Burns Weekend

Friday 24th & Saturday 25th January, 2025

What better place to celebrate the life and works of Robert Burns than in his native country of Scotland and, even better, at Friars Carse, which played a part in the bard’s short life? The Burns Supper on the Saturday evening will feature a fantastic atmosphere with delicious food and great company. Why not join us for this annual two-night Burns Weekend? It’s a popular occasion, so book early to avoid disappointment!

1 night – £189†, Dinner Bed & Breakfast (arrive Saturday 25th)
2 nights – £329†, Dinner Bed & Breakfast (arrive Friday 24th or Saturday 25th) 
3 nights – £449†, Dinner Bed & Breakfast (arrive Friday 24th, depart Monday 27th)

Non-Resident Evening Tickets: £59.50 per person
Includes welcome drinks, four course dinner  & entertainment

1805 etching by James & Greig Storer of the Hermitage at Friars Carse,
a favourite escape of Robert Burns.

Arrive from 3pm onwards on Friday 24th and start unwinding before dining in the hotel’s Whistle Restaurant.

After Saturday morning’s breakfast, enjoy the hotel grounds, walk the trails and visit our Hermitage, which Burns called his ‘livied cot’.

On Saturday night there will be traditional piping of the haggis, a memorable evening of good food and banter, with our four course Scottish Menu, then Scottish storyteller and playwright David Dewar will share Burn’s special relationship with the Estate (then Glen Riddle) including Burns recitals and a lot of humour, and then a strong finish with tunes and a wee Ceilidh courtesy of Box & Fiddle.

On the Sunday morning relax over a leisurely breakfast before heading off.

Itinerary

Saturday 25th January, 2025

  •  6:00 PM-6:30 PM – Welcome Drinks & music
  • 6:30 PM-7:00 PM – The history of Friars Carse & Burns by Mr David Dewar
  • 7:00 PM-7:30 PM – Piper leads guests to the Whistle Restaurant for the address of the haggis.
  • 7:30 PM-9:00 PM – Dinner – 4 Course Scottish Themed Menu
  • 9:00 PM-11:00 PM – Live music & Ceilidh with Box & Fiddle

Burn’s Night Menu

Appetizer

Taste Of Haggis

Starter

Scotch Broth
Served with Warm House Bread & Butter

Smoked Salmon
Served with Dill, Crème Fraiche,
Fennel & Orange Salad

Battered Haggis
Served with Whisky Cream Sauce

Shetland Mussels
Served with Shallots,
Garlic Sauce & Toasted House Bread

Strathdon Blue Cheese
Served with Roasted Beetroot, Toasted Walnuts & Honey Mustard Dressing

Mains

Haggis Stuffed Chicken Supreme
Served with Sautéed New Potatoes,
Green Beans & Mushroom Sauce

Belted Galloway Beef & Ale Pie
Served with Chive Mash & Garden Peas

Cullen Skink
Smoked Haddock, Served with Potatoes,
Bacon and Crispy Leeks

Wild Mushroom Wellington
Served with Roasted Butternut Squash, Cavolo Nero & Mushroom Gravy

Pan Fried Salmon
Served with Carrot & Parsnip Mash,
Asparagus & Dill Lemon Hollandaise Sauce

Dessert

Cranachan
Served with Vanilla Whisky Cream,
Fresh Raspberries & Honey Toasted Oats

Rhubarb Tart
Served with White Chocolate Mousse

Scottish Strawberry Panna Cotta
Served with Shortbread Crumb & Vanilla Ice-Cream

Scottish Cheese Board (£4.50 supplement)

Selection Of Ice Creams & Sorbets

† Room & Board based on two people sharing a standard double or twin room. Supplements apply for room upgrades. Enjoy a Full Scottish breakfast each morning of your stay, and on Burns Night enjoy our 4 course Scottish Themed evening meal. Two and Three Night packages includes a two course evening meal every other evening of your stay. See T&C for full details