Cairnbaan is owned and operated by Darren
and Christine Dobson together with a young enthusiastic team headed by
deputy manager Chris Smith and very talented head chef Vicki Ure.
Darren Dobson.
Originally from the Isle of Wight Darren trained with Trust House Forte
before moving to London to work in various capacities at the Hotel
Bristol, Browns and the Ritz. In 1980 spent 6 years as catering officer
on RMS QE2 before joining his parents venture north of the border. In
1986 Darren and his parents bought Montgreenan Mansion House Hotel in
Ayrshire, which ran very successfully and at a high standard for 13
years. Cairnbaan was purchased in July 1999.
Christine Dobson
trained at Art school before taking up a teaching career in her birth
town of Kilwinning, a talented artist in her own right Christine brings
brings a delightful and stylish touch to all the improvements we make.
Christine's cooking skill has developed and she now plays a major role
in menu planning and the development of new and exciting dishes.
