Dundas Castle Wedding Venue

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Dundas Castle wedding venue, steeped in history, offers wedding couples a place that won’t cease to amaze and delight. Located just 8 miles from the Scottish Capital at South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9SP, Dundas Castle is sublimely peaceful sat 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 exquisite wedding venue is.

As you enter the grounds and begin your journey down the long, impressive driveway, you will know what an incredible venue awaits. You spy the magnificent castle, with its weathered stone and grand stepped entrance, and 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 offers a peaceful yet grand 5-star estate that blends requests for intimacy and splendour with perfect aplomb. You are guaranteed a warm, historical feel matched only with contemporary luxury.

Options abound when it comes to weddings at Dundas Castle, depending on the size of your wedding guest list and the feel you are seeking.

Exterior front from lawn view

Exterior lit in the evening

Exterior front from the lawn

The Auld Keep

The Auld Keep allows guests to feel truly at one with the historical heart of this venue. The staircase within the Auld Keep is reminiscent of fairy tales and 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, giving you a staggering vista and backdrop for the most impressive wedding photographs, with clear views across to Edinburgh and the three bridges which cross the River Forth.

Auld Keep direction sign

Auld Keep exterior viewed from ground level

Auld Keep bell ringing

Auld Keep entrance flowers

Auld Keep staircase landing candles

Auld Keep staircase candles in the window recess

Auld Keep staircase armour gauntlets

Auld Keep staircase candles in window

Auld Keep Staircase candles

Auld Keep staircase window with candles

Auld Keep piper processional

Auld Keep processional bridal party led by piper

Auld Keep processional bride and father

Auld Keep processional bride and father portrait

Auld Keep processional bride and father black and white

Auld Keep processional piper leads the bridal party

Auld Keep Great Hall rooftop newlyweds looking at the Forth Bridges

Auld Keep rooftop newlyweds embracing

Auld Keep rooftop newlyweds on kissing

Auld Keep rooftop newlyweds with Forth Bridges in the background

Auld Keep rooftop newlyweds

Auld Keep rooftop turret newlyweds with Union Jack

Auld Keep rooftop newlyweds low shot with Union Jack

Auld Keep rooftop newlyweds embrace long shot

Auld Keep rooftop newlyweds face to face

Auld Keep rooftop newlyweds embrace cheek to cheek

Auld Keep rooftop newlyweds looking out across gardens

Auld Keep rooftop turret newlyweds embrace

Auld Keep rooftop turret newlyweds embrace below the Union Jack

Auld Keep staircase newlyweds black and white

Auld Keep staircase newlyweds embrace

Auld Keep staircase newlyweds embrace looking at camera

Auld Keep exterior newlyweds black and white

The Great Hall

The Great Hall, located within The Auld Keep, 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.

Auld Keep Great Hall aisle view from the rear

Auld Keep Great Hall table with candles

Auld Keep Great Hall with upper balcony

Auld Keep Great Hall view of the entrance and upper balcony

Auld Keep Great Hall candles in an alcove

Auld Keep Great Hall chairs reserved

Auld Keep Great Hall chair reserved ring bearer

Auld Keep Great Hall bridal entrance

Auld Keep Great Hall processional groom first look at bride

Auld Keep Great Hall recessional with newlyweds

Auld Keep Great Hall ceremony from the side

Auld Keep Great Hall ceremony newlyweds fist pump

Auld Keep Love Lock bride and groom

Auld Keep Love Locks

Auld Keep Great Hall Humanist ceremony view from the rear

Auld Keep Great Hall newlywed recessional view from rear

Auld Keep newlyweds embrace

Auld Keep Great Hall processional bride and father

Auld Keep Great Hall Humanist ceremony

Auld Keep Great Hall nelwyweds announced

Auld Keep Great Hall newlywed recessional

Auld Keep Great Hall newlyweds signing the marriage schedule

Auld Keep Great Hall bride and groom recessional

Main Hall and Staircase

The Main Hall and Staircase are the perfect settings for post-ceremony drinks and canapés. Newly-weds make their way down the grand staircase, led by a Pipe Major and the thrilling skirl of bagpipes. What an exciting way to make your grand entrance in front of family and guests! The Main Hall is a great place to cut your wedding cake. Be sure to make the most of this photo opportunity by cutting your cake with Dundas’ antique sword! Smaller weddings can also take advantage of the Main Hall as the perfect setting for your evening reception.

Main Hall Staircase bridesmaids descend

Main Hall Staircase bride descending

Main Hall Staircase bridesmaids descending

Main Hall Staircase bride and father descend

Main Hall Staircase - bride descends

Main Hall piper announces dinner

Main Hall guests welcome the newlyweds

Main Hall Staircase newlyweds toast

Main Hall wedding cake

Main Hall newlyweds cut the cake with a sword

Main Hall wedding reception

Main Hall evening reception newlyweds are announced

Main Hall evening reception dancing black and white

Main Hall evening reception ceilidh

Main Hall Staircase newlyweds are announced by the piper

Main Hall newlyweds cut the cake

Main Hall Staircase newlyweds piped

Main Hall Staircase piper announces the newlyweds

The Croquet Room

The Croquet Room offers medium-sized wedding parties the perfect-sized venue for approximately 80 guests, with a classic and elegant feel. Situated in the Main Castle, the Croquet Room allows you to dine under an impressive chandelier. 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.

Croquet Room piper addresses the haggis with dirk drawn

Croquet Room piper draws dirk to address the haggis

Croquet Room piper toasts the newlyweds

Croquet Room piper plays as he departs

Croquet Room groom's speech

Croquet Room top table laughing during a speech

The Pavilion

The Pavilion allows guests of Dundas Castle to blend the outdoors with the interior of the venue, through 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.

Pavilion set up for a wedding breakfast

Pavilion view from the dancefloor

Pavilion view from the top table

Pavilion top table view from the side

Pavilion newlyweds are cheered to the top table

Pavilion piper toast to the newlyweds

Pavilion piper welcomes the haggis

Pavilion piper address to the haggis wide angle

Pavilion piper address to the haggis

Pavilion bride raises sword for cutting the cake

Pavilion newlyweds cut the cake with a sword

Pavilion newlweds feed each other cake

Pavilion newlyweds' first dance

Pavilion newlyweds first dance on the dancefloor

Pavilion newlywed first dance kissing

Pavilion set up for a wedding reception

Pavilion top table with LED backlighting

Pavilion table details

Pavilion top table place settings

Pavilion table details from side

Pavilion table details wide angle

Pavilion candle decorations

Pavilion top table piper toast to the newlyweds

Pavilion group photo of all the girls

Pavilion newlyweds' first dance embrace

Pavilion newlyweds kissing

Pavilion first dance with the newlyweds

Pavilion winter wedding lighting

Pavilion lighting for a winter wedding

Pavilion winter wedding top table

Pavilion newlyweds twirl during the first dance

Pavilion winter wedding newlyweds' first dance

Pavilion evening external photo

Gardens

Photos around the gardens of Dundas Castle are essential, weather-permitting. From manicured lawns to mature trees, loch views to intricate stone and ironwork, the backdrops are endless.

Gardens groom and groomsmen walking along the driveway

Gardens groom and groomsmen with Dundas Castle in the background

Gardens groom and groomsmen

Gardens group photo by the main entrance steps

Gardens group photo by the main entrance

Gardens group photo of the boys by the entrance

Gardens bride and bridesmaid woohoo

Gardens groom and friends

Gardens newlyweds laughing as they walk along the driveway

Gardens newlyweds smiling

Gardens newlyweds kissing on the driveway

Gardens newlyweds walking along the path

Gardens newlyweds walking along the driveway

Gardens newlyweds with Dundas Castle in the background

Gardens newlyweds walking to the Pavilion

Gardens wedding party piped to the Pavilion

Gardens newlyweds walking hand-in-hand along the driveway

Gardens newlyweds evening photo sitting on a wooden bench

Gardens newlyweds evening photo with Dundas Castle lit in background

Drawing Room and Library

Inclement weather usually means indoor photography. Dundas Castle’s Drawing Room and Library are the perfect settings for newly-wed and family photos.

Drawing Room newlyweds and bridesmaids

Drawing Room newlyweds and parents

Drawing Room bride on Chaise Lounge

The Library newlyweds by the fireplace

Bedrooms – Main Castle

Continuing with your exclusive use of the castle, you can make use of the luxury overnight accommodation. Dundas Castle offers a wonderful range of accommodation for you and your guests.

In the Main Castle, there are multiple spacious bedrooms, all offering the ideal setting to get ready for the wedding and a comfortable bed to come back to after an evening of dancing and celebration. Between the Main Castle and the Courtyard Cottage and Stables, there are 17 bedrooms able to accommodate up to 37 adults plus extra beds available for children.

The accommodation consists of a range of double and twin rooms. Being light and airy, they offer 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 in mind. Spoil your guests with crisp, fresh linens, luxury toiletries and even complimentary whisky.

Bedroom bridal makeup

Bedroom bridal portrait next to the window

Bedroom bridesmaid zips bride dress

Bedroom bridal pose in front of a long mirror

Bedroom bridal portrait in front of a mirror

Bedroom bridal preparations portrait

Bedroom bridal full-length portrait by the window

Bedroom bridal portrait by the window

Bedroom bridal party enjoying champagne

Bedroom in Main House - bridal makeup

Bedroom in Main House - bride by the window looking at bouquet

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.

Courtyard Cottage Groom preparations

Courtyard Cottage Groom and Groomsmen

Courtyard Groom and Groomsmen

The Boathouse

The Boathouse by the loch is a romantic getaway within the estate of the castle. This spectacular stand-alone accommodation gives newly-weds peace in a naturally stunning environment. Cosy, with beautiful views, it makes 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.

Billiards room groom and Best Men

Billiards room groom pots a ball

Billiards room groom and groomsmen laughing

Billiards room wedding rings

Billiards room groom and groomsmen

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 that you get the very best out of the castle, making your wedding both memorable and unique.

You and your guests will be in awe of the culinary delights on offer. The cuisine is truly 5-star dining with inspiration taken from Scottish history as well as the heritage and opulence of the castle.

Annie and Colin – Dundas CastleThe photos are so wonderful!!!

The photos are so wonderful!!! Thank you so much for capturing our day just as perfectly as we remember it!

Cheers,

Annie and Colin

Ashley and Kevin – Dundas Castlewe 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!

All the best

Kevin and Ashley

Louise and Chris – Dundas Castlewe 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!!
Louise and Chris

Serafina and Kris – Dundas CastleWe 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!

Zara and Sam – Dundas Castlequality 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

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