Mackays Hotel

This month Mackays invite you to sample our featured malt of November, Benromach Traditional! This Speyside single malt is a welcome return, being the first new bottling of the distillery, which began production in 1998 after a fifteen-year layoff. Despite the malt being an entry level bottling for … Read more…

If you’ve ever had breakfast with us at Mackays, you know it’s a fruity affair. From fresh fruits, marmalades to refreshing preserves – no effort has been spared to make sure that your most important meal of the day is one to remember. Yet this mission is not … Read more…

There’s no denying that there’s no best friend like a furry friend. While exploring the far north, who better to enjoy the ample beaches and rugged hikes than your four-legged bestie? Now we understand that a furry, family sized holiday can sometimes be an issue, but not at … Read more…

Rainy days doesn’t mean you can’t reign your day like royalty! Here’s a list of our favourite rainy-day activities. All about History It will come as no surprise to anyone who has previously frequented the Highlands that the lives of our ancestors are embedded deep into the heart … Read more…

If you’ve yet to visit it yourself, you should know that our No 1 Bistro opens its door onto the shortest street in the world – Ebenezer Place. Just 2.06m in length, it was officially recognised as the World’s Shortest Street by Guinness World Records in 2006. If … Read more…

Whilst we adore showcasing the countless explorations of our local area, there’s no denying that a guided tour can make all the difference when uncovering the mysteries of the North. If you’re looking for a helping hand, here are some great tours of Caithness and Sutherland to make … Read more…

With the changing season comes our changing menu! From simmering starters to delightful desserts, this autumn we have introduced a variety of tantalising dishes to ensure that you are well fed for the winter! That’s right, we invite you to explore the new wonderful creations of the Rosette … Read more…

This month Mackays are proud to feature Loch Lomond 12 year as our malt of the month! Whiskies from Loch Lomond are renowned for their ability to produce a wide variety of quality produce in the highland region. This particular Whisky is no exception, the delightful single malt … Read more…

It’s not enough to visit the north, one must taste it too! Save the hours travelling across the rugged Highland terrain and experience the greatest selection of Caithness and Sutherland flavours in one event! On September 30th, head to Natural Retreats in John O’ Groats and experience a … Read more…

This September, Mackays are excited to feature our Malt of the Month: Wolfburn Northland Single Malt. Becoming Scotland’s northernmost mainland whisky producing distillery, this whisky release is one we’ve eagerly anticipated! With long fermentation, slow manual distillation and maturation taking place partly in quarter casks that previously held … Read more…