Douneside House And Health Club, WEDDING VENUE
Douneside House, Tarland, Aboyne, AB34 4UL -
Up to
70 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed
About Venue
Douneside House is situated in the Scottish Highlands, steeped in history and full of character. Following a major renovation, our historic house re-opened its doors on the 1st June 2016, offering guests a luxurious Scottish countryside stay.
Set within the grounds of the MacRobert Estate in Aberdeenshire, the main House features 14 beautiful guest rooms. The current refurbishment includes a complete re-design of each room to create a classic-contemporary style, whilst retaining important elements of Douneside’s original character through the careful placement of individual pieces of antique furniture and precious artwork.
Adjacent to the main House is the Casa Memoria building, which was originally brought to life by the MacRobert family, as a museum for artefacts collected on their extensive overseas travels. The building’s unusual architecture has enabled its transformation into four contemporary, architect-designed guest apartments, ranging in size from one to three bedrooms.
Douneside House provides a spectacular setting to celebrate a bespoke, intimate wedding or special occasion for up to 60 guests. Weddings and private parties include the full use of Douneside and its grounds - from the guest rooms, Restaurant, Library, Bar and Tweed Room, to the gardens, Health Club and tennis court.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 70
Dining
up to 60
Cabaret
up to 60
Food & Beverage
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Facilities & Amenities
Premises parking
Space Rules
Cancellation policy
100% refundable 5 days before the event
Location
Reviews
- Ce FeAugust 2025
Visited the gardens - they are partnered with the RHS, but the website also indicates they do garden tours. The gardens are separated into different areas - an arboretum, walled vegetable garden,cutting garden, ornamental greenhouse with exotic plants, brook side garden, terraced garden. Each area was immaculate and plenty of the plants are labelled for identification. The Gardeners were friendly and helpful. Well worth a visit
- Nigel HuxtableJuly 2025
Downside is an exceptional hotel. The food is worth a stay alone suiting all tastes and dietary needs. An excellent cellar and tasting menu makes for a very special stay. The gardens are a hidden gem with produce from the kitchen garden included on the menu. Step outside the grounds for easy hikes to explore the local villages and historical remains. plenty of parking and space to enjoy privacy for a quiet read or wander to enjoy the views ofer the farmland and local hills or over to the cliffs of Lochnagar.
- Viven MilneJuly 2025
Visited for afternoon tea. What a beautiful setting with immaculate grounds with outstanding views. We were welcomed by staff who were professional, experienced, and polite. The afternoon tea experience was well presented, with a selection of delicious sausage rolls, sandwiches, scones, and cakes served with a choice of coffee or tea. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Thank you again all at Douneside House
