Awards and Media
VOWs Awards
The Scottish Wedding Directory VOWS awards cited Glenskirlie as one of Scotland's "outstanding" wedding venues.
SLTN Awards
The top SLTN catering awards placed Glenskirlie House as one of its three finalists in the category of Restaurant of the Year 2006 - an honour which general manger Colin Macaloney described as "much appreciated". The awards attract entries from all over Scotland and Colin added: "Having an external organisation recognise the team's commitment is always very welcome."
SLTN "Entrepreneur of the Year"
Glenskirlie's Colin Macaloney was named the SLTN's "Entrepreneur of the Year 2007" at a glittering ceremony.
The List's Hit List
The restaurant has also landed a sought-after place on the “hit list” of one of Scotland’s best-selling food guides. The prestigious List Eating and Drinking Guide 2006-2007, which reviews more than 800 eateries all over Scotland, places Glenskirlie on its Central Scotland Hit List of favoured eating places. In placing it on the Hit List, the guide stated that at Glenskirlie “passion and commitment at this family-run restaurant by Falkirk show in a finely tuned dining experience”.
Dram Awards
In 2003 Glenskirlie also was named Scotland's Glayva Restaurant of the Year, organised by the prestigious industry publication, the DRAM magazine.
Media Coverage
“Superb service fit for a king….All in all, the restaurant staff do the most important thing that restaurant staff can do – they make you feel properly welcome. It seems that you can get the staff these days after all.” Teddy Jamieson, The Herald’s Going Out magazine.
Glenskirlie House offers a sumptious setting and superb cooking... Any chef who thinks it is sufficient to give customers a side plate of waterlogged mangetout these days should be marched at Sabatier-point to Glenskirlie to see what's possible with a bit of hard work and dedication...The cooking is well worth getting dressed up for." Neil MacLean, Sunday Times.
"Top London restaurant standards in glorious Scottish setting. Perfect..." Saturday Magazine, Daily Record.
"Terrific food, beautiful surroundings, friendly staff..." Tam Cowan, Saturday Magazine, Daily Record.
"Colin Macaloney's natural flair for finesse has ensured that Glenskirlie, though run on traditional family values, maintains the high standard he has become accustomed to through his hotel work...." Debbie Manson, Sunday Post.
"This restaurant stands out for sheer professionalism throughout. Exceptional food, well presented - especially the sweet trolley! Proprietor and staff alike really care about getting it right. Little wonder it is booked up weeks in advance." The judges of the DRAM Magazine's Glayva Restaurant of the Year 2003 award.
"Boy oh boy, did I make the best choice for main course. A lovely piece of pearly, translucent turbot topped with a silky, langoustine-filled raviloi in an expert seafood bisque-like sauce on top of delicate asparagus and stir-fried spinach - £19.50 - but worth it." Joanna Blythman in the Sunday, Herald.
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