Dalhousie Castle
Bonnyrigg, near Edinburgh, Scotland
At a Glance
- Flexible event suites hosting intimate meetings up to gala dinners for 60
- Eight miles from Edinburgh, 16 miles from the airport, with frequent train connections
- On-estate team building including falconry, archery, clay-pigeon shooting and guided walks
The Property
120
Delegates
57
Overnight Guests
29
Bedrooms
+ Optional accommodation for a further 12 guests
Situated in peaceful parkland on the banks of the River Esk, just outside Edinburgh and a short drive from Edinburgh Airport, Dalhousie Castle is a distinctive setting for meetings, conferences, teambuilding and corporate retreats.
This magnificent 13th-century fortress combines historic character with contemporary five-star comfort and offers 35 beautifully appointed bedrooms, making it ideal for both intimate executive gatherings and larger events.
Luxury, Heritage and Seclusion
Dalhousie provides the best of both worlds, a private and inspiring environment for focused business time, while remaining easily accessible from Edinburgh and the wider transport network.
Within its historic walls, elegant meeting spaces, luxurious bedrooms, atmospheric dining rooms and welcoming public areas create a memorable corporate environment. Whatever your business requirements the dedicated events team will coordinate every detail, from meeting layouts and dining, to team activities and bespoke experiences.
Property highlights
- 35 beautifully appointed bedrooms
- Versatile meeting and event spaces for up to 60 delegates
- Close proximity to Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport
- Award-winning dining and atmospheric historic spaces
- Extensive grounds for outdoor activities and team-building
- Dedicated events team and bespoke corporate packages
Meetings and Events
Dalhousie Castle offers a collection of distinctive meeting and event spaces, from intimate turret rooms for private executive discussions to larger suites for conferences and company meetings. Each space can be configured to suit your agenda and preferred format, with tailored packages available to support your programme.
Natural daylight, access to the castle grounds, and a blend of historic and contemporary interiors create an inspiring setting for business events.
All room hires include the essential equipment required for a seamless meeting.
The Orangery
A bright and versatile setting for conferences, strategy meetings and larger corporate gatherings. The glass conservatory design creates an open and airy environment, with direct access to the terrace allowing easy transition between indoor and outdoor spaces, making it particularly well suited to refreshment breaks and outdoor breakout sessions during warmer months.
The Chapel
This ancient space provides a distinctive and characterful setting for meetings, presentations, private dining and smaller corporate gatherings. Newly refurbished while retaining its original period features, it offers practical, adaptable layouts. French doors open directly onto the terrace, creating a natural flow between indoor and outdoor spaces, ideal for refreshment pauses or breakout sessions.
The Chapel can also be hired alongside the Orangery, offering a seamless combination of spaces for larger events or multi-session programmes.
Dalwolsey and Brechin
For smaller meetings and executive sessions, these charming rooms offer an intimate combination of historic character and modern comfort.
Connected by a private corridor, Dalwolsey provides a comfortable, calm and focused environment for up to 20 delegates, complemented by a large antique table, ornate ceiling and contemporary finishes. The Brechin is within a cosy turret located just off the main bar, and offers an intimate setting for up to 10 delegates, or a relaxed lounge space for up to 20. Curved walls and elegant cabinets housing crockery and books add to its character.
Together, the two rooms provide a solution for private meetings, focused discussions and breakout sessions, with the option to move between spaces while maintaining privacy and continuity.
Facilities highlights
- Versatile meeting and event spaces
- Historic architecture and distinctive character
- Natural daylight in key meeting rooms
- Outdoor terraces and grounds for breakout sessions
- Flexible layouts for meetings, conferences and private events
- Dedicated events team
Function room layouts
- The Orangery (up to 40 delegates)
- The Chapel (up to 60 delegates)
- Dalwolsey Board Room (up to 20 delegates)
- The Brechin (up to 10 delegates)
Dining
Dining at Dalhousie Castle offers an opportunity to bring delegates together beyond the meeting room, with a choice of elegant and atmospheric settings for everything from working lunches, afternoon teas and informal networking to fine dining and celebratory dinners.
The castle's dining experiences showcase quality Scottish produce and can be tailored to complement your programme, group requirements and style of event.
The Dungeon Restaurant
The award-winning restaurant provides an intimate fine dining experience within the castle's atmospheric vaulted spaces, with both prestige menus and tailored dining options available.
The Ramsay Restaurant
Set within the castle's ballroom, this restaurant offers a welcoming and elegant environment with a focus on seafood and grill-style dishes. Menus showcase ethically sourced Scottish meat and fish alongside the finest seasonal ingredients.
The Alexander Bar
For more informal moments, the bar provides an elegant setting for networking, post-meeting drinks or relaxed conversation beside the fire, offering delegates plenty of opportunities to unwind and connect away from the meeting room.
Dining highlights
- Award-winning dining within the castle
- Refined Scottish cuisine featuring seasonal produce
- Fine dining, relaxed and bespoke options
- Elegant historic settings, including atmospheric bars and lounges
- Menus tailored to corporate requirements
Team Building
Dalhousie Castle's extensive grounds provide an inspiring setting for teambuilding, giving delegates the opportunity to step away from the boardroom and experience the estate.
The immediate grounds can host a range of outdoor activities while the surrounding parkland provides a peaceful setting for walks and informal team time. The castle's location also makes it possible to incorporate Edinburgh into a wider corporate itinerary, with the city's attractions just a short drive away.
Nearby historic highlights, including the famous Rosslyn Chapel, offer further opportunities to create a varied programme that combines business with Scottish culture and exploration.
Experiences include
- Falconry displays
- Archery
- Clay pigeon shooting
- Highland Games activities
- Estate walks and outdoor activities
- Edinburgh experiences and nearby historic attractions
- Bespoke teambuilding itineraries
The events team can help coordinate activities around your meeting programme, creating a balanced itinerary that gives delegates time to focus, connect and experience the distinctive setting of Dalhousie Castle.
Accommodation
Dalhousie’s 29 castle bedrooms and six lodge rooms are as individual as the castle itself, combining contemporary comfort with the warmth, character and romance of its 13th-century surroundings. No two rooms are the same, with individually styled interiors, rich Scottish fabrics and heritage details creating a distinctive and tranquil retreat.
From elegant suites to feature rooms, each bedroom offers the modern comforts expected of a luxury stay, making them ideal for residential delegates following meetings, activities and corporate entertaining.
Accommodation highlights
- 29 individually styled castle bedrooms
- 6 newly renovated lodge rooms
- Comfortable, tranquil accommodation
- Historic castle character paired with contemporary five-star comforts
- Spacious private bathrooms
- Tea and coffee facilities and high-speed Wi-Fi
Prices
Day Delegate Package
All room hires include tables, chairs, extension cables, projector and screen, branded stationery, Wi-Fi, and any other essentials required for set up;
- Tea, coffee and biscuits throughout the day;
- Bottled water;
- Lunch with fresh, homemade options such as soups, sandwiches and salads.
Prices start from £45 per delegate, inclusive of VAT.
24 hour delegate rates and exclusive use hire options are priced according to your preferred dates, event style and bedroom selections.
Talk to Our Events Team
From meetings to product launches, our team can check availability for Dalhousie Castle, talk through room capacities and catering, or arrange a show-around - in person or virtual. Free advice, always the same price as booking direct.
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Reviews
8.5Location
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.