (attached to the Hotel) is the best dining menu I’ve tasted in Scotland. The five course set menu changes every night. They talk you through the menu, and have a special vegan wine to pair every night. Can’t recommend it enough.
Read moreAlso, stay at the hotel. It’s a blast. Amazing people. Amazing atmosphere. Incredible bar.
Pros: Everything, Food is delicious. Truly.
Cons: Not cheap, but inexpensive. And worth every penny
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flavio.graser
Points +97
Not worth the price - Edit
We left the table still hungry. I understand the philosophy of not preparing fake meat and stuff like that, but what about seitan or tofu? Furthermore, it’s all a matter of being lucky: we got a sad Japanese-like menu, but according other reviews here they made more interesting stuff in the past.
Read morePros: Well cared after dishes
Cons: Extremely expensive, Fix menu - no choice at all, Small portions
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TimorousBeasty
Points +248
Wonderful vegan hotel with top class menu - Edit
Very chilled boutique hotel minutes stroll from Pitlochry town centre but feeling like it’s a world away. Everything is vegan and everything is tailored to your comfort and relaxation. Not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for and it is worth it! 5 course tasting menu is delicious and changes daily; all locally sourced and creative use of plants rather than typical burgers or mock meat. Beautiful baronial building with beautiful rooms, exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. The perfect place to relax, rewind and recharge and all without having to enquire ‘Is that vegan?’
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-13
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-13
Pros: 5 course tasting menu is delicious, Hotel is very chilled with friendly staff, 100% plant based
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Pennylite
Points +332
Superb food - Edit
A wonderful culinary experience in a fully vegan hotel. Tasty, innovative & beautifully presented. Not offering communal dining at the moment because of Covid however this hasn’t detracted too much. Portions on the small side however 5 small courses is enough as long as you haven’t skipped lunch & been hiking all day. Although we were comfortable, I agree with other reviewers that the cost of rooms is on the high side. Especially the larger rooms. Having said that, it’s a small hotel that tries hard to please & there was lots to like. Very individual boutique hotel style decor. Plant milks conveniently placed in a fridge on the landing for in-room teas or coffees. Lovely grounds with unexpected hideaways. Enjoyable breakfast of soaked oats, chia seed pudding & home made beans on toast. I enjoyed our stay however next time might consider having dinner at the hotel and paying more to stay at a hotel with more facilities. Having said that, it’s been truly wonderful to stay at a fully vegan hotel & we have enjoyed it a lot.
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FayS
Points +247
Perfect lunch spot - Edit
Had a lovely lunch on the way back through Pitlochry. So great to be able to choose whatever you like from the menu without having to check!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan!, Reasonably priced
Cons: None
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Sarah1418
Points +522
Luxury vegan experience - Edit
We stayed for 2 nights here recently. The bed was probably the most comfortable I have ever slept in and the room was impeccably clean. We had the set menu dinner one night and it was very very good. 3 hours was a bit long, but I guess you can't rush perfection. The following night we had pizza so that the chef could get a day off, and that was also very good. Breakfast was fresh and filling. Staff were all really nice as well. I'd stay there again if I go back to Pitlochry :)
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jillsveganmeals
Points +1600
Lovely but expensive - Edit
My husband took me for dinner for my birthday - it's absolutely gorgeous, the building is lovely, and the chef says hello which is a really nice touch. The food was absolutely outstanding and I loved every course. The house red was also probably the nicest red wine I've ever tasted!! We sat down to eat at 7pm and were only finished at about 10.30pm - it's very lovely that it's a real experience, but be aware it is a full evening!! It's very, very expensive, but nice as a treat.
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Tastetesters
Points +289
At more than £1000 for three nights stay with dinner, you’d expect miracles. - Edit
Sadly, although our room was comfortable and the food creative, we could only be disappointed and disillusioned at these cynical prices.
Read moreThe good:
The staff are lovely
You’ll eat innovative food (but see below)
The area is beautiful
The bad:
The friendly invitation to canapés before dinner is actually an invitation to half a mouthful of dehydrated cracker with topping and the chance to spend £10 on every drink.
The ‘five-course tasting menu’ is creative, flawed and slight. We were hungry after each meal.
Although the food is served beautifully (thanks in some cases to the recipes and photos in a cookbook we use at home), the flavours just aren’t always there. Smoky cabbage was bitter, boiled red cabbage. Hmmm.
If you’re desperate for a slice of bread served on a slice of log or five baby carrots pushed into a teeny mound of mashed potato, or a slab of warmed up rock with one arancino on top of it….then maybe try one night and eat elsewhere if you want to stay longer.
On the accommodation side, the place is full of carefully quirked eccentricities, but details such as the IKEA stuff, felt-tip pen scrawl on the key fob and sales area as soon on as you enter (as if they haven’t had enough of your money!) mean it’s by no means the luxury hotel you’d expect.
Pros: The area is gorgeous, Nice staff, Unusual food
Cons: Extortionate and poor value, Food that leaves you hungry, Overhyped and money-grabbing
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Prudith
Points +460
Relaxing stay - Edit
We stayed at Saorsa 1875 for 2 nights, and chose to dine in each night. Both nights were delicious with completely different menus (just some ingredient crossover due to the use of seasonal ingredients), and we throughly enjoyed the experience.
Read moreWe stayed in one of the cheaper & smaller rooms, which suited us perfectly (more money to spend on cocktails in the bar). The room was simple but lovely, the bathroom was a bit out of keeping style wise, but perfectly functional.
The hotel itself has loads of lovely areas for you to relax, the hideouts in the beautiful garden were a lovely surprise.
We also had the packed lunch one day, which is expensive at £12 pp, but delicious. And we were happy that although we could have picked something else up much more cheaply, it would not have been anywhere near as nice.
All in all a lovely and relaxing stay, and such a novelty not to have to check ingredients on toiletries and at the bar!
Pros: Vegan bar!
Cons: Expensive
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samharper
Points +373
Amazing food, place and location - Edit
My partner and I stayed for my birthday last year and every detail was thought of- down to the vegan birthday cake followed by our five course tasting menu. A must stay if you’re visiting the area!
Read morePros: All vegan hotel, down to the furnishing , Incredible location , Tasting menus and cocktails
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Bonnetv
Points +78
A night in Vegan Heaven - Edit
For our Scottish staycation we went to Saorsa 1875 to experience true vegan luxury and they did not disappoint. From the friendly staff to the exquisite room, the homely atmosphere and natural surroundings to the unforgettable dining experience. Beautifully fresh, local and mostly organic ingredients turned into simple yet exquisite vegan courses. We returned another day for lunch - which you can have even if you don't stay at the hotel - and we had a delicious celeriac soup and possibly the best vegan burger of our lives. Saorsa 1875 invites you to slow down, disconnect from the frantic day-to-day and enjoy the good life with a good book, a board game or a cuddle with one of the resident dogs. We recommend it to anyone who would like to treat themselves to a luxury getaway and we will be visiting again when we get the chance.
Read morePros: Friendly, Homely, Dogs
Cons: Remote, Limited availability, Pricy
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GeorginaMills
Points +51
Absolutely off the chain! - Edit
I’ve been here twice now - so it’s not a fluke! The food is incredible, the Staff are a delight, the building is magnificent and the rooms are luxurious! Twice!
Read moreWell done Team Saorsa!!!
VISITED DURING COVID - great adherence to safety procedures and cruelty free sanitising products dotted around the hotel and in the room!
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Scottishguidedtours
Points +36
Saorsa is wonderful and a must visit !! - Edit
Visited Saorsa 3 times now. Stayed one night when it first and had a fantastic stay. Lovely food (amazing!!! ) great wine, service ... everything from the furnishings , to Jack, Sandra and all the staff.
Read moreReturned recently with 5 guests from California. It was superb as always and they truly loved it. They wished they were staying longer.
We were treated to 5 courses of incredible Vegan food and the communal dining is fantastic.
Every time i have visited/stayed i have met wonderful people , eaten wonderful food and if it can get any better, you are in the heart of Pitlochry, Scotland. "SAORSA! Alba an Aigh. Niall Scottish Guided Tours
DmarieC
I couldn't agree more, Niall!!! We did want to stay for several days more. It was a treat from the moment we entered the property. We loved settling in, having a drink at the bar, going to dinner with new vegan friends and feasting on the 5-course gourmet meal. It was heaven. The breakfast the next day was also superb and we thought that perhaps we would find such wonderful soft/crispy vegan bread, butter and jam all over Scotland. Nope! That was the one place. Plus, we got to chat with the owners and have some dog cuddles. What a great start to our Scotland trip with you as our guide. We will return!
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Jeddibo
Points +70
Excellent value - Edit
New smaller dining room for more intimate dining. Food well presented and very tasty. We will definitely be back.
Read morePros: All vegan
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NatalieJadeW
Points +209
Amazing stay! - Edit
What can I say about Saorsa 1875 that is going to do it justice?! Our stay was amazing from start to finish. The hotel is absolutely gorgeous, the food is delicious and the people (and doggos) are just lovely!
Read morePros: The chef Luca is amazing. The food is incredible!, The owners/staff are lovely , The rooms and lounge areas are great
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Bonaventure
Points +22
Do it! - Edit
Great interior, great food, great people. This lovely family run establishment offers what every vegan heart craves: finally a place where you get more than vegan burgers and curries and meet a lot of interesting and easy going people. The menu varies every night (there is just one menu) and only uses locally sourced and seasonal produce. They even bake their own bread. If you get a chance stay for the night since the rooms are lovely and the breakfast is awesome as well.
Read morePros: Vegan fine dining, Lovely interior, Local produce
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SusieVieiraLeca
Points +36
Relaxing. - Edit
First time in a vegan hotel and I loved it. The room was simple and calm, the entire hotel environment was relaxing and cozy and the staff and the owner, Sandra (if I'm correct) was lovely, always very friendly and chatty. She walked me to my room, gave me a brief info about the hotel, and breakfast. I felt very welcomed. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. I didn't try the food, however, that gives me a reason to come back.
Read morePros: Vegan friendly, friendly staff, , Dogy friendly, cozy, lovely breakfast , Heating in room can be turned off
Cons: None
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sitdownryder
Points +230
A must to go - Edit
First vegan hotel the reception is beautiful with plenty of character the food being a 5 course meal was very good and a lovely experience but the rooms were basic could do with abit more vegan zen to them I think
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AnnaPoehlman
Points +118
Perfect Weekend - Edit
Staff are absolutely wonderful and the food is amazing. Could not reccomend enough to vegans or non vegans alike.
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pauldyson
Points +219
Stunning food, excellent hotel - Edit
Went up to Scotland specifically to check this place out. We weren’t disappointed: the food was amazing, the hotel comfortable and friendly. Highly recommend
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