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Dalhousie Castle wedding venue is one of the oldest and most historic wedding venues in Midlothian. Located near the village of Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH19 3JB, Dalhousie Castle is a 13th-century fortress which can boast the title of ‘Scotland’s oldest inhabited castle’.
Dalhousie Castle is only 8 miles from the city of Edinburgh, yet feels a million miles away due to its wooded parkland setting on the banks of the River Esk.
Dalhousie Castle wedding venue was once the seat of the Earls of Dalhousie, the chieftains of Clan Ramsay.
Dalhousie Castle Drone Video
We’ve photographed and filmed more weddings at Dalhousie Castle than any other wedding venue outside of Edinburgh and we love that every wedding at this exquisite location always feels unique.
Staircase and Landing
From the moment you enter the castle, you cannot fail to be impressed by the sense of the history of this fabulous old building. The staircase and landing offer an interesting backdrop for photos and also plenty of space for guests to gather and meet before and after your wedding ceremony.
Bedrooms and Suites
There are many rooms available for use during your wedding at Dalhousie Castle, with the bonus of various themed rooms and suites for you and your guests to retire to during your stay.
The Chapel
The Chapel at Dalhousie is a beautiful space for your wedding ceremony. Available for religious, civil and Humanist wedding ceremonies, this is where the most important part of your day will take place.
Chapel - view from upper landing
Chapel - aisle view from rear
Chapel - flower petals scattered on the aisle floor
Chapel altar flowers
Chapel - stained glass windows
Chapel - view looking from the front towards the back
Chapel - bridal processional bride on the staircase
Chapel - bridal processional with father
Chapel - processional bride and father
Chapel - owl delivering the rings
Chapel - owl delivering rings viewed from the front
Chapel - owl delivering the rings view from the rear
Chapel - owl delivers the wedding rings
Chapel - owl has delivered the rings
Chapel - newlyweds tie the knot
Chapel - newlyweds embrace
Chapel - newlyweds' recessional
Chapel - newlyweds announced
Chapel - newlywed recessional view from the rear
Chapel - newlywed recessional on the staircase
There are French doors which open directly from The Chapel onto the patio, where you can enjoy a celebratory glass of champagne with your guests. If the weather is favourable, the patio is our favourite place for shooting the family and friend ‘formal photos’.
The Falconry
Did you know that Dalhousie wedding venue has its own falconry? A highlight of many wedding ceremonies is having your wedding rings delivered by a bird of prey. Your wedding rings are placed in a small bag hooked onto the bird’s claws. The Groom or Best Man usually has the role of wearing a heavy-duty falconer’s leather gauntlet and the bird flies across the room, over the heads of your family and guests, and delivers the rings on cue. Quite a thrill to watch, and we’ve mastered the art of capturing a photo of the bird in flight!
Gardens
The extensive gardens at Dalhousie Castle are a great space for newly-wed photos. From sweeping lawns to secluded woodland, there is also access to a field which offers a stunningly colourful backdrop for impressive newlywed photos.
Gardens - classic car driving along the driveway
Gardens - confetti shot
Gardens - newlyweds embrace on the driveway at the entrance to castle
Gardens - newlyweds embrace in front of the ivy covered turret
Gardens - newlyweds portrait with ivy covered turret
Gardens - newlyweds walking hand in hand down the path
Gardens - newlyweds walking together down the path
Gardens newlyweds walking down the path
Gardens - newlyweds walking down the path towards the bridge
Gardens - newlyweds sitting on the arched bridge wide angle
Gardens - newlyweds sitting on the arched bridge
Gardens - bride and groom walking across the bridge
Gardens - newlyweds embrace on the arched bridge view from below
Gardens - newlyweds embrace on the arched bridge
Gardens - newlyweds embrace on the bridge
Gardens - newlyweds kissing on the arched bridge
Gardens - newlyweds embrace with the castle as a backdrop
Gardens - newlyweds embracing with castle backdrop
Gardens - bride and groom embrace with castle in the background
Gardens - bride and groom with castle in the background
Gardens - bridal pose with the castle in the background
Gardens - newlyweds embrace in the valley with castle in the background
Gardens - bridal veil photo with castle in the background
Gardens - bride and groom in the valley
Gardens - newlyweds in the valley with the castle in the background
Gardens - newlyweds embracing with castle in the background
Gardens - view from a bedroom
Gardens - newlyweds sitting on the log seat
Gardens - newlyweds running and laughing
Gardens - newlyweds running across the lawn
Gardens - newlyweds running across the lawn laughing
Gardens - newlyweds embrace in front of a large tree
Gardens - newlyweds on the lawn with castle in the background
Gardens - bride and groom kissing
Gardens - newlyweds on the lawn looking at each other
Gardens - newlyweds walking along the driveway
Gardens - newlyweds walking through a field of green
Gardens - newlyweds walking through a golden field
Gardens - newlyweds walking in the field
Gardens - newlyweds holding hands in the field
Gardens - newlyweds pose in the field
Gardens - newlyweds embrace in the field
Gardens - newlyweds in the field with castle backdrop
Gardens - newlyweds in the field with castle backdrop looking at camera
The Sir Alexander Room
The Sir Alexander Room is where most of the evening celebrations take place. With beautiful views over the estate, Sir Alexander Room has a dance floor for you to party the night away.
The Dalwolsey Suite
The Dalwolsey Suite is like a comfortable living room, ideally suited to an intimate dinner or drinks reception. The Dalwolsey Suite has comfortable seating around a fireplace – the perfect room for a wee dram!
The Ramsay Suite
The Ramsay Suite is the largest function suite at Dalhousie Castle. Featuring vaulted arch windows, beautiful chandeliers, antique fireplaces and castle Thrones, it’s an excellent room for your wedding meal. While there, see if you can spot the secret staircase leading down to the dungeon!
Ramsay Suite - set up with round tables wide angle view
Ramsay Suite - t-shaped long tables
Ramsay Suite - long view of the single table
Ramsay Suite - set up with large centre table
Ramsay Suite - large centre table details
Ramsay Suite - wide view from corner
Ramsay Suite - wide view from window corner
Ramsay Suite - top table wide angle view
Ramsay Suite - piper leads the cake cutting
Ramsay Suite - groom speech
Ramsay Suite - newlyweds kissing
The Dungeon Gateside
The Dungeon Gateside at Dalhousie is the perfect space for an intimate wedding dinner. Surely a castle isn’t complete if it doesn’t have a dungeon? With suits of armour and historical weapons adorning the walls, it’s hard not to feel the sense of history enveloping you in the dungeon! It’s also a great place for a few photos of the newly-weds!
The Dungeon Gateside - table set up for wedding meal
The Dungeon Gateside - table set up for a wedding breakfast view from the rear
The Dungeon Gateside - suit of armour
The Dungeon Gateside - axe weapons on the wall
The Dungeon Gateside - table set up for a wedding breakfast
The Dungeon Gateside - newlyweds embrace
The Dungeon Gateside - newlyweds sat at the table
The Library
The Library is the perfect place for relaxing. Order a drink from the bar, sit back on the comfortable seating and relax in front of the large open fire.
Your Dalhousie Castle wedding is guaranteed to be memorable and unique, exactly like you! Make sure you contact us to enquire about our availability.
Dalhousie Castle – Real Weddings
A few of our favourite real weddings at Dalhousie Castle wedding venue. Click on the images below to view.
Photographers at Dalhousie Castle for Lauren and Ross
Dalhousie Castle Photographers - Lisa And Kieran's Wonderful Celebration
Dalhousie Castle Wedding - Andrew and Barbara
Dalhousie Castle Wedding Photography - Russian Couple Yuriy and Irina
Dalhousie Castle and Balmoral Hotel Wedding Photos - Jamie and Michelle
Dalhousie Castle Wedding Photographer - Mya and Sky's Chinese Wedding
Wedding Photographer At Dalhousie Castle - Jen and Terry's Photos
Dalhousie Castle Wedding Photos - Helen and Bram's Wonderful Day
Dalhousie Castle Wedding Videographer For Yana and Grigory