A real taste of the seaside

Perfect pub grub

Applecross Inn, Applecross, Wester Ross

The views from the beer garden towards Raasay and the Cuillin mountains of Skye are ample reward for a hair-raising journey across the 2,053-foot Bealach na Ba pass. But what draws people to this unassuming, whitewashed pub (above) is the superb local food that Judith Fish has been dishing up for nearly 20 years. Squat lobsters, scallops, crab and langoustines fresh from Applecross Bay are the main attraction for seafood fans. Mains from £7.95. Call 01520 744262 or visit applecross.uk.com.