Emma Irn-Bru Hot Sauce Seafood Roll on the NC500? Scourie Eatery Serves Scotland’s Boldest Dish Yet
If you’re road-tripping the North Coast 500, make sure to add Scourie to your food map.
Perched above the wild Atlantic at Scourie Beach, Crofter’s Kitchen has launched what might just be the most Scottish dish of 2026… and yes, it involves Irn-Bru!
A fresh take on Scottish seafood
Forget everything you know about prawn cocktail. This is Highland seafood with a twist. At Crofter’s Kitchen, Head Chef Grant Mercer is championing local produce with bold, modern flavours. The headline dish is a Scottish prawn and crayfish roll topped with a house-made Irn-Bru hot sauce.
Sweet, fiery and packed with nostalgic flavour, the sauce transforms freshly landed seafood into something unique
Alongside it, there’s also a crab pancake worth pulling over for. Made with hand-picked crab from nearby Kylesku, it’s paired with apple, chilli, coriander and lime for a fresh, zingy hit.
Sea-to-plate dining on the NC500
What makes this spot even more special is just how local everything is. Lobsters come from a neighbour just minutes away. Crab is landed in nearby Kylesku. Scallops are hand-dived offshore, sometimes visible from the croft
Dining with a view
Set on a working croft overlooking Scourie Beach with views towards Handa Island, this is one of the most scenic food stops on the NC500.
Big plans for summer 2026
Crofter’s Kitchen isn’t stopping there.
This summer will see the launch of a new container restaurant right by the beach, allowing the team to serve their seafood all year round. Expect the same local sourcing, bold flavours, and those unbeatable views, just with a bit more shelter from the Highland weather!
Where to find Crofter’s Kitchen
Croft 17, Scouriemore, Lairg IV27 4TG
