Golf & whisky are twin passions at this modest family-run hotel in the centre of Brora. The village has its own championship course & the Sutherland’s bar is famed for its excellent range of malts – including much-coveted examples from nearby Clynelish as well as the now-defunct Brora distillery. Informed tasting notes & helpful descriptions add to the allure of a 350-strong line-up that also includes names such as Dalmore, Old Pulteney, Balbair & Teacinich – you can even request your own personalised whisky tasting. Elsewhere, real ale is big in Brora, with the Isle of Skye brewery making a prominent contribution. On the food front, expect an all-round mix, from lunchtime ciabbatas or local bangers & mash to more cheffy restaurant dishes with an international slant: Friday night is steak night; Sunday lunch heralds a traditional family roast.