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Luxury castle rentals for Christmas 2027 in Scotland, hand-picked by our independent experts. No-one knows more about these castles than we do. You can benefit from our free guidance 7 days a week, speak to a castle expert.
Shores of the River Tay, Fife, Scotland
Private hire Christmas package from £45,000 for 4 nights (sleeps up to 36 people)
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Birkhill Castle is located in the Kingdom of Fife, overlooking the Firth of Tay, and has been the home of the Earls of Dundee since the 18th century. Stunning views over the estate and the River Tay estuary beyond make this a magical setting for an array of events and occasions.
Strathardle, Perthshire, Scotland
Private hire Christmas package from £17,225 for 3 nights (sleeps up to 14 people)
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Located in Strathardle, a lovely river valley to the northwest of Blairgowrie in Perthshire, Blackcraig Castle is packed full of character with its towers, turrets, crows steps, large arch and fascinating stone carvings. With its elegant dining room, atmospheric wood-panelled drawing room and a very light and airy billiards room, it is a great property for family gatherings with a lovely outdoor space and features. You can visit castles, roam the hills and Highland mountain ranges or mosey along the rivers and explore the villages and towns nearby.
Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland
Private hire Christmas package from £37,500 for 3 nights (sleeps up to 30 people)
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The castle is enviably located in the heart of a 2000 acre estate of woodlands, countryside and an idyllic park of about 500 acres laid out from 1800 onwards, and is an exceptional place for a diverse range of groups to enjoy themselves. The castle can be yours exclusively for a variety of functions including private house parties, weddings, conferences and garden tours.
North Middleton, nr Edinburgh, Scotland
Private hire Christmas package from £58,500 for 3 nights (sleeps up to 26 people)
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Built in 1430, Borthwick Castle is located in a pastoral valley, just 12 miles from Edinburgh. Once the refuge of Mary Queen of Scots and the Earl of Bothwell and besieged by Oliver Cromwell in 1650, its Medieval ambience has been retained to this very day. Guests can enjoy one of 10 unique luxurious bedrooms in the castle and 2 rooms within the castle grounds. The castle's Great Hall, with large fireplace at one end, offers a superb setting for dinner.
Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
Private hire Christmas package from £34,500 for 3 nights (sleeps up to 20 people)
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Nestled in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, Candacraig is an inspiring, exclusive retreat. Steeped in history and surrounded by the wild beauty of the Cairngorms National Park, this breathtaking Baronial mansion is the perfect place to stay. The main house sleeps up to 24 guests. Guests enjoy exclusive use of Canadacraig, including the impressive formal Dining Room, Drawing Room, Games/Billiards Room, Whisky Library and outdoors, guests have full access to 18 acres of private woodland and lawns.
Ayrshire, Scotland
Private hire Christmas package from £42,500 for 4 nights (sleeps up to 24 people)
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Nestled in the 143 acres of breath-taking Ayrshire countryside, on the banks of the River Girvan, stands the commanding 14th-century Killochan Castle. Authentic and sensitively restored, Killochan Castle is available on an exclusive-hire basis, ideal for family gatherings, meetings, events, filming locations and golf at some of the UK’s most prestigious courses.
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