Kilted Skirlie

After a surfeit of Italian, Indian, Chinese and Thai, sometimes we have a primal need to get back in touch with our native cuisine, the tastes of home. Or hame, even.

For a true reconnection with your inner Caledonian, it would be hard to beat today’s Big Deal. We are whisking you off to the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond to enjoy fine Scottish cuisine in an establishment whose name, The Kilted Skirlie, breathes essence of Scotland from every syllable.

Take the high road

The Kilted Skirlie is located in Balloch, in the Loch Lomond Shores complex. A skirlie is a traditional oatmeal dish (kilt optional). You knew that, right?

The restaurant offers a playful, contemporary take on Scottish traditional cuisine, using the finest local ingredients. Its romantic setting is perfect for enjoying a relaxed meal after a spot of hiking, sightseeing or shopping.

Available seven days, from noon until 9pm the Big Deal option one is for two people to have two courses from the a la carte menu at The Kilted Skirlie. Option two adds in a choice of a small glass of house red, white or rose wine or a soft drink each.

Scottish dining

The menu offers a tempting selection of Scottish cuisine’s greatest hits. Dishes may change according to availability but the following menu is typical of choices:

Starters

Haggis and black pudding fritters with a whisky and black pepper mayonnaise

Scottish hot smoked salmon with a celeriac and apple remoulade

Chicken liver parfait with red onion marmalade and toasted brioche

Breaded mushrooms with garlic mayo and barbecue dip

Mains

Chicken in the heather – tender chicken breast served with herb crushed potatoes in a French mustard, honey, garlic and cream sauce

Classic fish and chips – haddock with chips, pickled onion, tartar sauce and mushy peas

Skirlie steak pie, cooked in a red wine sauce and topped with a flaky puff pastry, served with sautéed potatoes and market vegetables

Haggis, neeps and tatties with a whisky cream sauce

Creamy Cajun vegetable pasta served with toasted garlic ciabatta

Desserts

Toffee lumpy bumpy served with Chantilly cream

Raspberry cranachan with shortbread

Rich vanilla cheesecake served with summer fruits

Impressed diners

The Kilted Skirlie has picked up plenty of positive feedback on TripAdvisor, with recent reviews including the following, edited for length:

‘Enjoyed a wonderful meal. Cooked to perfection and presented beautifully.’

‘Excellent food, beautiful views out to Loch Lomond, lovely staff, very friendly, highly recommend.’

‘Beautiful location, overlooking Loch Lomond, food was outstanding, service was spot on.’

Kilty pleasures

Heading to Loch Lomond and looking for a restaurant where you can admire the purple hue as the Hieland hills you view?

Today’s Big Deal has the ideal solution with this two course meal for two at the Kilted Skirlie. It’s a great way to cap a day out in the great outdoors.