Ballathie House Hotel hosts meetings, training days, private dinners and weddings for groups of up to 50 people in two dedicated meeting rooms. The hotel stands at Kinclaven, near Stanley, in Perthshire, on the banks of the River Tay and within reach of Perth.
Seminars and company events
The hotel states that its conference rooms adapt from a boardroom for 2 people to a theatre layout for 50. Day meetings can be set up as a day-only event or as a residential stay. The non-residential format covers meeting room hire, morning and afternoon tea and coffee, a soup and sandwich lunch and audio visual equipment. The residential format adds an overnight stay in a standard en-suite bedroom, a four course dinner and a full Scottish breakfast.
Equipment included with room hire is a data projector, a screen, a flip chart, paper and pens. Table accessories such as writing paper, water and glasses are provided. A team building page on the hotel site shows that activities can be added to a programme. The hotel presents exclusivity as one of its strengths, so ask about taking the house for a single group.
Daytime meeting space can change into an evening private dinner or banquet room. The manicured lawns can serve as a break-out area when the weather allows.
Weddings and receptions
Ballathie runs a dedicated wedding offer. Its site presents menus, summer weddings and a smaller, more personal format for couples who prefer a limited guest list. Capacities for ceremonies and receptions are not published online, so confirm numbers and dates directly with the hotel. The Riverside meeting room is listed for receptions of up to 50 guests, and the restaurant and private dining rooms offer further space for a wedding meal.
Rooms and capacities
The Riverside room takes 26 people in a U-shape, 50 in theatre style, 30 around a board table and 50 for a reception. The Morning Room is the smaller option, with 14 in a U-shape and 18 in a board layout. It has no theatre layout.
For private meals, the hotel names the Morning Room and the Terrace Room for smaller lunches and dinners. The main restaurant is used for larger parties. Capacities for these dining spaces are not stated online.
Accommodation
Guest bedrooms are grouped in three areas: the Main House, the Riverside rooms and the Garden Rooms. Delegates on a residential package sleep in standard en-suite bedrooms. The hotel does not publish its bedroom count on the pages consulted, so ask for the number available on your dates, particularly if the whole group needs to stay on site.
Catering
Lunch can be informal or served in the restaurant, which overlooks the river. Menus are seasonal. Smaller parties can choose from a menu, while larger groups are served a set menu. Staff help organisers select dishes, from a light lunch to a full celebratory dinner. The delegate packages include a soup and sandwich lunch and two refreshment breaks.
History and setting
The house was originally built in 1880 and is now a privately owned hotel that has been extensively refurbished. The future Queen Mother visited in 1922 for a house party. The grounds include woodland and lawns beside the River Tay, known for salmon fishing. The hotel also lists golf and country sports among its experiences, which can be used to build a leisure element around a meeting.
Getting there
The address is Ballathie House Hotel, Kinclaven, Stanley, Perthshire PH1 4QN. The hotel places itself in the heart of Perthshire, at the gateway to the Scottish Highlands. Contact the hotel for travel advice from Perth.
