Hogmanay 2008/09 - Programme of Events

Bliadhna Mhath Ur - Happy New Year

Where else would you want to spend Hogmanay but at The Torridon as part of our House Party? Our amazing surroundings combined with our dutiful care and attention to detail, ensure that Hogmanay at The Torridon is not only very special but also lots of fun. We organise a traditional Scottish Hogmanay, so you see in New Year as it should be with Champagne, dancing and a wee dram or two. Availability is limited so we advise that you book well in advance.

30 December 2008

Traditional afternoon tea and welcome dram
Welcome to Hogmanay at Loch Torridon which starts with our traditional full afternoon tea served in our Library. Tea is served between 3pm and 5pm including scones, cake, egg and cucumber sandwiches and chocolate treats. This is an ideal opportunity to meet the members of staff who will be looking after you and to start to relax and enjoy New Year at The Torridon.

Dinner
Dinner is served from 7pm–8.30 pm in our two rosette restaurant. Enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by Kevin and his brigade.

New Years Eve

Full Scottish Breakfast
Make sure you have a good breakfast, starting with our homemade porridge and if you wish a shot of Torridon Whisky, followed by Full Scottish Breakfast including haggis and black pudding specially made for us by our local Gairloch butcher.

Afternoon Tea
During the afternoon, relax and enjoy tea and cakes by the log fire

Champagne and Canapés
7.00pm - Rohaise and Daniel would like to invite you to Champagne and Canapés served in the Front Hall.

New Year Gourmet Black Tie Dinner
7.30pm - A gourmet five-course dinner carefully prepared by our brigade of chefs and skillfully served by our dining room team. Everyone all sits together on large tables to ensure that the perfect atmosphere is created. Dress up in your finery and enjoy an evening to remember the true Highland way.

Dancing
Evening entertainment is organised so you can dance the night away, or you may prefer to retire to the Whisky Bar for a dram, and listen to the music from a distance.

The Bells
At midnight the bells are heard, the Champagne is popped and you are invited outside to view our firework display, to welcome in 2008.

New Years Day

Breakfast 2009
Enjoy a relaxed late breakfast in the dining room served until mid-day.

Guided Walk
If you wish to join Chris, he will take you on a gentle walk around Torridon to clear the cobwebs. You will have the opportunity to discuss the local landscape and see some of our wildlife.

The day is left for you to relax and enjoy, sit in front of the fire, have lunch, maybe a stroll through the woods and soak up the wonderful views of Torridon.

Afternoon Tea
During the afternoon relax and enjoy tea and cakes by the log fire.

Dinner
A gourmet New-Year's Day buffet dinner will be served by our chefs in the Front Hall from 7.00pm. The superb buffet is filled with local delights such as oysters, mussels, langoustine, carved meats and other surprises.

RATES FOR HOGMANAY 2008/09

3 night package (arriving 30th December)

Master Bedroom £1005 per person

Deluxe Bedroom £860 per person

Superior Bedroom £755 per person

Superior Cottage £755 per person

Classic Bedroom £690 per person

Single Bedroom £690 per person

5 night package (arriving 28th December)

Master Bedroom £1470 per person

Deluxe Bedroom £1240 per person

Superior Bedroom £1065 per person

Superior Cottage £1065 per person

Classic Bedroom £950 per person

Single Bedroom £950 per person

"Thank you both and your wonderful staff for a truly memorable New Year. Our expectations were surpassed once again by your excellent hospitality. You always manage to make us feel so 'at home' at Loch Torridon and we always leave reluctantly, feeling so relaxed and spoilt. You are to be congratulated on creating such a special atmosphere, please never change it. We cannot wait for our next visit."
Jane and Geoff Thorpe

"We had a truly superb time and thoroughly enjoyed being spoilt by the wonderful staff. It was a marvellous way to start the New Year. Hope to see you again next year."
Bill and Christine Steven