The Orangery Restaurant - The Old Manse of Blair

The Orangery

The Orangery has been awarded a five star grading from

Visit Scotland and the AA in 2019.

You will find a warm atmosphere, family friendly environment, serving Scottish contemporary food made with fresh seasonal ingredients and the finest local produce.

We will be operating reduced days and hours over the Winter months and restaurant reservations are essential for both lunch and dinner please call in advance of travelling.

Winter Weekends

We will be open for dinner in The Orangery each weekend through the Winter.

Pre-booking is essential.

Our pianist will welcome you each Saturday for pre-dinner drinks in the drawing room, followed by a three course dinner in The Orangery.

email [email protected] or call 01796 48 33 44

Experience Dinner in The Orangery – Reservations essential.

Sample Dinner Menu

A four course dinner in The Orangery is from £65 pp.

Chef’s selection of Canapés

(served by the fire in the drawing room or whisky snug)

Lobster & mango cones

Red pepper, goats cheese risotto, mayonnaise

Goose & chicken liver parfait, Arran oatie, grape & apple chutney

Amuse-bouche

To Start

Hot smoked salmon, shaved fennel salad, Bloody Mary sorbet, carpaccio of baby beets, Oban crab, caper salsa

Heritage tomato & basil salad, crispy crottin cheese, smoked artichoke and lemon oil

Pea & mint soup with crispy pancetta

To Follow

Herb crusted fillet of turbot, orzo pasta flavoured with gremolata, red wine braised salsify, confit cherry tomatoes & romesco sauce

Peppered Loin of highland venison, sweet potato fondant, koffman cabbage, squash purée & juniper berry & thyme jus

Roast rack & braised shoulder of Perthshire lamb, dauphinoise potatoes, carrot purée & roast garlic and rosemary jus

Roast Mediterranean vegetables en papillote, spinach salad, red pepper pesto

To Finish

Pave of chocolate, toffee sauce, popcorn, salted caramel ice cream

Vanilla panna cotta, macerated Perthshire berries, raspberry sorbet

Rhubarb and Custard with Rhubarb Consommé

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Selection of Scottish cheese, grapes, quince and homemade oatcakes ( Supplement)

Coffee or tea and home-made tablet £3.95

Matched Wines on request

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.

Locally sourced

The Orangery, is a real foodie destination, with ingredients sourced from the incredible local larder available in Highland Perthshire. Featured on the menu is venison from the local estates, Perthshire lamb and Arbroath Smokies.

“Sunday lunch is ideal for families who are looking for a day trip destination. There are so many beautiful walks to start the day, guests can work up an appetite before enjoying a slow roast rib of Scotch beef at The Orangery. The Sunday lunch menu will vary from week to week, although there will always be a traditional Sunday roast slow cooked to perfection in the Aga”.

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.

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.

Prices are from £7.95 for mini two courses and £9.95 for Inbetweeners.