Edinbane Lodge Review: A Luxury Skye Hotel For Discerning Foodies

An elegant country house with an impeccable culinary offering, Edinbane Lodge on the Isle of Skye is a slice of getaway perfection. This is our review of Edinbane Lodge, a luxury hotel on Skye which guarantees an unforgettable dining experience.

By: Lesley Stewart | April 2025

In the far northeast of Skye, near the shores of Loch Greshornish, lies Edinbane Lodge. A luxury Skye hotel with a serious culinary pedigree, Edinbane Lodge offers a unique dining-come-luxury-hotel experience perfect for discerning foodies.

During a recent trip to Skye, I had the chance to stay at this destination-worthy lodge and loved every moment.

The unique tasting menu, an opportunity to sample Skye’s natural larder, is impeccable; the thoughtfully styled rooms are a cosy haven with indulgent notes amidst quietly luxurious decor; the leafy surroundings offer an idyllic retreat from Skye’s crowds.

It’s a little wonder that Edinbane Lodge is at the top of exceptional Skye getaways.

Read on to find out why we think dinner here is a must-try culinary experience, flawless dishes from the island-inspired menu, and why Edinbane Lodge is our go-to luxury Skye hotel.

Edinbane Lodge Review

A Culinary Adventure At Skye’s Gastronomic Luxury Hotel

Location

Situated in the charming village of Edinbane, in Skye’s quiet northeast, Edinbane Lodge is perfectly positioned for exploring the island's most spectacular places. It’s an easy drive to Dunvegan, Waternish, and Neist Point, harbour town Portree is a 20-minute drive, and from there, the Trotternish coastal road with its wild and elemental sights.

For travellers basing themselves in the island’s capital but seeking an exceptional place to eat, Edinbane Lodge offers the best fine-dining restaurant experience near Portree. It's an easy drive or taxi journey between the two and is open to non-residents.

Setting & style

Once a 16th-century hunting lodge, Edinbane Lodge has been reimagined as a boutique culinary stay. Thoughtfully renovated by Chef Patron Calum Montgomery and his team, the lodge's old-world charm and original features have been preserved: dark-wood panelling, exposed beams, thick stone walls, and original floors.

Juxtaposed against cosy decor (think velvet sofas in the lounge, woven tweed, and subtle tartan touches in the dining room), it’s quietly luxurious, perfectly blending character and rustic charm with contemporary comfort.

Rooms

You can book a table for dinner without staying, but spend at least one night here if you can. There are only six rooms in Edinbane Lodge, so it’s the very definition of a boutique stay with amenities that put Edinbane Lodge firmly in the luxury accommodation on Skye list.

Guests can choose from various room types, but we stayed in the riverside super king room; a truly special space with a gloriously huge bed, and a seating area to enjoy Nespresso coffee from a velvet sofa.

The bathroom was the real “wow” moment and took things to another level. Think monsoon shower, luxury Scottish toiletries, a double sink, and a TV by the swimming-pool-style bathtub. Having spent the day hiking the Old Man of Storr, the sheer indulgence of soaking in this tub was unparalleled!

The best part, however, had to be the private patio, complete with our very own fire pit. Surrounded by a woodland canopy, the babbling river was a soothing backdrop and the perfect place to enjoy birdsong-bathed morning cups of coffee in a fluffy robe. Or a pre-dinner aperitif, watching the sky darken by the cosy fire.

Sustainability & provenance

Chef Patron Calum Montgomery was born on Skye, and his love of the island is evident in Edinbane Lodge’s culinary ethos. The finest local ingredients take centre stage in “A Taste of Skye” set tasting menu. His network of top-notch island producers is complemented by foraged ingredients, with herbs and vegetables from his kitchen garden.

Equally impressive is the restaurant's commitment to local and sustainable practices.

The menu was accompanied by a list of crofters, farmers, fishermen, and foragers from the island and mainland - listing them by name and exactly how many miles produce had travelled to reach the kitchen: wild venison from Edinbane, creel-caught langoustines from Dunvegan, fish from Portree, heather honey from Breakish… we could go on.

Not only is this approach sustainable, but it is also wholly immersive, submerging you entirely in the culinary journey.

The tasting menu

The food at Edinbane Lodge was flawless — and it offers the best of Skye on a plate.

Course after course of sublime combinations, each dish beautifully presented and as delicious as you might expect from a Michelin Guide restaurant with four AA Rosettes and growing presence on La Liste.

There were delicate snacks to start: seaweed and scallop roe crisps so light they melted in your mouth, dainty surf clams with dill, and exquisite tarts presented to be enjoyed in single bites of flavour.

The small team delivers first-class service and were on hand to recommend an excellent wine before guiding us through each magical and oh-so-pretty course: expertly seared scallops with smoked dulse, whipped creel-caught lobster with almond and dill, excellent wagyu beef with wild garlic, asparagus, and melting soft shin, followed by Clava brie with apple and honey.

White chocolate and rhubarb were the perfect final course, but the falasgair was the most intriguing. A Gaelic term meaning the burning of heather and grass, the dish offered a hint of heather smoke and a spritz of whisky rolled into ice cream and biscuit.

This is fine dining at the highest level; it’s clear why Scottish Chef of the Year Calum has grown Edinbane Lodge’s reputation as a culinary gem and a top restaurant on the Isle of Skye.

Ambience & atmosphere

The dining room is befitting of the thoughtfully renovated old lodge it occupies—it is cosy, dimly lit, and delivers the right balance of upscale yet friendly.

To make the most of your experience, wander downstairs before dinner and order a delicious cocktail from the small but signature menu. We chose a G&T served with local Edinbane gin and blueberries from the kitchen garden, a small touch reinforcing the lodge’s dedication to showcasing natural and local flavours.

There’s also an excellent range of single malts on offer, with whiskies from the island and Scotland’s classic distilleries.

Breakfast

It would be remiss of me not to mention breakfast at Edinbane Lodge. Always important, but even more so when on an island adventure, breakfast here is a delicious start to the day.

Hearty porridge followed by delicious poached Edinbane eggs and crispy bacon (for her), a traditional Scottish breakfast (for him) made with the best produce, piles of fresh baked buttery sourdough, fresh OJ, and endless cups of tea. Delicious.

Edinbane Lodge: Booking & details

The tasting menu costs £150 per person, with an optional wine pairing for £90 per person. With limited seating, booking in advance is essential. The restaurant is open to non-residents, but those seeking a luxury Skye stay can also check room availability and book a table here. 

We were kindly invited to stay and dine at Edinbane Lodge, but all opinions are, as always, firmly my own.