The best restaurants serving Other european-cuisines food in Tweeddale West Scottish Borders Lowlands

Having driven for 3 hours to get to the Horseshoe Inn on our way to Edinburgh from England, much of it across country lanes partially covered with snow and ice , we eventually arrived much later than our booking , at the restaurant which was highly recommended by our Scottish Friends The staff were great and made us feel very welcome. Prior to ordering our meals, we were informed that some of the menu was not available , having run out. No problem , 3 of us adjusted our choices, however my wife, who only eats duck or chicken , with only Duck on the menu , chose the duck, but as usually, well done. To which the chef apparently refused to cook the duck ‘ well done ‘ even after 2 times requesting this and , assuring them if this resulted in the duck being a little tough, we would be happy as my wife will not eat pink duck. They insisted that the chef would NOT COOK A DUCK ‘ WELL DONE. This happens to us every now and again and we understand the reasoning for this reluctance, however we have NEVER HAD A TOTAL REFUSAL, EVEN IN A MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANT IN TOKYO , which got it just right recently at the 3rd attempt. Consequently, my wife had to make do with a starter and a salad. This was totally unacceptable, but it was the only choice on the menu she would eat. It was however nicely prepared and appreciated. I had the Ribeye medium rare which was excellent and our companions enjoyed their food as well. My marks therefore take my wife’s disappointment into consideration. So the location is great, the staff which we met was excellent and helpful, however the Chef , who is excellent at preparing our meals, NEEDS TO REMEMBER WHO PAYS THE BILL. What happened to ‘ the customer is always right even if they’re wrong? In summing up, the place is great, the staff and food are excellent as long as the Chef agrees with your choice of how you want it prepared.