Claire Macdonald

As well as owning and running the world-famous Kinloch Lodge on the Isle of Skye for three decades, Claire Macdonald is the author of seventeen best-selling cookery books and has appeared at cookery demonstrations world-wide. In recognition of her contribution to Scottish food she was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award by National Farmers' Union in 2011 and the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland. Claire was also awarded an honorary doctorate by Abertay University.