Top Exclusive-Use, Large Holiday & Group Venues in Scotland (November 2025)
Recently, we had an international enquiry, asking about a venue for approximately 100 guests, plus accommodation for the core guests. It got me thinking: if someone with access to world-class options is looking for an exclusive-use venue in Scotland, there must be others who are searching for that kind of private, luxurious, and intimate celebration too. Where would they find a list? So, I decided to put together a list of some of the top exclusive-use estates, castles, and country houses in Scotland, for anyone who would like their special event to feel like a totally private, “take the whole place” kind of affair.
In alphabetical order, we have prepared a list of some of the most beautiful exclusive-use venues in Scotland we are lucky enough to represent..
Cambo House & Estate, Fife (Sleeps 43)
Gilmerton House, East Lothian (Sleeps 24 as of 2026)
Innes House, Elgin (Sleeps 38)
House of the Northern Gate (Sleeps 18)
And here is a list of a number of other stunning exclusive-use venues available in Scotland, plus a few things to think about when choosing a venue….
Aldourie Castle
Ardoch, Loch Lomond
Atholl Estates
Auchterarder House
Birkhill Castle
Borthwick Castle
Broich House
Bughtrig
Cambo House
Candacraig
Carlowrie
Corrour Lodge
Dabton House
Dalvey House
Delnabo Lodge
Downie Park House
Drumkilbo House
Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate
Dun Aluinn
Dundas Castle
Dunskey Castle
Eilean Shona
Fasque Castle
Firthside House
Gilmerton House
Glenapp Castle
Glenmuick
Gordon Castle
Hillhouse
House of the Northern Gate
Innes House
Inverlochy Castle
Kemback House
Kinblethmont House
Kinross House
Kipney Hunting Lodge
Knock House
Laudale House
Milton House, Farmhouse and Steading
Mossfennan House
Muckrach
Newhall House
Old Milton
Papple Steading, East Lothian
Persie House
Port-an-Eilean, Loch Tummel
Rodel House
Rothes Glen
Scatwell House
Stenton House
Thirlestane Castle
Tulliemet House, Atholl Estates
Turin Castle
What Makes These “Exclusive-Use” Venues Truly Special…?
Privacy & Control: With exclusive use, you have the whole venue for your event. No sharing with other events, the venue is yours to style, decorate, and inhabit.
Immersive Weekends: Many of these venues offer multi-day hire, allowing your group, family and close friends to arrive early, settle in, and not rush in and out.
On-site Accommodation: Essential for celebrations of ~100 people: many venues have enough beds for core guests, and plenty of options for others to stay nearby.
Spectacular Settings: From sprawling estates to Highland castles, these venues offer extraordinary backdrops.
Flexibility: Some venues let you bring in your caterers, others have in-house teams. Some allow marquees or stretch tents, others have beautiful indoor spaces.
Legacy & History: Many of these estates come with history, staying somewhere with a story adds a meaningful layer to the celebration.