Country Estate Wedding Venues in Scotland | 2021

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If a country estate wedding venue in Scotland is what you're looking for then you're absolutely in luck, because Scotland has an abundance of them. Beautiful, expansive, green estates, with lakes and fountains and manor homes, barns and walled gardens and the versatility to have your wedding day unfold in whichever fashion you most dream of. Whether it be a large elegant manor house, a beautiful, rustic barn, lush outdoor ceremony spots, space for a tipi or speciality marquee or a grand ballroom to dance the evening away in, these venues have it all.

The following are a selection from the collection of wonderful locations I've been fortunate enough to capture weddings in before and, towards the bottom of the list, you'll find links to those that are in my calendar for the next couple of seasons to come (which I really can't wait for).

I compiled this list because a) a photographer has access to showcase these places and b) I'd have loved to find a list like this when we were on our own wedding planning journey. To view full galleries of weddings in these amazing places, feel free to click an image (it'll open the gallery in a new tab).

I wish you a massive congratulations on your engagement, have the *best* time in your planning, and to receive your own complimentary Welcome Brochure, which will guide you on how to build your Bespoke Photography Collection with me, feel free to get in touch here.

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Country Estate Wedding Venue #1. Craigsanquhar Estate, Fife.

Craigsanquhar Estate sits unassumingly tucked away in the rural landscape of Cupar, in the heart of Fife, only 6 miles from St Andrews. It is a beautiful setting, with the historic Mansion House and Villas, set in 36 acres of gardens and pristine woodland with the most expansive countryside views. This stunning venue and magnificent Mansion House are matched by an amazing service provided by award-winning staff who make your day flow effortlessly. Mel and Mags, featured above, celebrated their wedding here on an Autumnal sun-drenched day and the grounds and house were an absolute treat. Click here to view their beautiful wedding day, at Craigsanquhar Estate, in full.

To contact Craigsanquhar directly, click here for more information.

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Country Estate Wedding Venue #2. Kirknewton Stables, Edinburgh.

Kirknewton Stables offers elegance and charm in spades with both a beautiful barn conversion and the most stunning grounds and manor home as a backdrop. Outside ceremony spots are abundant and the gardens afford couples the most peaceful and timeless spots for a romantic wander for their bridal portraits. It really is a venue that provides both timelessness, that every country estate venue should have, with just enough of the modern barn-conversion touch, something Scottish country estate wedding venues offer so well.

Click here to view a full day wedding at Kirknewton House Stables.

To contact Kirknewton directly, click here for more information.

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Country Estate Wedding Venue #3. The Byre at Inchyra, Perth.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, The Byre at Inchyra has it all. From multiple outdoor ceremony options and the grand estate house, in which you can get ready on the morning of, to the converted Byre and beautiful grounds, it's a countryside haven for any size of wedding celebration. It has a peacefulness about it that is hard to find and despite being situated only 10 minutes from Perth city, Inchyra offers a tucked away haven of countryside luxury with all the honest charm of a rustic, relaxed wedding venue, inclusive of beautiful white horses and lush walled gardens.

To contact The Byre at Inchyra directly, click here for more information.

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Country Estate Wedding Venue #4. Ballogie House, Aberdeenshire.

Ballogie House is the type of venue that you only have to visit once and you're in love with it. The beautifully serene and secluded location of Ballogie House makes it an idyllic place for an elegant, relaxed wedding day. Set in the heart of the estate with uninterrupted views across the surrounding parkland this luxurious, exclusive use venue is the perfect backdrop for your unique celebrations.

From the countryside views, gardens with beautiful marquee, house in which you can stay and get ready to the awe-inspiring redwoods within it's grounds, Ballogie has a charm that never really leaves you.

Click here to view a full day wedding at Ballogie House.

To contact the team at Ballogie House directly, click here.

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Country Estate Wedding Venue #5. The Barn at Harburn, West Calder, Edinburgh.

Set amongst some of the most beautiful, grand tree-filled grounds, The Barn at Harburn, is like something straight out of a Jane Austen novel. This beautiful country estate wedding venue with rustic, converted steading, sits near West Calder, Edinburgh, and consists of a Granary and Roundhouse which date back 250 years and offer the most elegant, intimate environment with all the elegant, honesty any couple would be looking for from a modern, yet timeless country wedding venue. It's a venue I've had the pleasure of working at on quite a few occasions now and I'm always thrilled to be back.

Click here to view a recent full day wedding at The Barn at Harburn.

To contact the team there directly, click here.

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Country Estate Wedding Venue #6. Errol Park, Errol, Perthshire.

From the beautiful, huge rooms of the grand estate house to the stunning, rustic, lush ceremony spot and barn space for dancing, Errol Park is another multi-facetted venue offering the triple-treat when it comes to wedding celebration spaces. Set in the breath-taking countryside of Perthshire, it’s, again, only a 8 minute drive from the city of Perth itself and yet is as rural and green as can be.

Click here to view a full day autumnal wedding at Errol Park.

To contact Errol Park Estate directly, click here.

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Country Estate Wedding Venue #7. Glencorse House, Penicuik.

Glencorse House is so tucked away in the countryside that you would never believe you were only 20 mins away from Edinburgh city itself. This family-owned and managed private estate offers one of the most beautiful, exclusive and holistic options for a wedding day.

Along with the grandeur of the house and grounds, there's a marquee reception space with beautiful custom made bar, and the most enchanting renovated Kirk for your ceremony. It offers lush elegance and romantic charm in spades.

Click here to view a full day wedding at Glencorse House.

To contact Glencorse directly, click here.

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Country Estate Wedding Venue #8. Argrennan Manor, Castle Douglas.

Whether you're planning an intimate wedding or a large one, Argrennan has the versatility to cater for up to 60 guests in the luxurious ceremony room of the Manor House, and up to 200 guests within the tailored greens of the estate in a grand marquee (cover image above).

They offer exclusive use and are set amidst the spectacular panorama of the Kirkcudbrightshire countryside, with rolling views and the beautiful walled garden, featured above, within their grounds. Argrennan is perfect for those looking for a fantastic country estate wedding venue in the Scottish Borders but is definitely worth travelling to from further afield.

Click here to view a full day wedding at Argrennan Manor House.

To find out more or contact Argrennan directly, click here to view their website.

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Country Estate Wedding Venue #9. Strathtyrum Walled Garden, St Andrews.

Strathtyrum Walled Garden sits on the outskirts of St Andrews and the house within it's grounds is the home of the Cheape family. A charming venue, the house itself was built in 1753 with a Georgian front added in 1820, and it provides a truly beautiful backdrop to an elegant wedding day.

The gardens include formal lawns, a restored Victorian walled garden, Doocot and Mausoleum and it is the walled garden which is available to hire for weddings and events. It provides the most beautiful space for any celebration, large or small. Lavinia and David, featured above, celebrated their summer wedding there with a beautiful tipi tent reception after their ceremony in St Andrews Episcopal Church.

Click here to view their beautiful wedding day in full.

To find out more about hosting your wedding at Strathtyrum, click here.

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Country Estate Wedding Venue #10. Archerfield Estate, North Berwick.

Archerfield Estate is one of Scotland's most exquisite country estate wedding venues. The Estate offers a romantic and elegant wedding destination for up to 200 guests where you can use the Country House dining room for your ceremony or the spectacular front hallway, complete with a grand piano.

They also offer a secluded waterfront reception venue that boasts panoramic views over the Forth as a backdrop, through a glass-sided marquee, and have the most beautiful on site accommodation for you and your guests, the Marine Villa and Boathouse. You can use the house itself, and one of it's many stunning, light-filled bedrooms, to get ready on the morning of your wedding and then enjoy the entirety of the estate thereafter for your celebrations that follow.

Intimate and welcoming, the country house caters for up to 60 guests and, included in the cost of the house, is a sumptuous three course meal for 30 people; house beers, wines and spirits; and accommodation in 15 en-suite bedrooms. The Waterfront offers a beautiful blank canvas and can host up to 200 guests.

Click here to view a full day winter wedding at Archerfield Estate.

To contact the fantastic team at Archerfield directly, click here.

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And there we have it - those are some of the gems Scotland has to offer when it comes to country estate wedding venues but there are more yet to come in my calendar, all of which I am so looking forward to. They are:

- Dalswinteon Estate, Dumfries

- Wedderlie House, Scottish Borders

- Cherrytrees, Kelso

- Cairns Farm Estate, Edinburgh

- Wedderburn Castle + Barns, Duns

- The Rhynd, Leuchars, Fife

- Achnagairn Estate, Inverness

For something more rustic, or barn-conversion related, take a look at my previous post here on Unique Barn Wedding Venues in Scotland.

And if you're currently planning your own wedding, for either 2022 or 2023, get in touch here now to check my availability, tell me all about your plans so far and receive a complimentary Welcome Brochure.

All images © Jill Cherry Porter Photography 2021