There are so many beautiful venues to celebrate your special day. For many people castles are the epitome of romance and the perfect setting for a wedding. Today we're heading to beautiful and picturesque Scotland, a country filled with amazing castle venues and plenty of options. If you're thinking of saying I do in Scotland, the best place to start is the venue. Today it's all about castles and Scotland's countryside is filled with historic ruins and beautifully restored castle vaults to have your ceremony and reception. Just take a look at these 14 Castle Wedding Venues in Scotland that we've found (and love!)
Ceremony & Reception
First up are 7 beautiful castle venues which are available for exclusive hire, ceremonies and your wedding reception dinner. From beautiful interiors to epic castle restorations each venue has its own wee charm for you and your significant other to fall in love with.
Sherbrooke Castle Hotel
Sherbrooke Castle Hotel is a beautiful 4 star baronial hotel with a rich red sandstone exterior and classically restore interior. The castle is set in lush landscaped gardens in the leafy suburb of Pollokshields in Glasgow’s Southside.
We Love: The beautiful terrace that can hold civil ceremonies and partnerships. | Website: www.sherbrookecastlehotel.com
Glenborrodale Castle
Glenborrodale Castle is surrounded by ancient woodland and a rugged coastline giving the castle spectacular views of the white sandy beaches of the Ardnamurchan peninsula. The warm space is homely and comfortable and the team are specialist in making you feel right at home. The castle is available for small weddings of up to 50 guests.
We Love: That the pantry is open 24 hours if you're feeling peckish and that dogs are welcome! | Website: www.glenborrodalecastle.com
Guthrie Castle
Guthrie Castle is set in 156 acres of natural woodlands and can be rented exclusively for you wedding day. The grounds include beautiful walled gardens, a private loch and manicured lawns. Guests are encouraged to make the most of the ornate entrance hall, elegant drawing room, library and fine dining room on the day.
We Love: The 'Bridal Arch' ceremony space in the walled garden and the quaint chapel for indoor ceremonies.
Website: www.guthriecastle.com
Auchen Castle
Just over the Scottish border at Gretna Green you will find Auchen Castle set on a private lake. A fairytale castle venue available for exclusive rent with 26 boutique bedrooms for you and your guests to stay.
We Love: The list of past celebrity visitors ( The Beatles included!) and the castle cocktail bar! | Website: www.auchencastle.net
Dundas Castle
Dundas Castle is a 5 Star exclusive use venue. Built in 1818 by Scottish architect, William Burn, the castle is now the stately home of Sir Jack and Lady Stewart-Clark. Secluded in the peaceful countryside of its own 400 acre estate and only 8 miles from Edinburgh.
We Love: The beautiful interiors and the hidden self catering boat house on the lake.| Website: www.dundascastle.co.uk
Edinburgh Castle
Imagine getting married in one of Scotland's most iconic landmarks! With its fascinating history, unique setting and panoramic views across the city, Edinburgh Castle is a pretty impressive place to say I do.
We Love: The fact that it's Edinburgh Castle! | Website: https://www.edinburghcastle.scot/venue-hire/weddings
Stirling Castle
Stirling Castle can be hired exclusively out of visiting hours. The historic castle towers over the surrounding countryside with its monumental walls and inside it is filled with art and culture.
We Love: The incredible double height banqueting hall used for wedding receptions.
Website: https://www.stirlingcastle.scot/venue-hire/weddings/
Ceremonies & Photography
Castle and castle ruins are a beautiful backdrop for a wedding ceremony and a beautiful setting for those must have photographs. If you love history, get swept away with these incredible castle ruins that work as a epic wedding ceremony venue...
Aberdour Castle
Aberdour Castle is home to picturesque walled gardens with ornate terraces and an unusual beehive-shaped dovecot. Tasteful reproduced furniture has been added keeping the charm of the historic interiors.
We Love: The pretty walled garden for photographs.
Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/venue-hire/weddings/find-a-venue/aberdour-castle/
Dirleton Castle
Dirleton Castle boosts Victorian gardens and authentic courtyards. You enter over an impressive wooden bridge to a castle from a time before. Add your own piece of history to the castle with your wedding ceremony!
We Love: The original cellars with barrel vaults and deep windows.
Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/venue-hire/weddings/find-a-venue/dirleton-castle/
Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle is one of the most impressively preserved castles in Scotland. Built round an L-plan tower house of the early 15th Century, it's remarkable ruin includes a range of private rooms linked to the hall of the old tower. The Great Hall is used for ceremonies and is able to hold up to 60 people.
We Love: The incredible restoration of the interiors, a beautiful space to say I do.
Doune Castle
Doune Castle is quite impressive. On arrival you will be greeted with a 100ft high gatehouse which includes the splendid Lord's Hall which houses the original musicians' gallery, double fireplace and carved oak screen. There is plenty of space to say I do that's for sure!
We Love: Monty Python and the Holy Grail was filmed at Doune Castle!
Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/venue-hire/weddings/find-a-venue/doune-castle
Castle Campbell
Castle Campbell's setting is pretty dramatic to say the least! The castle ruin stands alone on top of a narrow ridge, overlooked by a crescent of the Ochil Hills with ravines by its side. A ceremony venue you and your guests will most definitely have to yourselves, for a few hours anyway!
We Love: The dramatic setting of this beautiful castle.
Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/venue-hire/weddings/find-a-venue/castle-campbell
Huntingtower Castle
Huntingtower Castle is medieval in origin but has seen significant redevelopment during its colourful history. Despite some alterations Huntingtower retains real treasures from its medieval past - One of the oldest painted ceilings surviving in Scotland, and exquisite fragments of wall frescoes.
We Love: The impressive triple height spaces that are flooded with natural light where wedding ceremonies are held.
Rothesay Castle
Situated on the Isle of Bute, Rothesay Castle dates back to the early 13th century and is remarkably well-preserved in spite of its age! Surrounded by a circular wall that includes a round tower the space is picturesque and straight out of a fairytale.
We Love: The beautiful green space that surrounds the castle and the moat!
Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/venue-hire/weddings/find-a-venue/rothesay-castle
We'd love to hear from you if you have gotten married in a Scottish castle or are planning one in a castle we haven't mentioned. Pop your comments in the comment box below!
