Lunch
Starters
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Soup of the Day
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Chicken Liver ParfaitRed grape chutney, thyme brioche
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Perthshire Smoked SalmonGrain mustard creme fraiche, wholemeal blinis, herb oil
Mains
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Pan-Fried Seabass FilletPotato gnocchi, kale, smoked bacon, dill cream
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Butternut Squash RisottoToasted cashew nuts, curry foam
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Braised Beef BladeCreamed potato, Bourguignon garnish
Desserts
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Sticky Toffee PuddingVanilla ice cream, butterscotch sauce
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Selection of Scottish CheesesChutney, frozen grapes & oatcakes
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Christmas PuddingCandied peel, pistachio tuile, brandy anglaise
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Coffee / Tea w/ Mince Pies
Dinner
Starters
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Wood PigeonPickled pear, savoy, walnut
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Goats Cheese MousseTextures of beetroot, parmesan tuille
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Smoked HaddockBeignet spinach, cauliflower, curry
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Jerusalem Artichoke VelouteHoney, truffle, capers
Mains
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Trio of Pork BellyLoin, cheek, carrot, pearl barley, salsify
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Sea Bass FilletCrab bonbon, apple, celeriac, parsley
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Roast Pheasant BreastLeg confit, parsnip, Brussels sprouts
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Guinness Braised BeefShin herb dumpling, root vegetables, pomme puree
Desserts
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Carrot CakeButternut squash ice cream, hazelnut granola
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‘‘Apple Crumble”Stem ginger ice cream, macerated sultanas
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White Chocolate & Rosemary PannacottaAlmond, cranberry sorbet
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Selection of Scottish CheesesChutney, frozen grapes & oatcakes
Sample Tasting
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Amuse Bouche
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Grilled Ayrshire Pork FilletQuince puree, broccoli, prunes & star anise jus
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Pistachio CakeCoconut sorbet, orange jam & pistachio tuille
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Smoked Duck BreastVanilla syrup, chicory jam & liver mousse
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Sorbet
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Tea / Coffee / Petit Fours
Vegetarian
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Watercress VeloutePotato salad, herb oil
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Golden Cross Goat's CheeseBeetroot relish, samphire, spiced yellow pepper dressing
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Potato GnocchiWild mushrooms, spinach, smoked halloumi, toasted pine nuts
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Marinated PeachesLemon thyme, scottish raspberries, basil ice cream
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Chocolate Rice PuddingCoffee ice-cream, hazelnut doughnuts
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Sauteed GirollesAlmonds, parsley, toasted walnut brioche, poached hen’s egg
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Risotto of BeetrootHorseradish mascarpone, black crowdie, coriander shoots
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Slow-Roasted AubergineBlack olive couscous, cherry tomatoes, tomato vinaigrette
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Vanilla Cheesecake MousseCaramelised banana, blueberries, passion fruit sorbet
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Selection of Scottish CheesesFrozen grapes, apple, chutney, oatcakes
Wine
Sparkling Wine
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Cava, Castell Lord Brut Nature NV - Spain19.50Soft, creamy sparkler from northern Spain, w/ zesty fresh fruit & a wonderfully clean, dry finish.
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Prosecco, Barocco Brut NV - Veneto, Italy5.60 - 22.95This wonderful prosecco from the veneto region of northern Italy is perfect for any special occasion. it shows a peachy fruit character & a gentle mouth feel, & while this would make a lovely aperitif, it has enough character to accompany many shellfish Dishestoo.
Champagne
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Champagne Poilvert-Jacques Brut NV - France33.75A subtle & elegant wine w/ floral aromas & on the palate a freshness & harmony which is ideal served as an aperitif but can be enjoyed throughout the meal.
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Champagne Poilvert-Jacques Brut Rose - France37.00100% pinot meunier. A pale rose colour w/ aromas of ripe fruit & an elegance on the palate w/ fine bubbles & good length.
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Louis Roederer Brut NV – France 4B29.95 - 54.95The outstanding quality & elegance of Louis Roederer champagne are the result of two centuries of dedication to making only the finest wines. Louis Roederer controls every stage of the elaborate process of making champagne, including owning & managing the vineyards. this champagne is rich, soft, elegant & creamy w/ wonderful biscuity finish.
White Wine
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Trebbiano D’Abruzzo Sinello, Abruzzo - Italy3.85 - 14.25Super soft & ripe w/ lovely white pear & apple on the palate. The finish is herbaceous however the fruit shines through making this a super aperitif.
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Pinot Grigio, Col De Sotto - Veneto, Italy4.60 - 16.75A delicious, silky white, w/ pear, apple & notes of honey & almond. Refreshing, yet delicate perfect w/ fish.
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Semillon - Chardonnay, Jacobite Ridge - South East Australia18.95Classic Australian blend w/ smooth richness from the Semillon grape & body, freshness & delicious tropical fruit & pineapple notes provided by the chardonnay.
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Sauvignon Blanc, Francesca Bay - Marlborough, New Zealand26.95Crisp gooseberry crunchy granny smith apple fruit, w/ tropical fruit notes. An ideal partner to seafood dishes.
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Albarino, Veiga Naum - Rias Baixas, Spain31.75Bone-dry & aromatic w/ fresh peach, apricot, melon flavours & a finish that is fragrant & persistent.
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Sancerre “Le Chatenai” - Loire Valley, France38.50Fresh grassy aromas followed by citrus fruit, finishing w/ the mineral intensity you’d expect in a classic Sancerre.
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Chardonnay, Meerlust - Stellenbosch, South Africa59.95Crushed lemongrass & cream on the nose. Citrus & tropical flavours followed by a rich creamy fruit finish.
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Meursault “Les Grand Charrons”, Michael Bouzereau - Burgundy, France85.50Butterscotch, toast & vanilla w/ the elegance of lemon blossom in the background. Lovely poise & balance. Stunning!
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Sauvignon, Las Condes- Central Valley, Chile4.10 - 15.25Intensely floral w/ elderflower notes, a grassy quality & a touch of crisp citrus fruit on the finish.
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Chenin Blanc, the Veldt Range - Robertson, South Africa17.75Aromas of melon & lychees w/ soft tropical fruit flavours & an elegant, refreshing finish.
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Chardonnay, Las Condes- Central Valley, Chile19.75Fruity, smoky nose w/ fresh pineapple. On the palate the tropical fruit is met by a creamy yet fresh mouth-feel.
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Gavi, La Zerba - Piedmont, Italy30.75Lovely & pure w/ a nose of honeysuckle & pear, tropical fruit flavours & a lovely mineral finish.
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Petit Chablis “Vibrant” - Burgundy, France33.95Dry & elegant flavours of citrus, apple & pear w/ characteristic minerality in the background.
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St Veran, J J Vincent - Burgundy, France45.25Wonderful wine from a superb producer. Fresh notes of citrus, melon & pineapple w/ notes of toffee & vanilla.
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Puligny Montrachet, Philipe Chavy - Burgundy, France69.75Refined to the core w/ baked apple, citrus, lemon grass & just a little cream to baste the palate. Delicious!
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Chassagne Montrachet “Marquis De Laguiche”, Joseph Drouhin - Burgundy, France21.00A multitude of flavours all vying for the spotlight: from full bodied brown sugar & rich buttery flavours to the elegance of pineapples, nuts & toast.
Red Wine
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Sangiovese Rubicone Montecelli, Abruzzo - Italy3.85 - 14.25Lovely soft & spicy Sangiovese w/ herbaceous cherries & violets on the nose & a good medium weight palate.
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Tempranillo, Quintana - Spain16.75Ripe red fruit flavours, a hint of dark chocolate & some spicy notes picked up during barrel ageing.
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Malbec, Finca La Nina - Mendoza, Argentina19.95Ripe red & black fruit flavours perfectly balanced w/ spice, chocolate & coffee notes.
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Cotes Du Rhone “Parcelles 38”, Jerome Quiot - Rhone Valley, France24.75A delicious cotes du Rhone, full bodied w/ a nose of baked red fruits.
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Chateaux La Croix St Benoit, Bordeaux Superior, France26.7575% cabernet franc & 25% merlot are blended together to make a full bodied & lush style of claret w/ dark plum fruit, mocca & coffee flavours.
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Merlot Reserva, Santa Ema - Maipo Valley, Chile28.50A remarkable wine. Enormously rich w/ plummy fruit & a touch of chocolate. Very soft, silky & moreish!
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Rioja Reserva, Ondarre - Spain36.95Smooth & subtle w/ the added complexity of vanilla & well integrated tannins. A traditionally styled rioja.
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Cabernet Shiraz, “Ripper Creek” Rusden - Barossa, Australia65.80Will blow you away w/ intense eucalyptus mingled w/ classic flavours of cassis, & a spicy structure offered by the shiraz in the blend.
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Amarone Adalia - Veneto, Italy79.50An intense & powerful expression of this Veronese classic made from naturally air-dried grapes.
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39. Reserve De La Comtesse, Pauillac - Bordeaux, France99.50Known for its soft, feminine charm and, due to the merlot in the blend, supple, velvety & opulent. Aromas of black cherries, spice, smoke, blackberries, plums & sandalwood.
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Pomerol Vieux Chateau Certan135.00Bordeaux – “excellent ripeness & considerable potential for complexity & elegance, this is very good to excellent Vieux chateau Certan that should provide fine drinking for two decades” 90/100 – robert parker
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Merlot, Las Condes - Central Valley, Chile4.10 - 15.25Intense ripe plums, cherries & strawberries on the nose & palate w/ soft tannins & a lingering finish.
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Shiraz, the Veldt Range - Robertson, South Africa4.95 - 18.25Soft & voluptuous w/ ripples of spice & black pepper. A nuance of oak gives additional body & structure.
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Chianti La Vigna - Tuscany, Italy23.75A lovely, simple style of Chianti w/ lots of red cherry fruit backed up by a gentle structure.
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Rioja Crianza, Vina Amate, Spain25.50A soft & smooth rioja w/ hints of vanilla & chocolate on the nose.
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Pinot Noir, Francesca Bay - South Island, New Zealand27.50Aged in oak casks, this fine wine displays a complex abundance of strawberry, cherry & dark berry fruit.
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Pinotage, Springfontein - Walker Bay, South Africa33.95Complex yet displaying the elegance of pinot noir. Plum & cedar nose, spicy w/ cassis on the palate.
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Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, Domaine De Nalys - Rhone Valley, France48.90Full flavoured w/ ripe red fruit, notes of mixed spice, white pepper & liquorice derived from barrel maturation.
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Adams Nuits Saint George75.00This has the finesse of pinot noir together w/ the masculine structure typical of this great burgundy village. This is another great snav pshot of what is available w/ red burgundy when you stretch that budget a little further
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Chateau Montrose95.00The nose has intense sweet black fruits but is still refined & harmonious. the palate is very concentrated, full-bodied, tannic but very focused & well-balanced. has a real freshness to compensate for that weight of fruit.
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Echezeaux, Grand Cru, Jacques Cacheux - Burgundy, France125.50Intense, truffle, red & black cherry, w/ a savoury, creamy finish. Outstanding length & intensity.
Rose Wine
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Arche Rosato - Emiliana Romagna, Italy4.10 - 15.25Wonderfully fresh nose of ripe red fruits. On the palate this wine blossoms w/ dry, full, elegant, clean flavours finishing w/ a fruity lingering aftertaste.
Half Bottles: White
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Sauvignon, Santa Ema - Maipo Valley, Chile11.50Wonderfully dry & crisp w/ intense citrus notes, green apples, pear & a tangy finish.
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Macon Blanc Villages - Burgundy, France19.50Classic white burgundy aromas, butter & bread, w/ rich chardonnay fruit on the palate.
Half Bottles: Red
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44. Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Ema - Maipo Valley, Chile11.5040% of the wine is aged in french oak for 4-6 months which adds body, complexity & a lovely toasty note to the ripe blackcurrant, plum & raspberry flavoured wine.
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Cotes Du Rhone “Parcelles 38”, Jerome Quiot - Rhone Valley, France15.50A delicious cotes du Rhone, full bodied w/ a nose of baked red fruits.
Dessert Wine
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Muscat St Jean De Minervois - Southern France6.25 - 19.50Sweet & delicate w/ fragrant aromas of raisins, orange peel, toffee & cinnamon.
Port
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Quinta Do Noval Lbv 2005 - Portugal4.25Deep rich brick red in colour w/ a ripe vigorous fruity nose. A smooth & velvety mouthful of fresh red fruits, w/ a solid tannic structure & a long harmonious finish. Glass 50ml
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Quinta Do Noval White4.50Yellow colour, almond, citrus nose; almond floral palate; medium plus finish, glass 50ml