With the Michelin 2025 Guide for the UK and Ireland out now, many foodies will be using the prestigious listings to plan trips to try some of the best restaurants in both countries.
Scotland is home to 13 Michelin Star restaurants, 11 Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants and multiple Michelin recommended establishments.
But one popular Scottish island is home to a number of Michelin Guide eateries - and is well worth making the journey to for a gastronomic trip.
The Isle of Skye, which is 50 miles long and 25 miles wide, and is one of the most visited destinations in the UK, has four restaurants in the coveted Guide including one Michelin Starr restaurant.
These are Edinbane Lodge, Scorrybreac, Three Chimneys and the House Overby, which are all recommended and Loch Bay which holds One Star.
Of Loch Bay, which retained its Star this year, the Guide praises this ‘pretty crofter’s cottage’ views and intimate feel. It says of the food: “Skilfully prepared, intensely flavoured Scottish dishes have French undertones, with minimal seasoning bringing out the natural flavours.”
Over in Edinbane, the namesake lodge has won multiple awards and is a popular destination for food lovers.
The Guide says of this restaurant: “The characterful Edinbane Lodge dates back to 1543 and is reputedly the oldest inn on Skye. The chef, a native, loves to use the best island and Highland produce – as well as local crockery – and the imaginative multi-course dinner menu showcases bold, natural flavours. Bedrooms have a subtle Scottish theme.”
The Three Chimneys has been a bucket list place to visit since it was established in the 80s by former owners Shirley and Eddie Spear.
The former crofter’s cottage on the banks of Loch Dunvegan is still going strong under new owners and the Guide praises its menu which ‘keeps its focus local, with seafood from nearby waters among the highlights.’
Finally Scorrybreac, whose head chef, Calum Munro, was in this year’s Great British Menu on BBC Two. Named after a pop-up at chef Munro’s parents house, where the restaurant started life, the Guide mentioned the ‘creative modern cooking that makes use of the Skye larder, including meats from the hills and seafood from the harbour below.’
While Skye is known for its rugged beauty and popular tourist spots such as the Fairy Pool and Old Man of Stor, it’s also a wonderful destination to try some of Scotland’s finest produce in stunning surroundings.
Find out more about the Skye and Scottish restaurants in the Michelin Guide here.
