The countdown is on to the biggest 2025 Hogmanay party in the Highlands
Sponsored editorial with Macdonald Aviemore Resort
The big countdown is well and truly under way.
So make it a start to remember by celebrating the arrival of 2025 in style at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort.
No less than the most famous bagpipe band on the planet will be headlining the packed programme of entertainment - it can not get more Hogmanay than that!
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers have played at the BBC Proms, the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, the Rugby World Cup and F1 and list Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Alex Ferguson, Ewan McGregor and Samuel L Jackson as amongst their fans.
They will be bringing the skirl of the pipes to the award-winning resort and in their own words it will be a show ‘so hot it carries its own health warning’.
The pipers with bags of attitude will be performing before and after the bells.
Speaking of swing, local teen singing sensation Michael Lewis who has been winning rave reviews across the region and beyond has been added to the evening’s bill.
The full programme lined up to see in 2025 is as follows:
• 18:15–19:10 Guests welcome with champagne and canapés on arrival.
• 19:15–20:45 Four-course gourmet meal with llve performances from talented supported acts between each course including local teen sensation Michael Lewis (19:10–19:50) and talented singer-songwriter Dylan Tierney (20:00–21:10).
• 21:50–22:45 Live performance by VH5 Band.
• 23:00–00:00 Headlining performance by the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.
• Midnight–00:05 (outside) Bagpipes and fireworks to ring in 2025. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers lead the countdown, piping outside to a spectacular fireworks display.
• 00:05–00:20 (outside) Fireworks display.
• 00:20–00:50 Red Hot Chilli Pipers return to the stage. The festivities continue with another thrilling set indoors.
• 00:50–02:00 DJ disco and ceilidh dance. Dance the night away with a mix of modern hits and traditional ceilidh music.
There’s no need to worry about securing taxis and mini-buses at the busiest time of the year when the resort’s hotels provide comfortable and well-appointed rooms.
The four-star accommodation at the resort includes a variety of room options to suit different needs from family rooms to romantic suites and luxury woodland lodges for larger groups.
A resort spokeswoman said: “We are offering exclusive two or three-night getaway packages, starting from just £465 per night for two filled with fantastic music, exquisite dining, and incredible festivities.
“In addition, last week we launched a special Red Hot Chilli Hogmanay dinner and entertainment package, available for £125 per ticket which has been selling incredibly well.
“This is a fantastic way to join the fun without opting for the full accommodation package but those interested need to be quick as there are only a limited number of tickets left.”
The big night is geared to a wide range of ages from families with older children (16 years and over) to those who have seen their fair share of old years out.
The resort also has a great array of leisure facilities including its own pool and spa rooms, luxury shopping, cinema, restaurants and bars.
It is great to know that there will be a Highlands hotspot for Hogmanay providing a truly unique evening after organisers sadly recently had to cancel the region’s traditionally biggest New Year party.
Inverness’ popular Red Hot Highland Fling was axed because the city’s Northern Meeting Park and Bught Park are currently subject to major revamps and improvements and mean the celebration would have run at a huge loss.
Tickets for the big night at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort can be booked directly here.
