Kippilaw House
Melrose, Scottish Borders
POA

About this Service
Kippilaw House is a unique Georgian mansion offering a secluded and romantic setting for weddings, just a short distance from Edinburgh. With its castle-like tower, elegant reception rooms, and original character features blended with modern luxuries, Kippilaw presents a variety of indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces. Couples can choose from the grand wood-panelled dining room, the opulent Grand Hall, the intimate Rouge Room, or picturesque outdoor locations such as the rose arch and an ancient copper beech tree. The venue accommodates up to 120 ceremony guests (150 for outdoor ceremonies) and can host receptions and overnight stays for as many as 40 guests. Kippilaw House provides on-site accommodation and is flexible for both intimate and larger celebrations, promising a memorable, truly individual wedding experience.
What's Included
Ceremony options
- Panelled Room (up to 100 guests)
- Grand Hall with elegant staircase (up to 120 guests)
- Rouge Room (up to 60 guests)
- Rose Arch outdoor ceremony (up to 150 guests)
- Beneath Ancient Copper Beech Tree (up to 120 guests)
Venue type
- Georgian country mansion
- Castle-like estate
- Private woodland setting
- Secluded gardens
Overnight accommodation
- Kippilaw House accommodation (sleeps up to 40)
- Sister accommodation (sleeps up to 13)
- Nearby accommodations available
Dining options
- Formal seated meal in Ballroom (up to 120 guests)
- Victorian Club Bar
- Covered veranda and garden drinks reception
Evening entertainment
- Dancing in Ballroom (up to 150 guests)
- Ceilidhs
- Original Victorian Club Bar
Venue staff assistance
- Disabled access
- Venue viewing and planning support
Other features
- Log-burning fireplaces
- Original carved oak wood panelling
- Grand piano
- Chandeliers
- Picturesque photo locations
Intimate
Traditional
Luxury
Rustic
Vintage
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