Seasonal Event
Highland Dinner and Dancing
A fully booked two night Highland summer stay in 2026, with a black tie gala dinner,
champagne reception,pipers, a four course dinner and live ceilidh music and dancing.
Fully booked for 2026
A Highland summer stay, centred around dinner, music and dancing.
Douneside House offers a two night Highland summer stay, with the highlight being a Highland Gala dinner and live ceilidh music and dancing. Guests arrive on Friday and settle into the pace of the estate before dinner in The Conservatory.
Saturday gives time to enjoy Royal Deeside, the gardens and the surrounding countryside before returning to the house for a champagne drinks reception, pipers, a four course Highland Gala dinner and an evening of live ceilidh music and dancing.
All 2026 dates are currently fully booked. The details below are retained for guests wishing to understand the event and to enquire with the team about future availability.
Telephone: +44 (0) 1339 881230
Email: info@dounesidehouse.co.uk
Dates and booking status
Dates, availability and key details.
The Highland Dinner and Dancing weekend is arranged as a two night stay, arriving Friday and departing Sunday.
Telephone: +44 (0) 13398 81230
Email: info@dounesidehouse.co.uk
Friday 3 to Sunday 5 July 2026
Fully booked
Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August 2026
Fully booked
Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September 2026
Fully booked
The experience
How the event unfolds.
From arrival through to a slower Sunday morning, the weekend is gently paced around time in the house, the estate and the Saturday evening celebration.
01
Friday
Arrival and dinner
Arrive at Douneside, settle into your room or cottage and enjoy an à la carte dinner in The Conservatory.
02
Saturday
Time in Royal Deeside
Spend the day at your own pace, with time for the gardens, nearby villages or the wider landscapes of Royal Deeside.
03
Saturday evening
Gala dinner and ceilidh
Begin with champagne on the Terrace before pipers lead guests through to dinner, followed by live ceilidh music and dancing.
04
Sunday
A slower morning
Enjoy breakfast before departing, with time to take in the surroundings of the estate.
A moment to remember
A Highland evening, quietly paced.
The Highland Gala begins with a champagne drinks reception on the Terrace. Pipers then lead guests through to dinner, where a four course Highland Gala menu is accompanied by sommelier guidance and carefully selected wines.
After dinner, live ceilidh music and dancing bring the evening into full Highland rhythm.
What's included
A complete weekend at Douneside.
The package is arranged as a full weekend experience, with accommodation, dining and Saturday evening entertainment included.
✓ Two nights accommodation at Douneside House
✓ Friday evening à la carte dinner in The Conservatory
✓ Saturday champagne drinks reception on the Terrace
✓ Pipers leading guests through to dinner
✓ Four course Highland Gala dinner
✓ Sommelier guidance and wine selection
✓ Live ceilidh music and dancing
Accommodation and prices
Stay in the house or a cottage.
Guests stay for two nights in individually designed rooms or holiday cottages, suitable for groups of up to six. Additional nights are available on request.
Rooms
From £800 per person
Holiday cottages
From £650 per person
Terms apply. Full terms and conditions are provided at the time of reservation.
Questions, answered
Is Highland Dinner and Dancing available to book?
All listed 2026 dates are currently fully booked. Please contact Douneside House directly if you would like to enquire about future availability.
How long is the Highland Dinner and Dancing stay?
The event is arranged as a two night stay, arriving on Friday and departing on Sunday.
What is included in the weekend?
The package includes two nights accommodation, Friday evening dinner, a Saturday champagne reception, pipers, a four course Highland Gala dinner, sommelier guidance and live ceilidh music and dancing.
Can guests stay in a cottage?
Yes. The package can include accommodation in a room or holiday cottage, subject to availability and the terms provided at reservation.
Is the Saturday evening black tie?
Yes. The Saturday evening Highland Gala dinner is a black tie occasion.
Are additional nights available?
Additional nights may be available on request. Please speak to the Douneside team when enquiring.
How do I enquire about future dates?
Please contact Douneside House directly by telephone or email and the team will advise on current options and future availability.
Enquire with the team
Speak to Douneside House about availability.
Telephone: +44 (0) 13398 81230
Email: info@dounesidehouse.co.uk
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