Scott and Laura Smith's Fhior Garden Café to close
'We’ll carry the spirit of what we built here into everything that comes next'
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A Michelin-recognised restaurant in Scotland has announced its permanent closure later this year.
Fhior, Edinburgh’s multi-award winning restaurant from chef patron Scott Smith will close its doors on June 1, 2025.
Scott will be embarking on a new project, ‘Blank Plate Creative’, a consultancy dedicated to helping restaurants thrive.
The restaurant, which has been co-owned by Scott, and his wife Laura, has won multiple awards and is listed in the Good Food and Michelin Guides.
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Scott and Laura said: “After nearly seven incredible years, we’ve made the deeply difficult decision to bring our restaurant, Fhior to a close.
“This has not been an easy decision. Fhior has meant the world to us—not just as a restaurant, but as a place where we’ve met lifelong friends, shared unforgettable moments, and worked with some of the most passionate, generous people we could have ever hoped to cross paths with.
"From our dedicated team past and present, to our wonderful regulars, guests, and suppliers—you’ve helped make Fhior a place of purpose and genuine connection. We are so incredibly grateful.
“Ultimately, this decision comes down to a number of personal and practical factors, including the arrival of our second child and a desire to spend more time with our growing family. While the restaurant has achieved so much, the cost of doing things the right way in a very difficult hospitality climate has taken its toll.
"Rather than compromise what Fhior stands for, we’ve chosen to close on our own terms, with intention, and with the same care and integrity that defined every service. Our team has been part of this process and we’ve been able to help them all find new jobs.
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“We want to end well—there’s still time to join us over the coming weeks, and we’ll be doing everything we can to ensure this final chapter is one we can all be proud of.
“To those holding gift vouchers, we understand this may be short notice, and we are already looking at ways to honour those who cannot use them in time—we will be in touch. If you have a booking, please bear with us while we get back to everyone.
“While this is the end of Fhior as a restaurant, this is not the end of the journey. In the months ahead, we’ll be focusing on family, rest, and some exciting new projects, including the launch of Blank Plate Creative, a space for collaboration, creativity, and supporting others in building meaningful food businesses, and you never know where Fhior may pop up again.
“Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for being part of Fhior’s story. We’ve loved every moment, and we’ll carry the spirit of what we built here into everything that comes next.”
Written by abi kinsella
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'We’ll carry the spirit of what we built here into everything that comes next'
Scott and Laura Smith's Fhior Garden Café to close
Scott Smith on opening Fhior: 'If you have a strong belief in what you want to create, put your money where your mouth is'
10 Minutes With: Scott Smith, Chef Owner, Fhior
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