2010 Events

January / February / March
April / May / June
July / August / September
October / November / December

JANUARY

Celebration of Burns
Friday 22nd January
8pm - 12 midnight
A Traditional Burns Supper in Mount Stuart’s Marble Hall
individual tickets: £50 - Table of 8: £360
Please call (01700) 503877 for tickets or further information.

Nether Stravannan Burns Experience
Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th January
Exclusive Package for 8 guests:
3 night stay at our beautiful self-catering lodges (Friday – Sunday)
Tickets for "A Celebration of Burns" on 22nd January
An exclusive Curator-led tour of Mount Stuart on 23rd January
Only £1250, based on 8 sharing.
Please call (01700) 503877 for tickets or further information.

Mount Stuart Burns Experience
Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th January
2 tickets for "A Celebration of Burns" on 22nd January
Luxury Double Accommodation within Mount Stuart on 22nd January
An exclusive Curator-led tour of Mount Stuart on 23rd January
Only £500 per couple.
Please call (01700) 503877 for tickets or further information.

FEBRUARY

Valentine’s Dinner
Friday 12th February 2010 from 7.30pm
Enjoy a delicious 6 course gourmet dinner in our Visitor Centre restaurant, freshly prepared by our special guest chef, Martin Furlong, of the world famous Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, Cairndow.

Menu:
Classic Smoked Salmon, Loch Fyne Oysters and Celeriac Remoulade with Lemon Oil
Warm Salad of Baby Artichokes, Sun Blushed Tomatoes and Olives with Vintage Balsamic Syrup
Watercress Soup with Queen Scallops and Pancetta
Grain Mustard and Rosemary Glazed Rack of Argyll Lamb, Dauphinoise Potato and Roasted Carrots
Warm, Soft Centred Chocolate Fondant with Chocolate Sauce and Clotted Cream
Coffee and Rum Truffles

A welcome drink and a half bottle of wine per couple is included.

£75 per couple

For further information, please contactus@mountstuart.com or call 01700 503877.

MARCH

Night Time Tour of Mount Stuart
Friday 19th March
7.30pm - 9.30pm
An opportunity to take a night time tour of Mount Stuart. A completely unique opportunity, this is a chance to experience the house at its most peaceful. By candlelight & torchlight, your guide will lead you through the house on a specially devised route, taking in many private areas of the house, not seen on normal tours. A complimentary glass of wine is included.

£15 per person. Places are limited, so early booking is advised.
Please call (01700) 503877 for further information.

APRIL

'The Wizard of Oz' Easter Treasure Hunt
Sunday 4th April
1pm – 4pm

Wanted: Munchkins and Magical creatures to help Dorothy find her way through the Enchanted Forest at Mount Stuart. Join Dorothy and her friends and follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald city to discover the easter treasure. The Wicked Witch of the East need not apply. Red sparkly shoes optional.
Please call (01700) 503877 for further information.

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MAY

Contemporary Visual Arts Programme
Lee Mingwei - Trilogy of Sounds
Artist Talk: 9 May, 3pm (booking advisable)
Exhibition: 9 May – 30 September 2010
For further information please see this page.

Bute Food & Craft Market
Sunday 23rd May, 11am - 4pm
Situated within the Courtyard Area of the House, sample and purchase locally produced food and craft.

JULY

Bute Food & Craft Market
Sunday 25th July, 11am - 4pm
Situated within the Courtyard Area of the House, sample and purchase locally produced food and craft.

Creating a Victorian Gothic Fantasy:
The 3rd Marquess of Bute and Mount Stuart
Thursday 29th July, 7.30pm
A lecture with Andrew McLean, Mount Stuart Curator & Archivist, in the Marble Hall.

AUGUST

Mount Stuart Highland Games Ceilidh
Saturday 21st August from 8pm

Black Holes, Black Magic and Insterstellar Space Travel
Friday 27th August , 7-9pm
A Talk by John C. Brown, Scottish Astronomer Royal, in the Marble Hall.

SEPTEMBER

eatBute
Friday 10th – Sunday 12th September
An annual Island event, highlighting sustainability, biodiversity, traditions and cultures linked with food on Bute and the surrounding areas.

Keep up to date with the latest news and developments on www.eatbute.com

OCTOBER

Cairn String Quartet
Sunday 3rd October at 1.30pm
Concert in the Marble Hall

DECEMBER

Mount Stuart Food & Craft Market
Sunday 5th December, 12noon - 4pm
Situated within the stunning setting of Mount Stuart, sample and purchase locally produced food and craft. Entry to this event is free.

All event details are correct at time of print, however all events are subject to change and/or cancellation at short notice – please call us on 01700 503877 to confirm or contactus@mountstuart.com