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The Perfect Castle Wedding

30th April 2019

Feel Like Royalty On Your Special Day At Dalhousie Castle

Imposing turrets, spiral staircases and hand-crafted, four-poster beds; Dalhousie Castle is surrounded by 11 acres of beautifully manicured gardens and is Scotland’s oldest inhabited castle.
Dating back to the early 13th century, Dalhousie Castle oozes in a regal, affluent history with notable figures often visiting this monumental landmark from Sir Walter Scott to Queen Victoria.

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Dalhousie Castle, Edinburgh

Boasting an array of highly prestigious awards from Scotland’s Castle Hotel of the Year to The Best Wedding Hotel; Dalhousie Castle has created the perfect fairytale wedding venue to bring your perfect celebration fantasies to life!

Nestled amongst the Scottish countryside, only 8 miles from the historic city of Edinburgh, Dalhousie Castle is a peaceful wedding retreat. Boasting over 35 elegant bedrooms and suites to take full exclusive use of, an award-winning Dungeon Restaurant receiving 2 AA Rosettes to provide exquisite, authentic dining experience, a sumptuous spa and an awe-inspiring back-drop for the perfect wedding photo.

But first; the reception.

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The Chapel, image by Karol Makula Photography

There is nothing more perfect than The Chapel upon a beautiful summer’s day – perfect for smaller weddings while still making the most of the castle’s original beauty. Take advantage of The Chapel’s gorgeous French doors, unveiling your private patio and overlooking the beautiful Dalhousie Castle grounds. For larger weddings, The Ramsay Suite is the perfect venue with accommodation for up to 120 guests. With vaulted arched windows, crystal chandeliers, grandiose fireplaces and castle thrones; The Ramsay Suite flaunts the castle’s original, antique features, maintaining the original grandeur of this 13th century monument.

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The Ramsay Suite, image by Karol Makula Photography

Let your imagination run wild with the help of Dalhousie Castle’s resourceful events coordinator. Whether you seek award-winning catering at your wedding with an exquisite banquet fit for royalty, or something a little more intimate with a delightful afternoon tea; Dalhousie Castle ensure that every moment planning your perfect day feels exciting and worry-free with help available throughout every step.

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After the recent addition of their Aqueous Spa; Dalhousie Castle has quickly become one of the most popular places to spend your big day throughout Scotland and one of the first spa hotels to offer a holistic thermal spa experience. Advertising their luxurious hydro pool, ‘Laconium,’ a Roman-inspired dry sauna, Ottoman steam baths, experience showers boasting ‘Tropical Rain’ and ‘Cold Fog’ options and Kneipp foot baths to stimulate the mind and body well-being – Dalhousie is the perfect place for newlyweds to unwind after an incredible day, dedicated to their eternal love. Why not take advantage of their incredible, oriental-inspired spa treatments, courtesy of holistic spa brand, Ytsara, to complete your sumptuous spa journey?

Dalhousie Castle’s Aqueous Spa