It’s not uncommon for those heading north of Inverness to carry more expectations of beauty than layers, or the correct footwear. And while crowded pockets and inclement weather can lead to early disappointment for those fawning over clan lore and stags marching to bagpipes, the Torridon’s surreal setting tends to knock even the insouciant for six. It will tug at their breath and summon a degree of humility that makes time stand still and the whisky taste that wee bit better.
The Torridon team greet guests at the door as if welcoming old friends into their home. Artisanal chocolates magically appear on suite tables, and restaurant service is comfortingly old school with just the right amount of theatrics. So with the Highlands trending after The Traitors’ nail-biting final episode, it’s the perfect place to make like the contestants and have your own Highland fling (in significantly more relaxed circumstances, of course).