Murder Mystery
Murder mystery fever is rising ahead of the start of BBC’s The Celebrity Traitors on screens from the 8th October. Wyndham Duchally Country Estate in Perthshire, Scotland, has Murder Mystery Dinner Parties. The ‘Feast your eyes on … Murder’ event takes place 13th December and follows a festive 16th-century murder mystery at Mary Queen of Scots’ Christmas court, for a thrilling night of drama, food, and fun. The dinner party includes a welcome drink, a delicious three-course meal, and live interactive entertainment by Spirit of Glasgow, the longest-established murder mystery company in Scotland.
 
Wyndham Duchally Country Estate is the perfect Traitors-inspired Scottish location to experience a game of trust and treachery. Part of  IDILIQ Hotels & Resorts, Wyndham Duchally guests may embrace the Scottish countryside located with easy access to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the Scottish Highlands. For those looking to turn the event into a luxurious staycation, the estate offers an array of spacious accommodation options, including 55 fully-equipped lodges suitable for up to eight people and four-legged friends. On-site, guests can relax in the Leisure Centre with an indoor pool and gym, indulge in the award-winning restaurant & bar, and even visit the Gatehouse Gin distillery.
 

The remaining line-up of events for 2025, with further dates for 2026 yet to be announced:

  • Witch One Dunnit?, 30th October
  • The Christmas Tree Murder, 29th November
  • Feast Your Eyes on … Murder, 13th December
 
Priced at £55 per person. Bookings via: events@wyndhamduchally.com/ 01764 663071. For more information, visit https://www.wyndhamduchally.com/murder-mystery/

By Fergus McCarthy

Fergus McCarthy is a seasoned publishing professional with over three decades of experience in the media industry. In 1993, he co-founded Parents News, a pioneering publication aimed at providing busy parents in Southwest London with essential information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly activities. Under his leadership, Parents News quickly expanded its reach from 60,000 to 192,000 monthly printed copies, establishing additional branches in Kent, South London, Northern Ireland, and Cornwall. In 1997, recognizing the potential of digital media, Fergus helped launch Parents News UK Online, which carried digital editions of the printed publication and offered a broader range of national information. The website's popularity soared, attracting up to 700 daily hits at its peak. Although Parents News transitioned to an online-only platform in 2017, Fergus continues to play a vital role as Publisher and Advertising Manager, focusing on providing value to businesses through effective advertorials.