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CHRISTMAS AT MACDONALD HOUSTOUN HOUSE

WELCOMECALENDAR OF EVENTS

Book on 0344 879 9043 or email [email protected]

Whether you’re planning the annual office party or gathering with friends and family, we have everything you need for the perfect unforgettable Christmas.

DATE EVENT PRICE

Selected dates throughout Nov & Dec

Festive Party Nights

From £35 per person

Sun 8th Dec & 15th Dec

Lunch with Santa

£45 per adult£5 per child (under 3 years)

Tue 24th – Fri 27th Dec

Christmas Breaks


Selected dates throughout Dec

Host the Roast £45 per person

Wed 25th Dec Christmas Day Lunch

£100 per adult£40 per child

Wed 25th DecChristmas Day Family Lunch

£75 per adult£37.50 per child (13–16 years)

£25 per child (12 years & under)

Tue 31st Dec Hogmanay Gala Ball


Tue 31st Dec Hogmanay Family Fun

£55 per adult£30 per child

All our food and drinks have been freshly prepared in our premises where we handle all allergens. If you have a food allergy or intolerance, please speak to your server before you order your meal or drinks. All information and menus are correct at time of going to press.

For terms and conditions of booking see www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/Houstoun

Celebrate Christmas in the luxury of the Tower Restaurant set within our 15th century mansion house Savour a mouth-watering amuse bouche before feasting from our traditional Christmas menu offering the finest food, prepared by highly skilled brigade of chefs.

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH


Wed 25th Dec

Price £100 per adult £40 per child

Served between 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Dress code: smart

MENU

STARTERS

Game & Parma ham terrineCaramelised shallot purée, pickled onions, mushrooms, Cumberland sauce, toasted brioche

Pressed smoked salmon & horseradishCrayfish tails, pickled cucumber, treacle soda bread

Baked goats’ cheese, fig & walnut torteArran plum & apple chutney

Ham hock & lentil soup

Raspberry sorbet

MAINS

Traditional roast turkeyCarved breast & leg, sage & onion stuffing, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, seasonal festive vegetables, natural turkey gravy

Butter roast tranche of wild halibutJohn Ross smoked salmon, Savoy cabbage, caramelised shallot purée, Parisienne potatoes

Roast sirloin of Scottish beefYorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, Dauphinoise potatoes, horseradish cream, red wine jus

Beetroot & goats' cheese gnocchiHazelnut brown butter, finely chopped chives

DESSERTS

Traditional Christmas fruit puddingBrandy sauce

Rum babaCaramelised pineapple, Chantilly cream

Drambuie crème brûléeAlmond puff pastry straws

Chocolate crémeux Tonka bean ice cream, chocolate sponge, honeycomb

Cheese course (£10 supplement)

Tea or freshly filtered coffee & mince pies

STARTERS

Chicken liver parfaitFig & plum chutney, mulled wine jelly, toasted brioche

Smoked salmon, creamed cheese & dill Pickled cucumber, potato & horseradish crème fraîche

Celeriac & apple soupArran cheddar croutons

MAINS Turkey roulade with traditional trimmings Turkey breast wrapped in Prosciutto filled with sage & onion stuffing, with pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, natural turkey gravy Pan-fried fillet of wild hake Roast new potatoes, Provençal vegetables, shellfish bisque sauce Winter vegetables with cream cheese & sage Wellington Tomato chutney, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes

DESSERTS


Chocolate & cherry delice Black cherries, vanilla cream

Caramelised toffee apple tartArran Dairies vanilla ice cream, toffee sauce

Festive cheese plate (£7 supplement)Brie, Stilton, mature cheddar, biscuits, plum & apple chutney, grapes

MENU

Everyone loves a Christmas party and this year we’ve got the best party in town with everything you need, so you can just relax and enjoy the occasion Your night starts off with a chilled glass of Prosecco on arrival before enjoying some fabulous food from a choice menu, and a half bottle of wine. Afterwards hit the dancefloor with our resident DJ playing the coolest tunes until the wee hours.

FESTIVE PARTY NIGHTS

Thu 12th Dec £35 per adult Fri 6th, 13th & 20th Dec £45 per adult Sat 30th Nov, 7th, 14th & 21st Dec £45 per adult Sun 1st & 15th Dec £40 per adult

Served between 7:00pm – 1:00am

Stay overnight from £84 including full Scottish breakfast and use of the leisure facilities


LUNCH WITH SANTA

A family friendly lunch with a visit from Santa’s elvesThere will be a special Christmas mocktail on arrival for the children with face painting, cookie decorating and a craft station to keep them entertained before Santa arrives with a gift for each child.

Sun 8th Dec

Price £14.95 per adult £9.95 per child (under 12 years) £5 per child (under 3 years)


Children get a small gift from Santa

HOST THE ROAST

Dates available throughout Dec (exc. Christmas Day)

Price £45 per adult


Price includes 3 course meal & a glass of Prosecco

Minimum numbers apply

MENU

Take a seat in a private dining room for a Christmas celebration with a differenceEnjoy a private room to host your family on Christmas Day. Each room has a Christmas tree, music, personalised chefs’ hat and apron, and board games. Carve your own platters as you would in the comfort of your own home!

STARTERS

Chicken liver parfaitFig & plum chutney, mulled wine jelly, toasted brioche

Smoked salmon, creamed cheese & dill Pickled cucumber, potato & horseradish crème fraîche

Celeriac & apple soupArran cheddar croutons

MAINS

Turkey roulade with traditional trimmings Turkey breast wrapped in Prosciutto filled with sage & onion stuffing, with pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, natural turkey gravy

Winter vegetables with cream cheese & sage Wellington Tomato chutney, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes

DESSERTS


Chocolate & cherry delice Black cherries, vanilla cream

Caramelised toffee apple tartArran Dairies vanilla ice cream, toffee sauce

Festive cheese plate (£7 supplement)Brie, Stilton, mature cheddar, biscuits, plum & apple chutney, grapes

Tea or freshly filtered coffee with mince pies


Enjoy a fabulous Christmas Day lunch with your friends and family

Your little ones will be well looked after and can choose to eat from the main buffet or from their own selection of dishes before a visit from you-know-who!

Wed 25th Dec

Price £75 per adult £37.50 per child (13–16 years) £25 per child (12 years and under)


CHRISTMAS DAY FAMILY LUNCH MENU

STARTERS

Crudités & dips

Selection of seasonal & exotic fruits

Selection of chef’s salad bar

Continental charcuterie & terrines

Marinated grilled vegetables

Potted poached Scottish salmon with watercress

Classic prawn cocktail

Glazed honey baked ham

MAINS

Roast crown of turkeyServed with traditional trimmings

Slow roast topside of Scottish beefYorkshire pudding, red wine & thyme jus, horseradish sauce

Fillet of hake, cheddar & herb crustRed pepper & saffron potatoes

Beetroot and goats' cheese gnocchiHazelnut brown butter, finely chopped chives

All served with roast potatoes & seasonal vegetables

DESSERTS

Chef's grand selection of desserts

Tea or freshly filtered coffee & mince pies


Macdonald Houstoun House for an idyllic and relaxing Christmas breakWith burning coal fires and eleven acres of beautiful surrounding woodland to explore, Celebrate with either a two or three night package and enjoy our warm hospitality.

CHRISTMAS RESIDENTIAL PACKAGE

Christmas EveArrive to fragrant mulled wine and warm mince pies with clotted cream. Enjoy a cosy candlelit dinner in the Tower Restaurant before relaxing in the vaulted ceiling bar with a night cap or head off to midnight mass and Christmas carols.

Christmas DayEnjoy breakfast before taking a stroll around the grounds or explore the nearby sites. Then it's time for the highlight of the day: Christmas Day lunch. Choose from our traditional lunch in the Tower Restaurant or the Family Buffet in our Ballroom. Afterwards there will be board games in the bar and a light buffet in the evening to finish your day of feasting in style.

Boxing DayFollowing a full Scottish breakfast, take the opportunity to visit Edinburgh or relax in our leisure club with spa facilities before enjoying your evening meal in the Tower Restaurant.

Friday 27th DecDepart after breakfast or extend your stay a little longer!

Tues 24th – Fri 27th Dec

3 nights £265 per person 2 nights £195 per person

Children aged 5–12 years stay for £95 per child when sharing a room with an adult, children 4 years and under stay free of charge

£25 per person supplement applies for Tower Restaurant Christmas Day – adults only



A red carpet arrival with chilled Champagne and canapés is the perfect start to celebrate the New Year!

A six course extravaganza will prepare you for our live band and disco through the bells and into 2020. Tues 31st Dec

Price £105 per person

Minimum age 12 years

Dress code: black tie

Arrival with drinks reception 7:00pm, seated for meal 7:30pm, carriages 1:00am

HOGMANAY GALA BALL

MENU

STARTERS

Marbled game terrineConfit duck bon bon, carrot & ginger purée, toasted brioche

Mosaic of Provençal vegetablesCreamed goats’ cheese, tomato jelly, black olive purée, basil

Champagne sorbet

MAINS

Sirloin of Scottish beefRoast artichokes, salsify, creamed Savoy cabbage, Anna potatoes, port sauce

Parsnip, pickled beetroot & red onion TatinWarm puy lentil salad, onion marmalade

DESSERTS

Chocolate pavéRaspberry sorbet, honeycomb, meringue shards

Artisan cheese plate Three perfectly ripe artisan cheeses, house chutney, biscuits, grapes, celery

Tea or freshly filtered coffee & truffles

HOGMANAY FAMILY FUN

Bring in the bells with a fun filled family party!

Enjoy a glass of Prosecco on arrival and a sparkling mocktail for the kids! Then it’s a fabulous three course choice menu before our DJ fills the dancefloor and brings in the New Year. Tue 31st Dec

Price £55 per adult £30 per child Children under 3 years dine free

Arrival 7:00pm, seated for meal 7:30pm, carriages 1:00am


Three wise words: indulge, relax & pamper From party prep treatments, stocking fillers to luxurious spa days, we’re experts in spa treats!

An unforgettable experience Give someone the gift of relaxation this Christmas with a gift voucher for the vital spa.

A wide variety of gift options are available and all spa days include the use of our pool, luxury thermal suite and tranquil relaxation room.

Vouchers are available to buy throughout the year and are valid for six months.

Call 0344 879 9000 or visitwww. macdonaldhotels.co.uk/gifts

IT’S TIME TO SHINE

FESTIVE WEDDINGS

SPA GIFT VOUCHERS

Book your spa days online at www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/spa or call central reservations team on 0344 879 9000

The Festive Spa-rty Break for Two

Price from £189 for two

We know that the lead up to Christmas can be extremely stressful, why don’t you unwind with our Festive Spa-rty Break for Two. Choose from one of our three 25-minute treatments: Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage, Best Foot Forward or Superfood Pro-Radiance Facial treatments then relax with full use of our spa facilities including robes, slippers and fluffy towels.Includes an evening meal, overnight accommodation and breakfast.

Throughout Dec

Stop by the spa to pick up a fabulous Elemis Gift pack. Be quick, they sell fast!

Ask about our exclusive Winter Wedding PackagesFrom £65 per person. Subject to availability, minimum numbers apply.

Call 0344 879 9043 to find out more

MACDONALD HOUSTOUN HOUSEUphall, Broxburn EH52 6JS

T: 0344 879 [email protected]

www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/Houstoun

www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/happychristmas

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