Beira, a new restaurant championing the finest Scottish produce, has arrived in Inverness city centre. With riverside views, it is located within the AC Hotel Inverness on Glebe Street, which opened in October 2022.
The hotel continues to flourish having brought something new and exciting to the Highland capital with almost 200 bedrooms, a restaurant and terrace and perfectly positioned on the banks of the River Ness.
Beira promotes Scottish produce from within 50 miles of the hotel including local shellfish from Sea Stocks, herbs and microgreens from Rising Roots in Morayshire, Great Glen Charcuterie from Roybridge who will also supply venison from near Newtonmore and Inverness Coffee Roasting Co.
The restaurant name Beira is inspired by Scottish Gaelic mythology and linked to the formidable Queen of Winter. According to legends, with a single touch and a powerful hammer, she crafted the rugged mountains, deep valleys and winding rivers that define the Highlands. 
Her maid Nessa was punished by Beira for not obeying orders and she transformed her into what is now known as the River Ness, which runs in front of the hotel.
General Manager Dianna Bruce said, “This launch brings a fresh, new concept and identity to the restaurant. We are celebrating Scotland’s larder of produce and our links with local suppliers gives Beira an individual identity as a destination restaurant for locals as well as our hotel guests.”
At the time of the hotel opening nearly 2 years ago, a Spanish tapas style restaurant was launched as a nod to Antonio Catalan, who created the AC Marriott brand in Madrid in 1999.
The Spanish feel will still be at the heart of the 
dishes with a tapas menu on the terrace and bar bites available throughout the day.
New A La Carte dishes will show a diversity of flavours and include Pan Seared Venison with bramble jus, Poached Chicken with chorizo butter and a Mediterranean Risotto. Desserts include Crema Catalana which is a cinnamon, anise and orange flavoured custard with coconut crumble and Baked Tonka Cheesecake.
The AC Hotel Inverness marked the brand’s debut in Scotland and now the new 60-seater restaurant which also has a 20-seater terrace, close to the river. will add to the hotel’s attraction.