Events
Tutored Photography Course (Intermediate) - 22-24 September
Professional photographer John Carberry and associates will be tutoring budding photographers to capture the dramatic landscape and intriguing details of Kinnaird Estate. Weather dependant, you will explore the grounds, discuss and demonstrate basic camera control, exposure techniques, composition and lighting. You will be looking at digital manipulation in a tutor led session and review images made as a group. No specialist equipment is required, just the camera you are most comfortable with, and if you have a tripod, bring it along. Waterproofs and sturdy footwear are essential.
“My mind’s eye always takes me back to Scotland where I continue to be ignited by the beauty and diversity of the light and the landscape. My images begin with the overwhelming connection I feel with the land.”
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A two night stay for two guests sharing a room is from £960, and includes full Scottish breakfast, light lunches and dinner on both days, plus photography course £250 per person. A second Intermediate course is running on 22-24 September.
The Mouton Rothschild Gourmet Experience with Hamilton & Inches - 19 & 20 September
One of the most fascinating properties in Bordeaux, Mouton Rothschild, owned by Baroness Philipine de Rothschild, the Château maintains its ‘First Growth’ status producing what many consider to be the finest red wine in the world. On Saturday Max has agreed to share rare vintage Imperials of Mouton Rothschild from ’89, ’90 and ’94. On Sunday guests will participate in a generic Bordeaux tasting including sub regions and sweet wines followed by lunch and a final glimpse at the rare Moutons. A unique event of this magnitude deserves glamour; Hamilton & Inches will provide us with a display of coloured diamonds.
The Mouton Rothschild Gourmet Experience is from £1,430 for 2 guests sharing a room
for 2 nights including full Scottish Breakfast, wine tasting, dinner and lunch on Sunday.
Guests wishing to join us for the Gourmet Experience only £495. Places are strictly limited.
The Big Sleep - 9 & 10 October
Exclusive launch with Ila’s Denise Leicester
Guests of the house have long said... “that was the best night’s sleep ever” as they tuck into the traditional Kinnaird breakfast. So we have developed Kinnaird’s own relaxation experience ‘The Big Sleep’. Available all year round it is a real alternative to a stay at a Spa, with the all the pleasures of fine dining and the luxuries of staying in a fine house. Kinnaird’s sleep enhancing programme has been designed exclusively with Denise Leicester of Ila natural organic skin care and spa treatments www.ila-spa.com. You will benefit from seasonal Ila Dreamtime products blended with herbs and flowers from Kinnaird’s own garden and Estate, dissolved in deep relaxing baths with sleep enhancing Ila bath crystals – we will even draw your bath for you, if you desire.
Join Denise Leicester, an expert in the field of sleep, to launch ‘The Big Sleep’ and Ila’s Dreamtime range on 9 & 10 October. Denise will work with our guests on their sleep regime and inspire them to achieve positive changes to suit every lifestyle.
Throughout the year, a 2 night stay for 2 sharing a room, inclusive of Ila Dreamtime products in your room, dinner, nightly ‘Big Sleep’ beverage, full Scottish breakfast on both mornings plus a take home Ila dreamtime gift will be from £530.
Get Cosy Indoors - During November - February
Claire Hewitt is a traditional storyteller, singer and Celtic harpist. Her repertoire includes folklore, myths and legends, historical stories, Scottish traveller and Faerie tales as well as the ‘great big’ stories she collected during her travels in Africa, India and America. Join her in front of the Cedar Room fire to take part in this ancient tradition. Children are welcome.
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On Sunday and Wednesday afternoons during November and February, £17.50 per adult includes mulled wine and £8.50 per child includes a cup of delicious hot chocolate and marshmallows.
Help for Heroes Dinner and Auction - 11 & 12 December
Help for Heroes was launched in October 2007 by Bryn Parry a friend of Kinnaird, to help the seriously wounded coming back from Afghanistan and Iraq. The charity is strictly non political, accepts that wars happen under any government. They are passionate about helping our wounded servicemen and women and to date have raised £21 million. In support of Help for Heroes we are hosting a two day event with Gala Dinner and auction by Lyon & Turnbull. To ensure the event is a memorable occasion we are planning a celebrity host, flight simulators, a display of the vintage cars that took part in the Mille Miglia, and a flypast through the valley in front of the hotel.
A 2 night stay for 2 guests sharing a room from £590 includes the Gala Dinner, auction, winter cocktails to celebrate the flypast and full Scottish breakfast on both mornings. Kinnaird will make a generous donation of the profits from the Gala Dinner and guest stays to the charity.
