Join the festive fun at Gleneagles Hotel this Christmas, set in dazzling Perthshire countryside surroundings. Gleneagles boasts an indulgent and magical Christmas break, where your every wish and desire is taken care of. Whether you're escaping with family or on a romantic Christmas getaway the hotel can cater for all your needs this festive season.

Festive events…

To kick off the festivities Gleneagles is hosting a sparkling Christmas dinner and party at The Dormy Clubhouse on Saturday 5th December. The night will be filled with bubbly Prosecco, a lavish three course Christmas dinner and joyful entertainment to rival Santa's own grotto. This event marks the start of the festive season at Gleneagles, followed by their annual Festive Markets (12th and 13th December) including handcrafted arts and crafts, ceramics, bespoke artworks and luxury jewellery, photography and locally sourced artisan food to jump start Christmas shopping.

The hotel will play home to traditional seasonal entertainment as they present a pantomime adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic "The Jungle Book”. Enjoy pre-show drinks and canapés in The Glendevon Room before moving through to The Gleneagles Suite for the performance on Sunday 20th December.

Fun Christmas activities for the whole family…

The jam-packed Christmas schedule offers something for everyone. A full day of activities on Christmas Eve, means guests can enjoy ceramic classes, air rifle shooting, golf swing tutorials and more while the little ones can own a pony for the afternoon. Little guests will get one last chance to post their letters to Santa as his elves stop by in the afternoon before hitting the ice rink to watch the professionals don their skates for a stunning performance. Cocktails and fireworks top off the evening before Christmas Eve dinner and late night music in the bar.

On Christmas morning, young guests will welcome Santa as he arrives at the hotel and follow him through to the magical Grotto where some presents await. A traditional Christmas lunch with a touch of magic follows before traditional Christmas Day Gala Dinner Buffet and music in the bar until late. Transport will be provided to local church services on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Activities continue throughout the festive period with a full timetable including special dinners, champagne tasting, cookery classes, fortune telling, dance lessons and more.

With so much to explore and discover, why not take advantage of the hotel's Christmas Crackers package from the 24th to 26th of December, plus stay an extra night on the 23rd or 27th of December. Guests can also take advantage of the Half-Way Holiday package from the 27th to 29th of December when there is plenty to see and do before the big build up to the Bells at Hogmanay.  To celebrate the New Year in luxury, take advantage of the Hogmanay Heroics package from the 30th of December to the 1st of January.

Bells at Hogmanay…

The Gleneagles Hogmanay event is hosted each year on New Year's Eve and never ceases to amaze the guests. Visit the Front Hall for a celebratory cocktail before enjoying a true Scottish Hogmanay dinner. Followed by plenty of music, dancing and fireworks, if you find yourself peckish you can enjoy a late night feast buffet. A multitude of sensational events being hosted by the hotel throughout the New Year includes an outdoor treasure hunt, ceramic class, air rifle shooting school, champagne tasting, Hogmanay dinner, fireworks and live music.

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Notes to Editors

The Christmas Crackers package is inclusive from the 24th to 26th of December and costs £3,565 per room for a three night stay including all food and entertainment. Plus enjoy a complimentary extra night on the 23rd or 27th of December. The Half-Way Holiday package is inclusive from the 27th to 29th of December and costs £590 per room per night including all food and entertainment. The Hogmanay Heroics package is inclusive from the 30th of December to the 1st of January and costs £4,340 per room for a 3 night stay including all food and entertainment. Plus enjoy a complimentary extra night on the 29th of December or 2nd of January. All prices are inclusive of VAT and based on two people sharing a Sovereign room, subject to availability, terms and conditions apply. For further information on packages visit www.gleneagles.com  or call Resort Sales on 0800 389 3737.

The Gleneagles Hotel was built in 1924 and is situated in 850 acres of beautiful Perthshire countryside, just one hour's drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow. The hotel is a haven of luxury British heritage that offers a five star hotel experience. With 232 elegant rooms, including 26 suites, the hotel provides some of the finest accommodation in Scotland. Not only home to three of the finest championship golf courses in Europe and an award-winning ESPA spa, the hotel also hosts an array of activities from Falconry to off-road Land Rover safaris.