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The Spence

St Andrew Square 39, EH2 2AD Edinburgh

Closed now · opens 07:00

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Source: the restaurant's website, read on 12 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 12 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

D E S S E R T S O N T H E T R O L L E Y
SELECTION OF CHEESESvegetarian
15.00
cheese selection
estimate≈ 450 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
PETIT FOUR
8.00
estimate≈ 150 kcal20 g carbs
F R O M T H E K I T C H E N
CHEESECAKEvegetarian
14.00
Scottish strawberries, elderflower
estimate≈ 600 kcal40 g carbsheavy 28
WHITE FOREST GATEAUvegetarian
14.00
Scottish cherries, almond, mascarpone
estimate≈ 650 kcal45 g carbsheavy 26
PEACH PAVLOVAvegetarian
14.00
lemon verbena, whipped yoghurt
estimate≈ 500 kcal55 g carbsheavy 38
CHOCOLATE MOUSSEvegetarian
14.00
raspberry, yuzu
estimate≈ 450 kcal30 g carbsheavy 41
HONEYCOMB BAKED ALASKAvegetarian
24.00
baked alaska — heather honey, oats, bitter orange caramel, pistachio, Cointreau
estimate≈ 800 kcal60 g carbsheavy 24
I C E C R E A M S
SALTED & MALTEDvegetarian
5.00
salted and malted ice cream
estimate≈ 200 kcal20 g carbsheavy 42
SEASONAL SEA SALT & CHOCOLATE CHIPvegetarian
5.00
sea salt and chocolate chip ice cream
estimate≈ 220 kcal22 g carbsheavy 42
SORBETvegan
5.00
estimate≈ 120 kcal25 g carbsheavy 39
CARAMELvegetarian
5.00
caramel ice cream
estimate≈ 220 kcal25 g carbsheavy 42
B R E A D & S N A C K S
COMPANY BAKERY SOURDOUGH
9.00
sourdough bread — Edinburgh cultured butter & Blackthorn sea salt
estimate≈ 300 kcal40 g carbsbalanced 67
BUTTERBEAN HUMMUSvegan
8.00
seeded crackers, lemon & garlic
estimate≈ 350 kcal30 g carbsbalanced 75
SPICED HAGGIS & ONION FRITTERS
9.00
haggis and onion fritters — coriander & mint raita
estimate≈ 400 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
SCOTTISH BROWN CRAB BRIOCHE
12.00
brown crab brioche — gooseberry, elderflower
estimate≈ 450 kcal30 g carbs
S C O T T I S H S E A F O O D
WEST COAST SCALLOPS
24.00
sugar snap salsa, Caesar emulsion, chicken skin
estimate≈ 300 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
CURED SCOTTISH SEA BASSpescatarian
20.00
cured sea bass — turnip, apple, samphire
estimate≈ 250 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
GLENEAGLES OAK-SMOKED SALMONpescatarian
20.00
smoked salmon — buttermilk, cucumber & dill
estimate≈ 300 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
S T A R T E R S
ISLE OF WIGHT HERITAGE TOMATOESvegetarian
17.00
heritage tomato salad — whipped crowdie, cucumber, basil maceration
estimate≈ 200 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
TWEED VALLEY BEEF TARTARE
19.00
beef tartare — pickled onions, nasturtium, crisps
estimate≈ 350 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
AYRSHIRE POTATO SALADvegetarian
17.00
potato salad — smoked leeks, summer truffle, capers, watercress
estimate≈ 320 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
CURED SALT AGED DUCK
22.00
cured duck — Scottish raspberry, beetroot, sour cream
estimate≈ 280 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
COURGETTE VELOUTÉvegetarian
16.00
Fife buffalo mozzarella, mint
estimate≈ 210 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
LANARK BLUE & BUTTERHEAD SALADvegetarian
17.00
blue cheese and butterhead salad — celery, grape, hazelnut, frisée
estimate≈ 350 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
M A I N S
ROAST CHICKEN 300G
36.00
roast chicken — roast breast, confit leg, smoked gem lettuce, 'nduja butter
estimate≈ 680 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
TWEED VALLEY SIRLOIN
55.00
sirloin steak — roast onion, gravy butter, sticky beef, chimichurri, fries
estimate≈ 920 kcal48 g carbs
LOCH MELFORT TROUTpescatarian
33.00
roast fennel, sorrel & grapefruit dressing, pine nuts
estimate≈ 450 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
CRISPY AUBERGINEvegetarian
24.00
red pepper, Katy Rodgers yoghurt, mint, almond, pomegranate
estimate≈ 520 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
HALIBUT 'CULLEN SKINK'pescatarian
38.00
halibut cullen skink — smoked haddock, potato & seaweed
estimate≈ 580 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
SALT AGED PORK CHOP
35.00
pork chop — Stornoway black pudding, hispi cabbage, apricot, Arran mustard
estimate≈ 720 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
POTATO DUMPLINGS & SCOTTISH GIROLLESvegetarian
27.00
potato dumplings and girolles — sweetcorn, ricotta, noisette, truffle
estimate≈ 650 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
SCOTTISH BORDERS LAMB
38.00
summer vegetables, samphire, anchovy gremolata
estimate≈ 550 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
SHETLAND COD 500Gpescatarian
36.00
shetland cod — peas & broad beans, fregola, bacon sauce
estimate≈ 620 kcal38 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
TWEED VALLEY CHÂTEAUBRIAND (to share)
110.00
chateaubriand — roast onion, gravy butter, sticky beef, chimichurri, fries
estimate≈ 1800 kcal90 g carbsheavy 36
F O R T H E T A B L E
SKIN-ON FRIESvegan
8.00
garlic & herb salt
estimate≈ 420 kcal45 g carbs
FINE BEANS, KALE & STEAMED GREENSvegetarian
8.00
steamed greens — with or without smoked butter
estimate≈ 120 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
BROCCOLI FLORETS & BRAISED STEMSvegetarian
8.00
broccoli and stems — Isle of Mull cheddar, crispy onions
estimate≈ 210 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
CRISP LEAVES & CARROT SALADvegan
8.00
carrot salad — tarragon mustard, sunflower seeds
estimate≈ 140 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
NEW SEASON POTATOESvegetarian
8.00
sour cream & chives
estimate≈ 280 kcal30 g carbsbalanced 65
Sunday Feast at The Spence
Sunday Feast
95.00
sunday roast feast — generous plates, made-to-order Sunday roasts, our indulgent dessert room and live entertainment
estimate≈ 1500 kcal80 g carbsheavy 32

Is this menu still right?

78veggie
scoreestimate

Diverse vegetarian options

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

You can choose dishes like courgette velouté and crispy aubergine. The menu also offers potato dumplings with girolles. Vegan guests have fewer choices with only butterbean hummus and sorbet.

22 vegetarian and 4 vegan dishes out of 40

85dia
scoreestimate

Low Carb Scottish Dining

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

The menu features many high-protein main courses with low carbohydrate counts. There is a wide selection of fresh fish and meat.

22 diabetes-friendly · 40 dishes

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Address
St Andrew Square 39, EH2 2AD Edinburgh
Hours
Mon07:00–10:15, 12:00–21:30, 14:30–16:30
Tue07:00–10:15, 12:00–21:30, 14:30–16:30
Wed07:00–10:15, 12:00–21:30, 14:30–16:30
Thu07:00–10:15, 12:00–22:00, 14:30–16:30
Fri07:00–10:15, 12:00–22:00, 14:30–16:30
Sat08:00–10:15, 12:00–22:00
Sun08:00–10:15, 12:00–21:30
Sunday Feast on the last Sunday of every month: 12:00 - 19:30. Afternoon Tea stop serving from 31st July and resume on Monday 7th September
Contact
+01313223780 reservations@gleneaglestownhouse.com
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), gleneagles.com/townhouse/eat-drink/the-spence/
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