Festive Stays & Availability

Win a Two Night Winter Stay

Entries close on 15th October 2025.

The winner will enjoy a two night stay in the cosy Blairinraish West, for up to 2 guests staying in November, December 2025, January or February 2026*.

Winner will be randomly selected from the entries submitted on 16th October 2025.

Open to anyone aged 18+. Prize is a 2-night stay for up to 2 people at Blairinraish West in November, December 2025, January or February 2026, subject to availability and blackout dates. Travel not included. No cash alternative. By entering the competition, you agree to our terms and conditions.

*Stay excludes the following dates: 20th December 2025 through to 3rd January 2026 and 13th February – 15th February 2026.

Click here to see full terms and conditions under Highland Lodges on our website.

Perfect Christmas Lodges

The Clachans

The Clachans lie on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park near the hamlet of Struan. Overlooking the spectacular Highland Perthshire countryside, the location is a great launchpad for local walks and exploration. The House of Bruar, Scotland’s luxury retail experience is less than 2 miles away.  Experience the beautiful Falls of Bruar walk at the same location and reward yourself with some Christmas retail therapy or a delicious lunch.

The Clachans are beautifully renovated lodges, they are dog friendly and Christmas and New Year guests can enjoy a real Christmas tree from Atholl Estates, complete with decorations and lights.

Clachan Cottage is a stunning two-bedroom cottage with a twin and king size double room.  Basque in the natural light that floods into the spacious kitchen and diner through the vast windows and relax in the cosy sitting room with a wee dram whilst planning the next days adventure. Clachan Cottage is adjoined with a large barn with complete log-burner that can be used for activities such as ping pong, yoga or perhaps some festive dancing or Christmas party games with your loved ones.

Clachan Cottage is currently available on the following dates:

• 1st November – 13th November
• 17th November – 30th November
• 10th December – 27th December
• 5th January – 28th February

Clachan Annex sleeps four in two bedrooms and has everything you need for the perfect Christmas break. Featuring a utility room, perfect for muddy boots after a day exploring. There is a fully equipped kitchen and diner, a twin and a king size double room and a first floor living room.

Clachan Annex is currently available on the following dates:

• 3rd November – 13th November
• 17th November – 25th November
• 4th December – 18th December
• 22nd December – 27th December
• 5th January – 20th February

Milton of Kincraigie

Experience the festive season set beside the magnificent Glen Tilt in our recently renovated, charming two-bedroom cottage. If a rural retreat in stunning countryside with miles of walks from your doorstep with modern comforts in a beautifully restored cottage sounds like your perfect Christmas and New Year break, then Milton of Kincraigie is the place to be.

Perfect for families or two couples, Milton of Kincraigie is dog friendly and sleeps up to four guests in a super-king size double room and a twin bedroom that can be converted to a super-king size bed.

The large boot room with full laundry facilities means you can enjoy the outdoors and not worry about getting wet and muddy with plenty of space for washing and drying gear. Soak weary bones in the large bath and then cook up a storm in the fully equipped kitchen.

Underfloor heating will keep your toes warm on chilly mornings and you can enjoy the comfortable living room complete with your own real Christmas tree and cosy log burner.

Milton of Kincraigie is currently available on the following dates:

• 1st November – 6th November
• 9th November – 22nd November
• 7th December – 26th December
• 3rd January – 13th February
• 21st February – 28th February

Blairinraish Cottages

Blairinraish West and East are the perfect stay to enjoy a tranquil haven or an action packed break with stunning views over Strathtay. Both cottages are dog friendly and you can curl up in front of a cosy log burner or cook up a festive feast in the fully equipped kitchens.  Both cottages are lovingly decorated with a combination of antiques from the estate collection as well as contemporary art and designer fabrics.

Blairinraish East is an ideal family stay, with one king size double room and one twin bedroom. The spacious kitchen-diner is perfect for cooking up some festive delights and there is a welcoming living room complete with your own real Christmas tree to enjoy some family time together.

Blairinraish East is currently available on the following dates:

• 4th November – 16th January
• 24th January – 28th February

Blairinraish West is a romantic and luxurious break for two; from the king size bedroom with large en-suite with two basins, a separate bath and shower to the sumptuous, red, cosy living room with log burner.  On fine evenings, venture outside to watch the spectacular view fade away as the stars appear, keeping warm by your fire pit.

Blairinraish West is currently available on the following dates:

• 12th November – 22nd November
• 28th November – 18th January
• 22nd January – 28th February

Shepherd Huts

We have two shepherd huts on Tulliemet; Curlew and Lapwing. They are the perfect escape for those wishing to leave Christmas and New Year celebrations behind and have a tranquil, romantic getaway.

Our luxurious shepherd huts are beautifully decorated with hand-stitched quilts, amazing attention to detail and the comfiest king-size bedchamber.

You will be glamping with a hot shower, a fully fitted kitchen and electric underfloor heating. Dine inside or al fresco in your own private area – either way you will be able to enjoy spectacular scenery.

The shepherd huts sit in a meadow, surrounded by fields of regenerative farmland and stunning countryside. Soak up the views, and as the evening sets in, light your own private fire pit and curl up in cosy wooden armchairs.

Curlew shepherd hut is currently available on the following dates:

• 2nd November – 18th December
• 21st December – 28th February

Lapwing shepherd hut is currently available on the following dates:

• 7th November – 28th February

What's On This Christmas & New Year

There are lots of fun events and things to do in Highland Perthshire over Christmas & New Year. So whether you enjoy live music, great theatre, festive markets or a fabulous street party, we have it all.

• Dunkeld and Birnam Santa Day – Saturday 6th December – There will be great local stalls of Christmas crafts, gifts and delicious food stalls. Children and grown ups alkie will delight in seeing Santa being pulled through the streets by real reindeer!
• Pitlochry Christmas Market – Saturday 13th December – Browse the stalls for hand crafted and local Christmas gifts and enjoy some tasty festive treats as you meander.
• Pitlochry Festival Theatre – 14th November – 21st December – This wonderful musical bounds onto the stage this festive season with infectious songs and fun for all the family.
• The Taybank in Dunkeld plays live music regularly on Wednesdays and Thursdays and has a week of live traditional Scottish music playing every evening from 1st to the 8th January.
• Braan Sauna experience at The Taybank – open daily throughout the winter. Gather a few friends and follow the festoon light trail to their wood-fired sauna and plunge pool on the banks of the River Tay.
• The Old Mill and McKays, both in Pitlochry play live music every Friday and Saturday evening. Head to their websites to see what’s on.
• Pitlochry New Year’s Day Street Party – Thursday 1st January – Shake off the night before with festive food, drink, music, pipe band and Scottish dancing in the street at this wonderful annual event.  Fun for all the family and a great atmosphere to celebrate the New Year.

The Perfect Gift This Christmas

Our gift vouchers make the perfect present for loved ones this Christmas.

Atholl Estates gift vouchers can be used towards stays in any of our lodges, activities on the estate such as fishing and stalking, visits to Blair Castle & Gardens, in any food outlet at the castle or caravan park and in our gift shop at the castle or The Larder at Blair Castle Caravan Park.

We can write a personalised message for you and post the voucher to either yourself or your recipient.