The Cuillin Hills Hotel in Portree is one of the nicest hotel experiences we've had in a long time…read more Portree is a quaint little town on the Isle of Skye on the west coast of Scotland. It's some of the most beautiful scenery we've seen. The hotel is as comfortable as you will find in a luxury hotel. The bar and restaurant features stunning views of Portree Bay and the Cuillin mountains. Gary our bartender was a wizard whipping up a number of signature and classic cocktails. He was so friendly and generous to share all kinds of local knowledge about the cocktail/scotch scene in the area. The Talisker distillery is only a few miles away. I had no idea Drambuie was created and marketed in Isle of Skye. It actually says it on the bottle which Gary showed us (photo #10). It makes sense it was created and made in Scotland being a scotch-based liqueur. Of course I had to order a Rusty Nail (photo #3) which Gary was excited I even knew about the very old school cocktail. A Rusty Nail is simply 2 oz. Scotch and 3/4 oz. Drambuie served with a lemon garnish. Its origin dates back to the 1930's and made popular by the Rat Pack (Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr.) in the 1960's. If you like scotch you'll love a Rusty Nail. Give it a go!! The bar has a "Malt Embassy" with over 130 whiskies (photo #4 & 9). Whatever kind of scotch you're into they have it. The flights are a lot of fun so you can easily taste a wide variety of local whiskies. The design of the hotel is as beautiful as the surrounding landscape. The lounge areas are stunning and very comfortable. What's better than having a lovely local scotch in front of the fire with your beautiful wife celebrating your 25th wedding anniversary (photo #5)? If you ever visit Scotland, Isle of Skye is a must. We highly recommend Portree and the Cuillin Hills Hotel. You need to get there. Salute

We loved our stay at Cuillin Hills Hotel. First, the staff is incredibly gracious, friendly, and…read morehelpful. We had two excellent bartenders who gave us lots of advice and remembered us throughout our stay. There is a comfortable lounge with a live fire. If I have one suggestion, it is to host a wine and cheese night in the lounge for an hour or so each night. This would be the only way I could think to improve the hotel. The view from the hotel is gorgeous with a perfect scene of the colorful Portree houses. Location is great, about 15 minutes drive from Old Man of Storr. Breakfast is included and very well done. The yogurt had a delicious compote. My husband enjoyed his Scottish breakfast with haggis, blood pudding, and a potato scone. I loved my Eggs Royale with perfectly crispy English muffins topped with smoked salmon and hollandaise. We had dinner at Dulse & Brose one night and we were able to walk there within about 10 minutes, which was appreciated after so much time spent in the car. They offer a variety of complimentary toiletries and others for a small fee, such as a hair straightener, which I thought was thoughtful. They also offer complimentary still and sparkling water, biscuits, tea, coffee, and fruit. We loved that the TV could be easily connected to our phones and stream our shows after a long day exploring the Highlands. The bed was very large and comfortable, although the room itself was relatively small. There was a towel heating rack in the bathroom.

Beautiful scenery and a very very well prepared dinner of venison with cranberry, blackberry and…read morered currant. There is also a great choice of local, fresh, seafood. Beautiful meal in beautiful surroundings! Mind you, the weather is spectacular right now. I would recommend this place, but suggest you make a reservation.

Very pleasant hotel with great views over the Inner Sound towards Skye. Staff are very friendly and…read morehelpful. Interesting restaurant that doubles as a disco with a sunken dance floor. Rooms are very pleasant - nothing exceptional, but nothing to find fault with either. Good food and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended.

The hotel it self is perfect- seated on the lock down a road though a sheep pasture- our rooms…read moreoverlooked the water- walking trails . With a warm fire in the common room- and billiards . The restaurant tries to have a fusion cuisine , but most people who come to skye want some traditional basics- they ran out of many entrees and selection of cheeses. At dinner and at breakfast. The staff is great, the owner should let his staff manage the restaurant and things might go smoothly. Overall great place

Wonderful experience staying here. Great staff. Had a couple pints sitting in the cozy lounge,…read morewhile watching the various bird species and little bunnies. Food was excellent at dinner and breakfast. The location couldn't be better, down a quiet country road. Forest and wildlife all around. Room was excellent too

What an amazing place. The views are stunning and the rooms are perfect. A great balance of…read morefunction, decor and location. Their lounge is perfect with plenty of options for beer, wine and mixed drinks. The scallops were fantastic along with everything we had to eat in their restaurant. The lounge has a record player for the quests to select from a perfect selection of mixed options when it comes to music. The owners work their butts ooff too and always seem to have a smile and granting your needs. I loved our stay.

We stayed at Sconser Lodge for 3 nights recently and had a really wonderful time and marvelous…read morefood. Our room was spacious and comfortable. There is ample parking on premise for hotel guests and dinner guests. The owners were very gracious and accommodating. As a former hunting lodge, there are rooms upstairs but no lifts. We had breakfasts and dinners here during our stay. Breakfast had self serve yogurts and cereals and hot cooked items to choose from. Hearty appetites can have the Scottish breakfast. There's scrambled eggs and smoke salmon for more modest appetites. We did book reservations and enjoyed a drink at the bar while perusing the menu. Our dinner orders were taken in the bar and when dinner was ready, we were invited to the dining room. Each meal we had were expertly made and presented. It was our reward for all the hiking we did on Skye. If you like scallops, the hand dived Sconser scallops on the starter menu is not to be missed. They came from the waters in front of the hotel! They are absolutely delicious. We would highly recommend the Sconser Lodge for your holiday on Skye or a lovely dinner.

This restaurant is located in the Edinbaine Inn. The Inn doesn't look like much from the outside…read morebut the restaurant is lovely and service is very good. We enjoyed the Feathered Blade Steak, the Gnocchi and the Whisky Soaked Sticky Toffee Pudding. Servings were generous. The blade steak was very good. I would describe it as an elegant pot roast. The gnocchi was delicious and the sauce had such great pops of flavor from the pickled onions and pumpkin seeds. We shared the Sticky Toffee Pudding. We've eaten this dish a few times during the past 3 weeks in Scotland but those offerings were like stale cake compared to this FANTASTIC version. This is how I thought Sticky Toffee Pudding should taste. Delicious!

On holiday here and our B&B hosts recommended this place. We have reservations for tomorrow but…read moredecided to try and get in on a Sunday night. It's packed due to the live music in the late afternoon and those folks who want to stay eating. We decided to share the lamb burger which is seasoned to perfection and the chips and onion rings are excellent as well.

We didn't stay at the hotel but dropped in for dinner in the middle of the week in mid November…read more The place was pretty quiet when we arrived. The waitress was extremely sweet and efficient. Out food was very good. I had the fish and chips which tasted fresh and was not greasy. Not sure if people pass by the restaurant for other more obvious places, but it was a great choice for a solid meal, excellent service and a very local feeling and experience.

Nice little hotel in Portree with a pub on ground level. Room was decently sized and bathroom was…read morefairly large, which my wife greatly appreciated. Close to restaurants and other pubs. I would recommend this hotel.

Kinloch Lodge is only a 20-minute drive from Skye Bridge, situated on the edge of Loch Na Dal and…read moresurrounded by the most picturesque landscapes. We were staying in a spacious double room with panoramic views over the scenic loch - it was stunning. On the first night, we enjoyed a 5 course dinner in the main dining room, which provided a romantic atmosphere, with candlelit tables and charming decor. The chef's table on the second evening (booked in advance) was more minimalistic, but this wasn't an issue for us, as the true magic was right in front of us! Getting to watch the masters at work and plating such perfect dishes to such a high standard, helped to create an extra special and immersive experience. Included in part of our package was a delicious, award-winning breakfast on both mornings, a Prosecco afternoon tea, and cookery class with Michelin starred chef, Marcello Tully. During the cookery class, we learned how to make Kinloch Lodge's famous homemade scones and after having already tasted them as part of our afternoon tea, we were super excited to learn how to make them for ourselves and get to take the recipe home! If you're looking for an escape to explore the island or cosy up by the roaring fire all weekend - this is it! The Isle of Skye is a beautiful part of the world and this was the perfect staycation. To read our full review, please visit https://www.sandlblog.com/post/gastronomic-getaway-kinloch-lodge

Wow what an experience. Felt like we traveled back in time. A bit of a rough and long driveway to…read moreget there. We were immediately welcomed and our coats hung upon entering. Shown a mini tour of the lodge and brought to "the big room". The dining room with about 8 tables. Neatly decorated with gold framed paintings of the lineage of the hotel. We were gifted some complementary fizz for our anniversary which was so special. Spectacular service, my husband was interested in some whisky and the hostess/whisky expert/amazing woman came to ask what he likes and recommend something. He loved what he got, a local whisky made down the road. We had the special of the day: Pie and Pud. Mine was cheese and leek and his was venison. Delicious! The first dish we've had in Scotland where even the vegetables were seasoned. Perfect pastry and such savory flavors. We were almost too full for the pud! Almost. Toffee pudding and chocolate brownie were intensely sweet and yummy. After dessert, we were welcome to have tea in the parlor, but of course! Great views of the loch while having fresh loose leaf tea, homemade shortbread, and a crackling fireplace. We were frequently checked on to make sure we were doing ok and just felt so welcome and at home. We could have stayed all day.

After a morning of hiking around the Quirang, we came here for lunch and orders the 28 day Scottish…read morestreak ciabatta sandwich with greens and chips. The service was excellent and the place was very welcome with great views. The food was so tasty and fresh. The seasoning on the sandwich was phenomenal! Probably one my favorite means in Scotland! You simply must eat here. It's worth it!

The Uig Hotel was a very welcome site after a long day on the road. Perfectly situated with…read morebeautiful view of Uig Bay. Our room was wonderful and sleep was top quality. The hotel staff was lovely and helpful. We were smart enough to have made a dinner reservation before our arrival for our one night stay. Nice pubby dark wood décor and seating spread over a couple of rooms. Many tables occupied on our visit. Dinner menu Scottish leaning as to be expected. It was clear from the outset that they were low on staff with our (very young) server and water coming a good bit after seating. My partner was not real hungry this evening so chose to do a bowl of the soup the day-potato & leek. This came with a wonderful, fresh roll. The roll was pronounced fantastic. We have enjoyed many an excellent bread item in Scotland and this was another example here. They know what they're doing. The soup was very tasty but after a few spoonfulls, it became "boring". My choice was a Filet of Scottish Sea Trout (yes it is different from Salmon, Google it). Served with roasted new potatoes, braised leeks, herb crusted baby carrots, and smoked mussel butter sauce. The potatoes were perfectly cooked, as were the leeks. The carrots were interesting with the herb "crust", and the mussel sauce added an umami depth to the fish. Interestingly, the sauce included a few nicely cooked, out of the shell, mussels. A succulent addition. Loved every bite. For dessert, we chose a Cinnamon Apple Tart with Caramel Whipped Cream and Vanilla Ice Cream. All of this came together for a scrumptious finale to our meal. Especially the whipped cream. Perfect portion size also. Different planning could have put us here for a longer period of time and it would have been wonderful. If you are traveling in this area, try to either stay or eat here. You won't regret it. Highly recommended.