Weddings at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort

The Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel is one of Scotland's most exclusive country retreats and the perfect venue for your wedding day. It nestles in the heart of the Trossachs and boasts stunning scenery and exquisite food and drink.

Set in 25 acres of landscaped gardens featuring cascading waterfalls and meandering pathways, the Macdonald Forest Hills Resort is a superb backdrop for your drinks reception and wedding photographs. Luxurious accommodation, a sensuous health and beauty spa and a comprehensive choice of adventure activities add up to a spectacular venue for pre-wedding hen and stag weekends too!

Please call a member of the Weddings and Events team on 0844 879 9057 or contact events.foresthills@macdonald-hotels.co.uk to discuss your special day.

Wedding Function Rooms

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel's unique wedding suites make this the ideal venue for weddings and civil ceremonies. Our magnificent Garden Suite can comfortably seat up to 120 wedding guests and 150 for an evening reception. A spacious dance floor and doors opening onto stunning views over Loch Ard provide a perfect setting for any celebration. The beautiful Lomond Suite also boasts views over the loch and can accommodate 50 guests for dinner. But for breathtaking simplicity opt to hold your wedding on our Garden Restaurant patio where you will be guaranteed panoramic views.

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  Garden Suite

  Unrivalled views and the space to dance with joy on your wedding day make the Garden Suite a luxurious wedding venue at the Forest Hills Hotel. Guests will be overawed by the magnificent views across Loch Ard. The largest of Forest Hills Hotel's wedding venues can comfortably accommodate 120 for dinner. Throw open the patio doors and spill out onto the terrace and gardens to celebrate your wedding day in the heart of the Highlands.

  Lomond Suite

  Tradition and atmosphere combine to make the Lomond Suite the most elegant of wedding venues, with natural light highlighting its period features. Ideal for an event catering for up to 50 guests, this is a stunning setting for a wedding enhanced by views across Loch Ard and the towering Ben Lomond.

  Garden Restaurant

  Send us an enquiry form or call 0844 879 9057 for further details.

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Planning Your Special Day

At the Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel, we want to help you create the perfect wedding day. We have everything under one roof as well as a magnificent landscape at your disposal. Our dedicated wedding co-ordinator can help with all aspects of wedding planning, from menu and wine selections to entertainment. Relax and enjoy your wedding day safe in the knowledge that you have chosen a superb venue, beautiful location and a dedicated team of professionals.

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  Our wedding service includes:

  • Your own Wedding co-ordinator, who will be responsible for ensuring that your preparations run smoothly
  • The use of our Garden Restaurant for weddings and civil ceremonies with views over Loch Ard and Ben Lomond
  • Reservation of our Front Lounge with full access to the outdoor terrace and landscaped gardens for the reception of your guests
  • Provision of a marquee for up to 300 guests
  • The use of a cake table, cake base and knife
  • Printed menus, table plans and place cards
  • Toastmaster services by our Duty Manager
  • A complimentary honeymoon suite for the newlyweds on their wedding night with breakfast the following morning
  • Catering for special dietary requirements
  • An evening buffet served in the alcove adjoining the Garden Restaurant.
  • An extensive local list of useful contacts ideally suited to catering for all of your wedding requirements
  • A special adventure package to make your wedding just that little bit different

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Wedding Packages and Offers

For weddings with a difference, the Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel offers an activity-packed Adventure Wedding Package. And for total relaxation prior to the big day, take a look at our Bride-to-Be Spa Days.

Wedding Food & Drink

The chefs at the Forest Hills Hotel are dedicated to catering for your every need. Whether you're looking for a lavish wedding buffet or a simple barbecue you can choose from a selection of menus. All our dishes are sourced from the freshest of Scottish ingredients with an emphasis on seasonality. Your personal wedding co-ordinator can help you choose from one of our exclusive wedding menus and drinks packages or you can consult the chef and create your own.

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  SPECIALITY DINING AT FOREST HILLS HOTEL

  "At Forest Hills Hotel we believe that all speciality dining requests the finest of detail"

  A variety of room sizes, numerous seating plans and well-equipped spacious rooms for between 20 - 150 guests create the perfect ambience for events of all sizes.

  From an intimate dinner, to a dinner/dance or a special wedding day there is a banqueting suite ideal for your occasion. We can also arrange a marquee in the grounds for up to 300 guests.

  Experienced staff will be on hand to guide you through room layouts, seating plans, etiquette to suit your occasion, menus and wine selection, entertainment advice as well as giving assistance on any special theme you may wish to adopt.

  Leaving you, on the day, to relax and entertain your guests.

  Our Executive Head Chef and his dedicated team believe that personally creating the menu for both yourself and your guests provides an ideal solution for ensuring a successful occasion and we will be delighted to discuss any requirements for a menu of your choice.

  Assuring you that you will receive the very best of our personal attention.

  Allan Reich
  Resort General Manager

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• Canapés

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  Aubergine Caviar on Crispy Croutons
  Assorted Nori Rolls
  Smoked Salmon Parfait in Crisp Pastry
  Potted Salmon, Lemon Mayonnaise and Crisp Brown Bread
  Poached Pear, Blue Cheese Mousse and Smoked Venison
  Chicken Liver Pate Served in Crispy Pastry Cups

  HOT

  Tartlet of Seasonal Vegetables, Pesto Dressing
  Crispy Spring Rolls
  Wonton with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce
  Thai Flavoured Crab Balls with Yoghurt Dip
  Beef and Goats Cheese Tartlet
  Mini Venison & Redcurrant Sausages

  3 Bites Per Person @ £6.00 Per Person
  Any Additional Items @ £1.50 Per Person

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• Starters

  Starters

  Terrine of Seasonal Vegetables
  with Truffle Cream Dressing
  £5.80

  Panna Cotta of Green Asparagus, Tarragon, (V)
  & Olive Salad
  £7.35

  A Gateau Of Seasonal Melon (V)
  Set In Elderflower Jelly With A Red Berry Compôte
  £5.80

  Potted Salmon with Lemon Mayonnaise
  & Crisp Salad Leaves
  £5.60

  A Duet of Loch Fyne Smoked Salmon & House cured Beetroot Gravadlax,
  Fennel Salad
  £8.80

  Ballotine Of Corn-Fed Chicken
  With A Foie Gras & Red Berry Mousse, Seasonal Leaves & Truffle Dressing
  £7.60

  Parfait Of Chicken Livers
  With Rustic Toast, Red Onion Marmalade and Sauce Cumberland
  £6.20

  Terrine of Slow Confit Duck Bound with Soy & Sesame Dressing,
  Spring Onion And Cherry Tomato Salad
  £7.60

  Terrine Of Ham Hough And Shallot Confit
  With Arran Mustard Vinaigrette And Seasonal Leaves
  £6.75

  Lightly Poached Pears, Lanark Blue Mousse
  & Olive Salad
  £7.60

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• Soups, Sorbets And Middle Courses

  Soups, Sorbets And Middle Courses

  Pink Grapefruit And Gin Sorbet (V)
  £3.80

  St Clements Sorbet (Orange And Lemon) (V)
  £3.80

  Cream Of Tomato And Tarragon Soup (V)
  £5.00

  Cream Of Watercress And Potato Soup, Crème Fraiche (V)
  £5.00

  Cream Of Wild Mushroom Soup with White Truffle Oil
  £5.00

  Cream Of Carrot And Coriander Soup With Cheese Scones (V)
  £5.00

  Cock-A-Leekie Soup
  (Chicken Broth, Rice, Leeks And Prunes)
  £5.00

  Tian Of Prize Winning Haggis, Neeps And Tatties
  £4.60

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• Main Courses

  Main Courses

  Breast of Free Range Chicken
  Filled with Haggis Mousseline, set on a Whisky Cream
  £14.95

  Roast Loin of Outdoor Reared Pork
  With a Forest Mushroom, and Thyme Sauce
  £16.95

  Breast of Corn-Fed Free Range Chicken
  Filled With A Black Pudding Mousse, Apple And Calvados Jus
  £16.95

  Seared Supreme of Guinea Fowl
  Panache of Seasonal Vegetables, Celleriac Gratain and Jus Creme
  £17.95

  Gently Roast Fillet of Shetland Salmon
  With Seasonal Vegetables, Pomme Mousseline and Shellfish Sauce
  £18.95

  Seared Sea Trout Set On A Foudant Potato
  With Vegetables and Crayfish sauce
  £17.95

  Marinated Rib Eye Of Scottish Beef
  Served with Pomme Fondant, Green Beans wrapped in Parma Ham and Red Wine Jus
  £18.95

  Slow Roast Saddle Of Scottish Lamb
  With A Spinach And Haggis Filling Served With A Rosemary Infusion
  £20.95

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• Kids Menu

  Kids Menu

  Starters

  Garlic Bread Topped With Cheese

  Chef's Home-Made Soup

  Chilled Galia Melon With Orange Sorbet

  Main Courses

  Chicken Nuggets Served With Mixed Salad & Chips

  Sausages & Mashed Potatoes With Seasonal Vegetables & Gravy

  Crispy Fish Fingers With Chips & Salad

  Penne Pasta Tubes Served in a Creamy Cheese Sauce

  Desserts

  Fresh, Seasonal Fruit Salad & Cream

  Apple Crumble With Vanilla Ice Cream

  Three Scoops of Ice Cream With a Fruity Sauce

  Fruit Yoghurt

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• Vegetarian Menu Options

  Vegetarian Menu Options

  STARTERS

  Fantail of Honey Dew Melon
  with a Walnut and Stilton Salad

  Goats Cheese Nicoise Salad

  Salad With Pine Nuts, Garden Herbs, Roasted Beetroot and Parmesan Crisps

  Mediterranean Vegetable Terrine
  With Plum Tomato Dressing and Curly Endive

  Tartlet of Red Onion
  Feta Cheese, Served on wilted Greens

  Tomato Tart
  With Basil Hollandaise and Mixed Leaves

  Pressed Celeriac and Taruip Gratain, Horseradish Velote

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  All soups are suitable for vegetarian except special selections

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  MAIN COURSES

  Warm Salad of Cous-Cous, Roast Garlic,
  Roasted Shallots and Sweet Peppers set on Roasted Radichio

  Warm Salad of Seasonal Vegetables
  Rocket Leaves and wild Mushroom Cream

  Wild Mushroom Risotto
  With Parmesan Crisps and Truffle Sauce

  Penne Pasta
  With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Sauce Nicoise and Arugula Leaves

  Pressed Celeriac and Turnip Gratain, Horseradish Veloute

  Leeks, Courgettes and Red Onion braised in White Wine
  Wrapped in Filo Pastry and finished with a Thyme Beurre-Blanc

  Vegetarian Haggis, Neeps and Tatties with a Herb Cream Sauce

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• Desserts

  Desserts

  Dark Chocolate Marquise
  Coffee Syrup
  £5.30

  Triple Chocolate Terrine
  With A Vanilla Flavoured Cream
  £5.30

  Banana And Cardamom Cheesecake
  With Rum Syrup
  £5.60

  Dark Chocolate & Whisky Mousse
  With Glayva Syrup and Chantilly Cream
  £5.60

  Traditional Cranachan
  Served In A Brandy Basket, Raspberry Coulis
  £5.80

  Iced Coconut Rice Pudding
  Mango Compote
  £5.80

  Classic Lemon Meringue Pie
  With Fresh Cream
  £5.85

  Pana Cota
  £6.20

  Warm Clootie Dumpling
  With Drambuie Crème Anglaise
  £6.20

  Terrine Of Seasonal Fruits And Berries
  With Passion Fruit Syrup
  £6.50

  Coffee And Hand Made Petit Fours
  £2.65

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• Buffet Meals

  WEDDING BUFFET MEAL

  Roast Vegetable Soup
  
  Selection of Cold Meats & Terrines

  Selection of Smoked Cured and Pickled Fish and Seafood

  Selection of Exotic Fruits and Berries

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  Breast of Chicken in a Mild Coconut and Curry Sauce

  Pan Seared Fillet of Salmon Shetland with sauce Nicoise

  Grilled Pork Loin Chop with Caramelised Apples, Cider Jus

  Asparagus and Thyme Risotto with Parmesan and Red Pepper Oil

  Chefs Selection of Vegetables, Potatoes & Salads

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  Selection of Individual Desserts served with Cream

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  Coffee and Petit Fours

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  £38.50 per person

  Please note that buffet dishes will be served proportionately

   

  Evening Buffet

  HOT
  Thai Fish Cakes, With Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce
  Smoked Salmon And Cream Cheese Tartlet
  Filo Coated Tiger Prawns With Tartare Dip
  Filed Mushrooms Filled With Haggis, Whisky Sauce
  Venison Sausage, Spicy Redcurrant Jelly
  Goujons Of Chicken, With Coriander Salsa
  Selected Wontons and Spring Rolls
  Nori Rolls

   

  COLD

  Caramelised Goats Cheese And Red Onion Tartlet
  A Selection Of Filled Croissants
  Californian Style Wraps With Various Fillings
  A Selection Of Open Sandwiches Served On Baguette & Pumpernickel Breads
  Baked Thai Chicken With Curry Dip
  Yorkshire Puddings With Roast Beef & Horseradish Cream
  Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese & Chive Baguettes

  SWEETS

  Mini Lemon Meringue Pies
  Mini Muffins
  Drambuie Mousse Served In A Chocolate Cup
  Mini Cranachan Pavlova
  Mini Éclairs

   

  OPTION 1
  Choose 7 Cold Items @ £9.65

  OPTION 2
  Choose 4 Hot & 4 Cold Items @ £12.25

  OPTION 3
  Choose 4 Hot, 4 Cold And 3 Sweet Items @ £17.25

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• Suggested Drinks Packages

  Suggested Drinks Packages

  Package 1

  Drink on arrival: Whiskey, Gin, Vodka, Wine or Orange Juice. (1 glass per person)
  Wine with Meal: 2 Glasses of House wine.
  Toast Drink: Top up of House Wine.

  £15.50 per person

  Package 2

  Drink on arrival: Sparkling Wine or Orange Juice (1 glass per person)
  Wine with Meal: 2 Glasses of House Wine.
  Toast Drink: 1 Glass of Sparkling Wine.

  £18.25 per person

  Package 3

  Drink on Arrival: Glass of Alcoholic Fruit Punch or Fruit Juice, (1 glass per person)
  Wine with meal: 3 Glasses of House Wine.
  Toast Drink: Glass of Champagne.

  £23.50 per person

  Package 4

  Drink on Arrival: Glass of Champagne or Orange Juice. (1 glass per person)
  Wine with Meal: 3 Glasses of House Wine plus Mineral Water.
  Toast Drink: Glass of Champagne.

  £29.50 per person

  Package 5

  Drink on Arrival: Glass of Champagne Cocktail or Orange Juice. (1 glass per person)
  Wine with Meal: 3 Glasses of House Wine with Mineral Water and Liqueur with
  Coffee
  Toast Drink: Glass of Champagne.

  £35.50 per person

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• Wine List

  Function Wine List

  Please note that prices are subject to change without prior notice

  White Wines

  Name and Description Vintage Price

  Chardonnay Willowood NV £21.25
  (California)
  A Crisp, cry white with refreshing citrus fruit characters
  and a typical light buttery finish.

  Chenin Blanc, Cape Bay Winery 2005 £19.95
  (South Africa)
  This popular young wine gives delicious ripe Chenin
  fruit balanced by a dry, long finish

  Pinot Grigio, Marchesini, IGT, Botter 2007 £18.25
  (Italy)
  Pale yellow straw in colour, the bouquet is unmistakable
  and immediate, with an intense floral impression. The
  palate is dry and full-bodied

  Colombard/Chardonnay, Katherine Hills 2007 £19.25
  (Australia)
  A delicious combination of grapes - the fresh citrus
  overtones of the Colombard balancing the richer Chardonnay

  Chardonnay, Vin de Pays D'Oc, 2006 £20.95
  Robert Skalli (France)
  Pear, peach and gingerbread aromas give great complexity
  to a refreshing and balanced Chardonnay

  Rioja, Marques de Caceres 2005 £20.75
  (Spain)
  The best of new style wines from Spain with ripe, lively
  fruit and a fresh, dry finish

  Sauvignon Blanc, Fairtrade, Dos Hermanos,
  Curico Valley (Chile) 2007 £27.25
  Suavignon is typical of the excellent Fairtrade wines -
  Fresh, zesty and aromatic with a lively crisp acidity.

   

  Red Wines

  Merlot Refosco, Altana di Vico, (Italy) 2007 £18.95
  A light bodied yet convincing all-rounder. Fruity and
  Well balanced - great with lamb dishes and cold meats.

  Shiraz/Cabernet, Katherine Hills 2005 £19.25
  (Australia)
  This wine has smooth, ripe fruit with soft tannins. The
  delicate spice of the Shiraz blends perfectly with the red
  fruit characters of the Cabernet Sauvignon.

  Merlot, Vin de Pays d'Oc, 2004 £22.25
  Robert Skalli (France)
  A warm, plummy red with good depth of colour.

  Pinotage, Cape Bay 2005 £22.95
  (South Africa)
  From a grape variety unique to the Cape, this is a
  delicious red wine with complex, attractive red berry fruit.

  Rioja, Vina Real 2003 £23.25
  (Spain)
  This wine has aromas of morello cherry, raspberries and toasty
  vanilla. It has a well-structured palate with plenty of fine
  lingering rich fruit and lovely tannins. The finish is elegant
  and long well-balanced acidity.

  Cabernet Sauvignon, Vin de Pays d'Oc 2005 £21.25
  (France)
  A smooth, generous wine with intense aromas of
  blackcurrant, vanilla and pepper.

  Sparkling Wine

  Vallformosa Cava Brut £23.95
  Spain NV
  Clear straw colour with greenish shades. A jubilant and
  lively fizz. Gentle apricot and almond aromas.

  Pinot Grigio Rose, San Orsola NV £24.95
  A fashionable pink sparkling version of Italy's most popular
  white grape; light, dry and refreshing.

  Champagne

  Champagne Mansard Brut NV £38.95
  Blended with the three main champagne grape varieties, Pinot Noir
  gives elegance and length, Pinot Meunier gives body weight and
  Chardonnay contributes to aroma and finesse

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• FAQs

  Forest Hills Hotel - Weddings

  F A Q's

  Ceremony:
  We normally hold wedding ceremonies in the Garden Restaurant, which can hold up to 120 people or outside on the terrace, weather permitting. The cost for this is £200.00. You will need to organise the registrar or minister personally as legal issues are involved.

  Reception Drinks:
  We like to use our Front Lounge as this allows full access to the outdoor terrace and landscaped gardens - a fabulous location for your photographs to be taken. The lounge will be reserved before and after the time of your ceremony.

  Wedding Meal & Evening Reception:
  The Garden Suite is our largest function room with a dance floor. It will comfortably seat up to 120 people for the wedding meal and up to 150 people for the evening reception. We can also cater for smaller numbers (up to 45 people) in our beautifully appointed Lomond Suite, which has stunning views over Loch Ard. There is no additional charge for the hire of either room on larger groups, for smaller groups there may be an additional charge. The cost for the wedding meal will be dependent on your chosen menu. If you require a choice of dishes in your menu selection a charge may apply. The costing for drinks is based on the drinks package that you decide upon.

  Corkage & Outside Catering:
  We do not allow corkage.
  Unfortunately we do not allow you to provide your own food items. This is a Food Hygiene regulation.

  What do we / you provide:
  If required, we can provide menus, place cards, a toastmaster, tea lights, cake knife & a cake stand.

  We ask that you organise your own entertainment, piper, photographer, flowers, cake & centre pieces. We do have many contact numbers. Please let us know your requirements so we are able to provide you with additional resources.

  Minimum Numbers:
  During peak times throughout the year for a Wedding on a Saturday, minimum numbers may apply.

  Accommodation:
  On the night of your wedding we welcome you to stay in our Bridal Suite on a complimentary basis. This will include your breakfast the next morning. We will also offer you an allocation of bedrooms at a discounted B&B rate. All other rooms will be sold at our advertised rate.

  Provisional Booking:
  We can hold a specific date for you for up to 14 days. Should someone else request this date within this time, we will contact you for a decision. If you wish to extend this provisional booking for more decision time, just let us know.

  Deposit:
  In order to confirm your booking we require a £500 non-refundable deposit. Once this is received, we will prepare a contract and a running schedule for you. A menu tasting is offered at this time.

  Prices:
  The food & drinks prices indicated in this pack are correct at the time of going to print but may be subject to change without prior notice.

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• Useful contacts

  RANGE	NAME	TELEPHONE NO.
  Minister	Church of Scotland Aberfoyle	01877 382391/339425
  Rector	St Mary’s Episcopal Church Aberfoyle	01877 382887
  Registrar	Aberfoyle Registrar's Office	01877 382986
  Florist	Endrick Blooms	01360 550404
  Florist	Lorna Campbell	07813 796920
  Florist	Strathendrick Flowers	01360 440541
  Florist	Khloris Shona.gardner@khloris.co.uk	01360 551 016 07949 270 530
  Piper	Tom Dingwall	01877 382668
  Harpist & Singer	Jennifer Port www.jenniferport.co.uk	07713 177087
  Harpist	Rachel Hair	07769781691
  Wedding Stationery	Words & Wishes	08456 589100
  Tiaras, etc	Favourite Things	01555 840085
  Tiaras	Sheila Kerr Jewellery Sheilakerrjewellery.com	01292 470 391
  Wedding Cars	Collumbine Limousines	01324 831366 01324 831202
  Coach Hire	Aberfoyle Motors	01877 382341
  Taxi Company	Trossachs Cabs	01877 382108
  Photographer	Whyler Photos whylerphotos@stirling.co.uk	01786 474340
  Photographer	Neil Fordyce www.neilfordyce.com	01350 727047
  Photographer	Norma Ann Photography info@norma-ann.co.uk	0141 2043388
  Photographer	Icon Photography www.icon-photography.co.uk	0141 586 1250
  Photographer	Tom Farmer Photography www.tomfarmerphotography.co.uk	01360 620 755
  Photographer	Kingdom Photos kmarie.kerr@tiscali.co.uk	01786 870903
  Photographer	Robert McLaughlin www.robertmclaughlin.co.uk	01236 782277
  Bridal Wear	Peaches Exclusive Bridal wear Tracey Macdonald	01786 832325
  Bridal Wear	Altar Images	01360 551302
  Baker	One Fine Day Wedding Services www.onefinedayweddingservices.com	0141 773 3418
  Jeweler	RWM Consultant Ltd Bespoke Diamond Jewellery Roy W. Macdonald Rwm.ltd@virgin.net	07710 544 321
  Video	Mackenzie Wedding Films Scott Mackenzie www.mackenzieweddingfilms.co.uk	0141 357 6394 07778 638 198
  Ceilidh Band	Stuart Anderson	07931 258972
  Ceilidh Band	Kinlochard Ceilidh Band	01877 387219
  Band (for all occasions)	Jamie Campbell JAMIE@StudioBand.co.uk	0141 882 2016
  Disco	Premier Music – Hugh Gavin	07969539939
  Hairdresser	Paula - Aberfoyle	07765 258049

  Please note that Forest Hills Hotel can accept no responsibility or liability for the above companies.

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