Troon event pairs black-tie dinner with Burns recital and Storyman Whisky
James Cosmo MBE will join The Sporting Club Scotland for a St Andrew’s celebration at Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa in Troon on Thursday 3 December 2026. The event, held in association with Storyman Whisky, gives guests the chance to hear stories from the Scottish actor’s career spanning more than five decades. It takes place at the five-star hotel from 7pm.
Cosmo, known for roles in Braveheart, Highlander, Trainspotting and Game of Thrones, will take part in an exclusive interview and audience Q&A following a three-course black-tie dinner. He will also recite Robert Burns’ Tam o’ Shanter as part of the evening.
Lochgreen House Hotel is part of RAD Hotel Group and is set amid Ayrshire countryside. Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner for the occasion, along with a live piper and storytelling by Cosmo.
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Derek Ross from The Sporting Club Scotland said: “James has an extraordinary gift for storytelling, and we’re delighted to welcome him to Ayrshire for this special St Andrew’s celebration. With the beautiful Lochgreen as our setting and Burns on the programme, it promises to be a memorable evening celebrating Scottish talent and hospitality. Our thanks go to RAD Hotel Group for hosting us and to Storyman Whisky for helping bring the occasion to life.”
Tickets are priced at £120 for members and £150 for non-members, and include a three-course dinner, live piper and storytelling by James Cosmo MBE. Tickets and further information are available via TicketSource.
The RAD Hotel Group, owned by Robert and Vivien Kyle, has been operating for over 20 years. The group’s portfolio includes ten hotels across Scotland: Lochside House Hotel in New Cumnock, Dalmeny Park House Hotel in Barrhead, Glasgow, The Royal Hotel in Cumnock, Hetland Hall Hotel in Carrutherstown, Dumfries, Radstone Hotel in Larkhall, Fairfield House Hotel in Ayr, Brig o’ Doon House Hotel in Alloway, Ayr, Seamill Hydro Hotel and Seamill House Hotel, both in West Kilbride, and Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa in Troon.









