Hogmanay Break in Pitlochry, Scotland
Hogmanay Break in Pitlochry Scotland
Wake up to the New Year in 2026 with a treat for the eyes, heart and soul: Pitlochry offers a perfect opportunity to get away from the frustrations of a more hectic pace of life. In fact, you’ll be unable to resist being drawn into re-engaging with the power of Nature at her stunning best. Just to head off to a place of exceptional natural beauty will have a therapeutic quality. Gradually, you’ll find yourself slowing down, maybe taking some walks, chilling in a cafe or visiting a beauty spot. Then, there’s the chance to stay in cosy comfort, gazing over the delights of the Tummel Valley, enjoying the company of like-minded folk, relaxing over a drink and maybe tucking into the delights of a festive Scottish Hamper.
The town’s fireworks light the skies at midnight and log fires burn outdoors to warm the air. Just the time for a delicious mulled wine with which to warm the fingers. Rosemount’s Hogmanay Break in Pitlochry is just the ticket for a true getaway New Year’s Break.
2, 3 or 4 night Hogmanay Break in Pitlochry
Rosemount Hotel’s Hogmanay Break in Pitlochry consists of a 3-night stay on a B&B basis, with some rooms available for 2 nights. We have availability for our New Year Offering between between the dates of 29th Dec and 2nd January. Those rooms that rooms are available for 2 nights may be booked from 31st December. 1 night stays are also available 29th and 30th Dec and 2nd – 5th January 2026.
On the morning of the 1st January, we have a late breakfast/brunch from 10.30 am. A piper will greet the New Year outside the Restaurant and the Pitlochry Street party commences at 1pm
Prices for our Hogmanay Break – from 2 Nights B&B, with optional extra Scottish Food Hamper with Wine, . New Year’s Day Brunch at 10.30 am will replace breakfast. You may view our pet friendly rooms before making your booking. We are a short stroll from town and some excellent restaurants. We recommend booking early for dinner on 31st December.
Tariff for Hogmanay (eg 2 person rate – 3 nights with option to extend)
Rates quoted above include Bed and Breakfast and optional extra Luxury Scottish Hamper. There will be mulled wine and mince pies available to enjoy outdoors (weather permitting) arund our flaming log firepits.
B&B with Luxury Hamper
Our published rates are for B&B for 2 persons sharing. Some rooms can accommodate further guests by addition to the core rate. Breakfast the 1st January will be a later morning brunch, ahead of Pitlochry’s famous Street Party. Included in the rate, a luxury hamper will be placed in your room in readiness for your arrival. Perishable items will be stored in our chill and available for you to pick up between 10am and 8pm any day during your stay. Crockery, Cutlery and Glassware will be available for you to enjoy your Hamper either in your room, our Lounges or on our Terrace, warmed by the glow of fire pits.
Hamper Contents – Minimum Retail Value £90
- Bottle of Wine for Regular rooms (pre-ordered, red or white), P
- Bottle of Prosecco
- Whisky Miniatures
- Shortbread
- Mince Pies
- Tray Bakes
- Chocolate
- Charcuterie
- Cheeses
- Crackers
- Olives and Tracklements
- Grapes
Staying Before or After Hogmanay
Accommodation is open for single night stays on the 28th, 29th Dec, for those in transit to locations further north. However, from 30th December, a 3-night Hogmanay minimum-stay applies. The opportunity for one night stays resumes on the 2nd January up until the 5th January, for those seeking a stopover enroute back home from further north.
Pitlochry is a Famous Host for New Year Festivities
Could it be that a Hogmanay retreat to Pitlochry is the ideal antidote to midwinter? If this is the case, then Scotland is the classic location in which to celebrate New Year. Furthermore, Pitlochry is renowned for its Hogmanay festivities with independent firework parties from midnight and a truly unique street ceilidh on the 1st January. Folk visit from far and wide to join in this celebration of friendship and hope.
Ensuite Bedrooms for Hogmanay in Pitlochry
There can be no better way of bringing in the New Year with your furry best friend than immersing yourself in an area of stunning natural beauty and endless scenic walks. Please check availability and pricing for B&B, below. This year, along with bed and delicious Scottish Breakfast, we will be offering guests a luxury Hamper, which we will keep chilled until required
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Places to Visit over Hogmanay in Pitlochry
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1st January 2024
After your celebration into the early hours, we have a late morning brunch to ease us into the New Year. For those familiar with the New Year traditions of Pitlochry, you’ll know that there is a unique Ceilidh event held outdoors in Pitlochry High Street with a fiesta of Scottish music and dancing along its length
Terms for booking a Hogmanay Break in Pitlochry at Rosemount Hotel
Dogs are most welcome in most rooms at an additional charge of £7.50 per dog per night.
Bookable with a deposit of £200, refundable only for cancellations in excess of 30 days prior to arrival.
The balance is due by 10th December and is, by this date, non-refundable in case of cancellation .
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Our location, just 5 minutes from the main street means that we are peacefully located, yet convenient for all that the town has to offer. We enjoy gorgeous views over the Tummel Valley and then upwards towards Ben Vrackie.
The Hogmanay Tradition
The word “Hogmanay” has been fully adopted as a Scottish term, but historical account shows that the name may have been derived from French cultures. Over the years each area of Scotland has developed its own rituals and customs associated with the New Year. The best known is the practice of first footing, whereby everyone has an open house immediately after midnight and all are welcome to call. Doors are generally open well into the first of January, though the visiting tradition now continues well into January. The first-footer over the threshold of each house would set the luck for the household for the coming year. A tall, dark man is always hoped for, symbolising a portent of the best kind of luck for the householders. Different gifts, indicating different elements of luck are traditionally brought along, such as coal, shortbread, whisky or fruit cake. Food and drink are given by the householder in return. Many countries have adopted the singing of Auld Lang Syne, which is based on a Scots poem by Robert Burns. The common practice of crossing arms throughout is not practised in Scotland. Scottish folk prefer the version that more accurately follows the words of the song. Here, you just hold hands and swing arms gently until the last verse when arms are crossed and the circle dances to the centre and back at ever increasing tempo. Now mind you learn all this in time for your Hogmany Break in Pitlochry! Should auld acquaintance be forgot, CHORUS: For auld lang syne, my jo, And surely ye’ll be your pint-stoup! CHORUS We twa hae run about the braes, CHORUS We twa hae paidl’d in the burn, CHORUS And there’s a hand, my trusty fiere! CHORUS Regional celebrations include the fireball swinging at Stonehaven, where on the stroke of midnight a procession of people swinging fireballs on ropes over their heads pass through the town and hurl them into the harbour. Fireworks, Pipe bands and Street Drumming accompany the festivities. Other towns in the north east have fire burning ceremonies of similar nature. People from the Glasgow area and the west coast enjoy celebrations based on singing dancing, eating steak pie, storytelling and drink through the night until daylight arrives. A Highland custom, now seeing a revival, involves getting up early New Years Day to have a family drink then to sprinkle the house with magic water from a ford near the house then to smoke the house with ignited branches of Juniper. Finally, the families fling open all doors and windows to draw in the fresh air of the New Year and the whisky bottle is brought to the breakfast table. Pitlochry’s New Year’s Day Street Ceilidh is a relative newcomer to the Hogmanay Celebration scene. However, it has quickly grown in popularity and draws revellers from far and wide. The Band strikes and a Ceilidh commences, right there in the High Street. Onlookers submit to the mass swirl as the Gay Gordons and Dashing White Sergeant get into full swing along the length of the High Street. Mulled Wine and hot snacks ward off the winter chill. Rosemount Hotel, Pitlochry is offering Short Breaks of 3 days or more over the Hogmanay period, with limited availability for 2 night stays. In summary, this includes bed and breakfast with Luxury Hamper. We have 4 grades of room. Hogmanay prices vary from £490 for 3 days B&B with Luxury Scottish Hamper (This rate applies to a Regular Double Room – suitable for 2 adults and, in our pet friendly rooms, a small dog. Other rooms are available)Auld Lang Syne
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne*?
for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
& surely I’ll be mine!
‘nd we’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
and pou’d the gowans fine;
But we’ve wander’d mony a weary fit,
sin’ auld lang syne.
frae morning sun till dine;
But seas between us braid hae roar’d
sin’ auld lang syne.
& gie’s a hand o’ thine!
‘nd we’ll tak’ a right gude-willie waught,
for auld lang syne.Regional Celebrations
Hogmanay in Pitlochry
In Conclusion
