FESTIVE EVENTS 2026
Festive Tapas
23rd
Kick-start your Christmas break with a relaxed evening of festive tapas at The White Cockade. Enjoy a tempting selection of small dishes, perfect for sharing around the table, in a warm and informal setting. It’s an easy-going way to gather with family and friends, settle into the festive spirit and begin your Christmas celebrations at Kilconquhar.
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Wednesday, 23 December 2026
Bookings from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The White Cockade Bistro
Booking Information
A £10 per person deposit is required to secure your booking. This amount will be deducted from your final bill on the night. The deposit is fully refundable for cancellations made in writing to festive@kilconquharcastle.co.uk on or before 12 December 2026. After this date, the deposit will be non-refundable.
Family Quiz Night
Get everyone together for a little friendly competition before Christmas with our free Festive Family Quiz. Gather your team, test your general knowledge and enjoy a fun evening together as the Christmas celebrations get underway.
There are some great prizes up for grabs, with the winning team receiving an overnight stay for two at Kilconquhar Castle Estate on a bed & breakfast basis, while our runners-up will take home a bottle of fizz.
The White Cockade Bistro
from 9:00 pm
Free of Charge Entry
Afternoon Tea
24th
Take a little time out before the Christmas celebrations begin with a relaxed Christmas Eve Afternoon Tea in the Lindsay Room. Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, scones and cakes in a warm festive setting, with the option to add a glass of Prosecco for an extra touch of sparkle.
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Wednesday, 23 December 2026
Bookings from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The White Cockade Bistro
Booking Information
Full payment is required at the time of booking. Once confirmed, bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
£24.50 per person
£29.50 per person with Prosecco
Christmas Eve Carol Singing
Join us on Christmas Eve for a warm and relaxed evening of festive carol singing in the Lindsay Room. Gather with family and friends, enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie, and share in the Christmas spirit before the big day.
The Lindsay Room
from 5:00 pm
Free of Charge Entry
Christmas Lunch
25th
Celebrate Christmas Day with a traditional festive lunch in the Lindsay Room. Enjoy seasonal favourites including Roast Turkey Breast with all the festive trimmings or Venison Wellington with creamed potato and a port & red wine reduction, followed by a choice of indulgent Christmas desserts.
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Friday, 25 December 2026
Christmas Lunch will be served across two sittings, at 1:00pm and 4:15pm.
The Lindsay Room
Booking Information
A £25 non-refundable deposit per person is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due by 1 December 2026. After this date, the booking is fully non-refundable.
Adult: £99.50 (includes Wine)
Teen: £89.25
Child: £49.50 for a half portion of the Christmas Menu
Child: £18.50 from the children’s Bistro menu
The Great Pie Menu
26th
After the excitement of Christmas Day, settle in for something warm and comforting at The White Cockade. Choose from a selection of hearty homemade pies, including Steak & Ale, Turkey & Cranberry, Lamb, Garlic & Rosemary, or the vegetarian Mushroom, Aubergine & Tarragon Pie.
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Saturday, 26 December 2026
All Day Menu bookings from 12:30 pm to 8:45 pm
The White Cockade Bistro
Booking Information
A £10 per person deposit is required to secure your booking. This amount will be deducted from your final bill on the night.
The deposit is fully refundable for cancellations made in writing to festive@kilconquharcastle.co.uk on or before 12 December 2026. After this date, the deposit will be non-refundable.
2 Course Menu: £24 | 3 Course Menu: £29
Afternoon Tea
29th
Keep the celebrations going between Christmas and New Year with a leisurely Festive Afternoon Tea in the Lindsay Room. Settle in and enjoy a selection of sandwiches, scones and cakes while catching up with family and friends, with the option to enjoy your afternoon tea with a glass of Prosecco.
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Tuesday, 29 December 2026
Bookings from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
The Linday Room
Booking Information
Full payment is required at the time of booking. Once confirmed, bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
£24.50 per person
£29.50 per person with Prosecco
Festive Tapas
30th
Ease into the Hogmanay celebrations with a relaxed evening of tapas at The White Cockade. Choose from a tempting selection of small dishes, ideal for sharing with family and friends, and enjoy a sociable evening together before the excitement of New Year’s Eve begins.
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Wednesday, 30 December 2026
Bookings from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The White Cockade Bistro
Booking Information
A £10 per person deposit is required to secure your booking. This amount will be deducted from your final bill on the night.
The deposit is fully refundable for cancellations made in writing to festive@kilconquharcastle.co.uk on or before 12 December 2026. After this date, the deposit will be non-refundable.
Individually priced dishes
Family Quiz Night
Warm up for Hogmanay with another evening of family fun at our free Family Quiz. Round up your team, put your knowledge to the test and enjoy a relaxed and sociable night together as we count down towards the New Year.
The winning team will receive an overnight stay for two at Kilconquhar Castle Estate on a bed & breakfast basis, with a bottle of fizz for the runners-up.
The White Cockade Bistro
9:00 pm
Free of Charge Entry
Hogmanay Dinner
31st
Begin your Hogmanay celebrations with a special three-course dinner in the Lindsay Room. Enjoy a relaxed evening of seasonal dining with dishes including Herb-Crusted Venison, Balmoral Chicken and Butter-Poached Cod, before the celebrations continue into the night.
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Thursday, 31 December 2026
Guests are invited to arrive from 6:30 pm, dinner will be served at 7:00 pm
The Lindsay Room
Booking Information
A £25 non-refundable deposit per person is required to secure the booking. The remaining balance is due by 1 December 2026, after which the booking is 100% non-refundable.
Adult: £79.00
Children: £58.00
Children: £18.50 (from Bistro Childrens Menu)
Hogmanay Ceildh
See in 2027 with a lively Hogmanay celebration in the Marquee. Enjoy a relaxed buffet of pasta, stovies and garlic bread, dance the night away to a live ceilidh band, and raise a glass of fizz together at the bells.
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Thursday, 31 December 2026
Doors Open at 9:00 pm to 1:00 am
The Marquee
Booking Information
Full payment is required at the time of booking. Once booked, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Adult: £34
Child Aged 5-15: £19.50
Child 4 and Under: Free of Charge
The Great Pie Menu
1st
Start 2027 with a relaxed New Year’s Day meal at The White Cockade. Our Great Pie Menu is back with a choice of comforting homemade pies, served with chips and garden peas, followed by classic desserts if you still have room.
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Friday, 1 January 2027
All Day Menu bookings from 12:30 pm to 8:45 pm
The White Cockade Bistro
Booking Information
A £10 per person deposit is required to secure your booking. This amount will be deducted from your final bill on the night.
The deposit is fully refundable for cancellations made in writing to festive@kilconquharcastle.co.uk on or before 12 December 2026. After this date, the deposit will be non-refundable.
2 Course Menu: £24 | 3 Course Menu: £29
A Festive Murder Mystery
2nd
Add a little mystery to your festive celebrations with an evening of murder, intrigue and dinner at Kilconquhar Castle Estate. Enjoy a three-course meal while the story unfolds around you, with clues to follow, suspects to question and a mystery to solve before the final reveal. A fun and atmospheric way to round off the festive season with friends or family.
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Saturday, 2 January 2027
Guests are asked to arrive from 6:30pm, with the opening act beginning at 7:00pm.
The Lindsay Room
Booking Information
A £25 non-refundable deposit per person is required to secure the booking. The remaining balance is due by 1 December 2026. After this date, the booking becomes 100% non-refundable.
£74.25 per person