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A remote tearoom in Lochaber has scooped one of the top prizes at this year's Scottish Cafe and Bakery Awards.
Knoydart Pottery and Tearoom beat off competition from more than 10 other businesses across Scotland to win Tearoom of the Year at the prestigious awards ceremony in Glasgow on Monday, October 12.
The tearoom has been run since 2008 by sisters Rhona and Isla Miller. Speaking after collecting the award, Rhona Miller said: "We’re really remote so we were surprised and delighted to get the recognition and nomination but to win was even more surprising."
Ms Miller went on to thank the tearoom's customers, regulars and their small team of staff including their mother, who helps with wages and accounts.
The tearoom is located in the village of Inverie on the Knoydart Peninsula - one of the least accessible parts of mainland Scotland.
Situated between Loch Nevis and Loch Hourn, Knoydart is cut off from the UK mainland road network, meaning access can only be made either by boat or by foot.
The village of Inverie - the main settlement area - is home to over half of the full time residents of Knoydart, currently around 120.
As well as the tearoom, the village is home to a primary school, post office and shop, village and The Old Forge pub - the most remote pub on mainland Britain.
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Organised by Oceanic Awards, the Scottish Cafe and Bakery Awards, now in their sixth year, celebrate the businesses and individuals making a lasting impression across Scotland's cafe, bakery and food sectors.
Other winners on the night included Another Tilly Tearoom in Dundee, which won Best Loved Cafe of the Year; The Gilmerton Bridge Cafe in Edinburgh, which won Cafe of the Year; Route 7 Cafe in Aviemore, which won Best Cafe Food; Laggan Coffee Bothy and Gallery in Newtonmore, which won Best Coffee Shop; and Nooks and Crannies in Fraserburgh, which won Bakery of the Year.
Yasmin Mahmood, CEO of Oceanic Awards said: “The Scottish Café & Bakery Awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise the incredible businesses and individuals who make Scotland’s café and bakery scene so special.
"From the quality of their products to the service they provide and the communities they support, these businesses deserve to be celebrated. Congratulations to all our finalists and winners.”