Amazing Scottish Wedding Venues
12th April 2022
Scotland hosts a range of beautiful, diverse choices for wedding venues across the country, from charming castles to brilliant barns, regal country houses to rustic outdoor venues. Take a peek at some of our favourite Scottish venues in time for your wedding!
Marlins Wynd
Edinburgh, Scotland
This venue is part of the ‘Unusual Venues of Edinburgh Collection’, a multi-award winning wedding venue group that host 3 spectacular options for your big day in Edinburgh. Marlin’s Wynd can accommodate weddings of 40 to 50 for the day and then up to 120 in the evening. This enchanting venue spans centuries of Scottish history from Georgian Reception Room to the Main Vault which dates back to the 1540's.
Between its Georgian reception room and vaulted cellars, Marlin's Wynd spans centuries of Scottish history. Entered from Blair Street, the reception area is part of a typical Edinburgh Georgian tenement built in 1787, while the cellars below - part of the original Marlin's Wynd - were constructed in the 1540's.
The modern facilities are blended perfectly into the old features of the venues, providing an unforgettable atmosphere and giving you the romantic and exclusive day that you have been dreaming of.
Carlowrie Castle
Kirkliston, West Lothian
Have you ever dreamed of getting married in a Scottish castle – your own castle? Why not have the day you've always dreamed of in a stunning setting that is all yours? Weddings at Carlowrie combine the luxury of the Castle, the stunning new marquee, the idyllic walled garden and 32 acres of perfectly manicured grounds that together provide the perfect ingredients for an incredibly special day.
Originally built in 1852, the castle underwent a £4 million, 2 year refurbishment and opened as a wedding and events venue in 2015. Less than a year after opening this resulted in Carlowrie being recognised as one of the top 3 venues in Europe with under 200 bedrooms at The International Hotel & Property Awards 2016.
Celebrations have gone on in Carlowrie since 1852 when it was built and the Carlowrie Castle team have learned more than a few things about throwing legendary celebrations since opening in 2015!
Comrie Croft
Crieff, Northern Highlands
If you are looking for a place to get married that isn't a formal wedding venue, where you can do your own thing - outdoors in the birchwoods and meadows, in the barn or farmstead courtyard; where there is plenty of simple accommodation included so that everyone can stay and make a house party of it and where you can relax and be yourselves, then Comrie Croft may be the place for you!
What makes Comrie Croft different? Weddings here tend to be informal affairs with a relaxed house-party or even festival atmosphere. As you are not hiring a hotel, by and large you can do things the way you want. The barn is a blank canvas, so it does help to have some more lighting and/or decoration to make it look its best - its amazing what even some greenery, tea lights and straw bales can do!
Whatever you choose for your big day, Comrie Croft will be there to offer as much friendly advice and encouragement as you need while you design your perfect day.
The Byre at Inchyra
Perth, Perth & Kinross
Sitting in the stunning Inchyra Estate near Perth in Scotland, The Byre at Inchyra is one of the country's finest exclusive-use blank canvas wedding destinations. The stunning Byre sits in 150 acres of private parkland which includes the acclaimed walled garden. The perfect wedding venue for large or small celebrations, inside or out, from a one day celebration to a long weekend of partying.
Get married under the timbered roofs of our historic barn - the rooms in here are ready to be adorned with a dream of decorations and fresh flowers and filled with music and state of the art lighting. Or, with exclusive access to our private country estate, Walled Garden and woodland, you can choose from a number of outdoor areas for your wedding ceremony and reception.
Most weddings at Inchyra run over three days but they also offer one day midweek bookings. So with options from one day to a premium three day weekend, there's something at Inchyra to suit a wide range of budgets.
St Andres, Fife & Angus
St Andrews is the ultimate romantic destination. The Old Course Hotel offers a truly iconic setting overlooking the world renowned Old Course, Swilcan Bridge and the beautiful West Sands Beach.
Featuring a combination of classically elegant and contemporary interiors, the Old Course Hotel is located just a short stroll from the historic university town of St Andrews. The light-filled Conservatory is the ideal place to hold your ceremony, with the backdrop of the famous Old Course and its landmarks. Or you can choose the stunning ballroom with its glittering chandeliers.
Cairndow, Argyll and Bute
The secluded and tranquil setting of Ardkinglas, approached through ancient woodland and with sweeping terraced lawns opening out onto the shores of Loch Fyne, is a hidden gem, surprisingly only an hour from Glasgow airport. A unique but affordable wedding venue on the West Coast of Scotland.
The house was built in 1907 when traditional materials were skillfully and creatively mastered by expert craftsmen and remains practically unaltered today. Still a much loved family home, the beautifully furnished reception rooms with their wonderful views of Loch Fyne are perfect as an exclusive use wedding venue and are available for hire throughout the year.
For numbers over 70 you have full use of the extensive gardens overlooking Loch Fyne. You can have your ceremony in the marquee or outside on the terrace, with the marquee as a wet weather option. The garden is the perfect setting for your marquee, tipi or whatever you decide to have for your special day.
The Caves
Edinburgh, Edinburgh & Lothian
Another member of the ‘Unusual Venues of Edinburgh’ group, The Caves is the largest venue within their incredible collection.
The Caves is a truly unique venue that makes up the sub-structure of the 18th Century South Bridge. There is no venue more Edinburgh than the Caves, or more Scottish, if you consider there was once so much Whisky stored here that it became known as "Whisky Row".
Every room has a special place in Scottish history - from vaults that served as the stables to the French Cavalry who were at one time body guards to the Royal Family, to remains of the houses that pre-date the Bridge itself - with the original terracotta floor tiles still intact!
Today, after over 100 years of being lost, the hidden Edinburgh vaults were rediscovered and the original stone vaults of the Old Town Edinburgh have been magnificently restored by the current Managing Director, Norman Rowan junior.
With great regard for preserving the authenticity and history of this venue, for many years they have painstakingly excavated these vaults which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, thus creating this spectacular and very unique venue.
WEST on the Green
Glasgow, Central and Glasgow
Located in the iconic Templeton Building in the heart of Glasgow's biggest park, Glasgow Green, WEST is home to a working brewery, beerhall, restaurant and wedding venue. This venue is both beautiful and unusual and each wedding hosted at WEST is as unique as the 'Hoppy Couple' celebrating.
This venue has been hosting weddings almost as long as they've been brewing beer, and they use the same level of expertise and passion to ensure your special day is everything you hoped for and more. The beer's pretty good too - which helps with best man speech nerves!
Hopetoun Estate
South Queensferry, Edinburgh & Lothian
Hopetoun House sits in 150 acres of mature grounds within the Estate of 6,500 acres, providing a plethora of backdrops for your photographs. Widely considered Scotland's finest stately home and with views over the Forth Bridges and Fife Hills, Hopetoun is conveniently situated on the outskirts of Edinburgh. A stunning, private location for you to experience a bygone era, let Hopetoun create the wedding of your dreams.
A family home for over 300 years, The Hope family still resides in the house while inviting you to make the house your home for your special day. Hopetoun exudes natural beauty, tranquility and architectural magnificence dating from the 17th Century. The house and grounds are classical, timeless and elegant and act as a beautiful backdrop for your photographs. At Hopetoun, the team offers exclusive use for both your ceremony and reception.
Blairquhan Castle
Maybole, Ayrshire and Lanark
Blairquhan Castle is a 5 star exclusive-use venue situated in the beautiful South Ayrshire countryside. Set in over 200 acres of private parkland and gardens, this remarkable piece of Regency architecture is more than just a wedding venue - it has history, it has character, and most of all it has charm. There are 4 stunning function suites which will ensure your big day flows smoothly, as well as 15 individually designed bedrooms sleeping up to 30 people.
Blairquhan Castle is Scotland’s jewel. You couldn’t wish for a more romantic setting for your wedding day. Couple this with the phenomenal food and service that you will receive from our experienced team and you have the perfect recipe for the perfect day!
Loch Ken Weddings
Parton, Dumfries and Galloway
The stunning shores of Loch Ken provide an unforgettable backdrop to your big day. Choose from a range of beautiful locations within the grounds for your ceremony and take advantage of the scenery for your wedding photos.
Loch Ken only hosts a few weddings a year: each one is unique and the small team will work with you to create a personalised weekend that your guests will remember for years to come.
Make the most of the Galloway Activity Centre and plan some award winning activities for your wedding weekend. From watersports to highland games there’s a wide range of exciting options to choose from! A highlight for many is the Activity Centre’s boat shed. Transformed with drop netting, atmospheric lighting and hay bales, it’s perfect for dancing the night away.
Drumtochty Castle
Auchenblae, Aberdeenshire
Drumtochty Castle is a stunning 19th Century Scottish castle, set in 350 acres of wild woodland in Drumtochty glen, Aberdeenshire. From the first glimpse of this majestic Scottish castle and it’s fairy tale church St Palladius, Drumtochty Castle will capture the imagination of you and your guests. The perfect exclusive use venue to celebrate your wedding in style and grandeur!
As you drive through the main gates, follow the romantic tree lined driveway as it opens out onto beautiful sweeping grounds, featuring a two-acre pond with picturesque wooden bridge, all encapsulated by ancient forestry. All of this creates the perfect backdrop for the main feature, the castle itself. The regal interiors are adorned with antique furniture and paintings, providing your guests with an authentic Scottish castle experience.
