Dalhousie Castle

Situated on a secluded woodland estate, this ancient, fairy-tale castle comes complete with towers, turrets and a moat and is conveniently located just eight miles from Edinburgh. The magnificent 13th-century Dalhousie Castle, situated beside the River Esk, has seen love stories, triumph and tragedy galore and is renowned for having the longest family heritage of any castle in Scotland.

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Dalhousie is ideal if your wedding guests are travelling from far and wide. The nearest train station is only a five-minute drive and Edinburgh Airport is just 16 miles away.

Wedding spaces

From storytelling tapestries to ornate gold-leaf ceilings, the varied collection of public rooms in Dalhousie will create a stunning backdrop to weddings for up to 50 guests.

The Chapel

Ceremony 50 guests or banquet 40 guests. An elegant, peaceful setting for your ceremony and ideal for a smaller wedding breakfast, The Chapel is a charming and authentic backdrop situated on the ground floor of the castle. Light spills in through striking stained-glass windows, whilst Medieval chandeliers highlight the vaulted ceiling. The arch-topped French doors create a seamless transition from indoors to outdoors, leading to a terrace boasting remarkable parkland and river views; simply idyllic on a sunny day.

The Ramsay Suite

Banquet 50 guests. With its vaulted windows, hanging chandeliers and antique fireplaces, the regal Ramsay Suite creates a dramatic canvas for your wedding reception. It is the largest of the castle’s rooms with a truly romantic ambience.

Sir Alexander Suite

Ceremony 50 guests or banquet 60 guests. Brimming with Scottish charm and boasting views across the castle’s estate, The Sir Alexander Suite is incredibly versatile. It features its own bar and dance floor, making it the natural choice for arrival drinks and your evening reception. The space is perfect to showcase a classic wedding dance and, later, host a live band or traditional Scottish ceilidh.

The Dalwolsey Lounge

Reception 20 guests. The atmosphere in this room is most definitely rich and luxurious, accentuated by its deep red walls and décor. Snug yet stately, it features a statement fireplace and a striking ornate plasterwork ceiling. The Dalwolsey Lounge offers ample space for an intimate wedding breakfast and reception.

The Dungeon Gateside

Banquet 18 guests. Complete with exposed stone walls and suits of armour, softened by flickering candlelight, Gateside provides an atmospheric and romantic backdrop to your intimate wedding breakfast. The private dining space, with its barrel-vaulted ceiling and windows in deep-set arches, is located within the Dungeon Restaurant in the original castle vaults.

Your ceremony

Dalhousie is licensed to hold civil ceremonies and partnerships anywhere in the castle and its grounds. With the help of a dedicated events team, the rooms and spaces allow you to design your perfect wedding ceremony. To make it truly unique, you could arrange for the castle pipe sergeant to warmly welcome your guests with the stately sound of bagpipes or allow one of the castle’s owls to deliver your wedding rings down the aisle.

Your wedding breakfast

The award-winning food with 2-AA rosettes will both delight and impress your guests. From exquisite afternoon tea to full fairy-tale banquets, decide on the format that best suits you. The castle’s acclaimed chefs will create a mouth-watering bespoke menu using the best seasonal Scottish produce the local area has to offer, with each dish being thoughtfully produced and served with a stylish flair.

Wedding accommodation

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Dalhousie Castle’s individually-styled bedrooms are spacious, adorned in luxurious fabrics and feature beautifully-crafted period furnishings which emphasise the castle’s dramatic history. Newlyweds receive the bridal suite with compliments of the castle; a generous touch.

The varied room types are well-appointed with a bespoke style and an inviting feel. Superior Rooms have a unique character and historic theme connecting guests to the 700-year Ramsay family history. The four-poster bedrooms have been designed with regal splendour and offer the very best in castle quarters. The Castle Suites are exquisitely styled and boast separate living and sleeping areas.

There is additional guest accommodation on the Dalhousie Estate just a short walk from the castle itself. The Castle Lodge is a refurbished collection of six plush, oversized bedrooms and suites offering a contemporary feel. You can book up to 25 bedrooms on the day of your wedding. If you wish to reserve all 35 bedrooms across the estate, then an exclusive-use booking of the castle is required.

The Spa

Dalhousie Castle’s all-encompassing hydro Aqueous Spa is available for your party alone if you take exclusive use of the castle for your wedding. Share your pre-wedding excitement with close friends, sipping Champagne over peaceful countryside views and calming any nerves with a tranquil swim or relaxing facial.

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