The Lakin Room

Accommodates 8–14 Guests

The Lakin Room is the original Officers’ Mess and is dressed with the finest regimental silver, crystal and crockery. Set against a backdrop of 19th-century portraits and furnishings, dining in the Lakin Room is a truly unique experience.

Two dinner packages are available:

Waterloo Dinner
The Battle of Waterloo was one of the defining moments in the final defeat of Napoleon in 1815. The 92nd Regiment played a key role alongside the Royal Scots Greys in leading a charge against the French Army. Legend has it that the men of the 92nd attached themselves to the stirrups and legs of the Greys taking French Army by surprise and dealing a crushing blow, all the while shouting the immortal words “Scotland Forever”.

The Waterloo Dinner package offers:

• Exclusive hire of the Museum 
• Champagne reception & canapes
• Conducted tour of the Museum led by the Curator or Curatorial staff
• Dinner party using Regimental silver, crystal & china
• Traditional 4 course meal prepared by a Professional local Chef
• Personalised menus and place names
• Silver candelabra, candles and flowers
• Piper before and during dinner
• Port and liqueurs
• Dram of award-winning Gordon Highlanders whisky

Costs
Cost per head: £140.00 for 8–11 guests
Cost per head: £130.00 for 12–14 guests

A wine allowance of £19.00 per 3⁄4 bottle per person is included in the Waterloo Dinner.

Dargai Dinner
The stunning victory on the Heights of Dargai on India’s North-West Frontier in 1897 is still celebrated today due to the many gallant acts carried out by the men. Large numbers of tribesmen lined the edge of the rocky heights around Dargai. To reach this spot the 92nd had to cross an open area under attack with deadly enemy fire. To the sound of the pipes, the Regiment was ordered in, and despite heavy fire and many casualties they reached the summit, storming the heights with the loss of seven men and 37 wounded.

The Dargai Dinner package offers:

• Museum hire
• Sparklng wine or Sherry reception
• Optional guided tour of the Museum led by a senior museum guide
• Dinner party using Regimental silver, crystal & china
• Traditional 4 course meal prepared by a Professional local Chef
• Personalised menus and place names
• Silver candelabra and candles
• Port
• Dram of award-winning Gordon Highlanders whisky

Costs
Cost per head: £105.00 for 8–11 guests
Cost per head: £95.00 for 12–14 guests

A wine allowance of £14.00 per 3⁄4 bottle per person is included in the Dargai Dinner.

An extensive wine list will be supplied along with a range of menus. Let us tailor a menu to suit your requirements. All prices quoted are subject to VAT.

Bookings & Information
Please contact our Hospitality Manager, James Kennedy, on 01224 311200 or email hospitality@gordonhighlanders.com