Festive Blogs

Festivals & events this winter 2024 As we enter September, the summer festivals in Inverness are over and our thoughts turn towards the winter months. Here, we’re rounding up the best festivals and celebrations to look forward to in winter 2024. So, let’s take a look… Bonfire Night 5 November 2024 Inverness will host its […]

Inverness festive season 2024/25 As the nights draw in and the air turns cool, our thoughts turn towards the sparkling festive season. We love Christmas time here at The Kingsmills. So today, we’re sharing some of the best things to do in Inverness at this most wonderful time of year. Eden Court Christmas Fairs 15th […]

Give the gift of a Kingsmills voucher Looking for some Christmas gift ideas for this year’s stocking fillers? Our luxury hotel gift cards are the ultimate gift… perfect for popping in your Christmas stockings! We have a fabulous selection of Scottish gift experience vouchers, covering everything from deluxe dining and sumptuous spa days to heavenly […]

Welcoming the year 2025 in Inverness In Scotland, we do New Year’s Eve just a little differently. Firstly, it’s not called New Year’s Eve. It’s Hogmanay! The festival originated with the Vikings and their huge winter solstice celebrations. Today in Scotland, we party so much on the last night of the year that we need […]

Celebrating the festive season 2024/25 At the Kingsmills Hotel we really know how to throw a party! We just love the festive season, and as such, we pull out all the stops to make sure our guests enjoy the most amazing celebrations. Christmas and Hogmanay in Inverness are a big deal at the Kingsmills Hotel. […]

Magical Christmas and New Year Weddings Are you planning a wedding over the festive season? Weddings that take place over Christmas and New Year can be especially magical. Dark evenings and soft twinkling lights create a romantic atmosphere. Your guests are likely to have some time off work for the festive period and hopefully, they’ll […]

Making the festive season that little bit easier Here at The Kingsmills, we’ve been busy putting together our new festive brochure. So now’s the time to plan ahead! Make Christmas easy this year, with a little help from The Kingsmills in Inverness … Give hosting the Christmas party a miss this year Before you attempt […]

Scottish Hogmanay Traditions There’s nothing quite like celebrating the end of another year with family and friends. It’s a chance to get together and have a wee jolly. Drink to past achievements and toast future success. But while the rest of the world gathers round local watering holes on 31st December to welcome in the […]

The most popular day to get engaged … Ever wondered when is the most popular day to get engaged? According to Facebook statistics, Christmas Eve, followed by Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, are the most popular days for proposals. Almost a third of all couples get engaged in November and December, making this a […]

Indulgent spa and beauty treatments Inverness The festive season is upon us! So, you’ve booked the taxi and picked out the perfect outfit. But, don’t forget, you deserve a bit of pampering in preparation for your big night out! Here at the Kingsmills Hotel, we’ve got spa and beauty treatments in Inverness for getting glammed […]

Christmas comes but once a year. And since ’tis the season to be jolly, we thought it only fitting we help you put that festive spring in your step by wrapping up some of our favourite cocktails this season. So if you are thinking of spending this Christmas in Inverness, join us for some naughty […]

Planning an office Christmas party in Inverness? The job of planning the office Christmas party can often be a daunting prospect. How on earth can you please everyone? But fear not! We are here to help with our trusty Kingsmills Events Planners on hand and a wide choice of Christmas party options. Furthermore, you’re not […]

Pre-Christmas pampering at The Kingsclub Spa Once the Halloween pumpkins are squashed and the festive tinsel comes out, there’s no escaping the “C” word. Try as we might to delay the inevitable, Christmas is coming to Inverness. And as we brace ourselves for the Christmas lights to go up, stress levels usually go through the […]