Highland Coast re-open Plockton Inn and The Tongue Hotel

The Tongue Hotel and the Plockton Inn (top) on the North Coast 500 route, have re-opened following a £1.8 investment by owners Highland Coast Hotels.

Both historic venues have been given a contemporary new look inspired by their locations after a four-month refurbishment. Tongue enjoys breath-taking views over the Kyle of Tongue, Ben Loyal and Ben Hope.

The hotel, which is a former 19th century sporting lodge, now offers 19 individually-styled guest rooms and a newly refurbished restaurant and bar, all overseen by General Manager, Marcel Wassen.

While Paul Arcarias has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Plockton Inn, which has has seen a reduction in rooms from 14 to 12 to allow for larger en-suite bathrooms for selected rooms.

The makeover of Plockton Inn also includes ‘Sorley’s House’ in the building opposite, which takes its name from the famous Scottish poet, Sorley MacLean, who lived on the site for a number of years.

On the dining front Tongue Hotel has a new 40-cover destination restaurant ‘Varrich’ which takes inspiration from the remains of Castle Varrich on the headland opposite. Head Chef, Sumit Dhar, is leading a team of seven to offer seasonal menus.

The newly refurbished 80-cover Plockton Inn, Restaurant and Bar retains the existing period features, whilst taking contemporary design inspiration from its location, quality of light and fishing boats on the shores of Loch Carron.

The Plockton Inn also has a garden between Sorley’s House and the bay where a rapid service seafood operation, The Outside Inn, will offer a wide selection of seafood and other locally sourced delicacies.

David Whiteford, Chairman of Highland Coast Hotels, said, “We’re extremely proud to have reached this significant milestone in the development of Highland Coast Hotels.

“We’ve reopened the doors to The Tongue Hotel and Plockton Inn, unveiling our contemporary makeover for these two iconic and historic hotels. As with each of our six venues across the North Highlands, our focus continues to be on creating environmentallyfriendly hotels and supporting local communities, suppliers, producers, designers and artists.

“Guests can look forward to our famous Highland welcome in areas of outstanding natural beauty, as well as sampling the best local, seasonal food and drink.

The redevelopment of Tongue Hotel and Plockton Inn has been supported by Highlands & Islands Enterprise.