March

March brings the first signs of a sunnier climate to Wester Ross, and a new lease of life in our grounds. Although the weather might still be a bit chilly and the days are shorter, The Torridon is the ideal place to welcome spring. If you’re wanting to treat your mother, grandmother, daughter, or another incredible matriarch, our gift experiences are a great alternative Mother’s Day present. Or if you find yourself passing by, stop in for afternoon tea with a much-needed glass of champagne.

Experience Scotch

Led by our own whisky connoisseurs, be guided through three whiskies in an immersive tasting experience in our oak-panelled Whisky Bar. Chosen from our 365 single malts, you’ll learn about the history of the spirit, discovering a variety of flavour profiles while sampling some of the best whiskies in the world.

What’s growing?

March is an important time for our gardens. With the arrival of spring, our resorts team will start to sow seeds ready for the main growing season, as the sun begins to warm. Seasonal staples including cherry blossoms, crocuses and daffodils all spring up and offer some light relief from the colder months. The hardy purple sprouting broccoli has now flourished and is ready for picking, where the individual flowers are cut from each spear.

Flavour of the month

The extremely fresh purple sprouting broccoli is an ideal ingredient for celebrating the new season. Delicious barbequed and served with a homemade hollandaise sauce, the longer and leafier version of the more traditional form offers a more earthy flavour and colourful addition to a dish. In the warmer months, we also serve it with dishes such as Elgin lamb and kelp pesto.