Isle of Lewis & Harris

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You wouldn't believe it was Scotland looking at the Isle of Lewis and Harris. Situated on the northwestern edge of the Outer Hebrides, the terrain is rocky with plenty of vast sandy beaches. Lewis and Harris are actually one large island, though often referred to as two. We stayed on Harris, the southern end, most famous for its tweed. 

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The highlight of the trip was our stay at a self-catering accommodation. It is a beautifully designed cottage which faces west towards what was once thought to be the edge of the world. We spent the nights relaxing in front of a fire while watching the sun set over the sound. 

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The Three Chimneys

Luckily for us, the Isle of Skye is a bit of a culinary destination in the Hebrides. There are quite a few renowned restaurants on the island. We decided on The Three Chimneys and opted for the eight-course Skye Land & Sea Tasting Menu. 

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LOCH HARPORT & DUNVEGAN

raw & cooked langoustines — crispy oyster —cucumber

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DUNVEGAN CRAB

pickled fennel — brown crab ketchup — pollen

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ROASTED SCONSER SCALLOP

salt baked celeriac — sour apple — smoked sea dashi

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MISO STEAMED COD

purple sprouting broccoli — squid — sea purslane

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MACLEODS MAIDENS VENISON TARTARE

mushroom — walnut ketchup — pine oil

ORBOST FARM BEEF

onion — new season garlic — starthdon blue

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PRESSED APPLE

bramble — elderberry — hazelnuts

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RHUBARB & HIBISCUS

Crowdie mousse — wheatgrass — white chocolate — beetroot