We have had just under 600 guests join us at our Party Nights - and what a blast we have had. With just two more to go the feedback we have had has been super and a big thank you to all our guests for choosing to come to us.
We've updated our facebook page and if you haven't had chance to give us the thumbs up we'd appreciate your support and continued feedback at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Selkirk-Arms-Hotel-Kirkcudbright/163242433701304
Hogmanay is just about upon us and time to reflect on a hectic year. 2011 wasn't the greatest start with my health suffering and forcing us to pull out of taking over the Barons Craig Hotel in Rockcliffe. My Wife's brother lost his year battle with Leukemia at the age of just 54 and we are fundraising during our party nights for Leukemia and Lymphona. Sue infact has got a place in the ballot for the London Marathon next year and will be looking for sponsorship in the early part of next year.
The economy was showing all the signs of slipping into a double dip recession and every time we turned the news on it was doom and gloom. But there's nothing like a Royal Wedding to lift the nation and we had a great Easter and the season was off to a flying start.
It's not been easy, it's probably been one of the hardest years to drive business through the doors but we have continued to work on our web site and internet presence and have been happy with the results this year.
Kirkcudbright continues to amaze us at the active, thriving volunteers that put so much time into creating a wonderful calendar of events throughout the year, from Jazz Festivals to Spring Fling, Scottish nights to Maggies tours, From the Sculpture symposium to The Arts and Crafts fair.
So for next year we have a fairly packed program to start the year off.
Gourmet Dinner with wines - Friday 20th January 2012
Kevin Smith from Alliance wines presents simply the most stunning wines from the Alliance collection to complement a gourmet menu produced by our Executive Chef Paul Somerville. Kevin will present each wine and chat about the grape, the region and the vineyard as we work our way through this 5 course Gourmet feast. Dinner and all wines included at £50pp
Stay over for just £30 each Bed and Breakfast
Burns Week – Monday 23rd January to Sunday 29th January 2012
A Burns menu running daily in the bistro and restaurant peppered with a daily dose of Burns recitals, music, craic and banter.
Monday 23rd January – 7pm Bistro Acoustic Celtic folk duo Gaelic mist
Tuesday 24th January – 8.30pm Burns Room – Wylie McCulloch presents Tales, banter and craic with Burns
Wednesday 25th January – 7pm Bistro Acoustic Celtic Folk duo Gaelic mist
Thursday 26th January – 8.30pm Burns Room – Burns recital – Mark Williams
Further acts to be confirmed.
Friday 3rd February – 4 decades of music party night.
If you have been to one of our christmas parties or have experienced Chris’s party nights of old you will know this is one not to miss. Dinner, Quiz and Music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s – Four decades of music is sure to get you on your feet to dance the night away. Special price of £20pp including 3 course dinner and coffee – arrival 7pm for 7.30 sit down
Stay over for just £30pp Bed and Breakfast
Valentine Week – Thursday 9th to Thursday 16th February
Valentine’s Weekend break – 2 nights £170pp Dinner, Bed and Breakfast with a third night Free on a bed and breakfast basis
Choose to come any two nights from Thursday 9th February to Thursday 16th February at our Dinner, Bed and Breakfast rate of £85pp per night and then take a third night Free ( on a bed and breakfast basis )
Tuesday 14th February – Valentine’s Dinner £29pp – a romantic 4 course dinner with chocolates for the lady or wine, dine and recline for £85pp including a bottle of bubbly in the room on arrival.
The Brain Game 2012
Friday 2nd March – The Annual Brain Game – £19pp includes a 2 course supper and coffee.
Can you beat last year’s winning team? Enjoy canapés on arrival, a 2 course supper with coffee and 8 rounds of question including history, sport, in the news, the year that was, TV and music. Maximum team size 8. Booking now.
Mothering Sunday
Sunday 18th March 2012 – Mothering Sunday £24pp for a 3 course traditional Sunday lunch including chocolates for Mum. Children under 12 ½ price and under 3 free.
All that remains for me to say is thank you all for all your support. Have a very merry Christmas and happy new year.
