Award Winning Scottish Hospitality - The Old Manse of Blair

The Old Manse of Blair

Welcome to The Old Manse of Blair. We’re situated perfectly in Highland Perthshire within the countryside of the Cairngorms National Park. A stunning location for your special hotel vacation, wedding, family gathering, celebration with friends, corporate event or dining experience. Recently awarded the Visit Scotland Thistle Awards ‘Best Hotel Experience ‘ for Central, Fife & Tayside for 2019/20 we pride ourselves on genuine Scottish Hospitality. An ideal stop off location on the A9, between the major central belt cities of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling and the Highland Capital Inverness, the start of the NC500 driving route. This is a newly renovated boutique heritage property lovingly converted. This is not a standard hotel so expect a blend of traditional and contemporary and a different relaxed friendly unique and charming atmosphere in the most wonderful countryside setting. The Estate is owned by a Scottish Family, Anne & Archie MacDonald and they live on the estate with their teenage twins, Angus and Sara. They are very hands on in the Hotel and you are bound to meet them during your stay.

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The Old Manse of Blair

A country house boutique hotel in the heart of Highland Perthshire, The Old Manse of Blair combines traditional elegance with modern luxury. Large rooms and high ceilings reflect the character architecture of it’s Regency origins, while contemporary design ensues comfort and indulgence. Recently refurbished by it’s new owners, The MacDonald’s, it is now a stylish boutique hotel and restaurant. Generous public rooms create a welcome entertaining buzz and cosy private nooks offer the chance for a get-away-from-it-all retreat.

From it’s gated entrance, follow the sweeping driveway to arrive at The Old Manse of Blair. Take in spectacular views across the paddocks to the magnificent Perthshire landscape. Then step through the Georgian doorway and make yourself at home.

Christmas & New Year 2020

Join us during the festive season for a relaxed country house Christmas or New Year break here in the Cairngorms National Park. Enjoy beautiful walks from the door to Falls of Bruar and Blair Castle. Relax by the open fires and indulge in some hot chocolate and drams from the extensive whisky collection by the brazier in the courtyard under the starry skies of the Highlands. Say Hello to Seoras and Seumas our gorgeous Highland Cows. Who knows we may even have snow! Of course we are unable to promise a white Christmas, we will however be keeping our fingers crossed!

Christmas package

3 Nights Accommodation arriving 24th December

Welcome Dram on arrival

Christmas Day Brunch

Christmas Day Dinner – Six Course Tasting Menu

Full Scottish Breakfast on 26th & 27th

Depart after breakfast on 27th

New Year

Two Nights Accommodation (options to extend)

Arrival 31st December

Dram on arrival

Hogmanay Gala Dinner – Five Course Tasting Menu

After Dinner Courtyard Brazier with firepit

A Piper will play us into 2021 and we will raise our glasses and toast with a single malt

Full Scottish Breakfast/Brunch on 1st January 10-12

Enjoy walks around the local area or simply relax and recharge.

Full Scottish Breakfast before departure on 2nd January.

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Whisky Bar and The Orangery Restaurant

A bespoke table made by local craftsmen, from a very special Scottish Oak tree which fell in Diana’s grove at nearby Blair Castle, is the centre piece of The Orangery Restaurant.

A fine setting for a feast, it makes a perfect atmospheric backdrop for dinner, that special celebratory event, corporate board meeting or private dining experience. The Whisky Bar is a new addition by the same master craftsmen, showcasing a fabulous range of Scottish Single Malt whisky. The drinks list is comprehensive and detailed, making it easy to navigate your way from the peaty Islay malts to the sherry casks of Speyside. The bar has a large range of local distillery drams as well as a large collection of Scottish small batch gin too. House Cocktails and Gaelic Coffee also feature, from Negroni, Old Fashioned and Espresso Martinis, to Hot Toddies or Gaelic Coffee with your favourite Malt!

You will find many a wonderful original painting in The Old Manse of Blair. Georgina McMaster, a fine art painter specialising in nature and wildlife has painted Buttercup, the most elegant Highland Cow you’ll meet in a restaurant!

You’ll also find a specially commissioned portrait of Robert Burns, together with a verse from the poem, Patriotism, Burns penned at the nearby Falls of Bruar in 1787 hanging in the dining room. A walk to the Falls is a must, get swept up in the romance of the Highlands and create some special memories. Wander back and enjoy a lunch or special dinner in The Orangery restaurant.

My heart ‘s in the Highlands

My heart ‘s not here

My hearts ‘s in the Highlands

a-chasing the deer

Snug in The Georgian Suite

The snug is exclusively yours when you book The Georgian Suite. A more informal cosy setting, perfect for afternoon tea or settling down with a large dram in front of your own personal roaring fire. The French doors open onto the sun terrace, perfect on a Summer day, with extensive views of the paddocks and rolling Highland Perthshire countryside. You can indulge in many fine single malts available in our bar, and with some of the finest distilleries in Scotland on our doorstep, the choice is yours. Dogs are welcome in a number of rooms including The Georgian Suite. Please call to discuss.