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The Glorious Garden Party
The Glorious Garden Party is back! The Champagne and cocktails will be flowing, the music lively and the fresh strawberries will be piled high as you watch some of tennis' fine...
Learn moreThe Glorious Golf Gathering
Join us for the last hurrah to the golf season, a day that celebrates the great game with 18 holes of golf, bountiful beverages and fine food!
Learn morePOP x Gleneagles presented by END
Celebrating the iconic sporting estate and the legendary sport of golf, END. brings together Pop Trading Company and Gleneagles for a multi-brand collaboration.
Learn moreGleneagles launches its 2023 edition of Pursuits Whiskies
Ahead of The Gleneagles Hotel 100 Year Anniversary, The Pursuit Series Is A Limited & Exclusive Range of Single Malt Whiskies.
Learn moreMarfa Stance x Gleneagles exclusive parka and collar launch
Gleneagles and Marfa Stance are delighted to announce the launch of our exclusive, limited-edition, Gleneagles X Marfa Stance Parachute Parka
Learn moreWinter Pursuits at Gleneagles
Autumn and winter see the landscape become even more dramatic at Gleneagles, where a wealth of outdoor pursuits make it the perfect destination for experiencing the Scottish Hig...
Learn morePlanting a tree for the Jubilee
We’re delighted to be participating in The Queen’s Green Canopy, a unique, UK-wide tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.
Learn moreWinter Wellness
Welcoming you in from the cold to thaw out in our inviting sauna cabin, immersive steam-room or through a languorous soak in the outdoor onsen - all guaranteed to cleanse the bo...
Learn moreChef Focus: The Perfect Scottish Charcuterie and Cheese Board
Discover a flavour of the Gleneagles charcuterie board, which shines a spotlight on cured meats produced by local artisans, who follow in the footsteps of a time-honoured tradit...
Learn moreGlenturret x Gleneagles 2022
We’re excited to announce the second year of our limited edition Glenturret x Gleneagles whisky collaboration has arrived at the Glen!
Learn moreTrading New York Skyscrapers for Scottish Skies
This Autumn/Winter season, Zachary Weiss experienced the countryside flair of the Glorious Playground followed by life on the square at Gleneagles Townhouse.
Learn moreAn inspiring spot for Incentive Groups
With a thousand and one things to do, get some extra inspiration with our incentives sample itinerary below.
Learn moreBy the Lochan
Set by the ‘lochan’ – a small loch – on neighbouring Gleneagles Estate in Perthshire, two state-of-the-art domes have been installed to give up to four guests a unique Gleneagle...
Learn moreThe Call of the Wild
Bring the whole family to explore the great outdoors with summer pursuits to suit everyone, from intrepid explorers to leisure-seekers.
Learn moreFrom Countryside Flair to Life on the Square
From country pursuits and the great outdoors, to riverside picnics and children’s menus, our team is on hand to help keep toddlers, tweens, teens and everyone in between enterta...
Learn moreThe Riviera of the Highlands
From country pursuits and the great outdoors, to riverside picnics and children’s menus, our team is on hand to help keep toddlers, tweens, teens and everyone in between enterta...
Learn moreMeet the Apprentices
We were delighted to welcome 12 young apprentices to our Gleneagles family recently to start their career journeys within our hotel operations, culinary and greenkeeping teams.
Learn moreThe Glorious Playground for all generations
From country pursuits and the great outdoors, to riverside picnics and children’s menus, our team is on hand to help keep toddlers, tweens, teens and everyone in between enterta...
Learn moreYour gateway to the beauty of Scotland
From medieval castles, mountains and museums to distilleries, drams and dams, Scotland is a mecca for culture vultures and sightseers. And Gleneagles is the perfect gateway to e...
Learn moreSpirited Away
With so much emphasis on the ‘water of life’ at Gleneagles, we caught up with our Hotel Manager, Daniel Baernreuther and resident whisky lover to learn more.
Learn moreTaking the ‘bored’ out of Boardroom
Let us help you take the ‘Bored’ out of Boardroom with our range of 15 luxurious and flexible event spaces, over 850-acres of surrounding estate, a huge programme of exhilaratin...
Learn moreAn egg-citing announcement!
We are egg-static to share for the first time ever, Gleneagles is producing its very own limited edition Easter egg.
Learn moreFive minutes with Managing Director, Conor O’Leary
Hear more from Managing Director, Conor O'Leary, as he shares his favourite things to do on the estate, the beautiful countryside and what you can expect from a visit to Gleneag...
Learn moreFounders Forum gather their global network at Gleneagles
Founders Forum gathered their global network of the world's most inspirational founders, global leaders, senior investors and disruptive rising stars at Gleneagles, to share ide...
Learn moreWe need to talk about men’s mental health
In celebration of International Men’s Day, we caught up with local man, Gleneagles joiner and Andys Man Club facilitator, Billy Ramsay, who spoke to us about his own very person...
Learn moreAnnouncing our very own bespoke whisky
We are delighted to share the news of our very first Gleneagles single malt produced by our neighbours, The Glenturret.
Learn moreAnnouncing our very own bespoke whisky
We are delighted to share the news of our very first Gleneagles single malt produced by our neighbours, The Glenturret.
Learn moreA sweet story of success
In celebration of Hospitality Apprenticeship Week, we caught up with renowned Gleneagles alumnus and Master Chocolatier, William Curley.
Learn moreReset and get return-to-work ready
With over 850-acres of surrounding estate and 50+ pursuits available to our guests, here at the Glorious Playground, we’re big believers in the benefits of reconnecting with col...
Learn moreThe Apprentice – you’re hired!
Gleneagles has inspired guests for nearly a century, but it’s also inspired generations of talent – apprentices who’ve come to learn their trade, hone their craft and kick-start...
Learn moreHousekeeping Heroes
Hotel operations have many unsung heroes; individuals behind the scenes who work diligently, tirelessly and passionately to ensure our guests have a wonderful time. There is no...
Learn moreA World of Wellness
With beautiful new spaces for relaxation, restoration and rejuvenation; a range of Gleneagles oil blends featuring natural botanicals from the Perthshire countryside; and treatm...
Learn moreIt’s okay to talk
We’re proud to support Andys Man Club, a charity group that offers a safe and friendly space for men to come together to talk about their mental health.
Learn moreBehind the brand: meet jewellery designer, Grainne Morton
Jewellery designer and antique lover, Grainne Morton creates unique handcrafted heirloom pieces inspired by her upbringing in Northern Ireland.
Learn moreThe doors open on our brand-new wellness offering…
We are delighted to share news of the evolution of our spa, now open for our residents, and launching to our day spa guests in September.
Learn moreShand Adventure
Explore the Perthshire countryside on one of our specially designed Shand bikes with a choice of routes to suit all abilities.
Learn moreGold and green for Gleneagles!
We’re thrilled to have been awarded gold status by Green Tourism, an accreditation organisation that seeks to make the travel and tourism industry more sustainable.
Learn moreMighty oaks from little acorns grow
We’re so proud of our Estate Sous Chef, Callum Roberts, who has been crowned an Acorn Award winner!
Learn moreFamous dinners
Through the decades, many well-known faces have enjoyed the unique culinary experiences at Gleneagles.
Learn moreThe Glen Guide – Walking & Hiking
Here in Perthshire, we often see four seasons in one day, but whether it’s blissfully balmy or “blowin’ a hoolie”, walking is one of the best ways to explore the dramatic local ...
Learn moreRoyal seal of approval for Gleneagles equestrian veteran
We’re thrilled to learn that our Equestrian Event organiser, Jane Cepok, has been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list as a ‘Medallist of the Order of the British Empir...
Learn moreA wise head on young shoulders
We’re thrilled to announce that our Junior Sous Chef, Peter Meechan, has been crowned the UK’s Young Chef of the Year in the prestigious Young Chef Young Waiter (YCYW) competition!
Learn moreGleneagles Townhouse
From countryside flair to life on the square, The Glorious Playground is city-bound!
Learn moreWhen the boat comes in
On a blustery day in September, we joined our Executive Sous Chef, Ian Syme, and Iain Campbell from our local fishmonger, George Campbell & Sons, for an adventure on the wes...
Learn moreReeling in the excitement
Our Senior Fishing Ghillie, Gerry Rattray, has represented Scotland in elite level fishing five times, but he still remembers the day he caught his first salmon.
Learn moreArcade Antics
Shopping bags at the ready – our retail arcade’s having a beautiful makeover! Inspired by the shopping experiences of the early 1900s, our new-look Gleneagles Arcade will pay h...
Learn moreMeet the team: Alan Dickson
I’ve been at Gleneagles for 12 years now. We’re a hands-on team and I’m no exception – I teach every day & enjoy passing on my skills in clay pigeon and air rifle shooting, ...
Learn moreMeet the team: Iona McKechnie
18-year-old Iona first joined the team as a volunteer over two years ago. Hooked from day one, she fell in love with the art of gundog handling.
Learn moreKing’s and Queen’s Celebrate 100-Year Anniversary
Wednesday 1 May proved a memorable and historic occasion on Gleneagles’ golfing calendar, the day officially marking the 100-year anniversaries of The King’s and Queen’s Courses.
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