Festive Celebrations
Your own private setting
for festive celebrations
Gather colleagues, clients, friends or family for a festive occasion created entirely around you.
From candlelit dinners within the historic rooms of Barnbougle Castle to relaxed winter feasts and celebrations at Rosebery Steading, our Rosebery collection offers distinctive settings for memorable festive gatherings.
Each is available on an exclusive-use basis, giving you complete privacy and the freedom to shape the occasion around your guests.
Selected dates are available throughout late November and December (and indeed January for those interested in a gathering after the busy period).
Christmas at Barnbougle Castle
Set on the shores of the Firth of Forth, just outside Edinburgh, Barnbougle Castle provides a remarkable setting for an elegant festive celebration.Guests can arrive to Champagne and canapés before exploring the Castle’s historic rooms and taking their seats for dinner in the magnificent Banqueting Hall. Candlelight, seasonal styling and winter views across the water create an atmosphere that feels both grand and wonderfully intimate.
Barnbougle is particularly suited to:
- Private company celebrations
- Client and partner entertaining
- Leadership and board dinners
- Champagne receptions
- Festive lunches and dinners
- Family gatherings and milestone occasions
Celebrations can include a bespoke festive menu, carefully selected wines, live music, after-dinner entertainment and dancing. Private coach transfers from central Edinburgh can also be arranged.
Barnbougle Castle can accommodate up to 140 guests for dinner, with smaller gatherings arranged across its characterful reception and dining rooms.
Christmas at Rosebery Steading
Surrounded by the countryside of Rosebery Estate, the Steading offers a warm and atmospheric setting for a more relaxed festive gathering.
The venue lends itself beautifully to generous winter feasts, drinks around the fire, live music, ceilidhs and celebrations that continue into the evening. Its private courtyard and rural estate setting provide a strong sense of arrival while remaining within easy reach of Edinburgh.
Rosebery Steading is ideal for:
- Private Christmas parties
- Team celebrations
- Festive lunches and dinners
- Winter feasts and ceilidhs
- Family occasions
- Gatherings with overnight accommodation
Menus and entertainment can be tailored to suit the style of the occasion, from an elegant seated dinner to a sociable sharing feast followed by live music and dancing.
The Steading can accommodate up to 100 guests, with 14 onsite bedrooms available.
Created for you
No two festive celebrations at Rosebery Estates are the same.
Our experienced events team will work with you to create an occasion that reflects your guests, preferred style and budget. Depending on your plans, your celebration might include:
- Champagne, cocktails or mulled wine on arrival
- Canapés and a bespoke seasonal menu
- Carefully selected wines and festive drinks
- Candlelight and seasonal table styling
- Pianist, harpist or acoustic musicians
- Live band, ceilidh or DJ
- Whisky or Champagne tasting
- After-dinner entertainment
- Late-night food
- Private transport from Edinburgh
- Overnight accommodation at Rosebery Estate
Bespoke pricing
Every festive gathering is individually designed and priced according to the venue, date, guest numbers, menu, drinks and entertainment selected.
A minimum event spend applies for exclusive use. Following an initial conversation, our team will prepare a clear proposal tailored to your requirements.
A festive occasion entirely your own
Whether you are thanking a team, entertaining important clients or bringing family and friends together, Rosebery Estates offers the privacy, atmosphere and sense of occasion to make Christmas truly memorable.
Contact our events team to discuss your preferred date and begin planning your celebration.
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Our vision is to enrich the community, showcase our estate’s grandeur,
and preserve it for future generations.
