About
About
The Steam Packet Hotel in the Isle of Whithorn is situated on the quayside of a picturesque little fishing village, right down on the very tip of the south-west peninsula of Scotland. Its windows look out over the harbour where you can watch the activities of the local fishermen and sailors alongside the daily coming and going of the tides. The hotel boasts two bars and seven en-suite bedrooms. It’s a building that clings to its heritage, radiates a family atmosphere and offers a comfortable bed for the night. The Inn is renowned for its food with an extensive menu served in either bar, lower dinning room or conservatory.
The History of The Steam Packet
The “Packet” as it is affectionally known locally has been in the hands of the Scoular family since 1984. Indeed, the pub has only had 3 owners since before the war, the Scoular’s took over from the redoubtable Nonnie Brown who had run it for over 40 years. She took the place over from the legendary local publican Jimmy Robertson who, as rumour has it, had won the pub in a game of cards before the war. John and Sarah Scoular successfully developed the business to its current format and their son Alastair joined them once he had grown up. Since then the business has continued to grow and prosper.
No.1 Fleet Street Ltd
In 2021, we merged the steam packet inn with Toni and Callum Harvey of no.1 Fleet Street Ltd. Callum and Toni leased the no.1 Fleet Street restaurant in the ship Inn gatehouse of Fleet and took it to Dumfries and Galloway top-rated restaurant on trip advisor. Callum’s contemporary cooking style focuses on using fresh local produce, cooked to order, and highlights the natural flavours of the food. Guests are welcomed by Toni’s professionalism and friendly attitude when they visit. Together, they quickly established an excellent reputation for service and hospitality. We are delighted to welcome them to the Isle and are excited about taking the Packet forward together.
The Steam Packet Hotel in the Isle of Whithorn is situated on the quayside of a picturesque little fishing village, right down on the very tip of the south-west peninsula of Scotland. It’s windows look out over the harbour where you can watch the activities of the local fishermen and sailors alongside the daily coming and going of the tides. The hotel boasts two bars and seven en-suite bedrooms. It’s a building that clings to its heritage, radiates a family atmosphere and offers a comfortable bed for the night. The Inn is renowned for its food with an extensive menu served in either bar, lower dinning room or conservatory.
The History of The Steam Packet
The “Packet” as it is affectionally known locally has been in the hands of the Scoular family since 1984. Indeed, the pub has only had 3 owners since before the war, the Scoular’s took over from the redoubtable Nonnie Brown who had run it for over 40 years. She took the place over from the legendary local publican Jimmy Robertson who, as rumour has it, had won the pub in a game of cards before the war. John and Sarah Scoular successfully developed the business to its current format and their son Alastair joined them once he had grown up. Since then the business has continued to grow and prosper.
No.1 Fleet Street Ltd
In 2021, we merged the steam packet inn with Toni and Callum Harvey of no.1 Fleet Street Ltd. Callum and Toni leased the no.1 Fleet Street restaurant in the ship Inn gatehouse of Fleet and took it to Dumfries and Galloway top-rated restaurant on trip advisor. Callum’s contemporary cooking style focuses on using fresh local produce, cooked to order, and highlights the natural flavours of the food. Guests are welcomed by Toni’s professionalism and friendly attitude when they visit. Together, they quickly established an excellent reputation for service and hospitality. We are delighted to welcome them to the Isle and are excited about taking the Packet forward together.
