Corporate and Private Hire

Historic Gordon Castle is the perfect setting in which to blend work and play for corporate hospitality parties, group incentive awards, management think tanks, team building, product launches, Burns Dinners and photo shoots.  The spacious reception rooms offer totally private space for meetings and break out sessions, whilst the grounds and nearby facilities provide a spectacular backdrop for that special corporate activity. The resident Events Team can plan and deliver your complete itinerary including:

Salmon fishing
Mini highland games
Archery
Blind-folded Landrover driving
Kayaking
White water rafting
Canyoning
Helicopter rides
Sightseeing tours
Boat Trips
Mini highland games
Clay pigeon shooting
Adventure activities
Bespoke whisky tours and tastings
Johnstons Cashmere visits
Beauty and Spa Days
In-house entertainment includes casino nights, bands, musicians, comedians, magicians, pipers and more...

FACILITIES

Orangery
Up to 80 in theatre style
Up to 60 on rectangular tables

Octagonal Hall
Board Room Style : maximum 20 people
Theatre Style – maximum  40 people
Dining on round tables –  maximum 36 people
Dining on rectangular tables – maximum  48 people
Stand up buffet incorporating the Drawing Room as well – maximum 60 people

Marquees
There is capacity for over 300 guests in Marquees on the Tower lawn. Rooms are also available for breakout sessions

Administrative facilities include an overhead projector and screen with laptop compatibility, dry boards, easels, and WIFI whilst the Estate Office, adjacent to the Castle, offers comprehensive office and administrative support. Meetings and activities at Gordon Castle, away from the normal pressures of frenetic business life, become even more enjoyable cocooned in the sumptuous surroundings, discreet hospitality and mouth watering cuisine.

Gordon Castle has a full sized billiard table, beautiful walks within the historic grounds, tennis court, cycling,  and stalking, clay pigeon shooting and archery can be arranged. For golfers there are eighteen golf courses within easy reach of the Castle including Spey Bay, just four miles away. These range from small and challenging rural ones to the magnificent championship courses including Nairn and Castle Stewart, new home of the Scottish Open.

Salmon fishing can be arranged on one of the lower beats of the world renowned River Spey, close to the Castle. The salmon fishing season on the Spey runs from 11th February to 30th September and fish are caught throughout the season. All fishing equipment is provided and experienced Ghillies will be on hand to demonstrate, teach and support.

In addition to Salmon fishing further exciting activities can be arranged on other rivers and the Moray Firth including white water rafting, kayaking, sailing and dolphin watching. Gordon Castle is fully catered and the resident Chef and her team tantalise delegate’s taste buds from the start of the day with delicious breakfasts followed by lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.  All produce is locally sourced using only the best from Scotland’s natural larder. The ambience and facilities provided give the business community all the facilities that make a working stay at Gordon Castle a memorable occasion.  Daily rates are also available as are options for private lunches and dinners.

Private parties and family celebrations

If you are looking to hold a private party in the Scottish Highlands then Gordon Castle and the Walled Garden Cafe offer delicious spender amidst a uniquely atmospheric setting. Whether the special occasion is a birthday party, christening, anniversary or family and friends reunion, we offer a totally bespoke experience. Our gourmet chef liaises with our clients to prepare individualised menus and wine lists to suit a range of budgets and tastes. Our in-house events team ensure the event and accommodation arrangements are fully taken care of. Leaving your family and friends free to have a great time and enjoy exclusive use of the Castle. On fine days we can host a drinks and canapé reception in the Castle’s landscape gardens before moving indoors for dinner: a little touch of style and luxury that always proves very popular with guests.

If you are interested in taking Gordon Castle please send enquiries to events@gleco.co.uk. Viewings of the house, gardens and estate cottages can be arranged on request.

If you are interested in Gordon Castle Walled Garden for a private function please email restaurantmanager@gordoncastlescotland.com.