A restaurant built in a converted Scottish croft has won its first Michelin star.

Loch Bay on the Isle of Skye is the only eatery in Scotland to gain a star this year.

A total of 11 others kept their stars, while Isle of Eriska on Eriska and Kinloch Lodge on Skye both had theirs removed.

The Stravaigin restaurant in Glasgow also lost its Bib Gourmand title, which is awarded to the best affordable restaurants.

Loch Bay describes itself as a "contemporary Scottish restaurant with classic French influences".

In a statement, owners Michael and Laurence Smith said: "This is not only a wonderful achievement for us at Loch Bay, but also for the wider community here in Waternish, who we are grateful to for their support since our arrival in 2016.

"We'd also like to thank our suppliers and producers who help us source the best quality, seasonal ingredients from the Isle of Skye and Scotland's natural larder.'

Kinloch Lodge owner Isabella Macdonald said she "could not be happier" for Loch Bay.

"We are so sad not to have retained our precious Michelin Star after seven years," she said.

"Our wonderful team of chefs, headed up for ten years by Marcello Tully, are as brilliant and dedicated as ever and we will continue to do what we do best."

She added: "The silver lining is that our dear friend Michael Smith at Loch Bay has been awarded a star.

"We could not be happier for him and his team. Skye continues to be a destination for food lovers around the world."

Steven Sheridan, deputy general manager of the Isle of Eriska, said he was positive about the hotel's future.

"The team are obviously disappointed although not surprised by the loss of the star as this is normally the case when the current chef departs," he said.

"However, we are very positive with regards to the future of the hotel."

The owners of Michelin-starred hotel Boath House recently revealed their struggles with Michelin.

They said their star had put huge pressure on the business and contributed to its financial problems.