The best restaurants in Highlands and Islands

My usual place to go for a nice Cullen skink (best one in town!) with a side of chips. Always like the atmosphere and food here :)

Exceptional food, the restaurant here has to be one of the best in northern Scotland, the quality of the food coming out of that kitchen in an in an unassuming country hotel is an amazing surprise. If you’re in Aviemore, book in for dinner.

We called here on our way to Lock Ness as we were staying in Durnamuck for a holiday, the coffee was really nice (proper coffee not instant crap) and the apple & cinnamon scone was delicious so soft and just perfect. The staff are super friendly and welcoming, definitely on our favourites list for when we are back up this way.

Great food at a great price friendly staff and so dog friendly, in a great location next to the canal for nice long walk with the dogs, I can recommend highly.

Very nice restaurant, very good food and the staff are lovely.

One of the most beautiful meals we have ever had. The 10 course taster menu was incredibly well thought out all the way though, it was clear the entire team had a passion for their product, the serving team had an in depth knowledge of all the produce and drink, proudly promoting local. Would highly recommend as a romantic treat for those special occasions.

Lynne and Norman made my 21st birthday meal so memorable. Wish I could give more than 5 stars!! 🌟

This was our second time staying. We loved every minute of our two night stay. Everything is clean, Exceptional and the food is beyond amazing. The staff goes out of their way to make it a world class experience. We had a party of 5 over 3 rooms and we were so delighted with every single thing from breakfast to the amazing dinners and of course the staff. 10 stars would not be enough. We had to leave early on our second day and they even packed breakfast to go! It’s a magical Place and we can’t wait to return! We visited 3/16/25 from Utah USA

Always great atmosphere, friendly staff & Live music every night.

Overall, we enjoyed the food and the staff were very nice. We especially liked the soup. A few observations - the boba tea was a bit too sweet (would be good to offer different sweetness levels for all drinks, as I asked for my coffee to be less sweet), the bagel and wrap were a bit small and some nice decorations would enhance the atmosphere.

This is the second time we have stayed in this hotel. The place is magnificent and typically Scottish! The view from the room is splendid. The service is impeccable and the staff caring for you ensure that everything goes well. Dinner was excellent as was breakfast. We will definitely come back!

An outstanding hotel in a great and beautiful location in Inverness. The staff were simply fantastic, so friendly and helpful. Large spacious, modern rooms all right next to the river Ness. Would highly recommend a stay here!!!

Wonderful experience in this historic house where so many famous people have stayed (King Charles, Elton John, Giel Camps, Tony Blair and many other royalties). It’s a true living monument with incredible staff that make you feel at home, whoever you are.

If you are anywhere near Gairloch be sure to drop in and see Hannah, Jane, Ruth, Hanna’s Mum and Sally. They are all so welcoming and friendly. The coffee and food are great too. We spent 3 weeks in Gairloch and went in everyday and had most things on the menu over that time for breakfast, brunch or lunch and quite a few of the cakes!! It was all delicious.

Best Cullen Skink ever. Friendly service. Basic but homely surroundings.