VENUES
Fine in Fife
Imagine the scene: a historic 14th century Scottish castle with
dramatic features, such as a minstrels’gallery, vaulted ceilings
and an enclosed castle courtyard.What a place to get hitched!
Balgonie Castle
is
in the heart of
the Kingdom of
Fife and makes a
perfect wedding
venue. Ongoing
careful
restoration has
seen the castle’s
original 1496
kitchen turned into
Lundie Hall, a ground-
floor reception area for
80 guests, while the
Chapel and adjoining
Chapter Hall can
together seat 100.
The castle is home to the Laird, Lady and Younger of Balgonie,
and they will be on hand to supervise every aspect of your
wedding, ensuring that you have the most memorable and
perfect day possible.
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Highland highs
Castle Menzies
, a spectacular 16th-century Scottish castle
near Aberfeldy, is a splendid example of the transition in
Scottish castles from earlier rugged Highland fortresses to
later mansion houses. Now restored, it is replete with many
interesting and unusual nooks and crannies and makes a
prestigious and historic wedding venue. Both the Main Hall
and the Dewar Room, which offers splendid countryside views,
are licensed for both civil and religious wedding ceremonies.
Some of the other spaces, such as the antechamber off the
main hall and the characterful Old Kitchen, are welcome
break-out areas, good for photographs and more intimate
chats away from the hustle.
Private tours of the castle during the wedding can be
arranged, as can use of the gardens, which are wonderful for
photographs, weather permitting.
Room with
a view
Getting married at the
Best Western Scores
Hotel
, St Andrews
, will
beat bagging that illusive
hole in one! Sited closest
to the world-famous Old
Course and the Royal and
Ancient Clubhouse, the hotel
boasts some spectacular views.
With its licence for civil marriage
ceremonies, it offers several
options depending on your
numbers. Whatever the size of
your wedding, their team will treat you just the same and do their
utmost to exceed your expectations.
For small weddings without dancing, Alexander’s Restaurant and
Scorecards Lounge can cater for a maximum of 30 guests.
For larger gatherings, the Garden Suite can cater for up to 140
guests for the wedding meal and 200 for an evening reception.
For couples wanting a
touch of opulence…
Storybook setting
You don’t have to be royalty to get married in a castle!
Fernie Castle Hotel
, situated near Cupar in Fife, is the
perfect location for a fairytale wedding – whether it’s
just the two of you or a full banquet for up to 180
guests, their high standards are guaranteed.
Owners Neil and Mary Blackburn will ensure that no
detail is overlooked on your big day. Their 14th-
century castle, with its turrets and private loch set in
17 acres of wooded grounds, is licensed for both civil
and religious ceremonies, and there is even a resident
piper to pipe your arrival at the castle. Complete the
dream by spending your first night as a married
couple in the truly magical Fernie Castle Treehouse –
and there are 20 well-appointed bedrooms for
anyone else wishing to stay, too.
Grand designs
