CHRISTMAS AT the CASTLE

New Year's Eve Gala Dinner & B&B stay

Join us on Hogmanay for an indulgent five-course feast showcasing the finest Scottish produce plus a night in one of our boutique dreaming dens.

Christmas parties

Gather together family, friends and work colleagues for a festive celebration at Melville Castle. Our parties are available to book for lunch or dinner throughout December.

Festive Afternoon Tea

Start your festive celebrations early and treat the family to a Christmas-themed Afternoon Tea! Enjoy with your choice of tea or coffee, or add a glass of Prosecco for extra sparkle. Available 12:30-16:00 throughout December, excluding 24-27 and 31 December.

Christmas Stay 2026

For any early birds, we've organised a fantastically festive three-night stay for 24 - 27 December 2026.

Enjoy a warm welcome and then take your seats for a cream tea in the Ballroom. Highlight of your stay include a five-course Christmas Eve dinner, a traditional Christmas Day lunch and a light evening buffet, and a Boxing Day Festive Afternoon Tea and three-course dinner, plus a Full Scottish Breakfast each morning. Relax and enjoy spending time with your loved ones.

Prices from £1,560 for two people sharing a Classic Double. Please call 0131 654 0088 to find out more or make a booking. 

Christmas Day Lunch 

Join us on Christmas Day for an indulgent festive feast showcasing the finest Scottish produce.

Three-night 2025 Christmas Escape

We've made celebrating easy with a thoughtfully designed festive package that will see you all the way through from Christmas Eve to 27 December 2025. Now fully booked.