Journal
Occasional reflections from Eddrachilles Hotel — notes on place, season, food, and the quieter rhythms of life in the North West Highlands.
Hogmanay in the Highlands has never been just a single moment at midnight.
Long before fireworks and formal celebrations, the turn of the year unfolded through days of preparation, visiting and shared food. From juniper smoke and fresh-laid fires to first-footing gifts of coal, bread and whisky, these customs were rooted in protection, hospitality and the reassurance of community in deep winter. Here at the old manse, it is easy to imagine those traditions continuing quietly — in the kitchen, at the threshold, and in the simple act of sharing food made to last.
Midwinter food, memory and hospitality at Eddrachilles — past and present.
Three nights at Eddrachilles Hotel reveal the advantages to taking your time in Northwest Highlands . If you are planning your next holiday, this article shares some of the Things to To, Places to Be and Experiences to Treasure here. Written for NC500 travellers, families with older children, outdoorsy couples, well-being seekers, and dog owners.
Longer stays, starting with three nights, give guests time to understand truly and experience some of what this wild and wonderful landscape provides.