About Us
Welcome to Shore Hotel
A relaxed seaside hotel in Balintore on the east coast of the Highlands. Sitting right on the harbour, we offer a place to eat, drink, and stay while exploring the surrounding coastline and Seaboard Villages. Rooted in the local community and shaped by the landscape around us, Shore Hotel brings together good food, good company, and a warm Highland welcome.
Where we are located
Balintore sits on the Tarbat Peninsula in the Seaboard Villages of Easter Ross. If you’re travelling via the A9, take the turn-off signposted for the Seaboard Villages and follow the road towards Balintore. As you enter the village, continue along Main Street where you’ll find The Shore Hotel at 11 Main Street, right in the heart of the community. Parking is available throughout the village, including close to the harbour area.
The team behind Shore Hotel
Shore Hotel is run by a close knit local team who bring together experience, passion, and a genuine love for the area. Many of the team are from the surrounding communities, with strong ties to the coast and a shared pride in showcasing the Highlands at their best. From the kitchen to front of house, everyone plays a part in creating a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where guests feel at home from the moment they arrive. It’s a hands on team focused on good service, good food, and a friendly face every time you visit.
History of the Hotel
Built in the 1890s alongside the development of Balintore Harbour, the building originally known as The Commercial Inn has long been part of village life in this Easter Ross fishing community. Established during a time of major change in the area, it quickly became a central gathering place for locals, fishermen, and visitors, remaining a social hub for generations under the care of several local families.
In 2024, the then derelict building was purchased by the Scott family of Fearn, who set out to restore and revive the site with a focus on celebrating local produce and the surrounding coastal landscape. Following extensive renovations approved by Highland Council, the building reopened in 2026 as Shore Hotel.
Today, Shore Hotel brings new life to a historic setting, combining a restaurant, public bar, soon to be takeaway hatch, and en suite accommodation, while continuing its long tradition as a welcoming place at the heart of Balintore.