"The Atholl Palace is one of my favourite places where each year we meet up with good friends and have fun. It's the perfect place to stay in a perfect setting with lovely people looking after us. What more could a person want?"
A Very Special Highland Hogmanay
The imposing Highland setting, the blazing log fires, the delightfully relaxing surroundings, the many years of experience on hand, the many optional activities, and of course that special atmosphere for the big night – how can you resist the thought of Hogmanay at the Atholl Palace! Just a few things change each year, but our guests keep telling us not to change anything - so we don’t! Some of the many elements that fill up each day are listed below!
Two new features for 2010
For the first time ever, we are including a visit to the wonderful nearby Blair Castle with a guided tour through seven centuries of history.We are delighted that also for the first time, Pitlochry Festival Theatre are staging the ultimate traditional pantomime “Cinderella” and we have seats booked for New Year.
29th December
The sound of pipes as you arrive
Welcoming Cocktails
Dinner followed by traditional jazz
30th December
The Atholl Palace Buffet Breakfast
Exclusive visit to enjoy the breathtaking seasonal beauty of Blair Castle and Grounds, with a private tour and some unusual entertainment. Lunch is included in this splendid trip.
Clarsach music and mulled wine
Ceilidh Dancing with Michael Philip after dinner
Hogmanay
Outdoor activities in the grounds
3 course lunch
Falconry display
Gala Decorated Cold Buffet
Fully compered evening of entertainment featuring the Conundrum Dance Band, Michael Philip and of course the Vale of Atholl Pipe Band
New Year’s Day
Buck’s Fizz and Brunch until 12noon
Traditional Haggis Rolling Competition
Pitlochry’s New Year Street Party
Visit the most traditional pantomime “Cinderella” at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Roast Leg of Highland Beef Buffet
Cabaret Folk Evening with North Sea Gas
Four Day Hogmanay
£770 per adult
(nights of 29th, 30th, 31st, 1st)
Three Day Hogmanay
£630 per adult
(nights of 30th, 31st, 1st)
Ten Day Festive Season Holiday
(arriving 23rd December)
£1,300 per adult
£500 per child
includes 3 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, and 7 days of the Christmas & Hogmanay programmes
