Auchen Castle New Year 2026

Nestled in the scenic Moffat Hills, in the very heart of Rabbie Burns' country, Auchen Castle is the perfect setting for a magical festive escape. Surrounded by ancient forests and rolling Dumfriesshire hills, the castle dazzles in every season, but it truly comes alive at New Year.

Opening its doors for a magical seasonal escape, experience the best in Scottish hospitality, timeless charm and characterful surroundings, just over an hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Celebrate Hogmanay in true style inside this magical castle, where gourmet dining and luxurious hospitality await.

Enjoy a glass of fizz and artisanal canapés before indulging in a decadent four-course meal in the opulent Ballroom.

After dinner, dance the night away, then watch the skies ignite with a spectacular fireworks display at midnight - glass of fizz in hand of course!

Forget the 1 am carriages and enjoy an overnight stay in one of the castle's sumptuous bedrooms. There's no better way to experience a traditional Scottish Hogmanay than drifting off beneath the historic turrets and waking to a peaceful New Year's Day in the countryside.

Your Hogmanay evening schedule:

• 3 pm - Check-in opens for guests staying overnight;
• 5 pm - Doors open to your evening, with canapés and Prosecco served in the bar;
• 6 pm - A four-course dinner is served in the Ballroom;
• 8.30 - 1 am - Evening entertainment and dancing:
• Midnight - Fireworks light up the castle skyline;
• 1 am - Retire to your castle bedroom.

But why stop at one night? Extend into a two-night stay and welcome 2027 properly, with afternoon tea, an evening buffet, and one more morning to savour before you travel home.

Sample dinner menu

Starters

• Smoked chicken, sweetcorn & saffron chowder
• Pear & blue murder tart, walnut crumble

Mains

• Baked fillet of salmon, honey, samphire, garlic glaze
• Chicken stuffed with smoked cheddar, wrapped in parma ham

Desserts

• Traditional Scottish cranachan, lemon shortbread
• Sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce, honeycomb, vanilla pod ice cream

Please advise any dietary requirements on booking.

One-night stay New Year's Eve

Includes two Hogmanay party tickets and New Year's Day brunch, on top of your night in the castle.

• Classic rooms £535
• Luxury rooms £565
• Suites £595

Two-night stay 31 December to 2 January 2027

Includes two Hogmanay tickets, New Year's Day brunch, afternoon tea, an evening buffet, full Scottish breakfast, and two nights' luxurious accommodation.

• Classic rooms £870
• Luxury rooms £930
• Suites £990

The above pricing is based on two guests sharing a twin/double bedroom.

Rooms sell fast at this fabulous castle, so don't delay, contact us today!