Thanksgiving in Scotland
Monarchs House Calendar of Events 2011
December 30 – January 3/Hogmany Celebration
Hogmany celebrated in the true Scottish Style.
January 25 – January 27/Robert Burns Birthday
You may need a day or two of rest after a Burns Dinner at Monarchs House
February 11 – February 13/Valentine’s Day Weekend
Winter’s luxurious romantic weekend getaway
SPRING
March 4- March 6/Spa Weekend
Experience Kohler Waters Spa, one of Europe’s most advanced concepts in total well-being.
March 18 – March 20/Outward Bound Weekend
Get down and dirty in the great outdoors; organized walks, mountain biking, off-road driving & quad biking…there’s something for everyone. Arrive a day early and celebrate St Patrick’s day when we are all Irish!
March 25 – March 27/Shooting Skills
The perfect opportunity to challenge & improve your marksmanship skills. British Summer Time begins.
April 22 – April 25/Easter Weekend
Celebrate the most important Christian religious feast of the year at Monarchs House
April 30 -May 2/May Day Bank Holiday Weekend
May 28- May 30/Whitsun Bank Holiday Weekend
SUMMER
June 19 – June 21/Father’s Day Weekend
Celebrate how great your Dad is in St Andrews and play together in the longest day tournament.
July 4/Independence Day
Join us for a clambake & fireworks on the West Sands. Here in Scotland we know a little something about independence too!
July 13-17/The Open Championship
It’s not in St Andrews this year but there is nothing against watching golf’s greatest championship at the home of golf.
July 22/Monarchs House vs. The Locals Tournament
Eight of yours against eight of theirs for the silver ring and bragging rights.
July 29 – August 1/Bank Holiday Weekend
August 26 – August 29/Bank Holiday Weekend
AUTUMN
September 12- September 23/The Royal & Ancient Autumn Meeting
September 29 – October 3/The Dunhill Links Championship
The best pro-am event of the year over the Old Course, Carnoustie & Kingsbarns
October 28 – October 31/Halloween Weekend
Have a ghoul on us in the spookiest town in all of Scotland. It will be a weekend full of frights and fun.
November 11 – November 13/Spa Weekend
Experience Kohler Waters Spa, one of Europe’s most advanced concepts in total well-being.
November 23 – November 27/Thanksgiving in Scotland & The St Andrews Festival
Another great American holiday celebrated as only Monarchs House can. The St Andrews Festival is a weekend long celebration of the best of Scotland. Visit their website for more info http://www.standrewsfestival.co.uk/
WINTER
November 30/St Andrews Day
Another Scottish extravaganza and a good excuse for the last party before Christmas.
December 22-27/Christmas House Party
All the family will enjoy a stay at Monarchs House during this magical time of year.
The Holidays at Monarchs House
Monarchs House's Chef Kevin Low
Kevin Low has been the chef at Monarchs House since we opened in 2001. And if well over a thousand visitors to Monarchs House are to be trusted, Kevin is St Andrews’ best chef. Naturally, we wholeheartedly agree but it is his demeanor, in addition to his cooking, that makes Kevin such a pleasure to be around. He is as equally quick with a smile as he is with a whisk.
Over the years, Monarchs House has hosted many visitors during the holidays and that will be the case again this year. Thanksgiving is solely a US holiday but on many occasions, Kevin has prepared a beautiful Thanksgiving meal for our visitors. We asked Kevin to share his menu for this Thanksgiving at Monarchs. What do you think?
Thanksgiving – Thursday, 26 November 2009, Monarchs House – St Andrews
Rocket Salad with Oranges, Pomegranate seeds and goats cheese
Orange and Mustard Basted Turkey
Served with Apple Cider-Mustard Gravy and Apple and Sage Stuffing,
Maple Butternut Squash Puree
Peas and Turnips with Scottish Back Bacon and Dill Butter
Cranberry Sauce with Dried Apricots and Cardamon
Sticky Toffee Pudding and Caramel Sauce
