Multi-award-winning RAD Hotel Group has unwrapped its most ambitious festive programme yet. Eight hotels across the West of Scotland are set to host a bumper season of Christmas dining, entertainment, family events, and spectacular Hogmanay celebrations.
This year’s programme launches in collaboration with Illustrator and artist, Daria Makiela, who has created bespoke festive identities for each RAD Group Hotel, capturing the joy, sparkle and magic of the season across menus, brochures and promotional materials.
With bookings now live, guests can choose from Scottish spa staycations, Christmas lodge getaways with private hot tubs, tribute nights and party packages, and festive dining for every taste and budget. Whether you’re planning a glam night out with friends or work colleagues, a cosy December escape, or a family-friendly Santa experience, there’s something for everyone this winter.
RAD Hotel Group Festive Events 2025 Highlights
This year, RAD Hotel Group has added more family-focused events for all ages to enjoy. Across the portfolio, enjoy children’s party lunches with festive menus, discos, and a special visit from Santa himself. The Radstone, Seamill and Lochside will each host a festive family lunches (Radstone Hotel 21st December from 12pm at £32.50 per adult and child over 2 | £5.00 per child under 2) and Lochside will also host a special New Year’s Day family brunch (£49.50pp and children £25pp) to ring in 2026 in style.
The feel-good Seamill Hydro Christmas Markets are back by popular demand on Sundays, 23rd and 30th November. Seamill’s Firth Pavilion will become one of Ayrshire’s biggest indoor festive markets, with hand-picked stalls selling candles, jewellery, textiles, perfume, confectionery, and more. Entry is free, and the market will be open from 12 to 5 p.m.
At Dalmeny Park, events take centre stage this Christmas, with an unforgettable drag brunch with RuPaul’s Drag Race star Crystal on Saturday, December 6th, kicking off the celebrations! Guests can enjoy a delicious three-course brunch as Crystal and her queens serve up jaw-dropping entertainment, alongside a photobooth and live DJ to keep the party going.
Or you can step into a world of sequins, sass and sensational sounds as we celebrate the iconic music of ABBA in true festive style on Sunday, 14th December with an ABBA Festive Tribute Party. Complete with a three-course festive lunch, a glass of fizz and a live tribute for £52.50pp.
Looking to celebrate 2026 in style?
You can ring in the New Year with gala dinners, live music and champagne countdowns across all eight RAD Hotels – from the legendary black-tie ball at Brig o’ Doon and to family-friendly gatherings at Lochside with it’s brand new Hogmanay Family Dinner Dance priced at £70pp including dinner, entertainment, children’s entertainment and a piper at midnight.
Aaron Kyle, sales and marketing director at The RAD Hotel Group said:
“Christmas at RAD Hotels is always special, but this year we wanted to go bigger than ever before. With everything from drag brunches and ABBA tributes to Santa lunches, Christmas markets and spa staycations, we’ve created a festive line-up that truly has something for everyone”
Bookings are now live across the RAD Hotel portfolio, which includes Lochside House Hotel, Seamill Hydro, Hetland Hall, Dalmeny Park House Hotel, Brig o’ Doon, Fairfield House Hotel, The Royal Hotel and The Radstone Hotel.
Each RAD Hotel will host festive party nights and serve indulgent seasonal menus throughout December, from traditional Christmas Day dining to sparkling festive afternoon teas and festive fayre menus – visit their website to learn more.
Christmas stays and accommodation packages that include festive events are available across the group at an exclusive rate when booking direct.
Full festive programmes for each hotel and accommodation packages are available to view and download:
- Lochside House Hotel: New Cumnock, Ayrshire, KA18 4PN https://lochside-hotel.com/christmas-lochside/
- Dalmeny Park House Hotel: Lochlibo Road, Barrhead, Glasgow, G78 1LG https://dalmenypark.com/christmas/
- The Royal Hotel: 1 Glaisnock Street, Cumnock, Ayrshire, KA18 1BP https://royalhotelcumnock.com/christmas-royal/
- Hetland Hall Hotel: Carrutherstown, Dumfries, DG1 4JX https://hetlandhallhotel.co.uk/christmas/
- Radstone Hotel: 3 Ayr Road, Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, ML9 2TZ https://radstonehotel.com/christmas-radstone/
- Fairfield House Hotel: 12 Fairfield Road, Ayr, KA7 2AS https://fairfieldhotel.co.uk/christmas/
- Brig o’ Doon House Hotel: Alloway, Ayr, KA7 4PQ https://brigodoonhouse.com/christmas/
- Seamill Hydro Hotel: 39 Ardrossan Road, Seamill, West Kilbride, KA23 9ND https://seamillhydro.co.uk/christmas/

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