New Year at Douneside

Hogmanay at Douneside

A three night Scottish New Year celebration with black tie dining, live music,
ceilidh dancing, Champagne and fireworks over Royal Deeside.

Fully reserved for 2026

A Scottish New Year, celebrated at Douneside.

Hogmanay at Douneside brings together the warmth of the house, the traditions of a Scottish New Year and the quiet beauty of Royal Deeside in winter. The three night stay includes dining, music, ceilidh dancing and time to gather around the fires before welcoming the New Year.

On Hogmanay evening, guests enjoy Champagne and canapés, a black tie dinner, live music and dancing into the small hours. At midnight, Champagne and fireworks mark the arrival of 2027 over the surrounding landscape.

Rooms and cottages are listed as fully reserved for the 2026 Hogmanay period. The details below are retained for guests wishing to understand the package and enquire about future availability.

Telephone: +44 (0) 1339 881230
Email: info@dounesidehouse.co.uk

Dates and booking status

Dates, availability and key details.

Hogmanay is arranged as a three night stay from 30 December 2026 to 2 January 2027. Rooms and cottages are listed as fully reserved.

Telephone: +44 (0) 13398 81230
Email: info@dounesidehouse.co.uk

30 December 2026 to 2 January 2027

Fully reserved

The experience

Three nights, gently paced.

The stay moves from arrival and welcome through to Hogmanay celebrations, a relaxed New Year’s Day and a final breakfast before departure.

30 December

Arrival and welcome

Arrive and settle in, then enjoy scones and tea with live music, dinner in The Conservatory and a friendly quiz in MacRobert’s Reply Bar.

31 December

Hogmanay celebrations

Enjoy breakfast and lunch before Champagne and canapés, black tie dinner, live music, ceilidh dancing, midnight bells and fireworks.

1 January

A relaxed New Year’s Day

Begin with breakfast, then join the New Year’s Day walk or enjoy quiet time by the fire before tea, music and an informal evening meal.

2 January

Breakfast and departure

Enjoy a hearty breakfast, take one last stroll through the grounds and depart with warm memories of the house and estate.

The turn of the year

Midnight over Royal Deeside.

The heart of the celebration is Hogmanay evening: black tie dining, live music, ceilidh dancing and the anticipation of midnight.

As the bells sound, guests gather for Champagne and fireworks, marking the New Year in the stillness of the Aberdeenshire landscape.

What's included

A three night New Year at Douneside.

Prices include accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner and the Hogmanay celebration activities listed.

✓ Afternoon tea on arrival

✓ Champagne and canapés on Hogmanay

✓ Black tie dinner, live music and ceilidh dancing

✓ Fireworks and Champagne at midnight

✓ Full Scottish breakfasts, lunch platters and evening dinners

✓ Guided New Year’s Day walk

✓ Please note: the Health Club will be closed during the Hogmanay period

Accommodation and prices

Rooms and cottages, fully reserved.

Rooms and cottages are listed as fully reserved for the 2026 Hogmanay period. Discounted rates are available for Douneside Military Club members. The Health Club will be closed during the Hogmanay period due to planned refurbishment.

Main house rooms

From £2,400 for 3 nights

Cottages and apartments

From £2,100 for 3 nights

A 25% non-refundable deposit is required on reservation, with the final 75% non-refundable balance due by 31 October 2026. Reservations cancelled within 60 days of arrival are liable to be charged the full cost of the stay.

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When is Hogmanay at Douneside?

The 2026 Hogmanay stay runs from 30 December 2026 to 2 January 2027.

How long is the Hogmanay stay?

The Hogmanay package is arranged as a three night stay.

Is Hogmanay available to book?

Rooms and cottages are currently listed as fully reserved for the 2026 Hogmanay period. Please contact the team to enquire about future availability.

What is included in the package?

The package includes accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner and the listed Hogmanay celebration activities, including black tie dinner, live music, ceilidh dancing, Champagne and fireworks.

Is the Health Club open during Hogmanay?

No. The Health Club will be closed during the Hogmanay period due to planned refurbishment, with works scheduled for completion in February 2027.

Are cottages available?

Cottages and apartments are listed on the package, but the 2026 Hogmanay period is currently fully reserved.

What are the payment terms?

A 25% non-refundable deposit is required on reservation, with the final 75% non-refundable balance due by 31 October 2026.

Enquire with the team