Seven luxury Scottish castles you can rent for Hogmanay

This wonderfully compact little castle is situated just 8 miles from Edinburgh’s city centre. Its charming red stone facade is covered in ivy and could have come straight from a Disney movie.

Overlooking the River Esk, the drum tower, the oldest part of the current structure, dates back to the mid 15th century and the castle is steeped in rich history.

King Edward I and Oliver Cromwell have both used the the castle as a base for their forays into Scotland and both Queen Victoria and Sir Walter Scott have paid visits.

With 29 individually styled bedrooms available, guests will be able to enjoy clay pigeon shooting, a Hogmanay Dinner Dance and even a murder mystery as part of the new year's package.

Package: Two night Hogmanay break
Price: £950 to £1750 for two people (based on type of room)
Website: www.dalhousiecastle.co.uk

This majestic lochside castle is nestled into the foothills of Scotland's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, and is surrounded by some of the most idyllic Highland scenery you'll find anywhere in Scotland.

As an added bonus the 19th-century castle's three dining rooms are run by none other than celebrity chefs Albert and Michel Roux Jr, offering the finest British cuisine (with a little French influence of course) made using the finest local produce.

The new year's package includes clay pigeon shooting, falconry, a black tie dinner, champagne reception, a piper and a ceilidh band as well as loads of fantastic food and drink.

Package: Minimum of three nights (30, 31 December and 1 January)
Price: £625 - £910 per person per night (dependent by room size)
Website: www.celticcastles.com/castle-blog/celebrate-new-year-at-inverlochy-castle-2016

The former home of the Bain family and Clan Davidson, Tulloch Castle was built in the 16th century and is surrounded by the beautiful Dingwall countryside.

Close to the bustling town of Dingwall and just 15 miles north of Inverness, the castle has 20 bedrooms and even has its own resident ghost, with a young boy reportedly taking a picture of the spectre in 2008.

This castle will be a big hit with golfing fans as there are no less than three Championship golf courses a short drive away.

Their Hogmanay package includes a three-course dinner, a history (and ghost) tour, Highland dancers, a piper and a trek to the Caisteal Gorach Folly.

Package: Three-night break from 30 December
Price: £316.50 per guest (upgrades available on request)
Website: www.celticcastles.com/castle-blog/celebrate-new-year-at-tulloch-castle

Described as one of the original homes of Scotland's Kings, the white-walled Traquair Castle is located just 30 miles south of Edinburgh.

Considered to be Scotland’s oldest inhabited house, there are few places better qualified to be your home away from home for Hogmanay.

The castle has its own edged maze, spanning half an acre, an on-site brewery and even offers Salmon fishing on the River Tweed.

For Hogmanay there aren't any celebrations in the house itself but the Traquair Arms, a short stride from the castle, offers great local Hogmanay celebrations.

Package: Bed and breakfast package
Price: Starting at £190.00 per room per night
Website: www.celticcastles.com/castle-blog/celebrate-the-new-year-at-traquair-castle-2016

Located close to Glasgow and the historical town of Stirling, Culcreuch Castle is one of Scotland's oldest castle hotels.

Set in 1,600 acres of wooded parkland, the castle offers the perfect base for touring the Trossachs and Highlands, or taking day trips to Glasgow or Stirling.

Filled with a rich history, the grand house is ancestral seat of the Scottish Clan Galbraith for over 700 years.

The Hogmanay package offers a warm welcome from the laird of the castle himself, a gala dinner, live music, magic show and piper.

Best of all there's even a fireworks display for a truly celebratory way to welcome in 2017.

Package: Two-night package
Price: £369 -£419 per room for 2 guests (Children under 16 years old will be charged £35 per night per child for bed and breakfast accommodation when sharing a room with their parents)
Website: www.celticcastles.com/castle-blog/celebrate-new-year-at-culcreuch-castle-2016

If you are a food and drink - and particularly whisky - fan then Dornoch castle hotel is definitely the one for you.

A 25 bedroom hotel since 1947, the castle – which is within easy reach of a number of leading whisky distilleries in the North Highlands, such as Balblair, Glenmorangie and Dalmore – has built up an impressive reputation as a Whisky destination.

Currently listed as Whiskybase.com‘s Number One International Whisky Hotel and a previous winner of the Scottish Licence Trade News Whisky Bar of the year, the bar at Dornoch Castle Hotel is home to one of the best collections of vintage and rare whiskies available to buy by the dram anywhere in Scotland.

Only an hour north of Inverness, the Castle has also begun constructing its own micro-distillery on its grounds, with production set to begin this month.

For Hogmanay, the Castle will be offering a package that includes full Scottish breakfast each morning, lunch, evening meals, welcome drinks and light evening entertainment. And yes, there will also be fireworks.

Package: Arrival 30th December – Departing 2nd January 2017
Price: £555.00 to £585.00 per persons
Website: www.dornochcastlehotel.com/news/hogmanay-2016/

Looking like it has sprung from the pages of a fairytale, Atholl Palace is surrounded by the rolling hills of Perthshire and its turrets can be seen poking high above the forest that surrounds it from miles around.

The Palace is offering plenty of fun over the festive period and their Hogmanay package includes everything from ceilidh dancing and cocktails to a Buck’s Fizz brunch and Fireworks.

Overlooking the Victorian town of Pitlochry, the castle is the ideal place to enjoy the festivities and should you wish to venture out on New Year's day, the town celebrates with a huge street party, the best way to start 2017.

Package: Four night fully inclusive package, starting on 29th December or a three night fully inclusive package, starting on 30th December.
Price: (Four night) £870.00 per adult and £325.00 per child (three night) £770.00 per adult and £280.00 per child
Website: www.athollpalace.com/hogmany