Bramble Cottage 1, 2 & 3

As locations go, it’s hard to beat: find a spot on the terrace to watch the ferry chugging across the loch and stay the night to wake up to the fabulous view. The modern dining room with its bay windows provides a great vantage point too, providing the perfect accompaniment to the seafood-focused cooking. Traditional dishes like Cullen skink and fish pie lead the way, while the sharing platter is the best way to go if you want to taste as much fresh Scottish fish and shellfish as possible.

Situated close to mainland Britain’s most westerly point, the Ardnamurchan peninsula, Mingary Castle is the result of years of restoration work on the original 13th-century building that had been in ruins for over 100 years. Located down miles of single-track roads, it’s a remote yet utterly spectacular location. Today, a hotel and restaurant sit inside the one-time castle, with the latter serving a set menu of robust, hearty and traditionally based cooking, utilising local produce like venison from their own estate.

This former crofter’s cottage and boat store sits in a beautifully isolated spot on the shores of Loch Fyne. Sit on sheepskin-covered armchairs for a cocktail in the lounge-bar, then take in the view from the contemporary restaurant, where concise modern menus are led by the finest local and foraged ingredients, such as mackerel fished from the Loch itself – even the tea is grown at nearby Tighnabruich. The excellent non-alcoholic pairing includes homemade sodas and kombuchas, while luxurious bothy-style bedrooms are available if you want to explore the area further.