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Mingary Castle
Kilchoan, Highland, United Kingdom · Independent · High Luxury
Following a meticulous three-year restoration by the Mingary Castle Restoration Trust completed in 2016, the property reopened in 2021 as a luxury restaurant with rooms. Dating to the 13th century, Mingary Castle is a coastal fortress on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula that served as a strategic stronghold for centuries before falling into ruin. The structure preserves its original nine-foot-thick defensive walls and features a central Georgian residence.
- 4 rooms
- Opened 2021
- Neighborhood: Mingary
About Mingary Castle
- 3 AA Rosette fine dining restaurant with daily-changing tasting menus.
- Access to the 10,000-acre Ardnamurchan Estate for hiking and wildlife spotting.
History
Dating to the 13th century, Mingary Castle is a coastal fortress on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula that served as a strategic stronghold for centuries before falling into ruin. Following a meticulous three-year restoration by the Mingary Castle Restoration Trust completed in 2016, the property reopened in 2021 as a luxury restaurant with rooms. The structure preserves its original nine-foot-thick defensive walls and features a central Georgian residence.
The setting
8 miles from Ardnamurchan Lighthouse.
Restaurants and bars
- Mingary Castle restaurant (intimate dining room) — Restaurant · Scottish, local, seasonal and foraged ingredients · Chef Colin Nicholson
Experiences
- Signature tasting menu dinner — Dinner with the signature 8 course tasting menu or a shorter 5 course menu, served to residents and non residents.
- Afternoon Tea — Afternoon Tea served every Friday 12.30pm-2pm.
- Table d'hôte Sunday lunch — Table d'hôte menu served every Sunday 12.30pm-2pm.
Amenities
- 3 AA Rosette fine dining restaurant with daily-changing tasting menus
- Historic 13th-century battlements with 360-degree views of the Sound of Mull
- Luxury suites featuring antique four-poster beds and oak paneling
- Access to the 10,000-acre Ardnamurchan Estate for hiking and wildlife spotting
- Dog-friendly accommodation in the self-contained MacDonald Suite
- Intimate library and lounge area with an elegant bar and whiskey selection
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