Just eight restaurants in Scotland have made The Sunday Times Top 100 list for 2017.

It's a sign of the quality on offer that only a handful of eateries north of the border have been included in the guide which will be published in full this Sunday.

Celebrity chefs such as Jamie Oliver, Antonio Carluccio and Nick Jones have formed the panel who made the decisions based on the dishes and their delivery.

Here we run through the shortlisted Scottish restaurants and find out why they made the grade.

The capital proudly boasts half of the recognised restaurants in Scotland with the four spread out all over the city.

Norn, in Leith, has been described as a restaurant "in the finest tradition of Scottish cooking" and prides itself on its local and sustainable suppliers.

Meanwhile The Gardner's Cottage in Royal Terrace Gardens prove something of a hidden gem with its six-course set menu served on long communal tables every evening.

Elsewhere Ondine, along the George IV Bridge, was praised for being a "first-class fish restaurant with the friendliest Scottish service".

And at the Commercial Quay the talk is once again of The Kitchin which last year celebrated its tenth anniversary under its Michelin-starred owner.

Along the M8, only two restaurants were included by the judging panel but both offer something slightly different for the palate.

Mediterranean and Middle Eastern establishment Alchemilla, in trendy Finnieston, has featured on the list for its "star dishes", which include roast hake and Jerusalem Artichokes.

And around the corner on Great Western Road Cail Bruich was hailed as "sensational" for its modern offering of Scottish cuisine.

Many across the rest of the country may feel an eatery in their area would deserve to be on this list beside those from the two big cities but only two other restaurants remain: one in Argyll and Bute, and the other in Skye.

Inver, in Stracthlachlan, is one of them with stunning views of Loch Fyne to accompany a "fixed, four course menu" using "wild and farmed ingredients".

However, the final entrant on the list may be one that's recognisable to even the fussiest of eaters.

The Three Chimneys by Loch Dunvegan has a reputation all over the world and once again makes its mark in this Top 100.

Laurel Ives, editor of the list, said: "The Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants judging panel is made up of some of the most experienced and knowledgeable people in the industry, from chefs and owners to our own expert writers.

"They have picked out the very best establishments that the UK's impressive culinary scene has to offer.

"Alongside the definitive list of Britain's best places to eat, the Top 100 Restaurants features interviews with top chefs to make the list, a look at the latest dining out trends, and 'Cook It Yourself' recipes showing readers how to recreate popular dishes at home."

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