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Daily Record
4 days ago
- Daily Record
Scotland's top six waterside dining spots to eat in the views this summer
Here are some of the best places in the country for al fresco dining. Summer is finally beginning, and so is peak al fresco season. To celebrate, the Daily Record has rounded up a selection of top outdoor dining venues across the country. When the mercury rises, nothing can beat a meal in the sun. Whether you live in one of Scotland's cities or a small town or village, there is no shortage of scenic restaurants and cafés that offer outdoor seating. Now that spring is at an end, now is the time to head out and enjoy some top-quality food and drink outside. The Daily Record has put together a list of stunning al freso dining spots all over the country, from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye. 1. The Three Chimneys, Colbost, Isle of Skye The Three Chimneys is a world-renowned restaurant with rooms situated in an area of stunning natural beauty at Colbost on the Isle of Skye. Nestled along the shores of Loch Dunvegan, it offers incredible views out over the island's Duirinish peninsula. Dating back to 1985, visitors around the world enjoy the restaurant's dishes—including double-dived Sconser scallops from Loch Sligachan and locally reared lamb. Serving up fresh and local produce, the multi-award-winning restaurant is featured in both the Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland and The Good Food Guide. More information can be found on the The Three Chimneys website. 2. The Three Chimneys at Talisker, Loch Harport, Isle of Skye The Three Chimneys and Talisker—Skye's oldest whisky distillery— have joined forces for this one-of-a-kind dining experience. Located at the distillery, along the shores of Loch Harport, it aims to celebrate Skye as a world-class food destination. The food experience offers locally sourced food and drink, with the menus inspired by Talisker Distillery's unique location on the Minginish peninsula. The à la carte menu for summer 2025 includes locally caught langoustines, oysters, mussels, and scallops. 3. The Pierhouse Hotel & Seafood Restaurant, Port Appin, Argyll This acclaimed eatery, which is situated within one of Argyll's most popular coastal hotels, is home to Scotland's Chef of the Year 2025. Situated on the edge of Loch Linnhe, it benefits from sweeping views out towards the islands of Lismore and Mull. Among the top choices on the menu are fresh langoustines, mussels, and lobsters harvested from Loch Linnhe and Loch Etive. Another highlight is oysters hand-picked from the nearby Loch Creran. 4. Plockton Inn, Innes Street, Plockton, Wester Ross The idyllic village of Plockton is often referred to as the 'Jewel of the Highlands', and the Plockton Inn is easily among its standouts. The recently refurbished restaurant and bar retains many original period features, though also takes contemporary inspiration from its gorgeous surroundings. The Plockton Inn is serving up a new seasonal menu that is full of fresh and local produce. Among the highlights is 'Plockton Prawns', which are landed daily just a stone's throw from the restaurant. More information can be found on the Plockton Inn website. 5. Kylesku Hotel, Sutherland, North Coast 500 Situated in the wild and rugged surroundings of Assynt in the far northwest of Scotland, the Kylesku Hotel is among the most scenic dining experiences found along the famous North Coast 500 driving route. The hotel's restaurant features an outdoor terrace that offers far-reaching views out over Loch Gleann Dubh. The menu at the Kylesku Hotel showcases the best of the Scottish Highland's larder. It features langoustines, crab, lobster, hand-dived scallops, and more. More information can be found on the Kylesku Hotel website. 6. Barry Fish, 62 The Shore, Leith, Edinburgh Tucked along Edinburgh's vibrant waterfront, this stylish fish restaurant showcases some of Scotland's best seafood. Diners can enjoy views directly into the open-plan working kitchen from the pass, as well as out over the Water of Leith from the comfort of the restaurant. The Low-Tide and Big Snacks menus include Barry Fish sea trout pastrami and Loch Fyne oysters, Eyemouth crab, sea bream, and sea bass ceviche. Meanwhile, the evening dinner menu includes shelled half lobster, as well as whole sea bass or bream.
Scotsman
19-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
The magical Scottish island with stunning views, amazing food & new ‘gastro-distillery'
This stunning Scottish island is one of the top tourist destinations, and it's now home to a new gastro-distillery. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Isle of Skye is one of the most visited destinations in the UK, and is home to multiple award winning restaurants as well as some of the most stunning scenery in Scotland. It's also now home to a new of Skye's long-standing, and award-winning, restaurants with rooms, The Three Chimneys, and Skye's oldest distillery, Talisker, have announced their latest plans to lead the rise of the gastro-distillery on the island. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In spring 2024, The Three Chimneys and Talisker came together for the first time to launch an immersive pop-up dining experience at the distillery on the shores of Loch Harport. Following the success of this collaboration, The Three Chimneys and Talisker have now agreed a longer-term commitment to the venture, celebrating Skye as a world-class food and travel destination. The Three Chimneys will now take up a more permanent position at Talisker, showcasing the rise of the gastro-distillery, and reinforcing the island's reputation for culinary creativity. This news follows on from The Glenturret Lalique being awarded two Michelin Stars in 2024. This restaurant is the first fine dining experience within a distillery and the first to achieve such an accolade, proving that good food and whisky are a sought-after, and stunning, collaboration. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Three Chimneys at Talisker experience invites guests to fully immerse themselves in the rugged coastal landscape of Skye , through locally sourced food and drink and a shared commitment to local growers, crofters, producers and craftspeople on Skye. Inspiration for the menus is taken from Talisker Distillery's unique location on the Minginish peninsula and an air that is filled with the salt and spray of the sea. Dishes complement the maritime character of Talisker with its notes of smoke, spice, peat, salt and pepper. Three Chimneys at Talisker | contributed Led by head chef, Paul Green and his team, The Three Chimneys at Talisker's a la carte menu for summer 2025 will include an array of freshly caught langoustines, oysters, mussels and scallops. Diners can also enjoy the already famous seafood platter or locally cured meats and cheeses. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A variety of exclusive themed evening and lunchtime events will also showcase the best of Skye's culinary and cultural offerings, including summer barbecues, Scottish Ceilidhs and bespoke 'Made by the Sea' dining experiences, inspired by Talisker whisky and the rich maritime heritage of Skye. Whisky Magazine has already reported that The Three Chimneys at Talisker collaboration 'provides a blueprint for success that other distilleries should take note of' Some of the seafood dishes at the Three Chimneys at Talisker | Contributed Brett Davidge, managing director of The Wee Hotel Company, which owns The Three Chimneys on Skye and the award-winning Pierhouse Hotel at Port Appin in Argyll said: 'We've been overwhelmed by the fantastic response to The Three Chimneys at Talisker dining experience since launching the venture with the distillery in 2024. We're now looking forward to elevating the concept even further and leading the rise of the gastro-distillery on Skye. 'The ethos of both the Three Chimneys and Talisker are rooted in local produce and the communities that make up the Isle of Skye. With this in mind, The Three Chimneys at Talisker will continue to celebrate the best of Skye, Land and Sea.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Leigh Aitken, Talisker brand home manager, added: 'It's been a privilege to work with the incredibly talented team at The Three Chimneys to bring this partnership to life, offering guests a new dimension to their experience with us. The feedback we've received has affirmed that we've created something special together. 'At Talisker we're fortunate to be able to host people from all over the world, from Carbost to California, and we're proud to be playing our part in cementing Skye as a must visit destination for food and whisky lovers by extending this partnership.' The Three Chimneys and The House over By with its six guest rooms is located on the shores of Loch Dunvegan with the dramatic backdrop of the Duirinish peninsula of Skye, just 30 minutes' drive from Talisker. The original five-star AA restaurant at The Three Chimneys is included in the Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland, as well as the Good Food Guide. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Three Chimneys at Talisker is currently open seven days per week until the end of the summer from 12pm until 4pm. The newly designed waterfront venue at Talisker provides space for up to 40 diners. Advance online bookings of up to eight people per table are welcomed. Larger and exclusive use bookings are accepted by prior arrangement by emailing talisker@ For three nights only on the 22, 23 and 24 May, The Three Chimneys chefs will provide a personal and immersive 'Spring Awakening' dining experience at The Three Chimneys at Talisker. With only 16 seats available per evening, this intimate setting offers a rare opportunity to engage with The Three Chimneys' chefs as they present a carefully curated tasting menu, celebrating the flavours of spring, including Scallop, Rosemary & Talisker Whisky. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Daily Record
19-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Skye distillery and restaurant team up to launch new 'gastro-distillery' for summer
A distillery and a restaurant on the Isle of Skye have unveiled joint plans for a new 'gastro-distillery'. The historic Talisker distillery will join forces with renowned restaurant with rooms The Three Chimneys on the project. The businesses came together for the first time in spring 2024 to launch a pop-up dining experience at the distillery, along the shores of Loch Harport. After the success of the collaboration, the two famous firms have agreed a longer-term commitment to the venture in an effort to celebrate Skye as a world-class food and travel destination. Among Skye's most established and beloved restaurants, The Three Chimneys will now take up a permanent position at Talisker. It will showcase "the rise of the gastro-distillery", as well as reinforce the Inner Hebrides island's reputation for culinary creativity. The Three Chimneys at Talisker experience will invite visitors to immerse themselves in the rugged coastal landscape of Skye. They will enjoy locally sourced food and drink, as well as a "shared commitment to local growers, crofters, producers and craftspeople on Skye". The menus will be inspired by Talisker's unique location on the Minginish peninsula. Dishes will complement the maritime character of Talisker, with its notes of smoke, spice, peat, salt, and pepper. The Three Chimneys at Talisker's a la carte menu will be led by head chef Paul Green and his team. It will feature a variety of freshly caught langoustines, oysters, mussels and scallops, while guests can also enjoy the already famous seafood platter or locally cured meats and cheeses. Meanwhile, there will also be a range of exclusive themed evening and lunchtime events. These will showcase the best of Skye's culinary and cultural offerings. Among the events scheduled are summer barbecues and ceilidh dances. There will also be bespoke 'Made by the Sea' dining experiences, inspired by Talisker Whisky and the rich maritime heritage of Skye. For three nights only between May 22 and May 24, The Three Chimneys chefs will provide a personal and immersive 'Spring Awakening' dining experience at The Three Chimneys at Talisker. With only 16 seats available per evening, it offers an opportunity to engage with The Three Chimneys' chefs as they present a carefully curated tasting menu that celebrates the flavours of spring. Managing Director of The Wee Hotel Company, which owns The Three Chimneys on Skye, Brett Davidge commented: "We've been overwhelmed by the fantastic response to The Three Chimneys at Talisker dining experience since launching the venture with the distillery in 2024. "We're now looking forward to elevating the concept even further and leading the rise of the gastro-distillery on Skye. "The ethos of both the Three Chimneys and Talisker are rooted in local produce and the communities that make the Isle of Skye. With this in mind, The Three Chimneys at Talisker will continue to celebrate the best of Skye, Land and Sea.' Talisker Brand Home Manager Leigh Aitken added: "It's been a privilege to work with the incredibly talented team at The Three Chimneys to bring this partnership to life, offering guests a new dimension to their experience with us. The feedback we've received has affirmed that we've created something special together. The perfect Scottish beach near 'best fish and chips in the world' View gallery "At Talisker we're fortunate to be able to host people from all over the world, from Carbost to California, and we're proud to be playing our part in cementing Skye as a must visit destination for food and whisky lovers by extending this partnership." The newly designed waterfront venue at Talisker provides space for up to 40 diners. Advance online bookings of up to eight people per table are welcomed, with larger and exclusive use bookings accepted by prior arrangement.
