10 Awesome places in Scotland for a corporate retreat

Has your team dreamt of having an idyllic castle to yourselves? What about your own island? Then you’ll love holding your next corporate retreat in Scotland. Besides fairytale castles, shimmering blue lochs, and rolling hills as far as the eye can see, Scotland sports plenty of special estates, cottages, and resorts to set your sights on.We've looked  at high-lands and loch-lows, weighed up reviews, pricing, the best time of year, and team size capacities to help you choose the best place in Scotland for your next corporate retreat.Lean sinn!

Just outside Edinburgh, in West Lothian, and spread across three floors is the Carlowrie Castle and Gate Lodge. This luxurious retreat venue is a place where your team can get away, relax, and strategise in style. Though Carlwirie seems to spring from a fairytale, it’s a mere nine-minute drive from Edinburgh, making it easily accessible for teams flying in from the airport.The castle holds up to 26 guests and the staff accommodates for a wide range of team-building activities including falconry, archery, clay pigeon shooting, and mini highland games. Teams will also have their food prepared by award-winning chefs, all passionate about local produce and innovative cuisine. 

If you’re out to have your team feeling relaxed, rested, and replenished, then look no further than the spa hotel resort Crieff Hydro Perthshire. Some of their amenities include Victorian baths, golf courses, and horse riding.Besides world class catering and lodging, the Crieff Hydro is famous for its views of idyllic Perthshire scenery: rolling green hills, sparkling rivers, and lush woodlands. Located 32 miles away from the Dundee airport, this location is best for those that truly want to leave behind the humdrum of bustling cities.

If you really want to get away from it all—nothing beats having your own island! The Ben on Inchmurrin Island on Loch Lomond in West Dunbartonshire is one of Scotland’s best well-kept secrets. It offers three apartments sleeping up to 26 people, a lodge, and a restaurant amidst the gentle hills and rugged peaks typical for the northern Scottish highlands.The Ben has a range of water sports on tap: fishing, kayaking, swimming, and more. The idyllic Inchmurrin Island is 26 miles away from the nearest airport (Glasgow), and best to visit during the hotter months when temperatures invite you to the water.

Located in Ayrshire, and about 30 minutes from Glasgow, the Blair Castle Estate is one of Scotland’s most famous venues for luxury corporate retreats. It also comes with just about everything you need to check off the boxes on

your company offsite agenda

. Set over 200 acres of public park, the castle features corporate activities for a wide range of tastes.Your team can enjoy private whiskey and chocolate tasting in the oldest room in the property—dating back to 1105! Blair Castle also offers forest-bathing, yoga, and wilderness & survival challenges on a nearby private island.

Nestled in 14 acres of parkland in Royal Deeside and half an hour from the Aberdeen Airport, you’ll find the Raemoir house. This corporate retreat venue offers a range of indoor and outdoor experiences, including whiskey and gin tasting, carting, and foraging trips.The Raemoir house is perfect for mid-sized teams with its spacious 18 suites, drawing room, multiple dining rooms, and a large fire pit. Visitors also have access to an award-winning chef that specialises in creating personalised guest menus.

The SCHLOSS Roxburghe, located at the Scottish borders, offers 20 cottages, two restaurants, a heated infinity pool, and a championship golf course. With 90 sleeping rooms in all, it’s the perfect getaway place for large enterprise teams looking to let their competitive side loose with a range of sporting events.It’s 55 miles from the Edinburgh Airport, and also comes with specialised meeting rooms where you can conduct everything from board meetings to corporate events like product launches. It’s the perfect setting to

plan your company offsite

, retreat, or business events.

There’s nothing better than spending the cold winter days sipping the finest Scottish whiskey in a cozy room with a view that’ll have you wanting to stay forever. Just off the west coast of Scotland, the Isle of Raasay lets you experience life at one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries complete with tours, whiskey tastings, and luxury accommodation.What this retreat lacks in outdoor activities, it makes up for in comfort. It offers world-class dining options, a whiskey lounge and bar, the Borodale house, and a breathtaking view of the nearby isle of Skye’s Cuillin mountains.

Need to bring together a big team? Well it doesn’t get much bigger than Fairmont St Andrews. This famous 540 acre estate has everything from 209 luxury rooms to reward your busy team members to a long list of exciting outdoor activities.It’s also home to one of the biggest conference venues in Scotland, making it perfect for conducting productive breakout sessions in style. Fairmont St. Andrews is just as convenient to reach as it is grand with the Dundee airport being a mere 15 miles away.

Aldourie is a 300-year-old Baronial Castle set on the quiet banks of Loch Ness. With towers, turrets, and rustic interiors it can accommodate smaller to mid-size groups of up to 24 guests. Its 500 acres gives your team ample space to try their hands at various outdoor activities including mountain biking, walking tours, wild swimming, and mini highland games.Don’t feel like going out during your retreat? The Aldourie Castle also offers plenty of indoor facilities such as a boathouse where visitors can participate in guided meditation and yoga sessions—making it a great all-year-round escape.

While spacious castles can certainly be elegant, you might prefer a cozy cottage to bring your small team together. If so, then the Arden Holiday Cottage is your best bet. Located at the coastline of south-west Scotland, it can accommodate small teams of up to five people—great for startups.But, don’t mistake this cottage’s small size for a lack of things to do. The Arden Holiday Cottage offers a unique set of activities, including escape rooms, reiki healing sessions, hiking, and horse riding.