The world-famous Red Hot Chilli Pipers will help ring in the bells as thousands of visitors descend on one of the Highlands’ most popular holiday destinations.
Award-winning Macdonald Aviemore Resort will proudly host the leading bagpipe band – renowned for its fusion of traditional Scottish music and rock/pop anthems – as part of this year’s Hogmanay celebrations.
Headliners the Chilli Pipers will take centre stage in the Osprey Arena, while guests indulge in a four-course gourmet feast before a spectacular fireworks display rings in 2025 followed by a ceilidh.
Macdonald Aviemore Resort has become synonymous with snow and winter pursuits over the past 50 years. This year has seen exceptional demand for the resort’s festive events with its family Hogmanay breaks having already sold out following strong interest from people across the Highlands, Aberdeen, Glasgow and the Central Belt in particular.
A limited number of accommodation packages are still available for two and three-night stays, with prices starting from £465 per night for two people. These include dinner, bed and breakfast, tickets to the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, and other exclusive benefits with professional service from the moment guests arrive.
Book your place today by visiting the Macdonald Aviemore Resort website. Alternatively, phone 01479 815199 or email reservations.aviemore@macdonald-hotels.co.uk.
Gaelle Delagrave, marketing director at Macdonald Aviemore Resort, commented: “We look forward to welcoming guests from across the country for an unforgettable experience headlined by the iconic sounds of the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.
“Tickets are selling fast for what promises to be an incredible live performance and a Hogmanay celebration like no other as we prepare to welcome thousands of visitors to the Cairngorms.
“We have been thrilled by the response to this year’s lineup of events and experiences, including several new additions, with high levels of demand further underlining the resort’s reputation as a magical place to spend Christmas and the holiday season with loved ones.”
Located in the heart of the Cairngorms, the resort’s picturesque landscape is transformed each year into a magical winter setting featuring lochside paths, forest trails and scenic mountain ranges primed for skiing.
In 2024, Macdonald Aviemore Resort has offered a record number of festive events and experiences, ranging from private dining and themed party nights to ice skating and luxury shopping available on-site. Meanwhile, its team has helped create magical family experiences where little ones can meet Santa in his grotto and interact with the UK’s only free-range reindeer herd.
The resort also boasts an indoor children’s play area, cinema with themed movie nights, and its own highly experienced entertainment team that is responsible for delivering this year’s pantomime production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’.
There is something for every member of the family – regardless of age or how active you choose to be – with an array of outdoor pursuits located within a few miles’ radius of Aviemore. The resort has strong links with many other local experiences and attractions, including the Highland Wildlife Park, Loch Morlich, Landmark Adventure Park, and the Strathspey Railway steam train.
In addition, Spey Valley Shopping is a luxury department store at the heart of the resort that offers holidaymakers the ultimate Christmas retail therapy with its selection of exclusive gifts, food and drink, accessories, homeware, and branded clothing – Barbour, Dubarry, Elemis, Masai, and Neom Wellbeing.