Five island-inspired recipes from Scotland's top chefs

Planning a CalMac trip to the Scottish islands this summer?placeholder image
Planning a CalMac trip to the Scottish islands this summer?

From scallops to snails, crab to cheese, the Scottish islands are a veritable larder of perfect produce, and an infinite source of inspiration for the country's top restaurants.

If you're thinking of visiting Scotland's islands this summer feast your eyes on these recipes below designed to give you a taste of the produce available.

Follow their lead, and their recipes, to bring the flavours of the isles into your home. Scotland's best chefs show you how...

Fred Berkmiller, L'escargot bleue and L'escargot blanc

Roy Brett, Ondine

• Mattia Camorani, G&V Royal Mile Hotel

David Haetzman, Kyloe and The Huxley

Neil Forbes, Café St Honoré

 

Has the above whetted your appetite? You can plan your cullinary tour of Scotland's islands on ferry operator CalMac's website 

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