The best castle wedding venues nearest to Aberdeenshire, chosen by our team of the world's leading castle wedding experts. From Zoom calls to virtual tours, you can speak to us for free 7-days-a-week.

Cluny Castle

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Weddings for up to 100 guests (up to 500 in a marquee). Sleeps up to 28 guests in 14 rooms.

Our Experts Say:

Nestled amongst acres of wooded parkland and completely hidden from view, Cluny Castle exists in a world of its own. As you pass through the main gates and make your way up the tree-lined driveway, the estate opens out, revealing beautiful sweeping lawns and the panoramic view of Cluny that may have first sold you on this Scottish wedding venue.

Rothes Glen

Speyside, Scotland

Weddings for up to 40 guests. Sleeps up to 28 guests in 14 rooms.

Our Experts Say:

An iconic Baronial-style Highland castle, designed by the famous whisky architect Charles Chree Doig, enjoys mesmerising views of the Cairngorms and boasts a mix of stunning indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces. Opulent, richly-coloured interiors boast unique character, and sumptuous, king-size bedrooms include a bridal suite with wet room.

Forter Castle

Glenisla, Perthshire, Scotland

Weddings for up to 24 guests. Sleeps up to 16 guests in 7 rooms.

Our Experts Say:

This 16th-century stone facade, blending synonymously with its remote Cairngorms landscape, offers indoor or outdoor ceremonies against a Scottish Highlands backdrop. Beautifully-restored, the castle features regally-designed four-poster bedrooms that appear locked in time, a tiny chapel and welcoming, sumptuous rooms in which to celebrate intimate weddings.

Innes House

Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland

Weddings for up to 80 guests (up to 280 in a marquee). Sleeps up to 52 guests in 27 rooms.

Our Experts Say:

Set in the scenic Scottish Highlands, this 17th-century estate combines historic charm with luxury. Guests enjoy access to beautifully designed public rooms, formal gardens, and a vast 5,000-acre estate ideal for events, family holidays, or retreats. Relax in elegant interiors or explore the woodlands and seasonal blooms.

Fenton Tower

North Berwick, near Edinburgh, Scotland

Weddings for up to 50 guests (up to 200 in a marquee). Sleeps up to 20 guests in 11 rooms.

Our Experts Say:

Fenton Tower is a remarkably unique place to stay and was originally built as an ancient monument. The property is now a magnificent, fortified 16th-century tower located just 20 miles east of Edinburgh and can offer intimate surrounds for wedding couples and their guests.

Winton Castle

nr Edinburgh, Scotland

Weddings for up to 120 guests (up to 250 in a marquee). Sleeps up to 54 guests in 25 rooms.

Our Experts Say:

Tucked into the heart of East Lothian’s sweeping countryside, Winton Castle is over 500 years old and set amidst ancient woodland, parkland walks, and the serene beauty of rural Scotland. It is just a short drive from Edinburgh and its international airport, as well as from picturesque landscapes, adventurous outdoor pursuits, and some of the country’s finest historic sites and attractions.

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