Birkhill Castle

9.6Shores of the River Tay, Fife, Scotland

Exclusive Use

You can have the venue to yourself, sleeps 30 guests in 17 rooms.

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18th-century home of the Earls of Dundee, the royal standard bearers of Scotland

Birkhill Castle is located in the Kingdom of Fife, overlooking the Firth of Tay, and has been the home of the Earls of Dundee since the 18th century.

Lord Dundee has made this stunning castle available for private exclusive use, with 13 double bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom and 2 single bedrooms, sleeping 30 guests in total. There is also a large nursery bedroom suitable for up to 6 children. Stunning views over the estate and the River Tay estuary beyond make this a magical setting for an array of events and occasions.

Accommodation

Birkhill Castle sleeps 30 guests in 13 large double rooms, 1 twin room and 2 single rooms, most with their own private bathrooms. There is also a nursery bedroom for up to 6 children.

All bedrooms offer quality Egyptian cotton bedlinen, towels, and bathrobes.

On the ground floor you can enjoy drinks in the light-filled Drawing Room. The Drawing Room connects to the Library, where you will be surrounded by the family’s collection of rare and historic books. Both rooms have lovely fires to make them cosy and inviting in the colder months.

Dining

The castle has a warm country kitchen for guests to utilise for self-catering. Dinner can be enjoyed in the chandelier-lit Dining Room.

St Andrews offers Michelin-star restaurants on the doorstep, not to mention a visit to either the whisky or gin distilleries – or both!

Bring your own Champagne, wine and spirits, with no corkage charge.

In warmer months, enjoy drinks on the terrace taking in the views or, when the weather is less welcoming, come indoors and take in the cosy warm fires, enjoying music around the grand piano.

Prices

Birkhill Castle is available on an self-catered, exclusive-use basis throughout the year.

The 2025 self-catered rate is £5,000 per night throughout the year with the exception of 31 December 2025 which is charged at £7,500.

The castle includes a fully-equipped kitchen. Local restaurants can also be recommended.

Location

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Birkhill Castle is in north-east Fife, thus well situated to explore both the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland. Edinburgh is an hour away, by road, and St Andrews is approximately 30 minutes way.

Reviews

9.6

Private GuestFor my 40th birthday, I celebrated with 22 friends at Birkhill Castle, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, it was exactly as we imagined – majestic, grand, and completely ours. The ambiance and decor of the castle were impressive, giving a sense of grandeur and exclusivity. Not a single person was disappointed by their rooms; everyone raved about the comfort of their beds. The dining experience was exceptional, with Daniel and Alister being extremely accommodating to some of our guests’ dietary restrictions, even those mentioned at the last minute. We enjoyed having our own corners of the main floor for post-dinner drinks and activities outside by the gardens, pool, beach, driving range, or hiking on the expansive grounds. Jamie and Iona, the castle managers, were essential to our planning and stay. They were thoughtful, generous with their time, and patient with all our questions. We arranged clay pigeon shooting, archery, whiskey tastings, and several dinners, all organized by Jamie and Iona, including transportation. Celebrating my 40th birthday at Birkhill Castle made the occasion incredibly special – every single person said it was the most magical birthday event they had ever been to. I would absolutely recommend Birkhill Castle for similar events. It was completely enchanting
Private GuestAmazing
Simon and LucindaWe spent a week at Birkhill castle and loved every minute. So private yet so close to everything – an easy drive to all the main attractions. Our family and friends loved it. The location, rooms and views were just perfect!
Private GuestWe rented Birkhill Castle, for a family reunion. We are from Canada, and a bunch of family and friends came with us. We can not say enough good things about the Castle, the host, or staff, everything was perfect. The Grounds are lovely, we enjoyed the swimming pool, The rooms are beautiful. Lady Dundee, even arranged for me to meet my McNabb clan chief, doesn't get any better than that. Truly a wonderful experience, hope to get back

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