A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER

This festive season make time to catch up with friends over lunch. With a seasonal menu featuring the very best local produce and an extensive wine list our festive lunches are sure to get you into the Christmas spirit.

Make it a decadent December and enjoy a seasonal twist on our signature afternoon tea. A selection of sandwiches, homemade scones, savoury tarts and sweet pastries served with your choice of freshly brewed tea or coffee. The perfect way to escape the stresses of the Christmas season. Pair with a glass of bubbly for a really indulgent treat!

A three-night escape full of festive tradition and castle comfort — with the ones you love for £1,450 per person sharing.

Your Christmas begins with a festive afternoon tea and a warm welcome from the skirl of the pipes in the castle courtyard. Settle into your surroundings before joining us in the historic Chapel to hear tales of Dalhousie’s myths and legends. As evening falls, enjoy pre-dinner drinks in the Alexander Suite followed by a seasonal dinner, carol singing, and a special turndown surprise.

Wake on Christmas morning to presents delivered to your room and a hearty Scottish breakfast. The day continues with a traditional Christmas Day lunch and a guided whisky tasting in the atmospheric Dungeon, rounded off with a relaxed evening buffet.

On Boxing Day, unwind with mini spa treatments, enjoy a carvery lunch, and try your hand at laser clay shooting on the lawn. The celebrations continue with a drinks reception and Gala Dinner, followed by a traditional ceilidh to dance the night away.

Your stay ends with a final Scottish breakfast and fond farewells — and the lasting memories of a truly magical Christmas at Dalhousie Castle.

A Three-Night Celebration of Scottish elegance and tradition – with the ones you love.

£1,600 per person sharing.

A celebration of Scottish elegance, tradition, and joyful moments — with the ones you love for £1,600 per person sharing.

Welcome 2026 in true Scottish style with an unforgettable three-night stay at Dalhousie Castle. Begin your celebration on 30th December with the stirring sound of the pipes and a warm welcome in the castle courtyard. Enjoy a festive afternoon tea in the Ramsay Suite before gathering in the Chapel for tales of castle legend and lore. In the evening, relax with pre-dinner drinks and a seasonal dinner in the Alexander Suite — ending with a special turndown treat in your room.

On Hogmanay, indulge in a hearty Scottish breakfast and unwind with complimentary mini spa treatments. A traditional carvery lunch is served in the Dungeon Restaurant, followed by a celebratory drinks reception and our showstopping Hogmanay Gala Dinner. Ring in 2026 with a lively ceilidh, fireworks, and a midnight toast to the year ahead.

New Year’s Day begins with a leisurely brunch and our spirited Highland Games on the castle lawn — perfect for all ages. Later, enjoy a curated whisky tasting in the Dungeon and round off the evening with a Scottish-themed buffet dinner.

After a final breakfast on 2nd January, we bid you fond farewell — taking with you cherished memories of a Hogmanay like no other.