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Historic house with a revered restaurant at reasonable prices. The tastiest lamb you’ll find and particularly good scallops and halibut. (see Busta House Hotel, Shetland) .

Family-run landmark on this stunning stretch of coast. Hugely popular with fishermen, maybe because the restaurant serves mainly game. No culinary fanfares, just honest food in a friendly atmosphere.

Multi-award-winning seafront restaurant in a timeless stone village. Imaginative cooking with Orcadian produce – try the wolf-fish broth.

The UK’s most northerly mainland tearoom with a cornucopia of home baking.

Among trees on a ragged coastline, this fine old hotel has a stone-walled dining room where local smokehouse food is served. A long conservatory too for catching the sun.

Somewhat stark, but it more than makes up for it through good views and simple value-for-money food. Hill lamb, venison, salmon and local seafood are favourites. Surprisingly good wines.

Come here for the best fish and chips in the isles – probably in Scotland. Nothing fancy but simple home-cooking and plenty of choice.

Lochside restaurant which offers international cuisine. Incredible variety and value, and adequate wine list (see Port-na-Con, Loch Eriboll) .

A characterful old hotel, the low prices of which belie the quality of exotic Highland fare served. The best of local produce is used with imagination and flair.

In this renovated old mill, combine the visual delights of the Bonhoga Gallery with delectable snacks: marinated herring, smoked salmon, organic quiches – it’s all praiseworthy.