It’s exam results day and if you’re looking for something special to do to mark the occasion, Scotland’s top afternoon tea destinations have been polishing the champagne flutes and filling the cake stands ahead of National Afternoon Tea week. So take a peek at some of our favourite afternoon tea offerings, perfect for celebrations (or commiserations).

Edinburgh’s five-star Prestonfield House spreads its wings with brand-new Peacock Afternoon Tea

Prestonfield House - Peacock Afternoon Tea

Set in 20 acres of beautiful gardens and only five minutes from the city centre, Edinburgh’s Prestonfield House offers the peace and privacy of a country estate right in the centre of town. This summer guests can take full advantage of the hotel’s lavish grounds and enjoy their tea, hot savouries and home-made scones al fresco. Afternoon tea is now served outdoors on the terrace and in the gardens, where the resident peacocks are known to pay a flying visit.

Menu highlights include haggis bonbons, rustic thyme and apple sausage rolls, and sandwiches with Prestonfields’ honey-roast gammon and Dijon mustard. After these savoury goodies, choose from strawberry tarts, salted caramel éclairs, orange and lemon carrot cakes, and white chocolate and redcurrant macarons to enjoy with a selection of teas including Prestonfield’s own unique blends.

Availability: Served daily from 12:00pm-7:00pm

Vegan and Vegetarian options available

Priestfield Road, Edinburgh EH16 5UT

*Afternoon tea, £35 per person/Champagne afternoon tea, £45 per person*

Gleneagles – Beatrix Potter-themed Glendevon Afternoon Tea

One of Scotland’s most iconic afternoon tea venues is adding some fun to its traditional Glendevon afternoon tea this summer, with the launch of a Beatrix Potter-themed menu for the enjoyment of both adults and children. Although a delicious new menu, tea is still served in the stunning Glendevon Room, where guests can relax and take in the hotel’s stunning greenery.

The new menu, inspired by the author’s childhood holidays to Perthshire, includes Johnny Town Mouse’s pea and potato croquettes, Little Pig Robinsons crumpet and crab, and Herdwick lamb sausage rolls with Mr McGregor’s cabbage. Sweet treats include a Squirrel Nutkin’s fruit and nut slice and a ‘hiding behind the blackcurrant bush’ currant bun.

Availability: Fri-Mon 12:30pm-4:45pm

The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder PH3 1NF

Afternoon tea, £50 per person (£25 for children)/Champagne afternoon tea, £67 per person/Rosé Champagne afternoon tea - £68 per person — *Afternoon tea, £50 per person (£25 for children)/Champagne afternoon tea, £67 per person/Rosé Champagne afternoon tea - £68 per person*

Fairmont St Andrews – Fairmont afternoon tea

Sip your tea by the sea at this iconic luxury hotel and take in the beautiful scenery that St Andrews has to offer. Spend a leisurely afternoon in the Atrium Lounge beneath the 60-metre lighting sculpture, situated in the heart of the hotel, which was inspired by the artists’ views of the rolling hills and crashing waves overlooked by the venue.

Indulge in a delicious afternoon tea which showcases a range of teas, home-made sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries made fresh by the hotel’s executive pastry chef. The cherry on top of this delicious offering is the venue’s exclusive partnership with Moët & Chandon, giving guests the choice to elevate their afternoon with the addition of the luxury champagne.

Availability: Mon-Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm

Fairmont St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 8PN

*Afternoon tea, £27 per person/Champagne afternoon tea, £40 per person*

The Torridon Hotel – The Torridon afternoon tea

Experience Highland hospitality at its finest with an elegant afternoon tea in the 1887 restaurant at The Torridon with spectacular views over Loch Torridon and the Torridon Hills. Appreciate the authentic taste of Scotland with dainty sandwiches filled with fresh ingredients sourced from Loch Torridon and the hotel farm and kitchen. Finish off the afternoon by treating yourself to a freshly baked scone with jam and cream or a white chocolate and sea salt macaroon.

Availability: Wed-Sun 1:00pm-4:30pm

Annat, By Achnasheen, Wester Ross IV22 2EY

*Afternoon tea, £30 per person/Afternoon tea with Moet Champagne, £42.50 per person/Afternoon tea with Arcturus Gin, £42.50 per person*

Links House – Joseph Perrier Afternoon tea

Indulge in a classic afternoon tea at Links House where the tea is served from a traditional Samovar, a metal urn historically used to brew tea, and the Joseph Perrier champagne is on ice awaiting your arrival. Delicious savouries including pork, pancetta and prune sausage rolls accompany the delicious assortment of finger sandwiches. Look forward to a delicious sweet treat to finish, including lemon tarts and chocolate and mint macaroons, to pair with a selection of teas.

Availability: Friday and Saturday 12:30pm-3:30pm

Royal Dornoch, Golf Rd, Dornoch IV25 3LW

*Afternoon tea, £25 per person/Champagne afternoon tea, £35 per person*

The Storehouse – Adult and children’s afternoon tea

Relax and enjoy a scrumptious afternoon tea at The Storehouse whilst enjoying views across the Cromarty Firth to the Black Isle. Savour the delicious sandwiches packed with local ingredients, pork and apple sausage rolls, homemade cakes, biscuits, mini meringues and a selection of scones accompanied by clotted cream and Caithness jam. The younger guests can join the adults with their very own afternoon tea catered to their taste buds.

Availability: Monday to Saturday from 3pm, please book 24 hours in advance.

Vegetarian and gluten free options available

Foulis Ferry, Evanton, Ross-shire, IV16 9UX

*Afternoon tea, £13.50 per person (Children £8.95 person). Drinks charged separately.*

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