My Edinburgh Hen Weekend: A Real Bride's Review

Editor's Note (December 2025): This real story from a past bride has been updated to ensure all travel tips and activity details are current for the 2026 season.

I decided to have my hen weekend in Edinburgh as it was the only capital city in the UK that I hadn’t visited. London and Dublin were a bit too expensive, and Cardiff was too far for everyone. I’d heard good things about the Edinburgh nightlife, so when my Maid of Honour, Diane, asked me where I wanted to go, I had no hesitation!

We had a huge group—25 girls said yes! Rather than dealing with the stress herself, Diane booked through The Stag and Hen Experience. We chose a package that included a 17th-century mansion, a private chef, and a big night out. Here is exactly what we got up to.

Friday: The Mansion & The Chef

When the weekend finally came around, I must say that Harvieston Hall met all my expectations. I had seen photos, but they didn't do justice to the grandeur of the main dining room. I stayed in the Grand Bedroom, which was enormous!

We settled in and explored the house before getting ready for the evening. The Private Chef turned up on time and rustled up a three-course Italian meal. About an hour later, the Cheeky Butlers arrived! We had booked three of them because we were such a large group. They were fit, friendly, and fun. They served us dinner in their aprons and bow ties and even joined in with the party games afterwards. It was a roaring success.

Saturday: Pampering & Partying

Saturday morning was suitably hungover! However, some of the girls organised breakfast in the massive kitchen. We had booked a Mobile Pamper company to come to us. The ladies set up in the lounge, and I had a facial and manicure which was delightful.

The afternoon flew by, and before we knew it, it was time to hit the town. We had a table booked at a bar for dinner and drinks before hitting the club.

Top marks all round! The food was good, the bar was bouncing, and the nightclub was heaving. Fortunately, as part of our package, we had Guest List Admission. We skipped the massive queue, which made us feel like VIPs. We danced until the early hours!

Sunday: Afternoon Tea Recovery

Sunday’s hangover put Saturday’s to shame. We were a woeful looking lot! We had booked a traditional Afternoon Tea to finish the weekend. We weren't sure how we'd cope with more wine, but everyone performed heroically!

It was the perfect relaxing end to a chaotic weekend. My Edinburgh hen weekend was a resounding success, and I am so glad we used The Stag and Hen Experience. They gave us an amazing experience and great value for money.

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