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Creelers Skye's Top Small Restaurant
Lower Harapool, Broadford, Isle of Skye, IV49 9AQ [Map]
Lucky are those who live in the remote places where flourish the produce that people in cities cry out for, pay through the nose for, and travel great distances to enjoy. For there is nothing to beat the freshness of fish and shellfish hauled from the deep dark waters of the West Coast of Scotland. Nor are these sentiments confined to seafood only - venison, game, garden vegetables, eggs laid by hens who roam freely, all combine to make somewhere like the Isle of Skye seem even more idyllic than it obviously is.
So to eat there, looking out over the waters of Broadford Bay, is something of a subliminal experience. For starters expect to find smoked venison, local hand-dived Princess scallops, or the famous Creelers seafood gumbo, said by the Louisiana Authority no less to be some of the best in the world and also served in mains-sized portions. Other mains include Cajun steak (the Chef has inclinations in that direction), or a pan-sautéed steak of Skye salmon. You may have the finest fish and chip shop in the world within easy reach of home, but nothing, absolutely nothing, tastes as good as the local haddock at Creelers, pan fried simply in bread-crumbs. The pot-roasted haunch of wild venison has a flavour all its own, with the firm meat poised at the point of disintegration.
Stapag is not a name familiar to many but it disguises a famous Highland delicacy that invokes crowdie, whisky, honey and oatmeal, perhaps Scotland's answer to sticky toffee pudding; then there's Creelers chocolate mousse made with cocoa-butter chocolate, or if you would prefer Chef's hot orange sauce, made with at least some raw egg. But who cares when the eggs come from such pristine surroundings?
Creelers compare the putting together of their wine list with an election manifesto - must appeal to everybody, have relevance to a wide variety of issues - sorry, dishes - and yet still be affordable. Given their own wine list I would back them for No 10 any time they cared to stand. But I am sure they are much too attached to the West Coast for that.
French, Seafood
N/AN/A
Restaurant at Kylesku Hotel
Kylesku by Lairg, nr Lochinver, IV27 4HW [Map]
Scottish, Seafood
£15.00£35.00
Lisi's Country Restaurant
Kinveachy, Boat of Garten, nr Aviemore, PH24 3BU [Map]
English, Scottish, Swiss
£12.00£22.00
Restaurant at Coul House Hotel
Coul House Hotel, Contin, Ross & Cromarty, IV14 9ES [Map]
International
£25.00£35.00
Restaurant at Sconser Lodge Hotel
Sconser, Isle of Skye, IV48 8TD [Map]
Ideally located between Portree and Broadford, the Sconser Lodge Hotel offers comfortable accommodation and dining for those who'd like to explore the scenic attractions around the Isle of Skye and is a favourite haunt for nature enthusiasts. Originally built as a hunting lodge for the MacDonalds in 1871, it has been extensively, but tastefully refurbished to provide all the conveniences a 21st century traveller would expect including en suite rooms, home cooked meals and a well stocked bar.
The menu changes regularly to reflect seasonal and local produce, and a typical meal at the restaurant could begin with wood pigeon breast served with onion marmalade, Skye mussels in Skye ale broth, and wild mushroom bruschetta. Main courses could include Scottish sirloin steak served with hand cut chips or West coast fish stew with crusty bread, and few can resist the simplicity of a chocolate fondant or cranachan at dessert time.Draught lagers, Isle of Skye real ales, malt whiskies and wines are served in the bar, and visitors can entertain themselves with books and games in the sun lounge area.
International
£16.00£29.00
Restaurant at Tigh na Sgiath
Dulnain Bridge, Inverness-shire, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3PA [Map]
Another former shooting lodge that has retained its country house status for the benefit of the guests who come to revel in the beauty that is Speyside, at all times of the year.
The Cairngorm Mountains, the Cromdale Hills and whole ranges of lesser hills make a picturesque backdrop round the house. The house owes its existence to trade - in this case Lipton tea, followed by Hartley jam.
More exotic dishes are served in the elegant dining room nowadays, where non-residents are welcome, though advance booking is strongly recommended. A typical four course table d'hôte meal might consist of a filo pastry basket filled with seared West Coast scallops cooked in Pernod cream, with lardons of bacon, followed by roast leg of Highland lamb presented with rosemary, rowanberry and port reduction.
Their range of vegetables can be inspirational and could include caramelised spiced red cabbage, honey glazed carrots and Hasselback potatoes. Have you been as energetic during the day as the countryside warrants it is likely you will still have space for something as filling as the warmed banana, caramel and date crumble with vanilla ice cream or fresh cream.
An imaginative wine list completes the ensemble, with the final say selected from amongst over 100 malt whiskies.
Scottish
N/A£32.00
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