Our sustainable hotel

At the Ulbster Arms Hotel, we are committed to sustainable practices to reduce our environmental impact. Our aim is to provide a comfortable home-from-home experience for our guests, whilst promoting sustainability for a greener future.

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A view of the Ulbster Arms Hotel in Caithness from the river in front of it

A local-first approach

Our kitchen operates on a field-to-fork ethos and we source as much produce from Caithness and the wider Highland region as possible. This reduces food miles and provides our guests with the highest quality seasonal produce available.

Jams and chutneys from Caithness Summer Fruits
Beef, lamb and pork from Mey Selections
Rock Rose Gin and Holy Grass Vodka from Dunnet Bay Distillers
Crosskirk Bay Gin and Pilot Rum from North Point Distillery
Whisky from Old Pulteney Distillery and Wolfburn Distillery
Fish and shellfish from Bell’s Seafoods
Cheese from Highland Fine Cheeses
Fruit and vegetables from Munro Fruit Merchants

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A seafood platter

Sustainable heating and energy

Our hotel working practices and operations have been developed with sustainability in mind. We have a biomass heating system, which uses wood pellets produced in the Highlands from sustainable timber sources. This alternative to fossil fuels provides all the warmth and hot water we need, while significantly reducing our carbon emissions. We’ve also incorporated eco-friendly and energy-saving practices into our laundry and housekeeping policies.

Reduce, reuse and recycle

We strive to reduce waste, reuse resources and recycle as much as we can, across all areas of the business. This includes the use of compostable and biodegradable packaging, and the recycling of cardboard, plastics, glass and metals.

Electric vehicle charging

We encourage our guests to travel sustainably, offering EV charging facilities for guest use.

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Book your stay at the Ulbster Arms Hotel in Halkirk for fabulous food and drink in Caithness! From our own bar and restaurant to great local visitor centres and experiences.. The perfect base for these trips and tours around Caithness and beyond! Call us today on 01847 831 641 or contact us for more information

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Testimonials

The hotel was well located, with ample parking and easy to find. All the staff were lovely and welcoming. It had a nice outside area and lots of lovely common spaces – including a library area and both a reception/lounge and bar. Our triple en-suite room was very clean, beds comfy and excellent value for money. Breakfast was included in the price, and had both a continental and cooked to order options- both of which was great. The evening of our stay we had dinner in the restaurant part of the lounge bar’ (not the Beat 4 restaurant) however the food was still hearty and delicious, the setting was nice and prices were very reasonable. Couldn’t fault it!

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