Twenty five years ago the farmer was in his den when he was struck by the desire to learn to cook. Today he is one of the country's top chefs, running a fine hotel, with a 2,000 acre larder at the back door. Open all seasons.

The lochs, glens, gardens and coastal waters of Scotland yield some of the world's finest natural produce...mouth-watering seafood landed minutes from your table...succulent meat and game reared on wide open pastures...delicious vegetables and herbs...raspberries, rhubarb and other fine fruits tended in richly fertile soil.

It should come as no surprise then, that Scotland has its fair share of gastronomic gems, many tucked away in tiny villages, hidden glens or on remote shores - but we can help you find them. There is something wonderful about dining on supremely fresh, locally sourced ingredients, prepared by people who really know their stuff and take a pride in enhancing nature's own flavours, and the pleasure is all the greater when you can linger over that last bottle of wine and stay overnight...

McKinlay Kidd foodie holidays

• Malt Whisky Weekends – A highly sociable weekend in an 18th Century hotel including a tour of the Glenmorangie Distillery.
• For Seafood Lovers – Spend the weekend in the old Piermaster’s house on the shores of Loch Linnhe, now an intimate hotel with stunning views and award-winning seafood, including langoustines & lobster, freshly landed at the pier.
• Gastronomic Delights - A tour designed to take you to some of the very best gastronomic experiences in the highlands of Scotland. 3 nights, including fabulous meals each evening & a hands-on cookery demonstration.
• Scottish Seafood Trail – A unique and exclusive tour of the West Coast takes you through some of the best Scottish scenery and features three contrasting, comfortable small hotels, which feature wonderful fresh local food, especially seafood. 5 nights including dinner & a hands-on cookery demonstration.
• Highland Foodie Experience - A unique holiday designed for visitors keen to explore the sources of Scotland's rich larder. 5 nights including a ‘seafood safari’ & a cookery class.
• West Coast Whisky - The ultimate West Coast Whisky holiday. 7 nights, covering Kintyre, Islay & Arran.