We’ve been honoured to shoot wedding photography at Dundas Castle at many memorable celebrations. We wanted to share our insight and photos at this exquisite venue, one of our top 20 wedding venues in Edinburgh.
Dundas Castle is steeped in history and offers wedding couples a place that will never cease to amaze and delight.
Located 8 miles from the Scottish Capital at South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9SP, Dundas Castle is sublimely peaceful amongst over four hundred acres of fine, mature parkland.
We’ve photographed and filmed many Dundas Castle weddings over the years, always coming away thinking just how special and unique this place is.
Getting hitched and in need of Dundas Castle wedding photography? Drop us a line to check our availability!
Zoe and Billy – married at Dundas Castle, near Edinburghwouldn’t ever trust anyone else to capture our special celebrations and moments!Jonathon and Claire are the loviest couple.. from our very first communication they made us feel special and were so interested in who we are as people! They tailored everything just for us, and had they not radiated such beauty and kindness, we wouldn’t have even known they were there… and for two people like us who HATE getting photos taken, we had a great time and felt so comfortable!
We got married on 31st December, and they gave up their own celebrations with their families to help us capture ours...
We truly hit the jackpot, and wouldn’t ever trust anyone else to capture our special celebrations and moments!
Please don’t pass up the opportunity on having these two look after your special day! Very trustworthy and fantastic value for money.
Read More- Annie and ColinThe photos are so wonderful!!!
The photos are so wonderful!!! Thank you so much for capturing our day just as perfectly as we remember it!
Read More - Ashley and Kevinwe wouldn't hesitate to recommend you
Just wanted to say we received the album and it is fantastic, we love it. Thank you very much for all your help, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to any friends or family getting married in Edinburgh in the future!
Read More - Louise and Chriswe couldn't have asked for a better result!!
We have just watched the whole edit and it absolutely fantastic!!!!!!!!! Thank you so so much for all your hard work we couldn't have asked for a better result!! We absolutely love it!! We can't wait to show the rest of our family and friends!!
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Louise and Chris - Zara and Samquality of both the images and the albums is fantastic
The albums are incredible, we absolutely love the photographs. The quality of both the images and the albums is fantastic, we couldn't be happier!
Thank you so much for your help and support in the run-up to our wedding day, as well as your true professionalism on the day and post-wedding. As you know I was very nervous about hiring a photographer for our wedding but you have been brilliant throughout and we have already been singing your praises to friends etc.
I hope you have a successful year with your business, hope we can keep in touch.
Love Zara and Sam x
Read More - Serafina and KrisWe can’t praise you enough for your service and would not hesitate to recommend you
Jonathon was a pleasure to deal with, he helped us out to design and supply our wedding album as the photographer we had chosen on our wedding day had gone into bankruptcy and could no longer provide us with an album. Jonathon was great and happy to help when a lot of photographers were unable to meet our request. Despite our problems, Jonathon made us feel as if he had been part of our day from the very beginning and had we known him previously we would have selected him for our big day. Highly recommended photographer, designed our album perfectly, very easy to deal with and a great personality! We absolutely love our album which was to a very high standard, we can’t praise you enough for your service and would not hesitate to recommend you. Thanks again!
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Dundas Castle location near Edinburgh
Dundas Castle luxury rooms and facilities for your dream wedding
As you enter the grounds and begin your journey down the long, impressive driveway, you will know what an incredible adventure awaits.
When you spy the magnificent castle, with its weathered stone and grand stepped entrance, you will feel like you are stepping back in time and have become a member of the nobility.
With its exclusive-use policy, your wish is their command.
Dundas Castle’s attentive Wedding Coordinators are ready to transform your event into a magnificent showcase of style, romance and beauty!
Dundas Castle is a peaceful yet grand 5-star estate that perfectly balances requests for intimacy and splendour.
You are guaranteed a warm, historical feel matched only by contemporary luxury.
Options abound for weddings at Dundas Castle, depending on your guest list size and the feel you seek.
The beauty of a Dundas Castle wedding and its exclusivity means you can choose from a vast range of options to enjoy on the estate.
From a gentle game of croquet through to the high-octane fun of off-roading, there’ll be something to make your wedding truly unique.
The Wedding Coordinators are keen to ensure you get the best out of the castle, making your wedding memorable and unique.
You and your guests will be in awe of the culinary delights.
The cuisine is truly 5-star dining, inspired by Scottish history and the heritage and opulence of the castle.
The Auld Keep at Dundas Castle
The Auld Keep allows guests to feel truly at one with the historical heart of this setting.
The staircase within the Auld Keep leads you to the Great Hall.
The Stag Chamber within the Auld Keep can accommodate 24 for a candlelit ceremony, complete with authentic armour.
Continue up the winding staircase, and you emerge on the roof of the Auld Keep.
This gives you a staggering vista and backdrop for the most impressive wedding photographs, with clear views across Edinburgh and the three bridges that cross the River Forth.
The Great Hall
The Great Hall, located within The Auld Keep at Dundas Castle, offers the largest interior wedding ceremony room.
The Auld Keep can accommodate 110 for a ceremony.
This impressive historical room is dramatic, with its vaulted ceiling and original brickwork.
The Great Hall is, without a doubt, a truly romantic wedding location.
At night, the Great Hall can be transformed into a dance area for under 75 guests, giving you all the options to unwind and have fun in an impressive setting.
Main Hall and Staircase
The Main Hall and Staircase are perfect for post-ceremony drinks and canapés.
Newlyweds go down the grand staircase, led by a Pipe Major and the thrilling skirl of bagpipes.
What an exciting way to make your grand entrance for family and guests!
The Main Hall is a great place to cut your wedding cake.
Make the most of this photo opportunity by cutting your cake with Dundas’ antique sword!
Smaller weddings can also use the Main Hall as the perfect setting for their evening reception.
The Croquet Room
The Croquet Room offers medium-sized wedding parties the perfect-sized setting for approximately 80 guests, with a classic and elegant feel.
The Croquet Room lets you dine under an impressive chandelier in the Main Castle.
Feeling cosy with the open fire, yet with plenty of natural light, this room is a photographer’s dream.
Your reception photos will look truly stunning when taken in the Croquet Room.
The Pavilion
The Pavilion allows guests of Dundas Castle to enjoy their banqueting feast in a contemporary, striking marquee.
The Pavilion is another unique and dramatic option, seating up to 180.
At night, romance and enchantment abound as the Pavilion marquee ceiling is lit up with fairy lights, and the sides twinkle with LED lighting that can be selected to choose your theme.
The atmosphere is fantastic.
Drawing Room and Library
Inclement weather usually means indoor photography.
Dundas Castle’s Drawing Room and Library are the perfect settings for newlywed and family photos.
Bedrooms – Main Castle
Continuing with your exclusive use of the castle, you can use the luxury overnight accommodation.
Dundas Castle offers a wonderful range of accommodation for you and your guests.
The Main Castle has multiple spacious bedrooms, all offering the ideal setting to get ready for the wedding and a comfortable bed to return to after an evening of dancing and celebration.
Between the Main Castle and the Courtyard Cottage and Stables, 17 bedrooms can accommodate up to 37 adults, plus extra beds for children.
The accommodation consists of a range of double and twin rooms.
Being light and airy, it offers a perfect place to get ready and enjoy some candid photos of your preparations.
Each room has been individually designed and styled with modern yet classic luxury.
Spoil your guests with crisp, fresh linens, luxury toiletries and even complimentary whisky.
Courtyard Cottage and Stables
Adjacent to the Main Castle, the Courtyard Cottage and Stables offers spacious bedrooms and living areas, your own home from home.
The Boathouse
The Boathouse by the loch is a romantic getaway within the castle’s estate.
This spectacular stand-alone accommodation gives newlyweds peace in a naturally stunning environment.
Cosy, with beautiful views, is the perfect place for your first night as a married couple.
The Billiards Room
The Billiards Room offers a place to chat, drink and be merry before or during the ceremony.
The wood panelling and full-sized snooker table start the day off on the right foot: a chance to calm nerves and relax before a busy day.
Dundas Castle Gardens
Photos around the gardens of Dundas Castle are essential, weather permitting.
The backdrops are endless, from manicured lawns, mature trees, loch views, and intricate stonework.
Contact the wedding team at Dundas Castle
You can contact the Dundas Castle wedding team here:
Address: Dundas Castle, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9SP.
Phone: +44 (0)131 319 2039
Email address: weddings@dundascastle.co.uk