Wedding venues
Tie the knot in style at one of these romantic venues
WEDDERLIE HOUSE Gordon, Borders Tel: 07786 567750
wedderliehouse.com Wedderlie House will be launching as a new private hire venue for summer 2020. A 16th-century mansion house offering exclusive use, tailor made wedding and event packages that include accommodation and catering. More information on the website or email info@wedderliehouse.com.
FLOORS CASTLE Kelso, Roxburghshire Tel: 01573 223333
www.floorscastle.com Whether you are looking for an elegant garden reception or a bespoke castle wedding fit for a Duke & Duchess, Floors Castle in the Scottish Borders is just one hour from Edinburgh and Newcastle. It is the perfect venue for couples looking for something a bit different, with stunning backdrops for those all-important photographs.
TRUMP MACLEOD HOUSE & LODGE Balmedie, Aberdeen Tel: 01358 743300 (option one)
trumpgolfscotland.com Secret stairways, traditional log fires, whisky bar and spectacular grounds, Trump MacLeod House & Lodge is one of Scotland’s finest luxury venues. Wedding Coordinator: Tamara Gabenska. Email: events@ trumpgolfscotland.com
OLD COURSE HOTEL St Andrews Tel: 01334 474371
oldcoursehotel.co.uk St Andrews is the ultimate romantic destination. The AA Five Red Star Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa offers a truly iconic setting overlooking the world renowned Old Course, Swilcan Bridge and the stunning West Sands beach. The perfect backdrop for your special day.
DRYBURGH ABBEY HOTEL Melrose, Borders Tel: 01835 822261
www.dryburgh.co.uk With a wealth of wedding experience, a stunning riverside location, 10 acres of grounds and the historical backdrop of Dryburgh Abbey ruins, Sir Walter Scott’s last resting place, Dryburgh Abbey Hotel offers a unique wedding venue in the heart of the scenic and tranquil Borders.
WALDORF ASTORIA Edinburgh Tel: 0131 222 8888
waldorfastoria3.hilton.com Host your luxury wedding at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a larger event, the team will ensure that everything is simply perfect. Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2AB Email: caledonian. events@waldorfastoria.com
MAINS OF TAYMOUTH Kenmore, Perthshire Tel: 01887 830226
taymouth.co.uk/weddings/weddings Weddings at Mains of Taymouth offer you a world of choices, with the estate’s quirky, Hobbit House or The House which can host up to 120 guests with a marquee.
Or opt for the Courtyard Restaurant, for an intimate wedding. Couples can marry in the beautiful Kenmore Church, just over the bridge. Or choose Kenmore beach or a hilltop, with Loch Tay and Ben Lawers providing the perfect backdrop.
FINGASK CASTLE Rait, Perthshire Tel: 01821 670777 (option three)
fingaskcastle.co.uk Fingask Castle is a much loved castle and estate available for weddings, family parties, balls, Follies and other amusements. There is accommodation for up to 70 people in fully equipped cottages and ‘pods’ scattered around the estate, while big gatherings (up to 300 people in the pavilion – and extension) can eat, dance and chill out in the spectacular pavilion. While small parties can, and do, use the historic inside of the castle. Fingask is in a private glen, happily situated in the heart of Scotland, 5 minutes off the A90 dual carriageway, halfway between Perth & Dundee, an hour from Edinburgh and a tad more from Aberdeen.
Dotted throughout the glen are self-catering cottages sleeping some 42 people, which can be hired for weekends and mid-week stays. Glamping ‘pods’ – The Potting Sheds – sleep 18 people at a modest price. The jewel in the crown being the magic Boat House where guests can enjoy a sauna, a boat and a modest width cosy queen sized bed.
Fingask has always been a place where people come to enjoy themselves. The Threipland family were famous for their hospitality in the 19th century and the present team are well practiced in the art of hosting weddings and events. Couples can choose from a wide range of differently priced options. This is a wedding venue where everyone can experience the convenience of the present, with the romance of the past. Enjoy the historic interior of the castle…
MURTHLY ESTATE Murthly, Perth Tel: 01738 630666
www.murthly-estate.com Overlooking the River Tay near Dunkeld in Highland Perthshire, Murthly Estate is the place to get away from it all. With just 12 weddings a year, Murthly Castle, together with its chapel, is one of Scotland’s most exclusive venues. Their approach allows you to feel that Murthly is your own place, with the staff’s role being to assist and advise, rather than trying to take charge.
DALMAHOY HOTEL Kirknewton, Edinburgh Tel: 0131 333 1845
dalmahoyhotelandcountryclub.co.uk Celebrate your special day at Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club. Set in 1,000 acres, just 20 minutes from Edinburgh. Dalmahoy offers stunning views, delicious food and drink and a choice of modern and period spaces. Couples getting married at Dalmahoy are assured of a quintessentially Scottish fairytale wedding. Ceremonies can be held at the hotel and its grounds or at St Mary’s Church on the estate.