Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa near Dalkeith and Edinburgh offers a variety of meeting and event spaces, including adaptable suites for corporate meetings, conferences and private functions set within a historic castle estate.
Venue description
A fortified 13th-century castle adapted for hospitality and events, offering a distinctive historic setting for residential corporate meetings, leadership retreats and private conferences. The venue places emphasis on exclusivity, atmosphere and contained programmes rather than large-scale conferencing.
Location
Rural. Located near Bonnyrigg in Midlothian, south of Edinburgh, within landscaped grounds.
Primary use
Corporate and luxury.
Nearest airports and stations
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 30 minutes by car.
Edinburgh Waverley railway station is approximately 25 minutes by car.
Parking availability
On-site parking is available for guests and event delegates.
Total number of bedrooms
35 bedrooms.
Meeting and conference spaces
The castle offers a collection of named function rooms used for meetings, conferences and private dining, each with distinct character and capacity, suitable for residential corporate groups.
Number of meeting rooms and maximum capacities
5 function rooms used for meetings. Maximum capacity across the largest room: up to 140 delegates theatre style.
Typical layouts supported
Theatre and boardroom layouts.
In-house AV provision
Presentation screens, projection and Wi-Fi are available within meeting rooms.
Food and beverages available
On-site restaurant and private dining facilities provide catering for meetings, working lunches and formal dinners.
Breakout and informal working areas
Breakout and informal working is supported through lounges, smaller rooms and the castle grounds, enabling informal discussion and facilitated reflection.

