September/October 2023


benefits for the body, mind and soul. Kilphin


Glen


is also full of the most extraordinary specimens of plants and trees, ranging from giant sequoia to the tallest firs in Britain - a fun game for kids is to try and collect the leaves from as many different trees as possible.


Dinner with a


Scottish Twist Dinner at Glenapp is


not simply served, it’s an experience. Guests are encouraged to come down early for


dinner and partake of a pre-dinner drink with canapés. Guests are welcome to enjoy these in the lounge area or at their reserved table. Having developed a taste for Champagne, I ordered a glass, putting in an order for my favourite Rioja to be served later at dinner. The seven course dinner at Glenapp is always started with Chef’s Amuse Bouche served with a selection of breads and salted butter on a local slab of the granite, mined on Alisa Craig. The onion bread was a particular favourite. The menu is then kicked off formally with traditional Glenapp style haggis, neeps and


tatties followed by roasted salt aged duck breast served with butternut squash and chorizo egress, sage and onion cabbage goats curds and pomegranate. On to the fish course with pan fried Orkney


Bay scallop, cep puree, honey and sherry confit turnip, pickled grapes and walnut foam. While I remain unsure what ‘cep puree’ is, I can confirm it was delicious while the scallop was beautifully cooked, flaky and melted in the mouth.


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While I’m not usually a fan of beef, finding it heavy, the next course; roasted fillet of Scotch beef with broccoli, caramelised Roscoff onion, truffle hazelnut and red wine sauce was surprisingly light. The beef was cooked to perfection, almost as soft on the palette as the scallop. The Chef’s pre- dessert was a berry sorbet, tart enough to cleanse the palette but not so over powering as to over-shadow the previous courses. Dessert was Blackberry, almond and heather honey mousse with blackberry gel, chocolate, Amaretti and lime cremeux and hazelnut ice cream. Pure heaven. I was in two minds whether to add the selection of fine Scottish and European cheeses (for a supplement of £12.50), however by this stage I was getting extremely full, and there was still coffee and petit fours to come.


Usually one for pushing


my


stomach to the limit, I decided (for once) to just savour the last bit of wine before heading back upstairs and turning in for the night. The


next


morning we were up bright and early ready for breakfast


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and I was very thankful that I hadn’t over indulged the night before. While our little one devoured his freshly baked mini croissants and pastries, we both ordered the traditional Scottish Glenapp cooked breakfast. If you don’t get haggis for breakfast in Scotland, you just aren’t living. That’s a fact. Nothing beats toasty fried haggis with dippy eggs and some buttery toast to mop it all up and a pot of tea to wash it all down.


A Cosy Family Space with Scottish Flair


It would be remiss of


me not to mention the castle’s largest accommodation, The Endeavour. Combining traditional baronial style with an abundance of modern luxuries, The Endeavour, which takes up the full length and breadth of the top floor of the castle, is a truly welcoming home from home for extended family and multi-generational stays. This elegant 4,500 sq ft, four bedroom penthouse suite is tucked away on its own floor, and is accessible through its very own private elevator. The apartment’s collection of palatial bedrooms and bathrooms are ideal for families or groups of friends to call home for a stay on the Scottish coast. The Endeavour features four individually designed bedrooms: The Elsie Mackay, The Poppy Wyndham, The Kintyre, and The Waverley. In each, you’ll find a super king size bed, which can also be set up as twin single beds, fresh flowers, and luxurious bathrobes and slippers. This sprawling, self-contained penthouse suite also boasts a sauna, beauty treatment room, family games room, media room, period kitchen and a private dining area for up to 16 guests. A private rooftop terrace - the


very one Sir James Mackay would stand atop to check on his ships as they sailed past - also offers you a 360 degree views of the estate and coastline. The Endeavour suite can be combined with


the floor below to offer accommodation of up to 14 guests making it the perfect place for larger family groups to stay together and enjoy the privacy the suite offers. All bedrooms and bathrooms boast stunning sea views, featuring roll top baths, walk in showers, as well as a few little luxuries and extravagant amenities. A stay in The Endeavour includes your


very own private chef, who will be on hand to prepare your meals and your personal butler to serve and recommend a fine selection of cocktails and drinks to accompany your meals. You can chose from our gourmet three course dinners, or perhaps wish to experience the delicious seven course tasting menu with a specially selected wine flight. Your private chef will prepare your daily breakfast to order and this can be enjoyed watching the Chef at work in the bespoke kitchen or in the main dining room in The Endeavour. Whatever you chose, dining is decadent and an experience to savour. You will also have a personal butler who


will be on hand, discreetly, throughout your stay. They will be there to meet you on arrival, help arrange your activities and experiences, oversee all your dining desires, recommend your wines and anticipate everyone’s wishes. Your butler will ensure the best possible experience for you all during your stay. The price of the butter, private chef, fully stocked fridge and full Scottish breakfast each morning are all included in the price of the apartment.


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