Monkstadt 1745

A handsome house with history seeping out of the stonework, a smattering of four posters and bona fide Bonnie Prince Charlie credentials; Monkstadt 1745 is a luxury restaurant with rooms with a handful of smart self-catering cottages in a converted steading. After the Battle of Culloden in 1746, Bonnie Prince Charlie, fleeing government forces with the help of Flora Macdonald, landed on the shore below the house. At the time, the house was the seat of the Clan Donald and Lady Margaret Macdonald, the laird’s wife and a Jacobite sympathiser, gave them provisions and helped them escape. By 1798, however, the family had moved to the newly restored Armadale Castle in Sleat in the south of Skye and the house fell into disrepair. When it was purchased by the MacQueen family in the 1980s it was a ruin. They began a painstaking restoration and today you can sleep in one of the luxurious suites named after historic characters linked to the house - or the sunset suite in the garden with its sea view hot tub.

The Monkstadt 1745 Restaurant with Rooms enhances this experience, inviting guests to relax in the cosy panelled dining room where traditional Scottish and world cuisine is beautifully prepared. As part of our diverse culinary offerings, a special Vegan Tasting Menu is also available, featuring dishes such as roasted white onion soup with vegan cheese, beetroot carpaccio with a pickled walnut dressing, and a seaweed and root vegetable terrine with crispy tofu. Priced at £84.95 per person, inclusive of VAT, this menu provides a sumptuous option for those seeking plant-based delicacies amidst the serene views of traditional working croft land and tasteful Jacobite-themed décor.