Carlowrie Castle

An exclusive-use castle near Edinburgh

Carlowrie Castle is an exclusive-use castle near Edinburgh, standing in 32 acres of gardens and parkland that couples have entirely to themselves. The estate combines heritage charm with modern luxury, and includes a walled garden with striped lawns and fountains, a tennis court and manicured grounds. It was the first castle in the world to attain B Corp certification.

Exclusive use covers the walled gardens, the immediate grounds and all nine bedrooms in the castle, which sleep up to 18, with a full Scottish breakfast for resident guests. The ground-floor rooms include the Orangery, a serene space with direct access to the lawn, the Piano Room with its Baby Grand Piano, and the Marble Room, home to a boutique Champagne bar. In summer the walled garden is set up for outdoor ceremonies, with seating and bars. For larger gatherings, the marquee has floor-to-ceiling windows, a marble-topped bar and crystal chandeliers, and hosts up to 275 guests for dining and 450 for an evening reception. In all the estate has 21 bedrooms, in the castle, Gate Lodge and Stables, for up to 40 guests, and a dedicated team looks after each wedding from first enquiry to the final details.