Aware that their similar outlook on hospitality could translate into a shared venture at eòrna, it was this former colleague that Grigor approached with the concept. “Those initial conversations were all about how far we could simplify the restaurant, and that became the building block for eòrna.” Inside the intimate 12-seat restaurant (Image: L.PILJAR)Just over three years on from opening on Hamilton Place, eòrna remains reassuringly faithful to the team of two’s original vision. “I’m a big believer in word‑of‑mouth recommendations, and there’s still evidence of that every night when we talk to guests,” Montgomery says. eòrna is located at 68 Hamilton Place in Edinburgh.