Caledonia - Tom & Michaela Kitchin

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For more than twenty years, Tom and Michaela Kitchin have built their lives around a shared passion for Scotland, its remarkable natural larder and the warmth of Scottish hospitality.

From the opening of The Kitchin in Edinburgh to the relationships they have formed with farmers, fishermen, growers, foragers, craftspeople and producers across the country, their story has always been rooted in a deep respect for provenance and place. In Caledonia, Tom and Michaela journey beyond the walls of the restaurant to explore the people and landscapes that continue to inspire them. From hand-dived scallops and creel-caught langoustines from Scotland’s cold coastal waters to wild game from the Highlands, vegetables grown in rich soils and ingredients foraged from woodland and shore, each tells its own story of nature, patience and seasonality. Along the way, they celebrate the remarkable individuals whose knowledge, dedication and craftsmanship bring The Kitchin to life – both in the kitchen and far beyond it.

Beautifully photographed throughout, Caledonia captures a Scotland that is at once wild, dramatic and generous. It reflects a country where the changing seasons dictate what arrives on the plate, and where some of the greatest inspiration can be found by simply paying attention to the natural world. Part personal journey, part love letter to their homeland, Caledonia is Tom and Michaela’s celebration of two decades of learning, evolving and sharing. Above all, it is a story about relationships, passion and respect – and an invitation to discover not only how Scotland tastes, but how it feels.