Dalhousie Castle
8.5 Bonnyrigg, near Edinburgh, Scotland
Overnight Accommodation
Sleeps 57 guests in 29 rooms. Optional accommodation for a further 12 guests
Just eight miles from Edinburgh, and 16 miles from the airport, Dalhousie Castle offers a distinctive setting for meetings, conferences and corporate events.
This 13th century castle combines historic charm with modern amenities, set in private parkland with ample free parking and excellent transport links.
Once home to the formidable Ramsey clan, the castle's rich history, including a visit from Queen Victoria, adds character to any event. Today, it offers professional hospitality, comfortable accommodation, and exclusive features like Scotland's first hydro spa, ideal for relaxing after a productive day.
Select areas of Dalhousie Castle are undergoing refurbishments until Spring 2026 to enhance the experience of staying in this historic building. The castle will close for a short time in early 2026 to allow for more significant work to take place, but until then every effort is being made to ensure minimal disruption during your stay.
At a glance
- Easy transport links from Edinburgh Airport and city
- Versatile conference suites and meeting rooms
- 29 unique castle bedrooms
- Fine dining
- Team building activities on-site
Meetings and Events
Dalhousie Castle offers five distinctive function and conference suites, supported by a dedicated team to ensure every detail of your corporate stay is handled with care.
Each space is flexible, characterful and well-equipped, ideal for everything from intimate meetings of six to conferences for 140 or gala dinners for up to 200.
Choose from day-delegate or 24-hour packages, or take advantage of exclusive use options for maximum impact and privacy. Dalhousie delivers one of Edinburgh's premier corporate event experiences.
Dining
From business lunches to buffets and banquets, dining at Dalhousie Castle is tailored to your event. The award-winning chefs offer seasonal menus crafted with precision, whether you choose from curated packages or request a fully bespoke experience.
Ideal for large-scale events or fine-dining fundraisers, Dalhousie's culinary offering adds a memorable touch that consistently impresses delegates.
Team Building
The castle offers a range of team-building experiences set within the estate, from clay-pigeon shooting and outdoor yoga to guided nature walks.
Whether you are planning a relaxing retreat or a dynamic group activity, the team will tailor the experience to suit your goals.
Falconry and Archery
Your team can also partake in two of the most popular Medieval sports…
Dalhousie Castle Falconry houses an impressive selection of birds, including hawks, owls, falcons and eagles, and can tailor your experience to suit your requirements.
Under the guidance of experienced archery leaders and using traditionally-crafted recurve bows with a variety of targets, the archery experience is suitable for all abilities and strengths.
The grounds
Step outside for some fresh air to inspire new thinking after an intense meeting and encourage your team or delegates to wander the eleven-acre grounds during any downtime. Dalhousie’s three suggested walks showcase the best of the estate’s sights and surroundings, whilst also incorporating the woodland and the river.
Further afield…
A tempting add-on for corporate stays, Midlothian is a golfer’s paradise with eighteen scenic courses located within twenty miles of Dalhousie Castle.
A shoot in Midlothian gives you access to outstanding birds, dramatic countryside and a sense of Scotland that can help bring team spirit to your stay with lasting effect.
Treat your employees after a full day of meetings or conferencing with a trip to Glenkinchie Distillery, which offers tours and taster sessions in a stunning location.
Accommodation
Dalhousie Castle has 29 characterful en-suite bedrooms with a further 6 rooms within the grounds, a short walk from the main building. The bedroom types vary although each high room is spacious and luxuriously decorated with rich Scottish fabrics and period furniture.
Additional accommodation is available a two-minute walk from the castle in the lodge house, a collection of six plush, oversized bedrooms and suites.
Prices
Please contact us with your requirements for detailed pricing.
Location
Dalhousie Castle is located just eight miles from the centre of Scotland’s capital, with its cosmopolitan mix of shops, dining and drinking scene, impressive historic monuments and family attractions. Edinburgh is, of course, home to a thriving cultural, arts and entertainment scene.
The nearest train station is only a five-minute drive away from Dalhousie Castle, with trains into the city centre expected every 30 minutes and a journey time of 22 minutes. Dalhousie is 16 miles from Edinburgh Airport.
Reviews
8.5
Beautiful setting . We were in the lodge suite as dog friendly , and it was lovely , plenty space but the conservatory area was quite cold, also a very bright WiFi light in the bedroom roof kept us awake first night but maintenance covered it with black tape for the rest of our stay. We had to pre order our wine for two nights which was rather odd as you don’t know what you want to drink in advance , but we did it not for them to lose the 1/2 bottle left from the first night and run out of the wine we had pre ordered for the second night ! Not a good starter! Maybe just fill your wine cellar. Food was fantastic every day. Need to install at least one poo bin if say dog friendly but lovely walks around y he grounds for the dogs. Hogmanay was well organised and very well done with celidh and fireworks. We were asked in advance for info relevant to ourselves (age , gender etc) and our dogs breed and name for us all to receive a special gift. Our dog did not receive anything and have to say the luggage tag was rather a let down . Overall a fantastic stay for new year. Staff were friendly and helpful. And once again the food was fantastic.
We had a fantastic stay at dalousie castle.christmas was magical.all the staff were exceptional and the food was amazing.we were made to feel very special and we will be going back .
Second to none. Every detail of our stay was well thought out and the staff were incredible. Each experience exceeded our expectations and we could not rate Dalhousie more highly. It was truely a magical experience.
Dalhousie Castle was absolutely fantastic. Their Manager and staff were so welcoming and couldn’t do enough for you to make your stay with them a memorable one.
This castle was amazing with such friendly staff and some historic remnants of the past. Whether peeking through a small, wooden door to discover a spiral staircase descending into the dark, admiring the medieval weaponry and armor in the dungeon, or strolling along the grounds to explore a small ruin and discover two ancient bridges, this location was a dream. They offer spa treatments and falconry, amazing landscapes and delicious food. All in all, I'm so happy we stayed at Dalhousie Castle and highly recommend it if you plan to visit Scotland.