Duff House was designed by William Adam and built between 1735 and 1740 as the seat of the Earls Fife. It is managed by Historic Scotland, the National Galleries of Scotland and Aberdeenshire Counsel and, after an astonishing variety of occupants over the centuries, was opened as a country house gallery after extensive restoration in 1995. Duff House now enjoys 5-star visitor attraction status from Aberdeen & Grampian Tourist Board.

The five-star facilities at Duff House mean that corporate and private parties can enjoy an unrivalled dining experience under the watchful eyes of magnificent eighteenth-century portraits and surrounded by exquisite objects d’art and furniture. 

- The grandeur of the Dining Room is a perfect intimate space for entertaining valued guests, or to celebrate an important family occasion with relations and friends catering for up to 14 people. 

- The sumptuous Vestibule caters for up to 40 guests, menus can be tailored specifically to individual desires.

- The permanent art collection provides a magnificent backdrop for corporate and private receptions for up to 150 guests. Each function is tailored specifically to our client’s needs depending on the type of event and the rooms selected.

- The Long Gallery is available to hire for courses and conferences from 20 to 50 delegates with facilities for use of  equipment which includes screen, digital projector, slide projector, ohp, TV and video. With en-suite facilities and catering provided by our expert Tearoom staff, the tranquil surroundings are ideal.

From wine tastings and Burns suppers to film nights in the long gallery and falconry demonstrations in the magnificent grounds, Duff House provides an unusual venue for all sorts of private and corporate events.

Other venues and events which we can recommend for our groups includes the Braemar Gathering, Lonach Highland Games and a variety of castles and shooting lodges. 

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