Breathtakingly Beautiful Castle Hotel Opens

Overlooking the Sound of Mull, Mingary Castle now enchants new travellers with its unique style and service

After years of meticulous restoration, the once abandoned Mingary has finally opened its doors to the discerning traveller. Only five years ago was not expected to survive two more harsh winters. Thankfully, Ardnamurchan Estate was not prepared to see this Scheduled Ancient Monument slip into the sea and committed itself to fully restoring the integrity and spirit of Mingary.

The conservation commitment was such that the intricate character of the building was painstakingly recorded to preserve the authenticity of the building for future generations. A small team of dedicated builders set to work, reviving the life and soul of this stunning 800-year-old castle using traditional materials and techniques to bring the interior into the 21st century.

Mingary Castle opened its doors with luxury crewelwork and oak panelling adorning the walls, Caithness stonework and Italian marble for the bathrooms - not to mention shiningly beautiful copper baths. The castle is fully serviced with nothing less than four poster accommodation for up to ten guests at any one time.

The oak panelled dining room is the epitome of highland atmosphere and comfort, the perfect place to enjoy locally sourced food, served alongside the finest wines from L’Art du Vin. In short Mingary takes care of everything.

The Castle has now been open for six months to overwhelmingly positive reviews from its patrons and will continue to offer outstanding service and a traditional Scottish welcome.

Mingary Castle’s dining experience recently began a new chapter with the arrival of Executive Chef Iain Nicholson and Sous Chef Darren Ross. With a background in some of Scotland’s most prestigious restaurants, Iain and Darren take Scottish fine dining to a new level. Their philosophy is that Scotland produces many of the finest foods in the world, and only locally grown and produced meat, fish, fruit and vegetables should be used for their guests.

In fact, Iain and Darren forage every day for ingredients to be used in the daily menu, and source from local farms, crofters and the wealth of produce available on the Ardnamurchan estate.

On offer to those lucky enough to dine in the Castle is an exciting ten to sixteen course tasting menu, which varies daily depending on the day’s available produce.

As it looks ahead to the future this medieval castle does so with a level of self-sufficiency and sustainability typical of its past.

Iain and Darren are developing their own range of cured meats, preserves and fruit juices soon to feature in their exclusive home-produced breakfast.

Mingary Castle offers a completely unique experience in one of the most unspoilt areas of natural beauty in Scotland. Whether looking for a culinary experience, an intimate and exclusive retreat, a wildlife spotter’s paradise or simply enjoying the majestic views of the Sound of Mull then Mingary Castle’s warm and friendly team will offer you the getaway of a lifetime. www.mingarycastle.com