Corporate at Crerar: Meetings Worth the Commute
The corporate world and the way we work has changed. Teams are more spread out than ever before - with hybrid work patterns and remote-first contracts now the norm. In a world where so much work and decision-making happens through a screen, the moments when your team get together in one room matter more now than ever.
Crerar Hotels' versatile meeting and event spaces across the country - all 24 of them - can be the answer to exactly what your team needs. Whether it's a quarterly strategy session, a training away day or a conference, we've built our spaces and packages around one key philosophy: getting your team together should always be an investment, not an inconvenience.
The Value of Face-to-Face.
A Teams call can never fully replace the feeling of being in the same room. The energy flows differently when you can read the room, brainstorm an idea together, and not ask the dreaded 'Any questions?' to be met with a sea of shaking heads (with mics off) on the screen.
Decisions are made quicker, ideas build on each other in the moment, and the trust that cam take a few weeks to build over email can take shape in a single afternoon. There's value in being physically present that a screen can't replicate, and the real magic happens when body and mind are in the room.
You bring the agenda, we'll bring everything else.
Our meeting rooms are available as a standalone hire, or you can choose an overnight package and stay the night in one of our beautiful hotel rooms. Whichever option you choose, our Delegate packages are built to take the admin off your plate. As standard, they include your room hire, set up with a screen and Wi-Fi, along with water, tea and coffee flowing throughout the day, and a steady supply of sweet or savoury treats to keep energy up.
When it's time to pause and reset, lunch looks a little different to your usual dash to grab a meal deal near the office. A soup and sandwich spread typically comes as standard, with upgrades available to a buffet or two-course menu - keeping morale high and energy elevated into your afternoon session, so people aren't checking the clock or fighting to keep their eyes open at 3pm.
It's the extras, though, that turn a good meeting into a memorable one - and that's where our partnerships with local activity providers come in. At Dunkeld House Hotel, teams can opt for on-site team building with the Team Challenge Company, who tailor a range of activities to suit your group. At Fonab Castle, our network of trusted local suppliers opens the door to falconry, clay pigeon shooting, a bagpiping workshop, or a Land Rover experience. And down in the Lake District, at Daffodil Hotel & Spa, our recommended partner SEE Events brings water-based adventure challenges, orienteering, and problem-solving tasks to the table.
However you choose to spend the afternoon, adding one of these activities is a simple way to turn a productive meeting into a memorable day.
The Benefit
There are so many great reasons to invest in a day out of the office, and the change of scenery is beneficial for both employees and the employer.
Locations Worth the Journey
All of our hotels are in locations worth travelling to - set against lochs, coastlines and woodland, away from the noise and traffic of city life. Our beautiful surroundings set the tone for your day from the moment you arrive, whether it's the views over Loch Faskally at Fonab Castle, the Rest & Be Thankful viewpoint as you approach Inverary's Loch Fyne Hotel or the 280 acres of woodland you drive through when you arrive on the estate at Dunkeld House Hotel.
Our hotels offer a unique blend of accessibility and tranquillity, with many of them in settings that feel wonderfully remote but can be easily reached. For instance, even our most remote hotel, the Isle of Mull Hotel can be reached by a short ferry by the West Coast's leading ferry operator, CalMac.
With many direct rail connections for the hotels, including the Caledonian Sleeper, your team can easily travel to our beautiful locations and make the journey part of the experience. Whether you opt for public transport, private hire or you travel by car, you will be guaranteed a beautiful scenic journey. If you do choose to leave the car keys at home, read our blog on travelling Scotland without a car to see how easy it is.
Bored of uninspiring boardrooms? So are we.
Traditional boardroom spaces have earned a reputation for being lifeless and stale with grey walls and harsh lighting. At Crerar, our private meeting spaces are designed to help you and your team do your best work. When you host an event at one of our hotels, you're guaranteed comfort, privacy, and freedom from the usual office disruption.
Read more about some of our favourite meeting spaces across the collection below - we promise none of them are boring.
Explore our Meeting Rooms across the Crerar Collection
The Drawing Room
Dunkeld House Hotel, Perthshire | Up to 60 guests
A timelessly elegant room best suited to private functions and smaller, more considered gatherings - think client dinners or leadership meetings.
The Lochview Suite
Fonab Castle, Pitlochry | Up to 100 guests
Set within a Scottish castle overlooking Loch Faskally, the Lochview Suite pairs undisturbed loch views with the grandeur of the estate - a backdrop for a day that's as productive as it is memorable.
The Woodland Gallery
Fonab Castle, Pitlochry | Up to 40 guests
Tucked within the castle's grounds, the Woodland Gallery is a quieter, bright space for teams who want a change of pace as much as a change of scenery.
The Meeting Room
Oban Bay Hotel, Oban | Up to 16 guests
An intimate offering for up to 16 delegates, set against Oban's harbour town backdrop, a smaller space that still delivers a big change of scenery. Oban is a great base for exploring Scotland's West Coast and has lots to offer if your team is looking for a trip filled with adventure.
The Waterside Room
Daffodil Hotel & Spa, Lake District | Up to 150 guests
Overlooking the water in the heart of the Lake District, this is one of four event spaces at Daffodil - a truly special setting that offers a sense of tranquility to your event.
The Tay Lounge
Dunkeld House Hotel, Perthshire | Up to 35 guests
A bright and welcoming room with views over the River Tay. Versatile in it's use, the Tay Lounge would be deal for hosting a company update meeting or a dinner.
The Squirrel Room
Golf View Hotel & Spa, Nairn | Up to 18 guests
An intimate space in our beachside Nairn hotel, ideal for smaller corporate meetings or family gatherings, with Scotland's coastal scenery and calming sea air setting the tone. And if Golf is on the agenda, we're gifted with some of the best links championship courses on our doorstep.
The Ballroom
Thainstone House, Inverurie | Up to 250 guests
Grand in scale but flexible in use, from major conferences to landmark company celebrations.
The Waterfront Room
Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa, Inverary | Up to 30 guests
With lochside views, the Waterfront Room is built for private events and meetings that benefit from inspiring surroundings.
The Boardroom
Dunkeld House Hotel, Perthshire | Up to 10 guests
A properly professional space for corporate meetings that feels elevated. Drenched in deep hues of burgundy with beautiful interiors, and free of the usual bland boardroom fatigue.
The Conservatory
Dunkeld House Hotel, Perthshire | Up to 75 guests
Enveloped in natural light, the Conservatory is one of our most inspiring spaces, equally suited to a creative workshop or a celebratory lunch. Set within the Dunkeld Estate, it's a beautifully appointed room that makes the outdoors feel like part of the meeting.
Get in Touch
Whether you're planning a board meeting, a full-day conference, or an away day your team will actually talk about afterwards, it might be time to see what a proper change of scenery can do for your next meeting. Get in touch with our events team to explore delegate packages, day-hire rates, and residential options across our hotels.
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