Hire a whole venue for your wedding weekend in Scotland – lochs, glens and coast on the doorstep, bedrooms for your closest guests and nobody else booked in.
We’re adding more wedding venues here. Venues showing Wedding Licence or Wedding Receptions host weddings today; for the others, send us an enquiry and we’ll check with the owner.
Scotland · North Ayrshire
Sleeps 27 · 9 bedrooms · 9 bathrooms · Country house
Set along the peaceful banks of the River Garnock, Garnock Spa Venue offers a memorable retreat for groups seeking both relaxation and celebration. Located just a short drive from Glasgow…
Scotland · Skelmorlie
Sleeps 14 · 5 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms · Country house
This charming sea view retreat in Scotland is perfect for any special occasion. Be it a hen party or a wedding reception party, a milestone birthday or a refreshing getaway with your loved…
Scotland · Mauchline
Sleeps 26 · 8 bedrooms · 6 bathrooms · Country house
Set in the heart of Ayrshire golf country, just a short walk from the historic Bachelors’ Club, this converted coaching inn offers an exclusive use retreat for up to 26 guests. With…
Scotland · Skelmorlie
Sleeps 24 · 9 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms · Country house
Heather House is a lovely hen party venue near Glasgow sleeping 24 guests. Enjoy gorgeous views of the Wemyss Bay and take full advantage of the Spa facilities available on site (there is…
Scotland is made for weddings: castles and country houses, lochs and glens, and a coastline that glows in the evening light. Traditions such as a piper, a ceilidh or a quaich toast give the day real character, and guests love turning the wedding into a holiday. Hiring a whole venue keeps everyone together for the weekend.
We have four venues in Scotland, including Garnock Spa Venue in North Ayrshire, Golden Manor Spa Venue in Mauchline and Heather House in Skelmorlie, and we are adding more venues in Scotland.
Our venues in Scotland are currently in Ayrshire on the west coast, within easy reach of Glasgow and its airports, with views across the Firth of Clyde. We are adding venues in other parts of Scotland – tell us where you would like to marry and we will let you know what is available.
Scottish marriage law is more flexible than in England and Wales. A religious or belief celebrant can marry you almost anywhere, indoors or out, so the venue does not need a licence. Civil ceremonies are carried out by a registrar at a place you agree with the council. You must give notice to the registrar at least 29 days before the wedding, and it is wise to do so earlier.
Exclusive use means the venue, every bedroom and the grounds are booked only for your wedding party. That usually includes the reception rooms, kitchen and dining space, gardens and extras such as spa facilities or hot tubs where the venue has them.
Our Scottish venues sleep between 14 and 27 people. That usually covers the wedding party and close family, with other guests in nearby hotels and cottages. Use the Sleeps filter above to see the venues big enough for your group.
A Scottish wedding menu can showcase some of the best produce in Britain: Ayrshire beef and lamb, west coast seafood, Scottish cheeses and, of course, whisky for the toast or a tasting with guests. Ceilidh bands and pipers are easy to find. For guests staying the weekend there are coastal walks, championship golf courses along the Ayrshire coast, boat trips to the islands and the city of Glasgow within easy reach.
Most couples book their venue from Friday to Sunday. Friday is for arriving, unpacking and a relaxed welcome dinner or barbecue with the people staying. Saturday is the wedding itself, with time in the morning for hair and make-up without anyone having to travel. Sunday brings a slow breakfast or brunch, a walk, perhaps a dip in the hot tub, and the chance to relive the day together before everyone heads home.
Having everyone under one roof also makes the practical side simpler: suppliers know where to come, the wedding party is never far away, and there is no rush to leave at the end of the night. Our team can help you plan the timings and point you to suppliers who know the venue.
Start with numbers: how many guests need a bed, and how many will join for the day. Then think about the setting you want – a grand house with formal rooms, an estate with grounds for drinks and photos, or a barn for a relaxed party – and how far your guests will be travelling. Our team knows the venues in Scotland well and can help you shortlist two or three to visit before you book.
Glasgow and Glasgow Prestwick airports serve the west coast, and trains run from Glasgow along the Ayrshire coast. Summer weekends are the most popular, with long, light evenings, so allow 12 to 24 months for peak dates. Spring and autumn are beautiful too, and often quieter. Enter your dates above to see what is free.
No. In Scotland a religious or belief celebrant can marry you almost anywhere, and a registrar can carry out a civil ceremony at a place agreed with the council.
You must give notice to the registrar at least 29 days before the wedding. Giving notice earlier is recommended, especially if either of you lives outside the UK.
Our venues in Scotland sleep from 14 to 27 guests.
Yes. A piper, a ceilidh band, a quaich ceremony or a handfasting can all be part of the day. Our team can suggest local suppliers.
Yes, we are adding venues across Scotland. Tell us your dates and preferred area and we will let you know what is available.
Yes. You do not need to live in Scotland to marry there, but you must give notice to the registrar in the district where you will marry.
Tell us your dates and group – our team can check options for you.
