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The Dipping Lugger: A Blend of Scottish History, Craftsmanship, and Culinary Artistry

Perched on the shores of Loch Broom in Scotland, The Dipping Lugger dates back to 1789. Once a manse, it was partially rebuilt by the famed engineer Thomas Telford in 1829, then painstakingly restored into a luxury retreat and fine dining restaurant when Robert and Helen took stewardship of the property in 2018. Its eighteen-cover restaurant forms the intimate centerpiece of the experience, offering beautifully composed lunch and dinner tasting menus that reflect the essence of the Scottish landscape. The experience is elevated further in ‘The Tasting Room’, a secluded two-table dining room that doubles as a gin sampling room. Here, diners can indulge in the house’s own award-winning ‘Seven Crofts’ gin, a spirit that captures the character of the region through ‘opulent notes of perfumed forest fruit and a suggestion of woodland.’

A Tase of The Dipping Lugger

With a heavy emphasis on local, seasonal, and foraged ingredients, The Dipping Lugger’s menu features a lot of seafood. Think succulent scallops, langoustines with Cotes de Provence Rosé; and oysters with champagne granita – each hand-dived from Loch Broom.

See below for a selection of The Dipping Lugger’s standout dishes from the past year.