Christmas Break 2011

The Lovat Arms Hotel was designed for Christmas. The atmosphere created by the open log fire, arched ceilings along with the friendly informal service and fun ensures we share the enjoyment of this very special time of year with you.

Sample Menu from 2011;

Christmas Day Lunch Menu

Festive Galia Melon Crown
(Pearls of Melon Mascarade with red berries, served in a Galia melon crown, garnished with refreshing shredded mint and Star Anise scented syrup)

Oak Smoked Salmon Cheesecake
(Fragrant Oak Smoked Salmon gently folded into our famous cheesecake, surrounded with baby leafs and a citrus lemon and lime crème fraiche)

Chicken Liver Parfait
(Rich chicken liver parfait enhanced with brandy, accompanied by rowanberry, apple and pear chutney, with crispy Melba toast)

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Highland Scotch Broth
(Seasonal vegetables are used to create this heart-warming, traditional favourite, finished with a touch of freshly chopped parsley)
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Crème De Cassis and Cherry Sorbet
(A palate cleansing sorbet, enhanced with the flavours of Crème De Cassis and rich Cherry)

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Roast Turkey
(Thyme and butter baste roast turkey, accompanied by rich seasonal savoury stuffing’s, chipolata wrapped in bacon and served with traditional roast gravy)

Seared Fillet of Halibut
(Moist fillet of Halibut seared and served with roast sweet cherry tomatoes and fennel, edged with a spiced pimento sauce)

Roast Highland Sirloin of Beef
(Roast Highland sirloin of beef, thickly sliced and served with a red wine and wild mushroom sauce)

Brie and Broccoli Pithivier
(Steamed broccoli head bound with a herb cream sauce, enhanced with delicious Scottish brie, encased in a light crispy pastry, set on sweet red cabbage)

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Lovat Arms Traditional Christmas Pudding
(Traditional homemade Christmas pudding, complemented by a rich brandy cream sauce)

Baked Alaska
(Sponge base with poached strawberries and vanilla ice cream, finished with an indulgent golden meringue shell)

Baileys Syllabub
(Rich Baileys Syllabub served in a tuille basket, dusted with chocolate honeycomb and finished with caramel sauce)

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Tea or Coffee
(Served with luxurious Belgian hand-rolled Chocolate Truffles and warm mincemeat pies)