Accolade for Fife wedding venue

A Fife landmark has been declared the UK’s best wedding venue in a national competition.

Myres Castle near Auchtermuchty took the coveted title at the UK Heritage Awards in London, which celebrate the best heritage experiences and places to stay in the country.

The castle is a family home and was recognised by the judges for its impeccable service and relaxed atmosphere.

It dates back to the 1530s and has 10 en-suite bedrooms with additional space in the gate lodge.

Owners Henry and Amanda Barge said: “We are so thrilled to have been awarded such a special UK Heritage award.

“It means so much to all the team here at Myres who put so much effort into creating exceptional weekend weddings.

“We want to continue being able to offer couples and their families a wedding just the way they want it.”

The UK Heritage Awards are organised by heritage, tourism and destination marketing company, Visit Heritage, publisher of heritage guide Hudson’s and independent hotel guide, Signpost.

This year’s winners were crowned across 13 categories.

The judging panel was led by Norman Hudson and included country house consultant Simon Foster, author and TV presenter Lucinda Lambton, architectural writer and author Jeremy Musson, tourism consultant Ken Robinson, art historian Helen Rosslyn and Visit Heritage’s Paul Bridle.