The Applecross Inn, a well-known hospitality business situated on the scenic coastline of Wester Ross, Scotland, has been put up for sale by its owner, Judith Fish, who is retiring. The Inn, a popular destination along the North Coast 500 tourist route, is listed for offers in the region of £1.25 million.
Fish, who has owned and operated the Inn since 1989, has decided to step down after 38 years. She stated that she feels the time is right to retire and take some personal time, expressing hope that the new owner will embrace the role and the local community as she has.
The Applecross Inn has undergone a transformation during Fish's tenure, evolving from a traditional Highland bar to a establishment with a strong focus on food and accommodation. Its reputation has been recognized through various accolades, including being named among the Good Food Guide's 100 Best Pubs and BBC Countryfile Magazine's Pub of the Year. The Inn has also hosted notable visitors, including Princess Anne.
With a history dating back to the early 1800s, the property originally opened as the Temperance Hotel. Its earliest recorded proprietor was Alexander MacRae, who managed the hotel until his death in 1927 and had previously served as a local councillor, shopkeeper, postmaster, and postcard publisher. The establishment appeared in the Michelin Guide as early as 1911.
Simon Fraser, a business broker involved in the sale, described the Applecross Inn as a rare freehold property with a 200-year history and a significant national award record. He noted that opportunities of this nature, especially in such a location, are infrequent.
