It may only be July, but that hasn't stopped one Ayrshire restaurant from planning ahead for Christmas.

Although the big day is still 23 weeks away, it's never too early to start preparations and save any last-minute hassle.

Cumnock-based RAD Hotel Group is currently taking bookings at eight of its nine restaurants, located across Ayrshire and beyond.

A £10 deposit per person is required at the time of booking.

Here's a list of the restaurants taking bookings, along with prices and how to contact them:

Royal Hotel, Cumnock

  • Adults: £75.00 per person
  • Juniors (aged 8 – 14): £37.50
  • Kids (aged 2 – 7): £20.00

Bookings available between 12.30pm – 4.30pm.

Call 01290 420822 or book online.


Lochside House Hotel, near New Cumnock

  • Adults: £90
  • Juniors (aged 8 – 14): £45
  • Kids (aged 2 – 7): £27.50

Bookings available between 1pm – 4.30pm.

Call 01290 333000 or book online.


Carlton Hotel, Prestwick

  • Adults: £85
  • Juniors (aged 8 – 14): £42.50
  • Kids (aged 2 – 7): £21.25

 Bookings available between 12.30pm – 4.30pm.

Call 01292 476811 or book online.


Brig o' Doon House Hotel, Ayr

  • Adults: £105.00 per person
  • Juniors (aged 8 – 14): £50.00
  • Kids (aged 2 – 7): £25.00

Bookings available between 12.30pm – 4.30pm.

Call 01292 442466 or book online.


Fairfield House Hotel, Ayr

  • Adults: £90.00
  • Juniors (aged 8 – 14): £45.00
  • Kids (aged 2 – 7): £22.50

 Bookings available between 12.30pm – 4.30pm.

Call 01292 267461 or book online.


Hetland Hall Hotel, Dumfries

  • Adults: £85
  • Juniors (aged 8 – 14): £42.50
  • Kids (aged 2 – 7): £20.00

 Bookings available between 12.30pm – 4.30pm.

Call 01387 840201 or book online.


Dalmeny Park, Glasgow

  • Adults: £90.00 per person
  • Juniors (aged 8 – 14): £45.00
  • Kids (aged 2 – 7): £22.50

Bookings available between 12.30pm – 4.30pm.

Call 0141 881 9211 or book online.


Radstone Hotel, Larkhall

  • Adults: £90.00
  • Juniors (aged 8 – 14): £45.00
  • Kids (aged 2 – 7): £27.50

Bookings available between 12.30pm – 4.30pm.

Call 01698 791111 or book online.


Currently, the Seamill Hydro is the only RAD restaurant not yet taking bookings for Christmas 2024.

You can find more information on the RAD Hotel Group website.