Applecross Inn, Strathcarron

Reached either over the highest public road in Britain or by a long single track coastal route the village of Applecross sits on the coast looking across to the Isle of Skye and its small neighbour Raasay. The pub is near the start of the village and appears to have been three cottages at one time but now knocked into a long thin single bar. There is seating all down the front side with the counter taking up half the back wall with more seating in alcoves at each end of it. Old pine abounds here with a little exposed stone at one end and plastered walls and wainscotting at the other. Décor is a mix of local artists work with old photos of the area especially the Bealach na Ba, (Pass of the Cows) and other maps and pictures of local interest. There is some outside seating and those with food orders are denoted by a flag of one nation or another selected by the diner. Due to its monopoly position and the popularity of the village as a destination it can get very busy, parking and seating can be at a premium. Decent enough beers from Isle of Skye and An Tealach served a tadge cold and strangely for a guvner from northern England without a sparkler.

Official pages of the Applecross Inn, contains menu and wine list - www.applecross.uk.com

Official pages of the Applecross Inn, contains menu and wine list - www.applecross.uk.com