Exterior view of Edinbane Lodge
© Edinbane Lodge
Calum began his career in hospitality as a kitchen assistant in a restaurant in Portree. Initially, he found the job to earn some pocket money, but he was quickly promoted after demonstrating his talent.
Soon after, he decided he enjoyed it so much that he changed track, leaving a business studies course to cook full-time. In 2016, he became the youngest in Scotland at the time to hold three AA Rosettes at Ullinish Lodge Hotel and then became Head Chef at Kinloch Lodge in 2017.
Later that year, Calum decided to go into business with his father, who had recently sold his cleaning business and was able to invest in a new venture.
“We took on The Lodge at Edinbane, which dates back to 1543 and needed complete renovation from its derelict state. We created four bedrooms and a fine dining restaurant. And we used local trade people and an interior designer to help reflect Skye and our connection to it in the interiors.”
Opening in 2018, Edinbane Lodge was entirely focused on offering guests a true taste of Skye, from the food to the furnishings and the warm hospitality. Each room is individually decorated and furnished with woods, fabrics, textures and colours which reflect the rich hues and tones of the Skye landscape.
“Earthy woven tweeds and tartans, soft grained leathers and sumptuous velvets are blended together to create the discreetly luxurious feel which we have enhanced with original local artworks and handcrafted Edinbane pottery.”
