Emma If you are looking for a winter escape this Christmas and/or New Year then we have a selection of places to retreat to in Scotland, such as Meldrum House in Aberdeenshire.
Relax and unwind this Christmas at Duisdale, with a range of festive activities, including a “Night Before Christmas” quiz, a special gift from Santa, and “Tales by the Fireside” with Coinneach, local storyteller.
Enjoy hearty breakfasts on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day, Afterward, guests can relax by the fireside with board games.
From £592 for two nights (based on two people in a standard room) or £296 per person sharing.
£99 per person for 5-course Christmas lunch, booked separately.
Enjoy Hogmanay on the Isle of Arran at Lamlash Bay Hotel with activites included, so no need to worry about cooking, or what to do to fill the time, just relax and have fun.
The three night Hogmanay package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner each day plus whisky tasting; live music; cocktail masterclass; fizz and canapes; hot drinks and cakes; and a quiz. Prices start from £920 based on two people sharing a room.
Unwind during the peaceful days between Christmas and New Year with the Old Course Hotel’s Twixmas package. Upon arrival, guests are greeted with festive mulled wine and mince pies. They can then enjoy a dip in the pool or a sauna session at the Kohler Waters Spa, followed by dinner at one of the hotel’s restaurants, offering a variety of options to suit all tastes.
From £435 for one night DBB (based on two people sharing), to be taken between 26th December – 30th December 2024.
The three day Hogmanay package at Plockton Inn starts with with cream tea and a glass of fizz in their cozy guest lounge. The festivities continue with drinks, seasonal activities, and a eafood tasting menu.:
From £729.50 per person based on two people sharing a standard room
Celebrate the end of the year in style in beautiful Oban. Bring in the bells and create memories at Knipoch House Hotel, with no set packages, guests can Hogmanay their own way. Guests can step into a night of classic Scottish celebration with delicious food, ceilidh and all the ingredients to make it a night to remember. To make the stay extra special, there are several experiences including a fun quiz night, a bracing welly walk on New Year’s Day with Hot Chocolate and Mulled Wine. Guests can opt for the Hogmanay celebrations at an additional price, including champagne on arrival, piper leading into diner with a sumptuous five-course Hogmanay celebration dinner and evening entertainment with live music and ceilidh until the early hours.
From £412 for two nights (based on two people in a standard room) or
£206 per person sharing.
£119 per person for Hogmanay celebrations, booked separately.
Get ready for champagne and canapes and head to the Ballroom for a themed Monte Carlo Hogmanay Ball to bring in 2025 in style. The celebration includes a glass of champagne on arrival, 5 course dinner, live band, Kintore Pipe Band at midnight and midnight snack.
New Year’s Day
Enjoy a leisurely lie-in before heading down to New Year’s Day brunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a walk around the estate, and head back to the hotel for a special event. The Executive Chef and his team will be doing a demonstration, creating some stunning dishes, talking you through each one and giving you the chance to sample his creations along with a champagne tasting. At night, enjoy a 3-course dinner in our Pineapple Restaurant.
From £455 for two nights per person, Depart after a full Scottish breakfast unless you are staying for a 3rd night where you can take advantage of their January Sale with the option to dine in the Cave Bar or Pineapple Grill and Seafood Restaurant in the evening for an extra £50 per person bed & breakfast.
Christmas kicks off at Murrayshall with a Christmas Eve afternoon tea and gingerbread decorating for children with adults choosing between a festive ceramic class or a wine tasting, followed by a relaxed dinner in Cairns Restaurant.
On Christmas morning, enjoy a Buck’s Fizz breakfast in Eolas, then open presents and stroll through the scenic 365-acre estate or cosy up by a log-burning fire. The main event features a pre-lunch glass of fizz and canapés, leading to a decadent four-course lunch in Eolas. End the day with a light dinner, mince pies, and coffee. The festive experience concludes with a leisurely Boxing Day breakfast in Eolas, plus some fun in the golf simulator room with a Beat the Pro Competition before bidding a final farewell.
From £485 for two nights per person, including all the above and complimentary golf on either of Murrayshall’s courses for the duration of the stay.
Guests can extend their stay over on Boxing Day evening for only £100 per person including breakfast.
Set in a historic mansion on the shores of Loch Snizort, Skeabost is the ideal location to ring in the Bells this festive season.
Guests can immerse themselves in a classic Scottish celebration, complete with delicious food, fireworks, and cosy rooms to retreat to afterward.
To add a special touch to the festivities, Skeabost hosts a fun Skye photo competition on New Year’s Day.
For an even more memorable experience, guests can opt for the Hogmanay celebrations, featuring a glass of fizz, a piper, five-course dinner, evening entertainment, and fireworks—all for an additional price.
From £520 for two nights (based on two people in a standard room) or £260 per person sharing.
£149 per person for Hogmanay celebrations, booked separately.
