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Scottish Castle Weddings
Castles for weddings in Scotland really do represent the pinnacle of beauty, and an amazing start to the most important day of your life. There are a number of wedding castles spread throughout the country providing a huge selection from which to choose from.
Wedding castles in AberdeenshireBalmoral CastleLocation: Crathie, AB35 5TB (map and directions)Marriage license?: Receptions only Contact: 01339 742534 / website Balmoral Castle offers a beautiful backdrop to your special day, with The Pipers' Hall - a grand and airy dining area - available from November to March to cater for receptions. There's space for up to 120 people and the venue includes a separate bar area and full catering facilities. Accommodation can be arranged for up to 25 guests in adjoining buildings. Balmoral wedding planners can help with the arrangements including florists, pipers and entertainment. Balmoral Castle © Colin Smith Wedding castles in Angus and DundeeEdzell CastleLocation: DD9 7UE (map and directions)Marriage license?: Yes, ceremonies only Contact: 0131 668 8973 / website Edzell Castle combines a striking 16th century courtyard castle with beautiful gardens and a summer house, forming the ideal all-in-one setting for your big day. The walled garden, which is open air, continues unique carvings and the summer house includes an open fireplace, perfect for weddings taking place in the winter months. Edzell Castle can accommodate up to 120 guests in total, with the summer house providing a covered option for a further 10. Edzell Castle © Anne Burgess Glamis CastleLocation: Glamis, DD8 1RJ (map and directions)Marriage license?: Yes, ceremonies and receptions Contact: 01307 840393 / website Glamis Castle not only provides a beautiful backdrop to your big day but also a comprehensive range of options that allow you to personalise the location to suit your wishes. Whilst there is no on-site accommodation, the castle's wedding planners can help you locate accommodation in the local area for your wedding guests. The wedding ceremony itself can take place in various places around the castle, and there are on-site caterers that can prepare delicious menus using fresh produce. Glamis Castle - Wikimedia Commons Wedding castles in Argyll and ButeComing soon...Wedding castles in Ayrshire and ArranBlairquhan CastleLocation: Blairquhan, Maybole KA19 7LZ (map and directions)Marriage license?: Yes, ceremonies and receptions Contact: 01655 770239 / website As one of the finest Regency castles in Scotland, Blairquhan Castle is a unique wedding setting. The service itself can be held inside the castle, with space for up to 100 guests. Alternatively there is a stunning local church for hire. Around 26 people can sleep inside the castle - some of whom will be lucky enough to stay in a four poster bed. Various forms of entertainment can be arranged, and flowers can be brought in directly from the castle gardens for a truly unique touch. Marquees can be brought in for larger weddings. Blairquhan Castle Culzean CastleLocation: Culzean Castle & Country Park, KA19 8LE (map and directions)Marriage license?: Yes, ceremonies and receptions Contact: 01655 884455 / website Culzean Castle is set is nearly 600 acres of beautiful countryside and features timeless outdoor pursuits including woodland walks, sandy beaches and terraced gardens. It's an amazing, tranquil location that really must be seen to be believed. The six-bedroomed Eisenhower Apartment, on the castle's upper levels, is available for exclusive hire by wedding parties and is perfect way for up to 12 guests to sleep and live on such a special occasion. Entertainment, such as clarsach player and string quartet, can be arranged by castle staff. Culzean Castle © Stara Blazkova Wedding castles in Dumfries and GallowayCaerlaverock CastleLocation: 13km south east of Dumfries, DG1 4RU (map and directions)Marriage license?: No, ceremonies only Contact: 0131 668 8973 / website Caerlaverock Castle offers one-of-a-kind features that can make your special day unique. An original moat and turn-towered drawbridge add a dramatic atmosphere that will make your wedding memorable for the rest of your life. The Great Hall, which can seat up to 60 guests, is open air and overlooks the moat and nature reserve. Caerlaverock Castle - Wikimedia Commons Wedding castles in Edinburgh and the LothiansBorthwick CastleLocation: North Middleton, Midlothian, EH23 4QY (map and directions)Marriage license?: Yes, ceremonies and receptions Contact: 01875 820 514 / website Licensed for both religious and civil ceremonies, Borthwick Castle is an intimate and very romantic site that can be hired for exclusive wedding use. In the Great Hall, up to 73 guests can celebrate along with the happy couple and there are on-site caterers that can prepare a three course dinner to enjoy after the ceremony. Borthwick Parish Church is also available and is located just by the entrance to the castle driveway. Borthwick Castle © Stephen Samson Linlithgow PalaceLocation: Linlithgow EH49 7AL (map and directions)Marriage license?: Yes, ceremonies and receptions Contact: 0800 328 1373 / website The stunning ruins of Linlithgow Palace are located in a dedicated park, next door to beautiful Linlithgow Loch. Famously known as the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, Linlithgow Palace has a rich and awe-inspiring history that is really felt when inside the structure. Catering at the Palace is provided by Prestige Scotland who can provide innovative menus and wine selections tailored to your requirements. The two main settings at Linlithgow Palace, the Undercroft and the Great Hall, each have a capacity of 60 people. The Great Hall is open air and includes a large, magnificent fireplace alongside head-turning views over the loch. Linlithgow Palace © Alistair McMillan Wedding castles in FifeBalgonie CastleLocation: Markinch, Glenrothes, KY7 6HQ (map and directions)Marriage license?: Yes, ceremonies and receptions Contact: 01592 750119 / website The 14th century candlelit chapel of Balgonie Castle is without a doubt one of the most breath-taking wedding locations in the country. It can seat up to 70 people, with an additional 30 in the adjoining Chapter Hall. The Great Hall, a stunning setting for the reception, can seat 58 people. The fees include exclusive use of the castle so there is no chance of being disturbed on your big day, and the castle provides on-site catering which is beautifully presented in the Great Hall. Balgonie Castle © David Johnston Wedding castles in Glasgow and Clyde ValleyComing soon...Wedding castles in Hebrides and IslesBalfour CastleLocation: Shapinsay, Orkney, KW17 2DY (map and directions)Marriage license?: Yes, ceremonies and receptions Contact: 01856 711282 / website Balfour Castle is home to a small but historic chapel and is fully licensed to hold civil and religious ceremonies in the drawing room, which can be accessed via a secret passage hidden behind a set of false bookshelves. The castle includes a number of large public rooms for hire in addition to ample grounds on which a marquee can be erected. The castle has an obvious 'fairytale' feeling about it which really makes it unique for those who want something extra special. Balfour Castle © Purplebaron Dunvegan CastleLocation: Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, IV55 8WF (map and directions)Marriage license?: Yes, ceremonies and receptions Contact: 01470 521206 / website Dunvegan Castle caters for weddings of up to 50 people and can provide advice on key arrangements including florists, pipers and accommodation. The stronghold is wonderfully situated loch-side, and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited castles in Scotland, having been the stronghold of the Chiefs of MacLeod for almost 800 years. Ceremonies can be held in a variety of locations including the drawing room, the North Room, the Gun Court or within the Walled Garden. Dunvegan Castle © Subichan Wedding castles in Scottish HighlandsCastle of MeyLocation: Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8XH (map and directions)Marriage license?: Yes, ceremonies and receptions Contact: 01847 851473 / website Weddings at the Castle of Mey are held in the Visitors' Centre between October and April, and offer space for up to 60 guests. For an extra special touch, champagne can be served in the castle itself before heading off to the main reception. Photos can be taken in the castle, castle gardens or within the Visitors' Centre, depending on the wishes of the couple and the weather. Castle of Mey © Dave Simpson Wedding castles in PerthshireBlair CastleLocation: Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, PH18 5T (map and directions)Marriage license?: Yes, ceremonies and receptions Contact: 01796 481207 / website Blair Castle combines a picturesque, fairytale feel with a stately image, making it one of the most desirable wedding locations in all of Scotland. Both civil and religious ceremonies are available. Blair Castle is ideal for larger weddings as the State Dining Room can accommodate up to 150 guests, whilst the Ballroom offers a perfect setting for the reception with space for up to 220 guests. Other beautiful rooms are available that are suitable for smaller wedding parties. On-site catering is available through Prestige Scotland. Blair Castle © David Monniaux Wedding castles in Scottish BordersFloors CastleLocation: Kelso, TD5 7RN (map and directions)Marriage license?: Yes, ceremonies and receptions Contact: 01573 223 333 / website Floors Castle offers stunning views over the River Tweed and the Cheviot Hills, and is an exclusive wedding venue, catering for only three weddings maximum a year. On-site catering is provided by one of the country's leading chefs, and the castle offers a range of setting options that include the State Dining Room, the ballroom, and a marquee in the grounds to handle larger parties. Floors Castle © Kurpfalzbilder Wedding castles in StirlingshireStirling CastleLocation: Esplanade, Stirling FK8 1EJ (map and directions)Marriage license?: Yes, ceremonies and receptions Contact: 0131 668 8973 / website The 16th century Great Hall at Stirling Castle is regarded as one of the country's finest banqueting venues, providing a one-of-a-kind setting for your wedding reception. The Chapel Royal is an alternative, catering for both ceremonies and receptions. It is entered via an imposing triumphal arch doorway characteristic of when the castle was built. For summer weddings, the Queen Anne garden offers a stunning backdrop for memorable snaps of the happy couple. Stirling Castle © Finlay |
Scottish Wedding CastlesBalmoral CastleEdzell Castle Glamis Castle Blairquhan Castle Culzean Castle Caerlaverock Castle Borthwick Castle Linlithgow Palace Balgonie Castle Balfour Castle Dunvegan Castle Castle of Mey Blair Castle Floors Castle Stirling Castle |
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