Private Events in Scotland
Some occasions ask more of a venue. A significant birthday, a family reunion, a milestone anniversary - these are the moments that deserve more than a hired room and a standard menu. They deserve a remarkable setting to hold special memories.
Candacraig is a 17th-century Highland mansion available exclusively for private hire. When you and your guests arrive, the entire property is yours. There are no other guests, no competing schedules, no shared spaces. Only the house, the grounds, and the special occasion you have chosen to celebrate.
For private events in Scotland, few settings come close.
A Historic Highland Property Reserved Entirely for Your Group
Candacraig accommodates up to 24 guests across 12 individual and elegantly styled bedrooms with their own private bathrooms. The house is substantial enough to host a gathering with ease, and intimate enough that it never loses its sense of a private home for those smaller groups or families.
The principal public rooms:- drawing room, dining room, whisky library, billiard room are available for exclusive use throughout your stay. There are no function suites or event packages. Instead, the spaces adapt to what you need them to be: a place to dine, to gather, to celebrate quietly, or to mark a moment with the people who matter most.
Outdoors, there are acres of lush and perfectly manicured lawns and grounds along with a beautiful Victorian Walled Garden, a Lochan and private access to one of Scotland’s famous fishing rivers, the River Don. The surrounding estate extends to over 16 thousand acres of Highland landscape. Whether the occasion calls for outdoor activities, an evening walk before dinner, or simply the backdrop of the Cairngorms National Park, this remarkable setting delivers.
The Occasions We Host
Candacraig is suited to a range of private and family gatherings, each held in a setting reserved entirely for those attending.
Milestone Celebrations
Landmark birthdays, significant anniversaries and other milestone moments sit naturally within Candacraig's character. The property provides the setting; our team ensures the details are right, from beautiful floral table arrangements, sparkling table settings, and gourmet menus to fun activities and perfect evening atmospheres. These are Candacraig moments that deserve to be celebrated.
Family Gatherings & Reunions
A private family gathering, whether a reunion of extended family, a multigenerational holiday, or a shared celebration, requires a setting that accommodates different tastes and ages without compromise. Candacraig's scale, its variety of rooms and spaces, and its outdoor grounds make it well-suited to families or groups of up to 24 guests who want to spend time together without feeling crowded.
For families planning a private event in Scotland that brings people together meaningfully, unlike a hotel, Candacraig offers a unique sense of a home that belongs, for a few days, entirely to you.
Private Dining & Celebratory Stays
Our food and hospitality offering sits at the centre of many private events at Candacraig. Seasonal menus, locally sourced produce, and a kitchen that responds to the character of your stay rather than a fixed menu cycle. Private dining here is not an added feature; it is part of the Candacraig experience.
For those wishing to incorporate a private whisky tasting or a curated evening around Candacraig's whisky library, that can be arranged as part of your stay. Our location within reach of Speyside makes it a natural setting for an evening that pairs food, conversation and some of Scotland's finest single malts.
Planning Your Private Event
Every private event at Candacraig is arranged directly with our team. There are no set packages or fixed formats. Instead, we work with you to understand what the occasion requires and ensure we can deliver a memorable stay.
That might mean coordinating with external suppliers, arranging activities on the estate, planning a specific menu with the kitchen, or simply ensuring the house is prepared and comfortable. The detail is ours to manage, the occasion is yours.
Candacraig is available for hire for a minimum of two nights, with longer stays encouraged for larger groups or more elaborate events. We are happy to discuss availability and logistics at any stage of your planning.
Enquire About Private Events at Candacraig
Private events at Candacraig are arranged on an exclusive-use basis. Each stay is tailored to the group and the occasion. From groups of 4-24 guests, we can ensure a wonderful stay in the Scottish Highlands.
To discuss availability and begin planning your event, please enquire about exclusive use of the estate. Our team will be in touch to understand your requirements and start the conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candacraig hosts milestone celebrations, family gatherings, anniversary stays and reunion gatherings. Each event is held on an exclusive-use basis, meaning the property is reserved entirely for your group. We also provide a corporate off-site offering.
Candacraig accommodates up to 24 overnight guests across 12 individually styled, elegant bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom.
Yes. Our kitchen team works directly with your group to plan menus around your occasion, using seasonal and locally sourced produce. Private dining is a central part of the Candacraig experience, not an optional extra.
Yes. Private whisky tastings from specialist tutors are available by prior arrangement.
The estate is available for a minimum of 2 nights. Longer stays are common for larger events and are encouraged where the occasion warrants it.
We welcome groups of 4 guests to 24 guests.
