Luxury Wedding Venues in Scotland - The Ultimate List 2022.

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Get inspired by these beautiful luxury wedding venues in Scotland.

Scotland has so many stunning locations for weddings. Whether you're looking for an outdoor venue in the Highlands, a castle with it’s own beautiful walled garden and grounds, or a picturesque intimate location in Edinburgh, there are plenty of options.

If you’re considering luxury wedding venues in Scotland, there are an abundance of settings available. From castles to manor houses, country estates to historic hotels, there are so many stunning locations to choose from. Here are some of my top picks for luxury, wedding venues in Scotland, 2022.

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The Bonham Hotel, Edinburgh.

The Bonham is one of the most popular wedding venues in Scotland. It's located just outside of Edinburgh city centre and offers a variety of options for intimate weddings. The magic of the Bonham lies in it elegant, opulent interior and welcoming atmosphere. With a team that are welcoming and warm, it has the elegance of 5 star luxury with the charm of the most intimate of venues. It feels like a secret escape in the heart of Edinburgh's West End.

Caroline and Rory celebrated their wedding day at The Bonham, with their closest friends and family, on the hottest day of the year this year and made the best of what this beautiful hotel has to offer, with an intimate meal in the private dining room and photographs in their privately accessed gardens.

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Glenapp Castle, Ayrshire.

Glenapp Castle was originally built in 1590 as a hunting lodge for King James VI of Scotland. In 1745, it became home to the Earl of Eglinton who later sold it to the Duke of Montrose. It was purchased by Sir William Forbes in 1822, who added an extra wing to the castle and converted it into a hotel. Today, the castle has been restored and is one of the most beautiful settings imaginable for a wedding.

Emily and Justin celebrated their wedding day at Glenapp earlier this summer and the hotel's attentive team coupled with the welcoming feel of the castle made it beautiful from start to finish. For a significantly sized venue, it retains a very intimate, bespoke feel and offers a multitude of spaces for celebrating your day, from the Italian gardens to the walled garden and glasshouse and, of course, the castle itself, with beautiful rooms and grounds to use. The castle is hidden away along the Ayrshire coast and exudes exclusivity and luxury.

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Aswanley, Huntly.

Aswanley is a beautiful, converted Victorian steading in the grounds of a 17th century tower house in Glass, near Huntly, Aberdeenshire. Weddings are elegantly hosted in the steading which provides the most stunning backdrop for your wedding day. Not only is it elegant and rustic, like all great Converted Barn or Steading Wedding Venues, it’s a blank canvas, allowing the perfect space for your own unique colour choices and design.

The main house provides the most beautiful backdrop for bridal portraits and the grounds are perfect for post-ceremony canapés, with nothing but rolling hills and vast country greenery all around. Wendy & Chris hosted their wedding there and Wendy arrived by Clydesdale horse and cart, with their adorable cocker spaniel delivering their rings to them during their ceremony - it was the perfect day.

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The Corinthian Club, Glasgow.

Located in the heart of Glasgow, the Corinthian Club offers an elegant setting for weddings and events. With its grand ballroom, private dining rooms, and spacious gardens, the club has been welcoming guests since 1824. There’s a whimsical, earthy atmosphere to it all and, at times, even a slight Italian feel (in the walled garden especially).

Lauren and David celebrated their beautiful wedding day at The Corinthian Club earlier this summer. Their day was intimate, elegant and full of joy, and it was due to no small part played by the venue.

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Ross Priory, Loch Lomond, Alexandria.

Situated in an unrivalled position on the banks of Loch Lomond with stunning views of Ben Lomond and the surrounding hills, Ross Priory is a secluded and unusual venue enhanced by magnificent gardens. Dating back to 1693, Ross Priory is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Scotland. The historic building was bought by the University of Strathclyde in 1971 and is used extensively for a variety of events.

Cheryl + Hugo married here in October 2021 and the setting could not have been more stunning or felt more exclusive. Between the house itself, the beautiful gardens and the lochside position and views of Ben Lomond, it provides an elegant and peaceful feeling.

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Glencorse House, Penicuik.

At the foot of the Pentland Hills, just 20 mins from the centre of Edinburgh, Glencorse House and Old Kirk is a country estate set in acres of secluded parkland. A landscape rich in stories and history, today Glencorse is a privately owned family home whose grounds are offered exclusively for one-of-a-kind weddings and events.

It's a venue with both ceremony and reception spaces that provide real elegance and charm and the family team are professional and welcoming from start to finish. Lorin and Calum celebrated their autumnal wedding there last year and made the most of all Glencorse has to offer.

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Archerfield House, East Lothian.

Archerfield House offers one world class Spa, two links golf courses of Championship standard, and a wide choice of historic and contemporary secluded accommodation… all just 40 minutes from Edinburgh along the spectacular East Lothian coastline. It’s all deeply luxurious yet down to earth and it's these qualities exactly that make it such a beautiful and luxurious setting for a wedding.

Kylie and Scott celebrated their beautiful winter wedding day in the house and grounds of Archerfield. It's a venue that provides the highest quality wedding experience available.

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Kinnettles Castle, Forfar.

This delightfully secluded estate is set in 44 acres of picturesque rolling gardens, with breathtaking views of the local Scottish landscape which can be admired from the storybook-esque turrets and towers sits in the lush Forfar countryside. Kinnettles boasts unique splendor and charm that has remained a well kept secret over time.

Lindsay and Paul had the most wonderful wedding day at Kinnettles Castle in October 2021 and it proved itself to be a venue that provides the utmost elegance in any kind of weather, as their day was a romantically rain-filled one.

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Ballogie House, Aboyne.

Ballogie House is an idyllic hideaway for any occasion, but especially weddings. The house is set in the heart of the estate; in a secluded and serene location with uninterrupted views across beautiful parkland and mature trees, to the heather clad hills beyond. Ballogie is a luxurious, exclusive use venue and the perfect backdrop for your beautiful day.

Ashlie and Iain's wedding day was relaxed, beautiful and the unique and intimate feel of the Ballogie was the perfect setting. It offers so much, from the luxurious country house itself to the grounds beyond as well as the wonderful team behind it.

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Achnagairn Castle, The Highlands.

Achnagairn Castle was originally built as a hunting lodge in 1790. It was later converted into a hotel and then a golf resort. Today, it is a luxury wedding venue with stunning views of Loch Ness and the surrounding countryside.

I’m so looking forward to capturing the beautiful wedding of Maddy and Jamie here next summer and although I haven’t had the pleasure of shooting there just yet, I had to include it on this list as it’s just so beautiful.

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And there we have it, these are but a few of the luxury wedding venues in Scotland however, they are certainly some of the best. To contact any of the venues directly, simply click on the links within each section to view their websites.

If Barn wedding venues in Scotland are also something you're considering, feel free to take a look at my previous post here.

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