The first Michelin Star restaurant in Edinburgh, The Untold Story of Martin Wishart 26-years

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Editor 1st July 2025
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The first Michelin Star restaurant in Edinburgh, The Untold Story of Martin Wishart 26-years

Discover the 26-year journey of Restaurant Martin Wishart in Leith, Edinburgh — Scotland’s longest-held Michelin star.

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