Thank you very much for your cooperation and patience during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. We are delighted to be welcoming back Holiday Cottage guests and offering event venue services on a limited basis maintaining compliance with all UK and Scottish Government regulations and social distancing requirements. 

We must ask that the general public continue respect our closed status outside opening times for the safety of guests, residents and family. Our priority is to protect our staff and visitors.  We very much look forward to welcoming you back safely. 

Functions & Special Events

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we have amended our availability for events and group tours. We are accepting enquiries at this time and continue to be led by UK and Scottish Government guidelines regarding social distancing and safety guidelines. Please submit your enquiry as we will be monitoring and responding to all enquiries in date order. Thank you for considering Arniston for your event and we look forward to welcoming you and your guests when the crisis has passed.

Arniston Estate is a 6,000+ acre, working estate that has been in the Dundas family since the 16th century.  The iconic William Adam mansion house is an idyllic location for events set amongst the beautiful gardens, parklands and vast expanse of woodlands, meadows and farm land. We offer a range of flexible options for corporate events from Executive board meetings to product launches or full day, teambuilding & training days. A careful mixture of fully modern tools offered in a historic, majestic setting made available on a fully exclusive basis ensures your event exceeds your goals.

Our team will work with you and your business using a systematic, organized approach for each area of the event, ensuring that nothing is left to chance. This creates an effective experience that inspires, educates and motivates your guests, team and stakeholders. We work with consummate professionals, outstanding in their industries, allowing us to provide the ideal event, from start to finish.

The Arniston House event team is your full service, corporate meeting and special events partner.  Customized services to meet your specific event needs, our event team can help you with:

Planning & Development

Conference Services

Travel & Transportation

Teambuilding

Creative Services

Event Design

Production Services

Accommodation

Catering/dining

On-site Logistics

Tours and Excursions

Event Packages

We offer three levels of event package. The details relating to each package can be viewed by following the links below.

Arniston House Venue Hire with Event Day Directing Service

Arniston House Venue Hire with Event Day Directing Service

Services included with venue hire at Arniston House are:

  • Initial event planning meeting
  • Additional meetings approx 6, 4 & 2 weeks prior to your wedding
  • Complimentary Event Consultation – max. of 2 hours (additional consultation services available on a 2 hr min)
  • Supplier referral from preferred providers list
  • Coordination of event schedule for on premises activities
  • On the day facility supervision
  • Discount on Holiday Cottage hires for delegates and guests
  • Management of supplier contracts and contact information
  • Liaison with suppliers on your behalf & provide each of them with a detailed ‘On The Day’ schedule
  • Overseeing the venue set up and decoration, liaising with suppliers to ensure the tables are laid out exactly as you envisaged
  • Discreet coordination throughout your wedding day, giving you the peace of mind to thoroughly enjoy each and every minute, stress free
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Event Coordination and Completion Services

Event Coordination and Completion Services

​​This package includes all of the Arniston House Venue Hire services plus:​

  • Management of all outstanding event admin
  • Identify possible issues and offer remedial options
  • Review & confirm all supplier contracts & payment schedules
  • Source any outstanding suppliers
  • Provide an action plan for the final weeks
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Full Service Destination Event Planning & Management

Full Service Destination Event Planning & Management

This package includes all of the previously stated services as well as:

  • ​Ascertaining your vision & requirements
  • Budget analysis and supplier payment plan
  • Provide supplier recommendations and selection
  • Arrange relevant appointments
  • Contact you with regular updates and reviews
  • Produce a timeline & detailed schedule for your wedding
  • Provide supplier coordination & confirmations
  • Design (Theme, venue decoration & accessories)
  • Handling of RSVP’s and dietary requirements
  • On the day coordination to ensure your event runs smoothly from beginning to end
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Venue Hire

Locations:

  • Arniston House Reception Rooms (maximum of 40 guests per room)
  • Orangery and Grounds
  • Arniston House and Grounds(including the Orangery)

Arniston House features four, beautiful reception rooms within the Dundas family residence. With special permission, you will be able to organise staff training and teambuilding days, board meetings, client VIP retreats, product launch, press conference, courses, corporate receptions and more. This is an exclusive booking which provides full event coordination with exclusive services and vendors.

The Orangery is a stunning “blank canvas” space, bathed in natural light, south facing looking onto the lawns and policies. Comfortably hosting up to 160 theatre style, 100 classroom or a meal for up to 120, the Orangery is a beautiful space to create just the right atmosphere for your event.

Professional Events Team
Arniston House is proud to have an outstanding team of professionals on staff to help ensure your event is seamless from start to finish. With more than 30 years of event experience to draw from, our team can provide you with the support and peace of mind to fully relax and experience every minute of your event.

Holiday Cottages
Arniston House offers four, 3 & 4 Star Holiday Cottages to meet your event accommodation needs. Located in close proximity to the Main House, the cottages are an excellent addition to your event offering you and your staff or attendees a very comfortable, self-catered option so that you can relax and enjoy your event with the convenience of having your accommodation easily available. Special discounts apply with venue hire packages so please contact the estate office for more information and to confirm availability. We also have a select list of hoteliers and guest houses we work with to offer accommodation for your guests if needed. This service can be arranged at the time of booking based on availability.

Preferred Providers
Our Events Team work with the best in the business to ensure that your event is everything you have envisioned and as stress free as possible. We have built strong relationships and developed a range of service level agreements that not only offer you discounted rates but specialty or preferential services. Some services are restricted to our preferred providers all of which we can review with you at your event consultation.

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Hire The North Field

Event Hire
23rd January 2020

North Field

The North Field is a new addition as event space. Adjacent to the main drive opposite Arniston House, it offers 32 acres of grass land, with two access points off…
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