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Private Dinners and Receptions

The Scottish landscape is dotted with impressive castles, stately homes and reimagined event spaces, preserving our colourful history of which we are so proud. These magnificent venues now welcome guests for exclusive use for meetings, events, and private dinners and receptions.

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You're spoilt for choice

The Italian Room at Prestonfield House Hotel

The Italian Room at Prestonfield House Hotel

© Prestonfield House

Prestonfield House

Prestonfield House is a luxurious 5-star hotel set in a historic Edinburgh estate. Surrounded by 20 acres of gardens, it offers opulent rooms, fine dining, and rich decor with antiques and art, combining seclusion and grandness, just minutes from the city's heart. Prestonfield House has a collection of ravishing private dining rooms perfect for private dinners and receptions. From an unforgettable event, a celebratory lunch or a formal dinner.

Discover more about Prestonfield House.

A room in Candacraig, Aberdeen

Candacraig

Candacraig is an exclusive-use venue and presents a unique setting for private events, providing bespoke luxury service. With the spectacular location in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, Candacraig presents the perfect setting for your own slice of Scottish excitement, offering everything from exquisitely catered private events to the whoop and roar of an exhilarating Highland ceilidh.

Discover more about what Candacraig has to offer.

Front of Dumfries House, Ayr

Dumfries House

Described as an 18th century time-capsule, Dumfries House is rich in history and heritage with rooms remaining unchanged for 250 years. From corporate events to away days, the breath-taking beauty of Dumfries House and its surrounding Estate lends itself to any occasion.

Find out more about Dumfries House.

The Bow of the Fingal, Edinburgh

Fingal

In the historic Port of Leith, this former Northern Lighthouse Board ship offers beautiful cabins, dining and entertaining space. Developed by The Royal Yacht Britannia, Fingal's 23 luxury cabins are each named after Stevenson lighthouses, inspired by her rich maritime heritage. Fingal is ideal for exclusive hire and corporate events.

Find out more about Fingal.

Hill of Tarvit Mansion, Fife

Hill of Tarvit

One the finest Edwardian mansion houses in Scotland, Hill of Tarvit nestles in the Fife countryside, 12 miles from St Andrews. Designed by Sir Robert Lorimer to showcase Mr F.B Sharps outstanding collection of furniture, art and antiques, this elegant country house now provides an intimate and exclusive venue for entertaining.

Explore Hill of Tarvit.

Raemoir House at night, Aberdeenshire

Raemoir House

Dating from 17th century, Raemoir House is a welcoming and truly authentic Scottish hideaway and is magnificent in stature. It is an exclusive use Mansion House and Estate, the perfect retreat from everyday life, where its full complement of staff provide bespoke experiences tailor-made to your event requirements.

Find out more about Raemoir House.

V&A Dundee and the RRS Discovery

V&A Dundee

The V&A Dundee is the first design museum in Scotland and the first Victoria and Albert museum outside London. Designed as a living room for the city, it is an exceptional location for unique and engaging events. The building offers three spaces which are ideal to entertain delegates.

Discover more about V&A Dundee.

Òran Mór, Glasgow

Òran Mór

Situated opposite Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens, Òran Mór, Gaelic for 'great melody of life' or 'big song' is a stunning converted church that has a number of spaces available to hire for events from 15 to 550.

Learn more about Òran Mór.

Big Burns Ceilidh, National Museum of Scotland

The National Museum of Scotland

The National Museum of Scotland in the center of Edinburgh's old town is an impressive contemporary sandstone structure connecting with the elegant grandeur of Victorian architecture. Featuring truly magnificent Grand Gallery with a capacity for 850 guests for formal dining and 1500 guests for receptions.

Discover The National Museum of Scotland.

Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery, Perth & Kinross

Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery

Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery has great facilities for your meeting or event in Scotland as well as a good splash of entertainment and inspiration.

Discover more about Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery.

Dinner setting at Mansfield Traquair, Edinburgh

Mansfield Traquair

Escape the normal confines of historic venues and revel in the limitless versatility concealed within the magnificent stone grasp of Edinburgh’s hidden gem, Mansfield Traquair.

Find out more about Mansfield Traquair.

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