🎄 Winter at the Western Isles Hotel
Settle into the warmth of the Western Isles this festive season. Whether you’re sipping a dram by the crackling fire or exploring the breathtaking beauty of Mull in winter, our hotel is the perfect retreat for festive indulgence and island charm.
Christmas & Hogmanay 2025 Celebrations
Join us for a celebration like no other. This Hogmanay, we’re thrilled to welcome back the incredible Snuffbox — an acoustic trio blending traditional Scottish music with modern flair. Expect lively tunes, local flavours, and a warm island welcome as we toast to 2026 together.
🎶 Live music | Fireworks | Late-night bites | Sea-view celebrations
🌟 Two-Night Hogmanay Package
Make it a proper escape — stay with us for two nights (31 December & 1 January) and immerse yourself in the full Hogmanay experience. Our special package, detailed on our Deals & Packages page, includes:
Dinner, bed & breakfast for both nights
Arrival bubbles with your Hogmanay meal.
Live music on both nights.
The full festivities: fireworks, midnight snacks, and our exclusive New Year’s Day “Hangover Sessions”.
Spaces are limited — book early to guarantee your stay.
🍽️ Hogmanay Menu – £80 per person
Raise a glass of bubbles on arrival and enjoy a spectacular four-course dining experience crafted by our chefs to showcase the best of the season.
Starters
Roast Parsnip & Ginger Soup (Ve, Lf, Gf option)
Hot Smoked Sea Trout with beetroot & fennel salad (Gf, Lf)
Venison & Green Peppercorn Salami with horseradish crème fraîche
Pan-Seared Scallops with white wine, shallot & ginger sauce
Mains
Pan Roast Whole Partridge with braised sprouts, pancetta & plum sauce (Gf)
Pan-Seared Bream with baby fennel, leeks & basil oil (Lf, Gf)
Rosemary & Garlic Venison Loin with potato gratin & heritage carrots (Lf)
Maple-Baked Aubergine with borlotti beans & tomato jus (Ve, Gf, Lf)
Desserts
Clementine & Cointreau Tartlet with vanilla chantilly cream (Gf)
White Chocolate & Fig Panna Cotta with winter berry purée (Gf)
Winter Fruit Crumble with crème anglaise (V, Gf)
Cherry & Dark Chocolate Torte (Ve, Gf, Lf)
Scottish Cheeseboard with chutney, grapes & oatcakes (Gf)
🍡 Midnight Snacks
After the fireworks and the last dance of the night, we’ll keep you going with midnight snacks - a selection of hearty bites served to continue the fun into the night. Because what’s Hogmanay without a little midnight indulgence?
💫 The Celebration Continues – New Year’s Day “Hangover Sessions”
Ease into 2026 in style. On 1 January, our Hangover Sessions bring relaxed vibes, live tunes from Snuffbox, panoramic sea-views and a brunch-style menu to soothe last night’s celebrations. Shake the cobwebs away with the hair of the dog in hand, music in the air and memories being made. (Yes – this is on New Year’s Day itself.
Snuffbox
Snuffbox are an acoustic trio, based in Glasgow, featuring Charlie Stewart on fiddle, Rufus Huggan on cello and Luc McNally on guitar and vocals. Mixing traditional tunes with contemporary flair, as well as quirky, original material, Snuffbox melds old and new to create entirely their own sound.
Fireworks Over Tobermory Bay
As the clock strikes midnight, step outside onto our terrace or gather by the windows for one of the most magical moments of the year — the Western Isles Hotel Fireworks Display. Watch as the night sky above Tobermory Bay bursts into colour, lighting up the harbour and reflecting off the water in a dazzling celebration of the New Year. With a glass of bubbles in hand and the sound of music drifting through the air, it’s a memory you’ll cherish long after the last spark fades.
đź“… Book Your Festive Escape
Spaces fill quickly for our Christmas and New Year events.
Reserve your table or festive stay early — a £10 deposit per person secures your booking.