The Orangery Restaurant - The Old Manse of Blair

The Orangery

The restaurant is open daily serving breakfast 0800-0930 and dinner in the evening from 1800-2200. Please scroll down to see a sample dinner menu. Due to covid restrictions you must wear a mask until seated. Due to social distancing requirements we strongly urge you to make a dinner reservation at the time of room booking to avoid disappointment. This can be arranged via email [email protected] or by calling 01796 48 33 44. Online reservations are currently suspended as we manually manage bookings to comply with social distancing requirements.
The Orangery has been awarded a five star grading from
Visit Scotland and the AA in 2019. You will find a warm atmosphere, serving Scottish contemporary food made with fresh seasonal ingredients and the finest local produce.
Gift vouchers which were due to expire will be extended to 30 November 2020. Thank you for your support during this extraordinary time.
email [email protected] for future bookings
or call 01796 48 33 44

Sample Seasonal Dinner Menu – £65

The menu changes seasonally. Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of table reservation.

Starters

Kitchen Garden Cured Beetroot, Whipped Goats Cheese,

Pickled Toffee Pecans, Rocket Oil

Ballotine of Halibut & Dunkeld Smoked Salmon,

Grapes & Snow Pea Salad, Basil Creme Fraiche

Eyemouth Crab, Walled Garden Apple, Salted Cucumber,

Caviar, Saffron Emulsion

Confit of Chicken & Pistachio Terrine, Charred Sweetcorn,

Tarragon, Truffle Popcorn

Main Courses

Fillet and slow cooked Shin of Angus Beef, Mushroom Puree, Garlic, locally foraged Chanterelles, Green Pepper Jus

Roast Scrabster Cod, Thai Flavoured Coconut Beans,

Oyster Mushroom, Baby Gem

Roast Ayrshire Pork, Parsnip Fondant and Puree, Chorizo Cabbage,

Split Mustard Dressing

Seared Loin of Venison, Sweet Potato Puree, Butter Potatoes, Brambles, Sauteed Spinach, Crushed New Potatoes, Pink Peppercorn Jus

Forrester Style Mushrooms En Croute, Celeriac Puree, Courgette,

Caper & Sorrel Salsa

Desserts

Blair Athol 12 Year Old Single Malt Set Cream, Oat Caramel Biscuit,

Moy Cairngorms Heather Honey, Raspberries

Dark Chocolate Mocha Cup, Shortbread, Brown Sugar Crumb

Kitchen Garden Rhubarb Frangipane Tart, Creme Anglaise

Cheese (s)

Selection of Scottish Cheese (supplement £9.95)

Home made Oatcakes & Chutney

Locally sourced

The Orangery, is a real foodie destination, with ingredients sourced from the incredible local larder available in Highland Perthshire.

The Little Farm Shop

We are delighted to finally open a little farm shop and take away on the estate. The is a ‘little’ venture which has grown out of the popularity of our ‘Fresh Food To Go’ offering during the recent lockdown. The Little Farm Shop will bring quality food to our community and offer some light brunch and lunch options as well as hot and cold drinks. You’ll find the shop on the right hand side as you enter the main drive and some picnic tables outside to enjoy the glorious sunshine …..ok well some days!! The shop will stock a weekly selection of market produce, dairy, free range eggs, and artisan bread as well as snacks and ice cream. The shop will also stock some of The Old Manse of Blair unique merchandise for your ideal trip souvenir!

Set on its own private estate just off the A9, The Old Manse of Blair is located mid way between the major central belt cities of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling and the Highland Capital Inverness, the start of the NC500 driving route.

Afternoon Tea

Reserve a table in The Orangery for a special Afternoon Tea experience. Enjoy a selection of Teas or Coffee, savoury nibbles and freshly prepared hand crafted sandwiches to start, followed by an array of sweet treats all prepared in our own kitchen.

Why not indulge in some shopping or sightseeing on your day out too. Ideally placed between Blair Castle and moments from the House of Bruar, affectionately known as the Harrods of the Highlands, the choice is yours! Afternoon Tea is £25.95 per person and a gluten free option is available with advanced booking.

Advance booking required by calling 01796 48 33 44. Vouchers Available on request.

Junior Menu

We have two menu options one for younger children and one for Inbetweeners, age 8-13 . You’ll find steak, pasta, pizza and spiral sausages as well as milkshakes, popping candy and ice cream to keep even the fussiest happy.

Young children (Under 8) are welcome in the restaurant between 1800-1900. We ask that young children remain seated and are supervised at all times.