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Well worth the journey
Wall Street Journal names Three Chimneys among top five
Its food and hospitality are no stranger to attracting major accolades – and now, The Three Chimneys on Skye has picked up even more praise after being named as one of five restaurants in the world worth travelling for by The Wall Street Journal.
The US newspaper attracts an international audience of some two million on a daily basis and has named The Three Chimneys as the only UK restaurant on the list of five dining experiences in the world worth planning a trip around.
In the article, writer Margot Dougherty said: “When nothing but Isle of Muck red-legged partridge will do, Three Chimneys is your go-to.
“Other examples of chef Scott Davies’ take on farmto-table cuisine: local Rose beef with Isle of Barra snail ravioli and honey-yogurt parfait with a dusting of Douglas fir and almonds.”
The restaurant, which was opened in 1985 by husband and wife duo Shirley and Eddie Spear, has grown into one of the nation’s most iconic dining experiences, serving up some of the best produce the west coast has to offer.
Situated in a traditional Skye croft house at Colbost near Dunvegan, the venue is able to offer accommodation in its six bedrooms at its adjacent House Over-By and has built its reputation on its remote location.
Shirley Spear said: “This is a fantastic accolade, not only for The Three Chimneys, but for Skye.
“We are honoured to receive this recommendation from The Wall Street Journal, which is a testament to the dedication, hard work, skill and outstanding creativity of chef Scott Davies and the whole Three Chimneys team.”