About Us.
200 years of Scottish History.
A former townhall, jail and highland dance studio – Blackstairs House has been an establishment in the heart of Wick for over 200 years.You can sense the history of our building around every corner with original elements preserved until this very day.
We see ourselves as custodians of this very special place and have a grand vision for the future of Blackstairs House. We plan to offer unique dining experiences and provide a platform of collaboration for the local community.
Meet your hosts.
Your hosts Chef David Buchanan and partner Kirsty welcome you to Blackstairs House. Having grown up in Pultneytown near Wick, Chef Buchanan has honed his culinary skillset in kitchens across 75+ countries as a private chef for private clients, royal families and celebrities.
So, it doesn’t come as a surprise that we pride ourselves in sourcing the freshest produce, collaborating with local producers and providing you with an authentic dining experience when staying at Blackstairs House or joining our Secret Shebeen Suppercubs.
Our struggle with the local authorities.
We are encountering massive delays and challenges due to the incompetency of our council. Recently, we had to cancel all upcoming Supperclubs.
Despite wanting to invest approximately £1 million into our two properties, Blackstairs House & the Old Bruan Kirk, and aiming to drive more visitors to Wick and hire local people, we’ve been hitting a wall with local authorities.
Despite our best efforts, we have encountered numerous delays and obstacles that seem both unnecessary and avoidable. This has not only been frustrating but has also put our investment and plans for local economic development at risk. Our story has recently been published in our local paper and we hope this will increase the pressure on our concil. Read it here.
Until we have a more positive outcome, we will need to cancel all events. Please subscribe to our newsletter to be kept informed about our situation changing.
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