Hogmanay Stays

Black-tie, glamorous gala events where guests feast on aperitifs and exquisite canapés followed by multi-course menus with matched flights of wines and whiskies are hugely popular this Hogmanay. Here are some of the best…

Make lifelong friends as you ring in the bells. With pipers, fireworks, Champagne toasts, live music and Scottish country dancing till the wee small hours, make this a new year to remember at one of Scotland’s most luxurious hotels. A hearty breakfast and Bloody Mary the next morning followed by a bracing walk should ward off any sore heads.

The Fingal 

This luxury floating hotel is permanently berthed on Leith’s vibrant waterfront and is a truly glamorous place to see in 2023. With the style of a superyacht but an old-world elegance that is completely unique.

Two-night package from £2,955 per couple sharing a classic cabin.

Marine North Berwick 

With enviable views of the Firth of Forth and Bass Rock, the Marine is the Grand Dame of East Lothian offering guests an elegant escape.

Two-night package from £485 per couple sharing a classic room.

The Fairmont St Andrews

Set on a 520 acre estate with a unique coastal setting, Fairmont St Andrews encapsulates luxury, elegance and truly breath-taking surroundings.

An overnight stay with Hogmanay experience is £848 based on 2 people sharing.

The Fife Arms

An art and antiquities lover's dream come true, The Fife Arms is a boutique 5-star hotel and Braemar landmark. Discover the Cairngorms and Scottish Highlands while enjoying a luxury stay fit for a King. 

Three-night package from £1,372 per night, per couple.

The Schloss Roxburghe 

Possibly the Scottish Borders best kept secret. This stunning hotel is just waiting to be discovered.

Two-night package from £3,850 per couple in a superior room.

Douneside House 

A Hood favourite, Aberdeenshire’s Douneside House is first class hospitality but with the feel of a family home. Food is exceptional and the scenery picture postcard.

Three-night full-board package from £2,057 per couple in a cosy double room.

Links House Dornoch

Five star award-winning luxury accommodation and fine dining with the charm, grace and elegance of the Highland’s finest boutique hotels

Three-night package from £2,055 per room.

Prestonfield House 

Edinburgh’s Prestonfield House is one of Scotland’s most elaborate and opulent hotels and the Hogmanay celebration is just as bold. 

Prestonfield’s experiences start from £375 per night, inclusive of a welcome bottle of complimentary Champagne (when booking direct) including a full Scottish breakfast. Tickets to the Ball are £175 per person.

Fancy celebrating the New Year in style but still stuck on where to go? Hood recommends Chic Scotland where you’ll find fairytale perfect castles, grand estates doing extraordinary things, restaurants making the most of Scotland’s bountiful larder, world class eco retreats, luxury log cabins, insanely beautiful boutique hotels and more.

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