Newhall Estate Wedding Venue Edinburgh | Country House Wedding Venue Scotland 2022

A tour through Newhall Estate wedding venue, and how to know if it’s the perfect country house wedding venue in Scotland for you.

There is an abundance of stunning country house wedding venues in Scotland, filled with rich character, charm, and stories dating back for generations. Newhall Estate, one of a select few exclusive use country house wedding venues in Scotland, is situated near the renowned historical capital city, Edinburgh, and is one such venue. Featuring the Glen Walk that was mentioned extensively in The Gentle Shepherd, Newhall Estate is nestled in the peaceful Midlothian countryside and is one of the most charming country house wedding venues in Scotland that I've ever had the privilege of visiting.

The family-owned estate was built in 1703 and is filled with elegant character and everything you might expect from a grand home of it's time; a beautiful, unique circular main doorway and vestibule leads you through to a welcoming entrance hall surrounded by a private dining room, drawing room, a cozy library, and a light-filled conservatory. Above are spacious, elegant bedrooms and dressing rooms, all perfect for wedding preparations.

Newhall Estate provides the perfect setting for any couple planning a country estate wedding in Scotland.

Here’s how to know if it’s the perfect country wedding venue for you:

01. You’re intrigued by Scotland's history.

Newhall Estate has beautiful character and tradition dating back to 1703. As you wander through the estate, you can sense this history: in the paintings on the wall of the generations and family through the years, in the rooms within the home that have rich Scottish charm, and in heirlooms beautifully placed throughout. It’s a bit of a time-capsule, yet it feels entirely modern and welcoming at the same time. For any lover of historical dramas set in grand countryside estates, Newhall Estate is the perfect country wedding venue for you.

02. You’re looking for a place to celebrate all weekend long.

With guests often traveling from distant places, I recommend all couples consider extending their wedding celebration beyond just one day. Newhall Estate is the perfect place to do that. Between the main house and their holiday cottages, Newhall Estate offers exclusive use to it's couples, from Friday through till Monday, and can accommodate up to 29 guests, so you and your family and friends can enjoy a full weekend in the beautiful Scottish countryside. The converted steadings, Newhall Estate's Bothy, The Steading and The Steading Flat — are all situated within the grounds, in close proximity to the main house and offer a perfect option to Grooms and their Groomsmen as a separate space to get ready away from the bridal preparations in the main house. Their beautiful options offer you and your guests a truly unique experience.

03. You dream of an outdoor wedding, but want to play it safe.

Everyone planning a wedding in Scotland needs a rain plan—because our beloved Scotland is well-known for its rainy days. However, if you’ve always dreamt of having an outdoor wedding, Newhall Estate provides a wonderful solution. Their beautiful conservatory offers you a ceremony location where you’ll be protected from the elements, but can still enjoy the surrounding landscape. Plus, it has gorgeous natural light (which photographers love!). Newhall Estate are so versatile in the options they provide for celebration spaces throughout the course of your wedding day with both multiple outdoor and indoor options, from the conservatory to their walled garden, converted steadings and lawns, covering any weather eventuality, allowing you the opportunity to design a unique day using any of these spaces.

04. You want a place that feels like home.

Coming to Newhall Estate will feel like coming home. You’ll be welcomed like an old friend, offered a cup of tea, invited on a tour, and made to feel like family. The family lived in the main house until very recently and have since stayed close by within the estate so it maintains a very homely, private feel. With a wonderful, talented, experienced team in situ to take care of you, you and your guests will feel it’s a space you can truly enjoy and feel is yours. And that’s one of the most special elements to have on your wedding day.

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Thank you for having me Newhall Estate, I really enjoyed my visit!

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