A Michelin-star Scottish hotel says winning the accolade has put the struggling business under "enormous stress".

Boath House is one of just 13 Scottish eateries with a Michelin star, the most prestigious award in the restaurant industry.

The Highland hotel's owners said they are "extremely proud" of the award but it has put huge pressure on the business.

They say the hotel has consistently made a loss, a situation made worse by the demands of serving Michelin-quality food.

French chef Sebastien Bras recently asked Michelin to remove his restaurant's three-star rating for similar reasons.

Wendy Matheson, who runs Boath house with her husband Don and son Sam, said: "We believe that the expectations from Michelin are at odds with achievable profit margins and put an enormous stress on a small family."

The family now intends to take Boath House in a different, less formal direction.

Ms Matheson said they would not oppose Michelin allowing the hotel to keep its star and said it would be "interesting" to see what the guide thinks of the new style.

"The aim is to provide a warm, comfortable touch of contemporary luxury combined with homely charm," she said.

"Using local artisanal suppliers, the interiors of this design led restaurant with rooms intends to deliver a Highland experience without undue formality.

"We are confident that this is where the accommodation and dining market is going."

"Formal dining is going to become a thing of the past, I think," Ms Matheson added.