A CAPITAL restaurant and bar is the best new venue in Scotland after picking up a top food and drink industry award.

Abstract, on Castle Terrace, was named Best New Scottish Restaurant at the Theme Bar and Restaurant Awards on Tuesday.

The awards are designed to honour excellence among bar professionals and their venues, bringing together the best of design, technology and drinks.

The restaurant will go through to the UK awards final in London in June.

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