Claire Macdonald

Romantic Hotel of the Year
Best Breakfast
Scottish Hotel Awards, 2009

Finalist, Hotel of the Year
CIS Scotland Awards

Michelin 'Red Grape' Award
Michelin 2009

3 AA Rosettes and Red Stars
AA Hospitality Awards, 2009

Michelin star for Kinloch Lodge – Skye’s first ...

In a glittering year for one of Scotland’s best–loved hotels, Kinloch Lodge have been awarded a Michelin star for its food, the first Michelin star to be awarded in Skye.

Claire Macdonald comments “Michelin’s star is a testament to the fantastic work being carried out by Marcello and his team at Kinloch Lodge. They work tirelessly throughout the year to ensure every guest’s stay is truly memorable, so to be given this recognition by Michelin is heart warming and truly wonderful.”

KINLOCH: THE HOTEL

Authentic, charming, and discreetly luxurious: Kinloch, the highland home of Claire and Godfrey Macdonald, is a hotel like no other.

Kinloch is a special place in a magical setting, nestling at the foot of Kinloch Hill on the tranquil shoreline of the sea-loch Na Dal in Sleat on the wildly romantic Isle of Skye. It’s only fifteen minutes from the Skye Bridge at Kyleakin – or twenty minutes from the landing point of the Mallaig/Armadale ferry, Kinloch also has 3 boat moorings in the bay infront of the hotel. . Yet Kinloch really is a world apart. Somewhere to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday modern life. Somewhere to unwind, relax and recharge.

Steeped in heritage and history, and exemplifying all the traditions of highland hospitality, Kinloch is noted for its engaging, informal atmosphere and a welcome every bit as warm as the log fires ablaze in every hearth.

The small windows and eccentric rooflines of the two adjacent white-painted buildings at Kinloch, North House and South House, echo the engaging style of the local vernacular. Interiors, however, are distinguished by fine antiques, prints, paintings, and sporting trophies – plus Macdonald family portraits, photographs and treasured mementoes.

Bedrooms, individually decorated in colours and textures chosen to reflect Skye’s distinctive landscape, combine exceptional views with character and comfort. Under the ever-watchful eye of Macdonald ancestors, whose portraits line the dining-room walls, guests feast on the very best of local seasonal produce, while gracious drawing-rooms provide a perfect setting for afternoon tea, pre-dinner drinks and nightcaps.

The Macdonalds are the ultimate hosts, not only allowing their highland hideaway to become yours too, but making every effort to make your stay at Kinloch truly memorable.