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  • Hogmanay Ceilidh

    Hogmanay Ceilidh

    Are you looking for a great Scottish Hogmanay ceilidh this New Year’s eve?

    The Hogmanay Ceilidh is one of the most significant events of the year for Iron Broo or any ceilidh band or lovers of Scottish culture. This New year’s eve we will be at Pittodrie House for another fantastic ceilidh. Pittodrie House is a fantastic venue for a ceilidh. It’s not miles away from Aberdeen, and it has a cosy charm about the place with excellent staff. Make sure you get in early and book your place for a great Scottish New Year’s ceilidh with luxury.

    The Hotel provides a Hogmanay Hoolie offer or a Hoolie and Residential package.

    Hogmanay Hoolie at Pittodrie House

    Begin with champagne cocktails, canapés and a five-course feast before the resident ceilidh band Iron Broo keeps you dancing and moving till Midnight with our Hogmanay ceilidh. Herald the New Year with a cascade of fireworks before it’s back to the dance floor for a disco.

    Tuesday 31st December 2019
    £130.00 per adult
    6.30pm – Arrival;
    7.00pm – Dinner served;
    9.30pm – Ceilidh; Midnight – Fireworks then disco; 2.00am – Carriages Dress code: Black-tie or Highland dress

    MENU

    Laurent Perrier champagne & canapés
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    Highland Entrées
    John Ross Jr smoked salmon, beetroot cured, potato & grain mustard salad, capers, lemon oil smoked venison, celeriac & apple

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    Main Course

    Scotch beef, roast sirloin of Scotch beef, braised cheek, dauphinoise potatoes braised cabbage, parsnip puree, toffee carrots, red wine jus

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    Dessert

    Dark chocolate truffle torte, honeycomb, pistachio crumble, Amaretto ice cream

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    Cheese & biscuits, Strathdon Blue, Clava Brie, Mull Cheddar, Arran Smoked spiced plum & apple chutney, quince, fine biscuits & Arran oaties

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    Tea / coffee & pettit fours

    The Hogmanay Hoolie / Residential Package

    Arrive from 2.00pm, Tuesday 31st December 2019
    Champagne, canapes reception before joining the Hogmanay ceilidh.
    1st January – brunch from 9.30am – 11.30am
    3-course dinner in the Mither Tap Restaurant
    2nd January – leisurely breakfast before you depart
    For 2 night stay £595.00 cosy room, £650.00 executive room,
    £750.00 feature room
    Add 3rd night for £100.00 cosy room, £150.00 executive room,
    £250.00 feature room
    BOOK ON 01467 622437
    OR EMAIL EVENTS.PITTODRIE@MACDONALD-HOTELS.CO.UK

    Link to download the hotel brochure from Pittodrie House. https://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/media/7647/pittodrie-xmas-2019-16-page.pdf

  • Fred becomes a Burgess

    Fred becomes a Burgess

    Fred with Colin Taylor, Lord Dean of Guild.
    Fred with Colin Taylor, Lord Dean of Guild.

    Today I had the pleasure of accompanying Fred Wilkinson, my musical pal of many years, down to the Town House. Where he was then admitted into the Burgesses of Guild of the City and Royal Burgh of Aberdeen. The Burgesses of Aberdeen are one of the oldest civic institutions in Scotland dating back to before 1124.

    Most of Aberdeen’s history stems from the actions of the early Burgesses who were charged with guarding the burgh with its laws and customs.

    Fred’s musical career has touched many genres. However, he is perhaps most noted for his punk rock career which started in the early 80s with Toxik Ephex. Later he joined the band Iron Broo Ceilidh Band around 2003.

    Fred, known locally as a musician, has made a considerable contribution to local music in different forms, raising funds for charities and good causes, and encouraging others to express themselves in the arts.

    Fred has long been a great defender of Aberdeen as one of the founders of the ‘Aberdeen Voice‘, an online free news publication which gives local people a place to air their concerns and opinions through local citizen journalism.

    City Council Chamber during the ceremony.
    City Council Chamber during the ceremony.

    A-political by design, AV has to date published over 3700 articles representing a wide range of socio-political views.

    Aberdeen Voice’s Facebook page has become a place where local people can get a chance to exchange views. Sometimes inviting comments directly with city councillors in a public forum, keeping the local debate alive.

    I’ve known Fred for more than twenty years and I am very happy to see him recorded in our cities history as a Burgess for his efforts. Very well deserved and well done Fred.

  • Iron Broo on Sky News

    We are on Sky news today.

  • We’ve moved to a .scot address

    We’ve moved to a .scot address

    We have now moved our website from a ‘.co.uk’ to a ‘.scot’  website address.
    This has not been such an easy task and I have encountered a few problems in doing so. I have also noted that it is quite amazing that many web forms that I try to fill in still do not recognise the ‘.scot’ extension as a valid email address.  It’s a bit like trying to exchange a Scottish tenner in England or abroad….. Please use a valid email! its says in red. Or – NOT A VALID CURRENCY?  Automatically blood pressure starts rising in anticipated defence…

    I am still working both email addresses and looking forward to hopefully getting less spam in the new email address. I am getting around 1000 emails a day and the junk filters are often flagging legitimate emails as spam.  I think the new .scot address will help with that for the near future at least.
    If any one has any problem contacting me with email please call me.
    I do my best to respond to emails ASAP – usually within hours unless it’s been lost in the sea of spam.

    Charlie

  • Archie Ceilidh final figure in.

    This came in today’s mail. A thank you from the  Archie Foundation with the final figure for the fundraising ceilidh we organised in January.  Thanks to everyone who helped make it a success. Plans are afoot for a repeat performance next year…. Maybe we can bump it up a bit too!