NAIRN’S RISES FROM THE ASHES

Nick Nairn, together with his wife Julia, will open a brand-new restaurant, Nairn’s, in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire next month. The couple have completely renovated the space, once occupied by Nick’s on Henderson Street, with the help of designer Pat Renson. The restaurant was devastated by a fire in 2021 and has now been totally rebuilt with the addition of a new outdoor terrace.

The menus will include a range of snacks, small and big plates plus sharing dishes for lunch and dinner and will feature local produce including herbs and vegetables grown in the polytunnels by Nick and Julia, as well as selection of Scottish seafood, game and grass-fed meats.

Around 30 new jobs have been created at the new Bridge of Allan venture but the company will have a full team approach across Nairn’s and its nearby restaurant in Port of Menteith, with the team including executive chef, Stephen Crawford and general manager, Robyn Stewart.

Nick and Julia Nairn said, “It’s been a long journey back to Bridge of Allan and we’re truly excited to return to our hometown. The fire at this site was truly devastating but it has given us the opportunity to think really hard about what we wanted to create at this site. Nairn’s is a beautiful space and we’re delighted to be able to use it to showcase the best local producers on this thriving independent high street. We really can’t wait to welcome everyone in July and once again be a part of this wonderful town.”