About Us

A very warm welcome to IASG Harris.

I’m Lorna, and food and hospitality have been at the heart of my life for over 25 years. My journey in catering began in Edinburgh, where I managed the kitchens at several golf clubs, cooking for everyday golfers, visiting groups, and large celebrations — including many weddings over the years. It was a busy and rewarding start to my career, and it sparked a passion for creating good food and memorable occasions.

From there I went on to run my own café in Haymarket and later became the outside caterer for a function venue attached to the Pear Tree. Between weddings, events and celebrations, I spent many years feeding happy crowds. After that I opened a takeaway in South Edinburgh before eventually selling the business and returning home to Harris in 2018.

Home has always been here. I grew up in Leverburgh in South Harris, while my husband Grant grew up in Drinishader in the Bays, where we now live today.

Grant spent many years working as a Fisheries Officer, travelling widely and gathering many stories along the way. But the sea has always been in his blood. He first started scallop diving in 1989 and worked commercially as a diver for many years. Today he is back doing what he loves most — diving in the waters around Lewis and Harris.

That connection to the sea is at the heart of what we do here. The scallops you enjoy in our restaurant are sustainably hand-dived by Grant from our own fishing vessel, Lorna Girl, then hand-shucked and cooked here in the kitchen. Quite simply, they don’t come fresher than that.

Our langoustines are creel-caught by local boats fishing from Stockinish in the Bays of Harris. The monkfish, haddock and calamari are landed by vessels from Stornoway, while most of the meat and vegetables we use are sourced locally across the Highlands.

Supporting local fishermen, crofters and producers is something we care deeply about. Whenever possible we choose local ingredients, keeping our food miles low while celebrating the incredible produce that comes from these islands and the surrounding Highlands.

After many years cooking in busy city kitchens, it feels very special to be back home, cooking food inspired by the sea and land that surrounds us.

Thank you for joining us at IASG Harris. We hope you enjoy the food, the stories, and a little taste of our island home.

Mòran taing,
Lorna & Grant

Monday to Saturday from 8 to 3 pm.

Open for breakfast and lunch.

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We are available for exclusive private dining parties with a minimum of 12 persons.

Unfortunately we do not accept dogs within the premises but weather permitting we have an outside seating area.