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nr Edinburgh, Scotland
Self-catering New Year breaks from £21,000 for 3 nights (sleeps up to 40 people)
Our Experts Say:
This striking Baronial property, topped with chimneys and turrets and situated in over 1000-acre grounds featuring waterfalls and caves, is conveniently close to Edinburgh. A rich history combines with modern luxury to provide flexible spaces from small to large-scale weddings in its sun room, converted coach house or walled garden.
Peebles, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Self-catering New Year breaks from £1,050 per room for 2 nights (sleeps up to 2 people)
Our Experts Say:
With an illustrious history dating back to the 1100s, Neidpath is an amazingly preserved Medieval stronghold with many stories to tell. Easy to reach from Edinburgh, but once you’re there, it’s even easier to forget the outside world. Perfect for a romantic getaway for two, in the castle you can join a guest list that includes Mary Queen of Scots.
Lauder, Berwickshire, Scotland
Self-catering New Year breaks from £1,065 per room for 7 nights (based on 2 people sharing)
Our Experts Say:
Thirlestane Castle is set in the Border hills at Lauder. Built originally as a defensive fort in the 13th century, it was re-built in the 16th century as the home of the Maitland family, one of the most able and famous in Scotland. The five self-contained apartments within the castle sleep between 2 and 6 guests. They are spacious, individually styled and furnished, each with their own sitting room
Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Self-catering New Year breaks from £5,500 for 5 nights (sleeps up to 10 people)
Our Experts Say:
This exceptional 16th-century Scottish Castle has been lovingly renovated to accommodate up to ten overnight guests in authentic, relaxing and comfortable surroundings. Aikwood Tower is located just 40 miles south of Edinburgh. It is in the heart of the beautiful Ettrick Forest - the ancient hunting ground of Scottish royalty up to the days of Mary Queen of Scots. The stunning local landscape around Aikwood Tower offers some of the finest shooting and fishing in Scotland, among many other leisure activities.
Perth, Scotland
Self-catering New Year breaks from £1,600 for 2 nights (sleeps up to 6 people)
Our Experts Say:
The iconic Scone Palace is one of Scotland's most historically significant stately homes. It has been the seat of parliaments and the crowning place of the Kings of Scots. The newly-refurbished Balvaird Wing provides 5-star luxury accommodation for up to eight guests.
Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland
Our Experts Say:
Designed by renowned Scottish architect Robert Adam, Wedderburn Castle is perfect for small gatherings of family and friends as well as larger house parties and private celebrations. Groups of up to 26 guests can experience the castle on a self-catering basis, while fully-staffed, lavish events for up to 150 people can take place in the castle's elegant reception rooms or rustic Georgian barns.
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