Iain Gourlay has spent 25 years in some of the country’s finest hotels and restaurants and has learnt his craft from some of the best chefs in the business. Now, as Executive Chef at Dalhousie Castle Iain has developed his own unique style and ethos towards food with a strong focus on sustainability and provenance. He has spent his career building relationships with food producers and suppliers from all over the country to produce award-winning menus that are delicious, unique and modern, whilst employing the best of classical techniques.
Over 25 years he has been awarded a host of accolades. Most recently, the Dungeon menu at Dalhousie Castle was awarded 2 AA rosettes, and Iain reached the final 2 years in a row of the National Chef of the year competition.
As the Executive Chef at Dalhousie castle Iain has been focused on developing and assisting the management team in repositioning the castle as one of Scotland’s leading luxury properties. Guided by years of experience and passion, he has elevated the restaurants at Dalhousie Castle to become one of their leading attractions.