AD | Taste of the Alps to Come to Kinross-shire this Christmas
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Loch Leven’s Larder in Kinross-shire has announced that it’s set to transform itself into a little corner of the Alps this Christmas, bringing the warmth, romance and indulgence of an Alpine winter to Scotland.
From Friday 13th November through to Christmas Eve, guests at the popular destination farm shop, deli, gift shop and café will be invited to step into a festive Alpine world of mountain-inspired food, drink & entertainment, offering different experiences by day, and by night.
Attractions will include warming drinks, Swiss and Scottish sharing platters, fondue, an Alpine Bar, Silent Disco, and a lively German Beer Festival.
For those looking for a more private and exclusive experience, the Larder is offering cosy and beautifully styled Alpine Lodges which will provide the perfect setting for Christmas parties, family gatherings, celebrations, corporate entertaining and groups of friends.
Adding an extra element of Scotland to this incredible Alpine Experience will be the installation of an inflatable curling rink in the Larder grounds, providing visitors with the opportunity to try this classic Scottish winter pastime, which is a passion for business owners, Rob & Emma Niven, not to mention one of the inspirations behind bringing the Alpine Experience to the Larder.
“The run up to Christmas at Loch Leven’s Larder is going to be incredible this year,” said Emma Niven, “We are beyond thrilled to announce that we are introducing something completely new and exciting, a six week long, fully immersive Alpine Experience which has something for everyone, whether it’s dancing to live music, putting on the headphones for a Silent Disco, enjoying the atmosphere of a German Beer Festival, settling into an Alpine Lodge, or, something we are particularly pleased to see come to the Larder, trying your hand at curling.”
“Fully bookable across a variety of daytime and evening slots, the Alpine Curling is an additional entertainment option we are confident will prove very popular,” said Emma. “It will be easy for guests to combine a little friendly competition with dining, drinks, and the wider Alpine experience on offer.”
“Rob, as a fifth generation curler, and current World Curling Board Executive Director, is always keen to promote this ancient Scottish winter sport, which increasingly has a new younger, following,” said Emma. “Having visited Alpine countries many times on curling trips, we figured that we could bring something to our family business this Christmas that combined our love of the Alps, with its charming festive traditions, and delicious food & drink, with our love of curling, all with a traditional Scottish twist!”
“Each event we are running will have its own character, giving guests a reason to return throughout the six weeks the Alpine Village is here, experiencing it in a completely different way,” she added.
During the day, the Larder’s Alpine Experience will operate as an exciting extension of the café, bringing the invigorating Alpine atmosphere to life from morning through to afternoon. Guests can enjoy a selection of Alpine-inspired dishes, warming drinks, festive bakes and seasonal treats, creating a relaxed daytime experience for families, shoppers, visitors and those simply looking to enjoy a little taste of the mountains.
Alpine Evenings will run on Fridays and Saturdays, with the Alpine Bar serving specially curated cocktails and drinks, along with sharing platters and fondue.
“We’ll share plenty of details on our dedicated Alpine Entertainment Programme, which will run at weekends, so that guests can plan their perfect winter night out and book into a variety of special evenings throughout the season,” said Emma. “Offering the private Alpine Lodges also gives us the potential to target corporate bookings.”
Known for her mastery of interior design, floral artistry and immersive merchandising which has seen Loch Leven’s Larder, and sister business, lifestyle & design store 1848, excel in the competitive retail market, Emma finished by providing prospective visitors to the Alpine Experience with a teaser of what they can expect: “Think snow-covered mountain villages, long wooden tables, candlelight, twinkling lights and the unmistakable feeling of coming in from the cold to something delicious and welcoming!” she said. “It will all be waiting for you this Christmas at Loch Leven’s Larder.”
Further details, and how to book will be available at
https://www.lochlevenslarder.com/news-and-events/
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