Crathes Castle Weddings
Banchory, Aberdeenshire
POA

About this Service
Crathes Castle offers a magical Scottish castle wedding experience in the heart of Royal Deeside. With its enchanting turrets, towers, and winding staircases, couples can exchange vows in the stunning Rose Garden, Golden Garden, or the castle’s historic Great Hall. The venue boasts manicured grounds and a picturesque walled garden, ideal for unforgettable wedding photography. Couples and their guests can enjoy champagne, croquet, tours of the castle, and grand dinners in the Great Hall or Horsemill. For large celebrations, marquee weddings are available, accommodating over 500 guests. On-site accommodation is offered at East Lodge, a self-catering cottage. Crathes Castle creates a romantic, fairy-tale atmosphere for intimate or lavish celebrations.
What's Included
Venue type
- Castle
- Historic Venue
- Garden Venue
- Outdoor Ceremony Site
Ceremonies Available
- Indoor ceremonies in Great Hall
- Outdoor ceremonies in Rose Garden and Golden Garden
- Marquee ceremonies
Dining options
- Great Hall dinner
- Horsemill reception
- Marquee banqueting
Size of weddings
- Intimate (up to 40-80 guests indoors)
- Large (up to 500+ guests with marquee)
Overnight accommodation
- East Lodge (self-catering cottage for up to 4 guests)
Other features
- Manicured grounds
- Walled garden
- Exclusive use
- Fairy-tale atmosphere
- On-site photo locations
- Croquet and leisure activities
Traditional
Luxury
Vintage
Intimate
Rustic
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