A bit like a travel back in time. Deep in Caithness, a wonderful, under - rated area, an old time tea shop in the middle of nowhere. Was following a Neil Gunn route, and needed a scone. Got in just before a busload of tourists who invaded the toilets and assaulted the home baking. However, the coffee was great and the person who supplied the home baking should be nominated for a National Treasure Award. Neil M. Gunn, our finest novelist, is all over this area. A heritage centre, a statue of one of his most enthralling characters, his Strath (where you can go searching for the Source AND the Well at the World's End). And then, pop up here for some tea or coffee and monumental cake. For what else is all the bother about? Simply this... read more

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I visited the Laidhay Tearoom on Thursday 23rd August with my wife, whilst we were on our way to Wick. There were a coachload of us at the time and it was obviously a designated stop. I have to say I am really pleased we did stop there. The hospitality was amazing. "Sit down and make yourself at home". There was a cabinet full of cream scones and I think by the time we had all sat down there cabinet was bare. Tea was brought to us whilst we took advantage of the wonderful food on offer. Not only that there were free fill ups if required. I have to say I have never been to a nicer place for a cup of tea and a cream scone. It was excellent value and if I go that way again I will definitely call in. I am going to tell all my friends about this lovely place in case they choose to venture over the border. Thank you for making the visit worthwhile. Believe me I am nor exaggerating with the five stars I have given you. read more