Highland 'middle of nowhere' restaurants awarded Michelin stars

Two remote Highland restaurants, Killiecrankie House and 1887, were awarded one Michelin star in the 2026 guide, and three Scottish venues received Michelin green stars for sustainable gastronomy.

Two remote Highland restaurants have been added to Scotland's entries in the 2026 Michelin Guide. Killiecrankie House near Pitlochry and 1887 in Torridon were among 20 new one-star restaurants announced at a ceremony in Dublin. Chefs Tom Tsappis and Danny Young described their locations as in the "middle of nowhere" as they received their white Michelin jackets on stage. The guide also awarded Michelin green stars to three Scottish venues and records 15 starred venues in Scotland overall. Key details: - Killiecrankie House (near Pitlochry) and 1887 (Torridon) were awarded one Michelin star at the Dublin ceremony. - Scotland now has 15 venues with at least one Michelin star; two Scottish venues have two stars, and none of the UK & Ireland's ten three-star restaurants are in Scotland. - Michelin green stars were given to seven restaurants in the UK and Ireland; Timberyard (Edinburgh), 1887 (Torridon) and Inver (Strachur) received green stars in Scotland. - Tom Tsappis of Killiecrankie House has a background that includes time in Japan; his wife Matilda is head sommelier and the couple converted a 19th-century Perthshire manse into a restaurant-with-rooms in 2021. - 1887 at the Torridon serves locally sourced shellfish, fish and game; its menu was reported at £150, and head chef Danny Young also won National Chef of the Year in October. - Sebb's in Glasgow received the Exceptional Cocktail Award while retaining a Bib Gourmand, and there are 230 restaurants with at least one Michelin star across the UK and Ireland. Summary: The new stars highlight recognition for remote Highland dining and for sustainability in some Scottish kitchens. Undetermined at this time.