Category: Estate News

Christmas Trees Now For Sale!

As of today, 1st December 2011 we are selling freshly cut Christmas Trees grown on the Estate. We have 4 varieties to choose from, Norway Spruce, Scots Pine, Lodgepole Pine & Noble Fir. We also have a variety of sizes available so pop along and choose your tree today! We have a selection of other seasonal gifts for sale including jams & chutneys made here by Liz from Liz’s Larder. The nursery is open now 7 days a week up to Thursday 22nd December 2011.

Surprise proposal!

Glen Tanar Ballroom cannot just be hired for weddings, parties & corporate activities as Olav Strand experienced on Friday 28th October 2011. He contacted our events team Jane & Leanne and arranged to hire the Ballroom for a couple of hours on Friday evening in order to surprise his girlfriend with his marriage proposal.

Megan and Olav met here 2 years ago whilst both attending a friend’s wedding in the Ballroom. Megan accepted Olav’s proposal :) and after enjoying their surroundings with a glass or 2 of champagne and canapes supplied by Liz’s Larder they left to carry on their celebrations and start arranging their up and coming wedding.

We would like to wish you both a huge congratulation from everyone here at Glen Tanar!

Christmas Ceilidh at Glen Tanar Ballroom

On Saturday 17th December 2011 we are holding a Christmas Ceilidh here at Glen Tanar Ballroom from 7pm – 1230am. This event is open to everyone from couples, groups of friends and colleagues looking for a Christmas night out.

Arrive to a glass of warming mulled wine & enjoy a selection of canapes followed by a hearty plate of Glen Tanar Venison Daube & dessert (vegetarian option available on request).

Catering and cash bar by Hudson’s catering then dance the night away to the amazing Celtic Ceilidh band Laverock.

Tickets are £32.50 per person. To pre-book your tickets please contact (013398) 86150 or ballroom@glentanar.co.uk

Fish Pie Recipe from Liz’s Larder

Try this delicious recipe for a crumb topped fish pie. This is one of Liz’s favourite recipes, written down for you to enjoy.
Ingredients
1lb salmon fillet
1lb cod fillet
0.5lb smoked haddock fillet
0.5lb large raw prawns
0.75 pint double cream
1 large onion
1 red pepper
4oz blanched garden peas (frozen work)
2oz butter
1oz dill or parsley
Fish stock cube
Salt & pepper
12oz fresh white breadcrumbs
2 cloves of garlic
3oz grated butter
4oz grated cheese (I use a strong Scottish cheddar)
Pre-heat oven to 180c/fan 160c/gas 4.

Cooking Instructions
Cut the fish into 1 inch cubes as far as possible and place in a pan with the cream, dill, stock cube and seasoning. Poach gently until the prawns are just turned pink then remove from the heat. Add the peas to the pan at this stage.

While the fish is poaching, dice the onion and pepper and gently sweat off with the 2oz of butter. When softened place these in the base of your pie dish.

Pour the fish and cream mixture onto the onion and pepper and leave to cool.

Meanwhile mix the grated butter, crushed garlic, grated cheese and breadcrumbs together in a large bowl. Place on top of the fish and bake for 20-25 minutes until crisp and golden brown.

Serve with vegetables or salad.

Best Scottish Wedding Magazine

Here is an article that was written by the Best Scottish Wedding Magazine, showing off our stunning Ballroom and scenery at Kirsty Mitchell & Rich Comely’s Autumn wedding last year.



Adders out & about in the Glen

Please be aware that Adders are around here at Glen Tanar. Their breeding season is during spring time and on a nice day they can be seen quite easily on the paths or basking on rocks throughout the summer.

They are Britain’s only venomous snake but will not attack unless provoked or trodden on. Please keep your dogs close to you to avoid any bites. If anyone or any dog is bitten then seek medical attention straight away.

Win a family holiday


Feel like winning a holiday to come and enjoy the peace and tranquillity at Glen Tanar? See the article above that was released in the See Scotland supplement of Press & Journal newspaper yesterday.

Before & After photos of Garden Cottage

Here are some photos taken of Garden Cottage before the renovation in 2009.

Here are photos showing how Garden Cottage looks now. Fancy staying here for a relaxing break then have a look online at www.glentanar.co.uk or contact Robyn on (013398) 86451.




BBQ ideas from Liz’s Larder

Here are a couple of tasty recipes from Liz for your next BBQ this summer.

Sticky Ribs – Serves 8
2kg pork loin rib racks (ask your butcher to cut them into blocks of 4)
50ml soy sauce

Marinade
100g soft brown sugar
100ml dry sherry
100g finely grated ginger
3 cloves of peeled and crushed garlic
200ml tomato ketchup
1tsp Dijon mustard
100ml soy sauce

Put the ribs into a large saucepan with the soy sauce, cover with cold water and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave to cool in the liquid for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile heat the brown sugar and sherry in a small pan over a gentle heat until the sugar has melted. Add the ginger and garlic and cook gently for 10 minutes. Add the rest of the marinade ingredients and give a good stir. Simmer for 2 more minutes then pour into a large bowl and leave to cool.

Take the ribs from the pan and while still warm coat them in the marinade. Put the ribs into a roasting tin and reserve any marinade in the fridge for later. Let the ribs absorb the marinade for at least 2-3 hours (overnight is better).

BBQ as required for 20-30 minutes or until they become sticky and brown.

Venison Satay Kebabs – Serves 8
1.5kg venison fillet, cut into bite size cubes
4tbsp Ola garlic oil
2tbsp low salt soy sauce

Sauce
400ml low fat coconut milk
2tbsp Thai red curry paste (green if you prefer milder)
2tbsp runny honey
4tbsp crunchy peanut butter
4tbsp real mayonnaise
4 limes, 2 juiced & 2 wedged to serve

Put the venison in a bowl with the garlic oil and soy, season with pepper and leave to marinade in the fridge for a couple of hours.

In a saucepan, heat the coconut milk with the curry paste for 2 minutes, stir in the honey and peanut butter. Remove from the heat, once cool add the mayonnaise and lime juice and mix well.

Thread the venison onto skewers. Heat the BBQ and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Brush with the sauce and cook for 30 seconds each side. Serve with the rest of the sauce and lime wedges.

Serve coleslaw and potato salad along with fresh mixed leaves tossed in Ola raspberry salad dressing.

Most of all ENJOY!

Recommendations

Glen Tanar has been recently recommended in The Guardian newspapers Woods & Forests supplement. This was written to recommend places for people to go and enjoy various outdoor activities in the UK. We also now appear in this years lonely planet guide of Discover Scotland.

For a list of outdoor activities and accommodation we offer here please see our website www.glentanar.co.uk

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