Lime Tree Fort William

Two new paintings

2012-02-23T09:05:00.000-08:00

Carn Mhor Dhearg and Rannoch Moor both 100 x 100cm on canvas

Hogmanay Dinner

2011-11-07T04:33:00.000-08:00

Lime Tree An Ealdhain Restaurant

Hogmanay Dinner Menu

Set Price £39.95

Selection of Canapés

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Clapshot Soup

Haggis Crouton

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Ceviche of Halibut

Tomato Jelly, Soft Herb Salad, Coriander Oil

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Champagne & Mint Granita

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Fillet of Aberdeen Angus Beef

Wild Mushroom Gratin, Smoked Mushrooms, Red Wine & Rosemary Jus

Herb Crusted Fillet of Salmon

Julienne of Winter Vegetables, Saffron & Surf Clam Broth

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Dark Chocolate & Heather Honey Delice

Clootie Dumpling Ice Cream, Whisky Crème Anglaise

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Chef’s Selection of Petit Fours

Three new painting by David Wilson.

2011-11-02T04:30:00.000-07:00

David Wilson's Studio is at the Lime Tree and is open to the public daily

Loch Laggan. Canvas size 60x60 framed 70x70 Price £795.00

Loch Lochy towards Ben Nevis. Canvas size 60 x 60 cm framed 70 x 70 Price £795

Strathcarron Salt Marsh Canvas size 60 x 60 Framed 70 x 70 price £795

First Day of November

2011-11-01T14:49:00.000-07:00

First day in weeks and weeks that it has not rained on me! Picture Ben Nevis looking 'interesting'

Christmas and Hogmanay menu now available

2011-10-31T08:52:00.000-07:00

2011 Christmas Festive Menu @ Lime Tree An Ealdhain, Restaurant Fort William

The Lime Tree An Ealdhain Restaurant is Fort William’s Award Winning Fresh Food Restaurant with

Two AA Rosette for Food Excellence - Silver Eat Scotland Award (the highest grade in Town) listed in various guides including Relish Scotland ‘Top 15 Scottish Restaurants’ & 2012 Good Food Guide

For your 2011 Christmas Festive Staff Meal why not give yourselves a real treat at the Lime Tree – Fresh cooked food is not as expensive as you might think – prices start for a three course meal at £19.95 pp – so go on gives us a try – you deserve it.

We can sit up to 50 persons and are happy to arrange entertainment to your requirements

We are also offering superb room discounts to save driving home from £30.00 pp B&B

New Snow on Ben Nevis

2011-10-18T11:48:00.000-07:00

Early snowfall indicates a good winter climbing and ski season (fingers crossed)

Autumn Colours

2011-10-12T05:29:00.000-07:00

Time to start thinking about an autumn visit - we have some great special offers this Autumn

West Highland Monsoon!

2011-04-06T12:51:00.000-07:00

Four inches of rain in 24hours has made the Steall Waterfall spectacular!

New Paintings March 2011

2011-03-31T12:54:00.000-07:00

New Paintings by David Wilson all made in March 2011 for an exhibition in Glasgow in May.

More details to follow

Special Offers

2011-03-31T12:44:00.001-07:00

See our website for special offers

Mother's Day

2011-03-26T11:46:00.000-07:00

03 April at 13:00 at Lime Tree

3 course special menu in our 2 rosette restaurant for only £18.95 Haggis, Neeps & Tatties Ben Nevis Whiskey Jus... Beetroot Salmon Gravadlax Horseradish Cream, Oyster Emulsion Potato and Wild Leek Veloute Crispy leeks FOR MAINS Braised Blade of Beef Truffle Mash, Red Wine and Rosemary Jus Pan Fried Sea Bass Blue Cheese and Crème Fraiche Risotto Sautéed Wild Mushroom Filo Basket Wet Garlic and Leek Sauce, Baby leeks FOR DESERT Chocolate Delice Caramel Sauce, Rosemary Ice Cream Poached Rhubarb Crowdie Cheesecake Mousse, Ginger Honeycomb Trio of Lime Tree Ice Creams Raspberry Sauce, Sesame Wafer

Two Rosette

2011-03-23T14:54:00.000-07:00

Its official our new Chef - John Wilson (no relation) has done what no other Chef working here has done - won a prestigious second rosette for our restaurant - well done John. The AA says two rosettes mean
'Excellent restaurants that aim for and achieve higher standards and better consistency. A greater precision is apparent in the cooking, and there will be obvious attention to the selection of quality ingredients.'

Our View

2011-03-20T14:46:00.000-07:00

People often ask 'What's the view like from the Lime Tree?' Well here it is.. we look across Loch Linnhe to the wee Crofts as Camus Na Geal

Spring showing its face in our garden

2011-03-17T06:56:00.000-07:00

Spring 2011 is showing its face for the first time despite the snow last weekend, we have a beautiful show of Crocus in the Garden - roll on spring I'm sick of winter

Beautiful Day here today

2011-03-16T12:43:00.000-07:00

Winter still hanging on - after a massive dump of snow last weekend
The photo is taken from Corpach Basin looking towards Ben Nevis.
I arranged the 'stunt ducks' specially for you all

Welcome to our BLOG

2011-03-15T15:44:00.000-07:00

The Lime Tree An Ealdhain

is a small hotel, award winning restaurant and fantastic art gallery. Overlooking Loch Linnhe in Fort William - 'The Outdoor Capital of the UK' the Lime Tree is the perfect place to enjoy your Scottish Highland Holiday.