Welcome to the home of the “Selkirk Grace”
“Some hae meat and canna eat, And some wad eat that want it, But we hae meat, and we can eat, And sae the Lord be thankit”
By Robert Burns
Welcome to our more intimate dining experience where you can enjoy a selection of fresh local produce cooked with imagination and flair.
SEASONAL DINING MENU – Spring / Summer 2012
2 courses £24 / 3 courses £29
To Start
Homemade Soup of the Day
with fresh rye bread
Confit of Duck Terrine
with seasonal leaves, toasted brioche and an orange chutney
Tartlet of Smoked Haddock
with rocket leaf and a pesto dressing
Eggs Benedict
poached egg on a toasted muffin with wilted spinach and hollandaise sauce (v)
Pan-fried Kirkcudbright King Scallops and Chorizo
set on a saffron cauliflower purée and a parsley purée
‘Arancini’
breaded basil and mozzarella risotto balls set on a rich arrabiata sauce (v)
Haggis & Tattie Scone Tower
with Drambuie cream sauce
Gravlax of Scottish Salmon
with seasonal leaves and garlic crisp breads
Antipasti Platter
a selection of marinated herring, Napoli salami, sun-blush tomatoes, smoked chicken, prosciutto, garlic bread, Chalkidiki and Volos Olives
House Specialities
Plate of Lamb*
seared loin, herb coated shoulder confit, liver, kidney and neck with gratin dauphinoise and an elderflower jus
Pan Fried Kirkcudbright King Scallops *
with fennel risotto, coral mousse, asparagus spears and a basil dressing
As all our dishes are cooked to order your patience is appreciated especially during busy periods
Mains
Halibut Bouillabaisse *
a traditional fish stew with fennel and saffron potatoes topped with a fillet of halibut and rouille
Medallion of Galloway Beef with an Ox Cheek Ravioli *
with celeriac puree, fat chips and a claret jus
Fettucini Primavera
creamy asparagus and pea fettucini pasta with vegetarian cheese and served with a house salad (v)
Roast Breast of Gressingham Duck*
with crushed purple potatoes, carrot mousse, served with pan juices
Mushroom Strudel*
with a red kidney bean curry and wild rice (v)
Posh Fish and Chips
fresh haddock in our own beer batter served with mushy or garden peas and tartare sauce
Certified Scottish 10oz Sirloin Steak
served with flat mushroom, onion rings, vine tomatoes and fries (£2 supplement)
Certified Scottish 8oz Fillet Steak
served with flat mushroom, onion rings, vine tomatoes and fries (£5 supplement)
Available with the following sauces on the side: Pepper or Drambuie £2.95 each Dishes marked with * are served with a choice of seasonal vegetables or a house salad
Side orders – Fries £2.25 / Side salad £2.25 / Vegetables £2.25 / Potatoes £2.25 Garlic bread £2.95 / Onion rings £2.25
For Dessert
Trio of Chocolate Mousse
set on chocolate fudge brownie with a chocolate caramel sauce and a pistachio nut tuille
Pecan Nut Tart
with a Bladnoch whisky ice cream
Lemon Meringue Pie
with boozy poached orange segments
Rhubarb 4 Ways
poached, jelly, crème brûlée and ice cream
Selkirk Mess
crushed meringue with seasonal berries, mascarpone and vanilla ice cream
Spiced Apple Strudel
with clotted cream and seasonal berries
Cream O’ Galloway Ice Creams
Award winning and made locally, choose from vanilla, raspberry, rum & raisin, sticky toffee or whisky honey oatmeal
A selection of Scottish Farmhouse Cheese and Biscuits
A selection of local cheeses including Loch Arthur cheddar, Loch Arthur Criffel and Lanark blue served with marinated grapes and apricot relish
Pudding & Port Wine
We are delighted to be able to offer either by the bottle or by the glass the following sweet dessert wine and Port
Torrontes Tardio – Family Zuccardi – Argentina 125ml glass £5.90 / 500ml bottle £15.25
A delicate sweet wine with pear, apricot and citrus aromas.
Ruby Reserva – Quinta de Ventozelo – Portugal
100ml glass £5.00 / 70cl Bottle £30.00
An impressive depth of colour coupled with massively concentrated dark, brooding fruit. More like a Vintage Port than a Ruby, this offers superb value and a richly warming, vibrant port.
Hot Beverage Selection
Cappuccino £2.50 / Espresso £2 / Café Latte £2.50/ Double Espresso £3 / Hot Chocolate £2.75
Gaelic Coffee – Whisky, Riviera Coffee – Cointreau, Calypso Coffee – Tia Maria Parisienne Coffee – Brandy, Monks Coffee – Benedictine,
Jamaican Coffee – Dark Rum
All Speciality Coffees £5.25 each
