May is the best kept secret on the NC500. No midges, quieter roads, and some of the most seasonal food of the year. Here's what's open and what's worth stopping for.

The NC500 has a reputation for being expensive. Some of it is earned. Here's an honest guide to what eating well on the route actually costs and where the real value is.

Wild garlic season is short. Right now it's at its best, and Grant is making the most of it. Here's what's on the menu at Crofter's Kitchen this week.

We didn't start with a supplier list. We started with a phone and a lot of neighbours. Here's how the 30-Mile Menu came together — and who's behind every dish on it.

Anti-clockwise means east coast first, north coast second, and the north-west last — which is exactly the right order, because that's where the best meal of your trip is waiting.

Crofter's Kitchen is open for 2026 and this season, our brand new container restaurant metres Scourie Beach is open. Same 30-Mile Menu, same locally landed shellfish, new permanent home. Here's what's changed, what's on, and how to find us on the NC500.

Most people drive through Scourie without stopping. It doesn't have a famous viewpoint with a car park or a café with a queue out the door, and that's exactly why it's worth pulling over.

If you’re a seafood lover, there’s no place quite like the North West Highlands of Scotland. This stunning coastal region is not only home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes but also offers an abundance of fresh, sustainable seafood that is second to none. From the freshest Scottish seafood to locally caught fish, the North West Highlands truly is a seafood lover’s paradise. Here's why you should experience it for yourself.

From hand-dived scallops from Handa Island to lobsters caught in the bay just outside our door, we’re proud to serve the freshest, most sustainable seafood in the Highlands.

If you’re wondering where to eat on the NC500 and want to indulge in the best Scottish seafood, look no further. Here’s a roundup of some of the best seafood restaurants on the NC500, including a must-visit stop that will make your trip even more memorable.