Your guide to festive meals, menus, and where to enjoy them
The festive season is fast approaching, and we're getting everything ready for our biggest celebration yet. All meals are included in your stay, so you can simply check in, unwind, and let us take care of the details.
We've prepared a dining itinerary which provides information on the meals included in your package, details of our restaurants and bars, and our festive menus.
You can find a breakdown of festive dining below, take a look and explore our specially curated menus. All you need to bring is your party spirit.
Tuesday 30 December
ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED
What's included, where to go, and when to be there
• Start each day with a hearty buffet breakfast served in the Meikle Restaurant from 7:30 to 10:00.
• Throughout the day, The Hub, Basecamp, and Winter Garden will be open if you are feeling peckish.*
• To kick off your stay, Meikle will host a warm and inviting Welcome Buffet, perfect for settling in and enjoying your first taste of the festivities.
• In the evening, both Meikle and The Terrace will offer a set dinner menu, thoughtfully prepared to celebrate the season in style.
Wednesday 31 December
• Start your day with a buffet breakfast served in the Meikle Restaurant from 7:30 to 10:00.
• If you're feeling peckish throughout the day, The Terrace, The Hub, and the Winter Garden will be open with their regular menus available *
• In the evening, Meikle and The Terrace will host a set dinner exclusively for our Ceilidh House Party guests and the Melville will host our Gala Dinner (pre-booking required)
Thursday 1 January
Friday 2 January
• Ease into the day with breakfast and brunch served in The Meikle Restaurant from 7:30 to 15:00 perfect for a relaxed start after the celebrations.
• If you're in the mood for something different, The Hub, Basecamp, and Winter Garden will also be open with their regular menus.*
• For your allocated meal, EAST and The Terrace will be serving their usual menus, offering a variety of delicious options to suit every taste.
• Buffet breakfast is served daily in the Meikle Restaurant from 7:30am to 10:00am.
30 December: The Hub, Basecamp and Winter Garden will be open but this is an additional cost and not part of your package. 31 December: The Terrace, The Hub and Winter Garden will be open but this is an additional cost and not part of your package. Thursday 1 January The Hub, Basecamp and Winter Garden will be open but this is an additional cost and not part of your package.
ARRIVAL BUFFET
30 December 2025 / Meikle
SEAFOOD SELECTION
Whole Dressed Scottish Salmon Honey
Roast Ham
Smoked King Prawns, Aioli Sirloin of Scottish Beef
Jumbo Crab Claws, Garlic & Truffle Oil
Roast Crown of Turkey
Dressed Scottish Crab Whole Parma Ham
Rock Oysters, Shallot Vinegar
Our Inhouse Hot Smoked Salmon
Beetroot & 1881 Gin Gravlax
Sushi Selection Carved Hot Selection
Scottish Langoustine
SALADS
Coleslaw
Potato salad
Rice salad
Pasta salad
Tomato salad
Cucumber salad
HOT SELECTION
Corn fed chicken breast, stuffed with mozzarella, wrapped in bacon, creamy mushroom sauce
Braised beef feather blade Bourguignon
Roast red mullet, salad of tomatoes, olives, basil oil
Lobster macaroni & cheese
Vegan macaroni & cheese
Vegan meatballs, rich tomato sauce
Quorn escalope
Selection of vegetables & potatoes
COLD CARVED MEATS
Honey roast ham
Sirloin of Scottish beef
Roast crown of turkey
Whole Parma ham
HOT CARVED MEATS
Roast prime Scottish rib cooked medium rare
Honey and mustard roast gammon
Roast swordfish loin
Four nut roast
A selection of desserts from our trolleys, or come visit our ice cream stand for some amazing Scottish ice cream
DINNER IN THE MEIKLE
30 December 2025
Chicken Liver Parfait
Served with caramelised onion chutney and toasted brioche (Mi, E, G)
Scottish Crab Cake
Accompanied by a crisp salad and chilli and ginger dressing (Cr, Sd)
Heritage Tomato & Avocado Tartare
Presented with sourdough (G, Sd)
White Onion Soup
Finished with granary croutons (G, Sd)
Daube of Beef
Slow-cooked with pancetta, mushroom, and silverskin onion. Served with Tenderstem broccoli, herb mash, and red wine jus.
Roasted Cod Loin
Accompanied by saffron mash, pea purée, and samphire (F, Mi)
Vegan Pear & Caramelised Onion Ravioli
A plant-based pasta dish with rich, sweet flavours (G)
Orkney Mussel Tagliatelle
Tossed in confit garlic cream and parsley sauce (Mo, Mi)
Chantilly Filled Profiteroles
Classic Bramley Apple Crumble
Lemon Syllabub
Mulled Wine & Poached Fig Cheesecake
DINNER IN THE TERRACE
30 December 2025
Leek & Potato Soup
Highland Game Terrine
Served with spiced winter fruit chutney and sourdough crisp (Sd, G)
Traditional Prawn Cocktail
Accompanied by buttered granny bread (Cr, G)
Twice-Baked Isle of Mull Soufflé
Light and fluffy, made with rich local cheese (G, E, Mi)
Slow-Cooked Beef Shin
Served with Arran mustard mash, honey-glazed carrots, and green beans (Mi, Mu)
Fillet of Sea Bass
Accompanied by herb-crushed potatoes, confit fennel, tomatoes, and beurre blanc (F, Mi)
Half Chicken Coq au Vin
Presented with thyme mash and roast parsnips (Sd)
Wild Mushroom Pithivier
Served with wilted spinach and a pomegranate molasses jus (Mi, G, E)
Lemon Meringue Pie
Served with citrus sorbet and a delicate lemon tuile (Mi, G, E)
Treacle Tart
Accompanied by candied banana and pecan cream (Mi, G, E)
Belgian Chocolate Mousse
Rich and velvety, a decadent finish to your meal (Mi, E)
Scottish Cheese Selection
With chutney, grapes, and oatcakes (Mi, G, Ce)
NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER IN THE MEIKLE & TERRACE
31 December 2025
Cauliflower Velouté
Cheddar cheese wontons (Allergens)
Haggis Tower
Whisky cream & baby watercress (Allergens)
Cold Smoked Halibut
Pickled turnip, citrus salsa (Allergens)
Salt Baked Beetroot Carpaccio
Tomato salad, pesto dressing (Allergens)
Fillet of Beef Wellington
Cooked medium rare, served with truffle gratin potato, tenderstem broccoli, red wine jus
Rack of Lamb Cooked Pink
Pommes anna, charred baby gem & peas, white wine jus
Fillet of Hake
Lemon & dill crushed potatoes, pak choi, vermouth sauce
Pear & Caramelised Onion Ravioli
Rocket & balsamic glaze
Paris Breast
Espresso ice cream
Chocolate & Baileys mousse
Biscotti biscuit
Scottish Cheese Selection
Chutney, grapes and oatcakes
Clootie Dumpling
Drambuie custard
NEW YEAR’S EVE IN THE MELVILLE
31 December 2025
Roast Vine Tomato Soup & Basil Oil
Chicken Liver Pâté
Caramelised onion chutney, toasted brioche
Classic Prawn Cocktail
Cherry tomato & avocado
Braised Feather Blade of Beef
Aaron mustard mash, honey glazed carrot and green beans
