Crossbasket Castle

9.6Blantyre, near Glasgow, Scotland

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Weddings for up to 250 guests.

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A 17th-century, 5-star restoration, just a short distance from Glasgow

Crossbasket offers an unforgettable wedding experience for you and your guests. Complete with a four-storey private bridal tower and an array of opulent public rooms, including a Grand Roosevelt Ballroom, with space enough to welcome over 250 people, Crossbasket Castle promises a magical experience.

Crossbasket Weddings

The magnificent castle, manicured gardens and marvellous location make Crossbasket a truly beautiful setting for a wedding. The castle provides an impressive backdrop to your celebration with versatile facilities that allow your wedding day to be tailored to your requirements.

Tucked away on the outskirts of the bustling city of Glasgow, yet overlooking the stunning waterfalls of the River Calder, you will be transported to the tranquillity and beauty of a vast country estate.

The Ceremony

There are a range of beautiful spacious rooms to choose from: the gold-leafed Ballie Room; the exquisite Stewart Room with its lovely bay window overlooking the beautiful gardens; or the newest addition, the James Little Hall. Invite your chosen florist to design floral displays to complement your bridal bouquet and organise music to suit your taste. Together with the historical décor, paintings and antiques, the setting could not be more romantic.

The Wedding Breakfast

Guests are able to enjoy a dining experience where the superb cuisine is overseen by Michel Roux Jr.

Parties of up to 5 Guests

Lindsay Tower

These weddings take place on the top floor of the Lindsay Tower, with drinks and an intimate wedding breakfast. This is the oldest part of the castle, built in the 16th century, originally to improve its defensive position. It has been restored as a fabulous, romantic 4-storey suite, served by a sweeping spiral staircase; perfect for the wedding couple!

Parties of 6 to 60 Guests

Weddings for 6-60 guests are held in the James Little Hall, followed by drinks on the ground floor of the castle and an intimate wedding breakfast in the Stewart Room or the exquisite Baillie Room. This option is ideal for the smaller wedding party looking to have an intimate ceremony followed by an exquisite meal created especially for you.

Exclusive-use Weddings

Exclusive use weddings

For weddings with over 60 guests, exclusive-use will ensure complete privacy and give you and your guests uninterrupted access to the grounds throughout your stay, perfect for photographs against the backdrop of the River Calder.

You can be married in the James Little Hall, followed by drinks and canapés. Your wedding breakfast is served in the beautiful Roosevelt Grand Hall, overlooking the River Calder.

Accommodation

Crossbasket Castle is a luxury hotel with 9 bedrooms, the highlight of which is the Lindsay Tower Suite, located within the original 17th-century tower and spread across 4 floors. The 2-bedroomed period Gate Lodge, and 3-bedroomed East Lodge located at the entrance to the estate offer additional accommodation, perfect for families and friends. In total, 28 adults can be accommodated. As Crossbasket Castle is just a short distance from Glasgow, there are lots of options for additional guests nearby.

Prices

Crossbasket Castle welcomes weddings for up to 250 guests, with a wide selection of dining options and rooms to suit all layouts, plus ideas for evening entertainment and music.

Parties of up to 5 Guests

Room hire from £650, inclusive of overnight accommodation in the Lindsay Tower for the newlyweds; food and drink are priced separately based on your requirements.

Parties of 6 to 60 Guests

A room hire fee of £2,500 would apply for 2025; food and drink are priced separately based on your requirements.

Exclusive-use Weddings

One-night exclusive-use only:
Sunday - Thursday £7,700 (2025 price)
Friday & Saturday £8,800 (2025 price)

Two-night exclusive-use only:
Sunday - Thursday £16,400 (2025 price)
Friday & Saturday £18,600 (2025 price)

The exclusive-use rate is based on overnight accommodation for up to 18 people, on a bed and breakfast basis, plus use of all public rooms and castle grounds. The exclusive-use charge does not include food and drink, which is priced separately, based on your requirements.

Please contact us to discuss your plans in more detail with our wedding cordinators.

Location

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Located in Blantyre, a small parish just 10 miles from Glasgow, Crossbasket Castle is easily accessible. Glasgow Airport and city centre are both less than 30 minutes away. Edinburgh is just an hour away. Trains from Glasgow Central to Blantyre take approximately 20 minutes, from where the castle is just a short taxi ride away.

Reviews

9.6

Karen, AustraliaThis is an excellent hotel. The staff and service were exceptional. Top marks to the Manager who runs a wonderful hotel. The Hogmanay package was very well put together. A slight hiccup with a wedding party joining the dinner, but as this was not known by the manager it was hardly the fault of the hotel. Excellent food provided by the kitchen for all meals. I would highly recommend.
Private GuestThe castle was amazing driving up the main drive gave an incredible view very Christmas story presence The staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and just as imaginative as the restaurant had been advertised. The whole experience is worth every penny.
Donald, United KingdomThe restoration and furnishing have been done brilliantly. The staff were universally helpful. The quality of the musical entertainment was excellent. Just a couple of niggles, a tray to enable you to make hot drinks in the room was offered, requested two days running, but never appeared. Fruit available for continental breakfast was very limited, and I am partial to ground black pepper, this had to be requested and recovered from from the kitchen each time. We have already booked to return in Feb 2025
Michelle, United StatesThe staff at the Crossbasket Castle wrote the book on hospitality. We felt instantly at home and taken care of. Every detail was lovely. We stayed in the Lindsay Tower and every small consideration was accounted for. Our room was well-appointed and the location is just right for romance and couples looking for a special stay! The restaurant is terrific. This is a five-star hotel from end to end!

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