Local food & drink sources

Eggs 

Free range eggs are available from our hens.

Seafood

The clean clear waters around the Hebrides support a rich selection of sea food unparalleled by any other region of Great Britain. Some of the harvest is seasonal whilst other is available most of the year around if the weather is kind enough to allow the fisherman to land it. Tip – Autumn is the best time for local seafood.

Prawns/langoustine/crabs - We buy them from the local fishermen. Iain, Loch Bay Shellfish - has just started delivering to locals… depending upon weather… is able to provide Lobsters, Langoustines and crab. You would get these fresh from the sea that day and they are totally delicious!  See - Loch Bay Shellfish/Facebook or phone 07483829675.

Hot smoked salmon - A number of sources on Skye - look out for Skye fish vans. In Geary - Tues & Thurs pm. They also provide a wide range of fresh local fish.

Just Hooked
An excellent source of fresh local seafood.  Find them on the Portree Pier in the summer or at their shop til 3pm. (2nd turning on the left after the Co-Op) in Portree (01478 612 288).

The Oyster Shed at Carbost
Has a lovely selection of shellfish. http://www.skyeoysterman.co.uk

Something sweet

Donnie’s Tablet Shed, at the north end of the Geary road where you will find beautiful Scottish Tablet (Scottish fudge) as well as a number of other tasty delights! A must visit https://lochleventabletcompany.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/donniestabletshed

Sources of local food

Our local fisherman
Who has just started delivering to locals and depending upon weather would be able to deliver Lobsters, Langoustines and crab. You would get these fresh from the sea that day and are totally delicious!  If you can let us know in advance if you are interested then that would be best.

Just Hooked
An excellent source of fresh local seafood.  Find them on the Portree Pier in the summer or at their shop til 3pm. (2nd turning on the left after the Co-Op) in Portree (01478 612 288).

The Oyster Shed at Carbost
Has a lovely selection of shellfish. ( http://www.skyeoysterman.co.uk ).

Cheese

Isle of Skye Baking Co.
Often have a range of local cheeses (https://isleofskyebakingco.co.uk/).

Connage Cheese, Ardesier on the Moray Firth:
Make their own organic Brie style cheese (‘Clava’) and others. Beautiful flavour, just order ahead for delivery to us and we will make sure it is in the refrigerator on arrival. They also stock a very wide range of Scottish and other cheeses.... the smell in the shop is well worth sampling! (http://www.connage.co.uk/)

Try Ian Mellis for cheeses if you are in Glasgow or Edinburgh: (http://www.mellischeese.net/)

Bakeries & bread
Also in Dunvegan is Jann's Cakes - Wonderful café and tea shop specialising in handmade organic cakes and chocolates and an imaginative lunch menu.  Jann also has a roadside box in Geary where she will put cakes and other goodies for people to buy. (http://www.whatsonskye.com/cafe/janns-cakes-dunvegan/)

Skye Bakery - In Portree....lovely range of speciality breads, including gluten free.  (https://isleofskyebakingco.co.uk/)

And in Dunvegan, Skye’s oldest bakery: (http://www.dunveganbakery.com/)

Wines, whisky & local beers

Ardmore wines 
Have an extensive – and tasty - range of wine, whisky, other spirits, and local beers. Contact David 01470 592 326. He lives nearby, and his shed is well worth a visit. 

Breweries
There are also a couple of small, good breweries on Skye, well worth a try.

www.scottishbrewing.com/breweries/hebrides/cuillin.php
https://skyeale.com/

Distilleries

As well as the old, well known Talisker distillery on the island there are a number of new distilleries making/selling Gin and Whisky.Try these :-https://www.isleofskyedistillers.com

https://www.torabhaig.com/home

Greengrocer

The Fruit and Nut Place in Dunvegan is an excellent source of fruit, vegetables and local salad leaves. Tony also has a superb selection of vegetarian and vegan food.Closed Tuesdays and Sundays.

Just a selection of restaurants available within easy reach

The Edinbane Inn – A lovely, friendly pub just off the road to Portree, with good food and live traditional music during some evenings and at weekends. Check them for details as these change. http://www.edinbaneinn.co.uk/ 01470582414

The Lochbay Restaurant–On Waternish next to the pier at Stein. Superb food from a Michelin starred chef. A lovely, small cosy restaurant with a friendly welcome.http://www.lochbay-restaurant.co.uk/) About 6km away 01470592 235

The Lodge, Edinbane - https://www.edinbanelodge.com/ Under new ownership with a very good chef and a wonderful food experience–check out their website and their home distilled Gin. 01470 582 217 (Do not confuse the Lodge with the Edinbane Inn)

The Stein Inn – again on Waternish, next to the sea. Lovely setting and attractive old Inn. Interesting range of good food. 01470 592 362 Check website for menu & to book. http://www.stein-inn.co.uk

The Old School Restaurant - Dunvegan. www.oldschoolrestaurant.co.uk 01470 5214213

Chimneys Restaurant - Colbost, near Dunvegan–very chic, excellent food, you will be well looked after. http://www.threechimneys.co.uk/ 01470 592 258

The Old Inn, Carbost, IV47 8SR. 01478 640205. Brilliant old pub, live music most nights and excellent food. Opposite the Talisker Distillery www.theoldinnskye.co.uk

Other local delights to try

See also (http://www.skye.co.uk/food-drink.php)

A local delicatessen in Portree (http://www.relishskye.co.uk/)