Kieran Walker named general manager of the Three Chimneys 

The Three Chimneys restaurant with rooms on the Isle of Skye has appointed Kieran Walker as its new general manager.

Walker will lead both the main site and new venue the Three Chimneys at Talisker, a restaurant located within the island’s oldest distillery.

He said: "It’s an honour to be leading the Three Chimneys’ team as general manager, especially as we celebrate our Restaurant of the Year award. This new role gives me the opportunity to shape its future, whilst building on its remarkable legacy.

“Our team is committed to evolving the guest experience, while remaining true to our ethos as a sustainable, world class food and travel destination.

“Skye’s peace and tranquillity with its stunning landscapes and strong sense of community are what drew me to the Three Chimneys. I fell in love with the incredible locally sourced produce, the team’s deep knowledge of wine and ingredients and the ’nothing is too much trouble’ approach to service.”

Walker had previously held the position of restaurant manager, which he was appointed to in 2023.

Prior to joining the restaurant, he worked at Farnham Castle in Surrey and Old Thorns Resort in Hampshire.

Brett Davidge, managing director of the Wee Hotel company, which owns the Three Chimneys, said: "We’re delighted to promote Kieran to the position of general manager.

"Throughout his time with us, his hands-on approach has ultimately centred around our guests and ensuring their experience with us is nothing short of exceptional. His leadership will be instrumental as we build upon our recent Restaurant of the Year success and our partnership with Talisker Distillery."

The Wee Hotel Company also includes the Pierhouse Hotel & Seafood Restaurant in Port Appin on the Argyll coast.