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Routes Recipes and Wild Experiences from the West Coast of Scotland
Head over to our NC500 Food Guide for our full list of restaurants and cafes on the North Coast 500. You'll also find producers, shops, markets and more.
Read on for reviews of restaurants we've personally visited and verified.
Quick Look Our Experience Kylesku Hotel is probably one of the more upmarket dining spots along the west coast of the NC500 (and also I hear a very nice place to stay). Its lochside location is undeniably spectacular—perched right by the Kylesku Bridge with sweeping views across Loch Glendhu. We visited in February 2023, back …
A renowned stop on the NC500, Lochinver Larder is famed for its exceptional pies and hearty Scottish fare. Quick Look Our Experience Lochinver Larder is famous for its pies—so famous, in fact, you can even get them delivered by post. It’s clearly a bit of an institution. But I’ll be honest: I’m not really a …
It is always a treat to visit the Seafood Shack anytime we go through Ullapool. This outdoor food stall run by Kirsty and Fenella is famous for its mahoosive haddock wraps. The queues down the road are justified! Quick Look Location: Ullapool Type: Food truck Best for: Local fish and seafood Dog-friendly: Yes Parking: Free public carpark nearby Tesco Website: seafoodshack.co.uk …
Small, friendly, often-busy cafe in Lochinver. Driftwood Cafe offers a well-priced menu of homemade soups, sandwiches, cakes, good coffee, and even kombucha. We love their veggie haggis and cheese toastie! Quick Look Location: Lochinver, Assynt Type: Café Best for: Homemade soups, sandwiches, friendly local vibes, vegan and GF options Dog-friendly: Yes Parking: Free village parking nearby Website: Driftwood Café on Facebook …
