Harden's survey result
Summary
“Local produce cooked to very high and innovative standards” won fame over 40 years for this former crofter’s cottage, which was sold in 2019 by its founders to Scots born international hotelier, Gordon Campbell Gray (and his Wee Hotel Company). Briefly recognised by Michelin in 2014, it’s never regained its star, although it holds a not-scruffy three rosettes from the AA. Unsurprisingly given its remoteness, it doesn’t inspire a huge volume of reports, although they are not as numerous as once they were. Chef Paul Green took over the kitchens in January 2025, returning to a venue where he started out as a commis chef 20 years ago. At £120 per person for the entry level five-course menu, it’s not an inexpensive pilgrimage, although all our feedback this year is positive. The best feedback is reserved for the ‘Kitchen Table’, and “amazing kitchen dining experience with great food and wine”.
Summary
“If you can navigate the potholes” on your drive to this very remote legend of Scottish cuisine, then all reports suggest you have a treat in store. The former crofter’s cottage won fame over 40 years under Shirley & Eddie Spear, who sold it five years ago (in 2019) to Gordon Campbell and his Wee Hotel Company. The main event is a four-course meal for £110 per person or you can book for up to 8 guests at the ‘Kitchen Table’ for an eight-course tasting menu for £140 per person. “Well, what can you say about a restaurant that sources its ingredients from the sea loch that you view from the dining room? The seafood is immaculate and the game is all locally sourced. This is a very remote and wonderful place that is well worth the effort to visit”.
Summary
“Some of the freshest and best seafood in the UK” (“the double-dived local scallops were divine; but everything was excellent!”) is provided by chef Scott Davies at this celebrated former crofter’s cottage, which was established over 40 years ago by Shirley & Eddie Spear, then sold to the Wee Hotel Company run by Gordon Campbell Grey in 2019. As an overall experience it’s “simply spot on” – “a delightful table, with amazing views and passionate matching of tastes and textures”.
Summary
With its “excellent food” matched by a “superb location”, this former crofter’s cottage has drawn foodies to the Isle of Skye for almost 40 years. A meal here remains a “great experience”, despite the retirement of longtime owners Shirley & Eddie Spear in 2019; head chef Scott Davies remains at the helm, and the business is now part of the Wee Hotel Company, run by high-profile Scottish hotelier Gordon Campbell Grey.
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Have you eaten at The Three Chimneys?
Colbost, Dunvegan, IV55 8ZT
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £44.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Colbost, Dunvegan, IV55 8ZT
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
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