ALDOURIE CASTLE(exclusive use)
The only habitable castle on the shores of Loch Ness. Secluded 500-acre estate.
Available on an exclusive use basis either for self-catering or with the castle's own team of chefs & housekeepers. Perfect for private house parties, family celebrations, business events. Wonderful gardens & woodland restored to their 19th century heyday. Less than 5 miles from Inverness.
Sleeps up to 28 people. 15 individually styled bedrooms ranging from grand four-posters to single rooms.
High quality furnishings with rich fabrics, elegant furniture and fine antiques.
Magnificent rooms include the Great Hall, Red Drawing Room, Dining Room,
panelled Laird’s Room, Library, Billiards room. Private jetty for access by boat or trips on Loch Ness. Winner of The Historic Houses Association/Sotheby's Restoration Award 2011.
Self catering cottages also available on the estate.
(self catering & functions)
This historic castle in Fife is available for weddings, corporate events, conferences, private dining, murder mystery nights, etc. Set in 130 acres of woodlands & landscaped gardens near Elie, 15 minutes from St Andrews.
A range of self catering accommodation is also available in castle suites, villas and historic cottages (2, 3 and 4 bedrooms).
On-site leisure facilities include pool, games hall, table tennis, saunas, snooker room, children's play area, gym, badminton, games room, tennis, bike hire, adventure playpark, putting greens, driving range, trampoline, horse riding, health & beauty treatments, Kid's Club. Bistro and formal restaurant.
DUNDAS CASTLE(exclusive use)
The castle is available for exclusive hire and can be booked for a wide variety of events - weddings, receptions, banqueting, corporate entertainment, conferences, team building, film shoots, etc.
Set in 1000-acre grounds near South Queensferry, only 8 miles from Edinburgh.
Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars. 14 luxury bedrooms, log fires, drawing room, library, Auld Keep with Great Hall and 15th century Stag Chamber. Licensed for religious and civil wedding ceremonies.
(exclusive use) Country house in secluded grounds in the heart of Malt Whisky country at Fochabers in the Spey Valley (north-east of Scotland). 50 miles from Aberdeen and Inverness airports.
Fully staffed and available for exclusive use for fishing and hunting parties, special occasions, family holidays, weddings, honeymoons & corporate events. The Castle provides a fully catered service with sumptuous food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Historically the principal seat of the Dukes of Richmond and Gordon and originally one of the largest houses ever built in Scotland. The remaining east wing has now been converted into a comfortable country house.
10 bedrooms (8 double/twin & 2 single), drawing room, 2 large entertaining rooms, billiard room, study with computer & Wi-Fi broadband. Large and private gardens including a tennis court. Team of experienced chefs and household staff. Estate cottages can provide additional accommodation.
Salmon fishing on the River Spey, roe deer stalking and other activities by arrangement. Ideal for walking, castles, whisky distilleries, shopping, etc.
(self catering) 19th century castle in a peaceful setting beside Loch Fyne between Inveraray (13 miles) and Lochgilphead in Argyll.
Choice of 2 self catering properties:
The Lodge (sleeps up to 6 people) in the castle grounds.
The Castle Mews Apartment (sleeps 4 - 5) on the upper floor in the courtyard behind the castle.
Extensive grounds with walled garden, woodland walks and lots of wildlife. Ideal base for touring, walking, cycle trails, bird watching, riding, fishing, gardens, archaeological sites, etc. Oban 55 miles.
DALMUNZIE ESTATE(self catering) Choice of 2 historic properties for self catering: Gatelodge North and Gatelodge South - each sleeping 4 in 2 bedrooms.
Set on a 6000 acre sporting estate whose facilities include a 9 hole golf course, tennis court, trout fishing,
mountain biking, clay pigeon shooting. Game shooting and 4x4 tours of the estate can be arranged.
Panoramic views over the hills of Glenshee. Blairgowrie 25 miles. Perth 42 miles. Braemar 15 miles.
DELGATIE CASTLE(self catering) Self catering accommodation for 5 people in the Symbister Suite. Located in the north wing of this historic castle (home of the Clan Hay).
3 bedrooms (1 double with four-poster bed, 1 twin, 1 single), plus lounge and a unique kitchen/diner with barrel-vaulted ceiling.
Fishing can be arranged on the estate loch. Situated in Aberdeenshire 3 miles from Turriff. 37 miles north-west of Aberdeen.
80 miles from Inverness.
MORE ACCOMMODATION LISTINGS
Castles to hire for Exclusive Use (with staff & catering / house party style):
Accommodation for private parties. Facilities for weddings & corporate events.
Official web site Family home of the Earl and Countess of Dundee.
Craufurdland Castle
Ayrshire
Official web site
Available for B&B, self catering, accommodation, weddings and private events.
Hafton Castle
Dunoon, Argyll
Official web site - accommodation for 42 (B&B, self catering and/or exclusive use)
Castle & grounds are licensed for civil weddings.
Invercauld Castle
Braemar, Aberdeenshire
Accommodation for 20 (fully staffed and catered). Weddings.
Kincardine Castle
Aberdeenshire
Accommodation for groups - house parties, corporate functions, meetings & seminars, receptions, gourmet dinners and concerts. Fishing, game shooting & outdoor activities.
kincardinecastle.com
Kinnettles House
near Dundee
Exclusive use for private events, corporate use, photoshoots, weddings, etc.
9 bedrooms.
kinnettles.com