Set on a 400-acre private estate eight miles from Edinburgh, Dundas Castle offers exclusive-use weddings for everything from intimate blessings to two-day extravaganzas. It has 17 individually styled bedrooms, the historic Auld Keep ceremony space and 5-star dining. The venue can accommodate up to 200 guests for your wedding celebration.
Dundas Castle stands close to the historic city of Edinburgh, secluded in the countryside of its own estate yet only 8 miles from the city. The site describes it as one of the top 5 Star Exclusive Use venues in Scotland, which means the castle belongs solely to the wedding party and their guests for the duration of the stay, with no other visitors and no distractions. At its heart is the Auld Keep, around 600 years old, where a staircase within the medieval tower leads to the Great Hall, with its vaulted ceiling and original stonework. Nearby, the Armoury has an original open fireplace, and the Stag Chamber, with stone walls and a vaulted ceiling, is set for candlelit feasts.
Vows can be exchanged in the Great Hall, which holds up to 110 guests, in the Courtyard with its white stone fountain and arched doors, or on the lawn with the castle as a backdrop, where up to 200 guests are allowed. Drinks receptions use the main castle rooms, including the Library, Drawing Room and Front Hall, or the Front Lawn. For the wedding breakfast and dancing there is the Pavilion, a permanent structure described as a blank canvas that holds up to 200, while the Croquet Room, with a grand open fire and crystal chandelier, seats 60 for dinner. The castle's 17 bedrooms accommodate up to 37 adults. A dedicated wedding planner guides couples through each part of the day, from intimate blessings to two-day celebrations.
Enquire about Dundas Castle →What's includedDedicated wedding planner coordination, supplier recommendations, accommodation, full dining service
Yes — Dundas Castle operates exclusively for your wedding party. No other guests are present during your celebration.
There are 17 individually styled bedrooms and suites across the castle for guests to stay in.
The castle offers multiple ceremony locations including the historic Auld Keep. Handfasting ceremonies are available alongside traditional civil and religious options.
Yes — couples have a dedicated wedding coordinator who manages all aspects of planning, supplier coordination, and day-of logistics.
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