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January 2012
Happy New Year from Ardanaiseig. The festive period was once again a culinary treat for all those involved. The start of January also saw the announcement of the December Photo competition, with Sarah Elles winning herself a complementary break to the hotel. The winning photo below was an instant hit with Facebook fans and the judges. Stay tuned for the next Ardanaiseig photo competition.
October 2011
Ardanaiseig Welcomes Dick Peebles to annual Mushroom Foray
Our thanks to Dick Peebles for another wonderful mushroom foraging weekend. After gathering a selection of edible delights (with Dick's expert guidance) guests enjoyed a fry off with Gary Goldie in the kitchen. Who knew that a mushroom could taste like chicken, coconut or apricot? Gary's 5 course mushroom banquet was as spectacular as ever. Particular favourires were Chicken-of-the -Woods pie, a curry flavoured entirely by curry-scented mushrooms - and peach schnapps glazed girolles for dessert. Wow.
But the real star of the show was Gary's 6-year old son Gaz, who hunted down the best finds of the day with ease.Amazing.
August 2011
Gary Goldie to host private Foraging Classes
In response to customer requests, Gary will now be sharing his foraging skill and knowledge with visitors and guests. During a two-hour foraging session, Gary will help guests to identify, taste and collect potential ingredients, answer foraging and cookery questions and provide a short cookery demonstration and tasting session. Later that day, guests will have the opportunity to sample more of their foraged finds during the gourmet evening meal.
A two-hour foraging class costs £90 per person. A two night Foraging Mini-Break, including dinner, bed and breakfast, costs from £398 per person. For further information or to book a class, please contact us on 01866 833 333 or email info@ardanaiseig.com.
July 2011
View video footage of Gary Goldie and Dick Peebles on a recent summer forage and fry-off.
May 2011
Dates announced for Mushroom Foraging Weekend Autumn 2011
This Autumn, Dick Peebles will once again be joining Chef-de-Cuisine Gary Goldie to host a mushroom foraging extravaganza at Ardanaiseig. Tickets always sell quickly so make sure you book early.
March 2011
Its official. Ardanaiseig is Scotland's Best Intimate Wedding Venue 2011....
...so say the voters of the Scottish Hotel Awards. The idylic setting, gourmet dining and first class service all contributed to this latest accolade. Vsit our wedding pages for full details of the services on offer!
March 2011
Gary Goldie is Named Scotland's Chef of the Year
Last night, our very own Gary Goldie was named Scotland’s Chef of the Year. Gary has spent the last thirteen years at Ardanaiseig honing his skills to become a world class chef with an international reputation for excellence. A former Medaille D’Or winner, and recent recipient of a third AA rosette, Gary’s latest accolade is testament to his boundless talent and hard-earned popularity with customers and industry peers.
Gary says "I am delighted to have received this award and would like to thank everybody in the kitchen at Ardanaiseig, particularly my Sous Chef Cornel Uys and Pastry Chef Kenny Whittle. Cooking is my passion. I think about ingredients and menus almost every minute of the day. When I am not in the kitchen, I am foraging for fresh ingredients or travelling to some of the best restaurants in the world. Although I often use international techniques in my cooking, I believe strongly in using fresh local ingredients wherever possible. Scotland’s countryside has so much great food to offer and I never tire of what’s out there and experimenting with how it can be prepared”
We are all extremely proud of Gary and would like to thank our wonderful customers and industry colleagues for their votes and support.
October 2010
High Praise on the Menu - Tourism Minister Visits Ardanaiseig
