Auld Handsel

Auld Handsel at Ness Walk Hotel: January Hotel Deals in Inverness

Welcome to Ness Walk Hotel, home to one of the most unique hotel deals for January in Scotland: The Auld Handsel Experience. Running from 2nd to 5th January 2027, join us to honour Scotland’s cherished tradition of exchanging gifts on the first Monday of the New Year.

Expect three nights of indulgent dining, Highland storytelling, and experiences you won’t find anywhere else, all from £572.50 per person based on two guests sharing.

Book directly with Ness Walk Hotel or call 01463 215215 to secure your place.

January Hotel Deals Worth Getting Excited About: What’s Included

Ness Walk Hotel has curated every aspect of this package, so there’s nothing to arrange on arrival. As a result, this is one of the most complete short breaks in Inverness available in January 2027.

Here’s what to expect:

• 3-night stay at £572.50 per person, based on 2 people sharing
• Tasting menu for two on one evening in Torrish Restaurant
• À la carte dinner for two on one evening in Torrish Restaurant
• Afternoon tea for two in the Ness Walk Hotel lounge
• Fizz and nibbles at the Rebel Row private shopping and storytelling experience
• Cheese board and a bottle of wine on one evening
• Tickets to the Inverness Castle Experience
• Tickets to the Rebel Row Experience at Prickly Thistle’s flagship Inverness store
• Tickets to the Jacobite Loch Ness cruise
• A special Auld Handsel gift in your room on 4th January
• À la carte breakfast each morning in Torrish Restaurant
• Accommodation in a Laurel or Cedar Room

This January hotel deal runs for stays from 2nd to 5th January 2027. Book online or call 01463 215215 to check availability.

2nd January: Arrival, Inverness Castle, and a Tasting Menu in Torrish

Your Auld Handsel Experience begins on 2nd January 2027, where you’ll arrive at Ness Walk Hotel and settle into your Laurel or Cedar Room. Both room types feature freestanding baths, generous proportions, and views towards the River Ness or the surrounding evergreen canopy. In other words, the unwinding begins the moment you walk through the door.

Once you’ve found your feet, head to the Inverness Castle Experience, one of Scotland’s most talked-about new visitor attractions. This immersive experience brings Highland history and culture to life through multi-sensory environments, and the rooftop viewpoint offers incredible views across Inverness. It is, therefore, a memorable way to begin one of the best hotel deals for January in Scotland.

And in the evening, Torrish Restaurant takes centre stage with an exceptional tasting menu. You’ll enjoy a seasonal menu that showcases the finest Highland produce. Moreover, every dish reflects the creative skill that has earned Torrish at Ness Walk its outstanding reputation.

3rd January: Rebel Row Inverness, Afternoon Tea, and Cheese by the Fire

After a leisurely breakfast in Torrish Restaurant, transfer to Rebel Row for something truly special. Rebel Row is the flagship store for Prickly Thistle, Scotland’s only working tartan mill. Here, the Highland rebel women tell the true story of tartan. So, you can expect stories, strength, and spirit in abundance. What’s more, you’ll enjoy moments that stay with you long after you leave. Fizz and nibbles are included, too, because of course they are.

And then, back at Ness Walk Hotel, you can unwind by the fire with afternoon tea. And as evening falls, relax with a cheese board and a bottle of wine before retreating to your room. The perfect end to the perfect day.

4th January: Handsel Day, a Jacobite Loch Ness Cruise, and Farewell Dinner

Wake to breakfast in Torrish Restaurant and discover a special Auld Handsel gift waiting in your room. This small token of luck and good fortune reflects the very tradition that inspired the whole package.

And on your final day, you can also board the Jacobite Loch Ness cruise for a journey across one of Scotland’s most iconic stretches of water. The Jacobite Cruises Loch Ness experience takes you out onto the loch itself, with panoramic Highland scenery. Furthermore, January brings a quieter and more atmospheric version of this journey than summer ever could. A Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness is therefore one of the most rewarding ways to experience the Highlands in January.

Finally, in the evening, the Auld Handsel Experience concludes with an à la carte dinner in Torrish Restaurant. This is a warm, unhurried, and thoroughly fitting end to three nights of Highland hospitality. Ness Walk Hotel then bids you farewell on 5th January 2027, but the Highlands will stay with you long after you depart.

Terms and Conditions

The Auld Handsel Experience is available for stays from 2nd to 5th January 2027, subject to availability. The package costs £572.50 per person based on two guests sharing for three nights. All package inclusions, including the Inverness Castle Experience, Rebel Row Experience, and Jacobite Loch Ness cruise, are confirmed at the time of publication.

Any amendments, cancellations, or changes to external events or services are beyond the control of Ness Walk Hotel. Standard Ness Walk Hotel terms and conditions apply.

Book Your Auld Handsel Experience

For anyone searching for January hotel deals that combine luxury, culture, and genuine Highland character, the Auld Handsel Experience stands apart from anything else available.

Explore the full range of rooms and suites, browse current offers, or contact the team with any questions before booking. Which you can do below.

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