As the first of the snow begins to fall, and the halls are decked with boughs of holly, there’s no escaping the fact that the festive season is well and truly upon us once again.
This year, your guest ambassadors at the award-winning Dunalastair Hotel Suites in Highland Perthshire have begun our countdown to the most magical time of year with our unique take on the 12 Days of Christmas.
With its beautiful, snow-capped mountains, enchanting scenery and its famously warm hospitality, few places are better suited for the perfect winter getaway than Highland Scotland.
This is perhaps why millions of people head this way every year. According to Visit Scotland, tourist numbers rose by 11% to 12 million last year, with almost 50% of those visitors arriving in the chillier months.
Did you know that out of the millions of people who visit Scotland every year, 46% of them do so in the autumn and winter months?
While this may come as a surprise to anyone for whom a holiday is strictly a summertime event, for those of us who’ve experienced the captivating beauty of a Scottish winter up close and personal, it makes absolute sense that increasing numbers of visitors are flocking to the Highlands in the off-season.
It’s often said that Scotland’s weather is so wonderfully unpredictable that it’s entirely possible to experience all four seasons in a single day.
Of course, the wild, dramatic landscapes and ever-changing scenery are all part of the country’s charm, guaranteeing that no matter what time of year you visit, you’re always in for a truly unforgettable experience.
Darkness falls, a chill fills the air, and here in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, tales of ghouls, ghosts, and all things ghastly are being shared around campfires up and down the land.
Yes, Halloween is once again upon us, and here at the award-winning Dunalastair Hotel Suites, we couldn’t be more excited.
With Summer only just behind us, it may be hard to believe that Christmas is only just around the corner. Yet here we are already, approaching just three months before Old Saint Nick comes shuffling down the chimney to bring good tidings and joy to all.
So while it may not have been on your mind before now, if you’re planning on escaping the usual hustle and bustle of the festive season this year, then now is the perfect time to start making those all-important bookings.
Scotland may be better known for its haggis, shortbread, and good old neeps and tatties, but did you know the country is fast becoming a veritable hotbed for vegan food?
With some 350,000 Scots said to be eating a plant-based diet and a further 14% of those responding to a Vegan Society survey considering ditching meat and dairy in the future, it’s no wonder that we’ve seen a wealth of new stores, festivals and vegan restaurants in Scotland open up over the past few years.
Here at the five-star Dunalastair Hotel Suites in Highland Perthshire, we recently announced the launch of our own Flawlessly Vegan menu, offering a fresh, delicious array of plant-based options at our in-house restaurant, Edina’s.
Did you know that evidence of people living in Scotland pre-dates Britain’s recorded history by some 8,500 years?
In the thousands of years that followed, this ancient land has seen more than its fair share of epic battles and legendary tales, each one leaving their indelible imprint on the Scottish landscape.
For as long as you can remember, you’ve been dreaming about your perfect wedding and now the time has finally come to make that dream a reality.
Our five-star luxury hotel in the heart of Highland Perthshire offers a complete wedding service designed to ensure you create magical memories that last a lifetime.
With breathtaking views stretching for miles across the romantic Scottish Highlands and luxurious rooms that combine the very height of style, comfort and sophistication, Dunalastair Hotel Suites have spent the past two years establishing ourselves as one of Scotland’s most popular boutique hotels.
Yet isn’t just the scenery and style that has earned us an enviable reputation, a host of top industry awards and official five-star status. In fact, if there’s one thing more than any other that we can attribute our success to, it’s the absolute dedication and devotion of our Guest Ambassadors.