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Scottish Weddings
and Honeymoons in Scotland
Selection of Venues / Accommodation
including Scottish Castles & Historic Houses and Hotels
also Boat / Lighthouse / Gardens
Also: Wedding Stationery / Transport
Getting married in Scotland - legal requirements FAQ
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Scottish Wedding Planners
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HIGHLAND COUNTRY WEDDINGS
Run by the creators of the first Highland wedding agency in Scotland
with 9 years experience of planning weddings in Scotland.
Head office in Inverness, Scotland.
Second office in Los Angeles, USA.
VOWS Awards 2008 nominee.
Any size - Tailor made - Direct contact - No registration fee
Weddings can take place anywhere in Scotland.
From a small village church to a grand cathedral.
From a castle on Loch Ness to a luxurious hotel in Edinburgh,
Highland Country Weddings can smooth away the stresses and strains of your wedding arrangements.
Tailor-made arrangements can include accommodation, catering,
transport, pipers, kilt hire, pampering, photography, videography,
legal paperwork, sightseeing tours - whatever you wish!
Selection of wedding venues throughout the whole of Scotland
including Hotels and Historic Buildings such as:
Dunnottar Castle - Glenbogle (in 'Monarch of the Glen')
Edinburgh Castle - Stirling Castle - Castle Campbell - Culzean Castle
(Southern Scotland)
Urquhart Castle - Eilean Donan Castle - Dornoch Castle & Cathedral
(Northern Scotland)
Web site regularly updated with latest weddings, reviews and testimonials.
Click here for full details & photos & videos
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HIGHLAND WEDDING BELLS
Established in 1998 - Experience with hundreds of weddings
Personal service - Attention to detail.
Based in the Highlands of Scotland.
Winner of the 2005 VOWS Awards
in the Independent Wedding Co-ordinator category,
and Nominee in 2006 and 2007.
Can arrange your marriage or blessing ceremony at the venue of your choice
in northern Scotland (Highlands & Aberdeenshire)
Venues include Highland hotels - lighthouse
beach - local church - abbey - historic buildings such as
Urquhart Castle (Loch Ness)
- Eilean Donan Castle
Tulloch Castle
- Dornoch Castle
- Brodie Castle
Crathes Castle -
Dunnottar Castle (pictured left)
Ardverikie (Glenbogle in BBC TV's 'Monarch of the Glen')
Whether you want the full trimmings or just a quiet occasion,
Highland Wedding Bells can organise everything for you
- even your honeymoon in Scotland if you wish.
Make your dream come true with a traditional Scottish wedding
with piper and kilts!
Click here for full details & more photos
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GAY WEDDINGS IN SCOTLAND
Tailor-made arrangements for Civil Partnership ceremonies or
commitment ceremonies for lesbian and gay couples.
Choice of venues throughout Scotland
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The Scottish Wedding Planner
How to plan your own wedding. The ultimate Scottish weddings guide with info on venues and personal experiences. Includes directory of wedding service suppliers, wedding planners and venues. Published 2009. Available by post or as a PDF.
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Unusual Venues
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Duisdale House Hotel
Isle Ornsay
Sleat
Isle of Skye IV43 8QW
Tel: +44 (0)1471 833202
Email: info@duisdale.com
Toravaig House Hotel
Knock Bay
Sleat
Isle of Skye IV44 8RE
Tel: +44 (0)1471 833231
Email: info@skyehotel.co.uk
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Luxury Yacht - Isle of Skye
Luxury yacht licensed for civil weddings.
Available when staying at either of these two 4 star hotels
which are both licensed for civil weddings:
Duisdale House Hotel
Country house hotel set in lovely gardens & 30 acres of wooded hillside.
Built in the 1860s as a hunting lodge for the Chief of the Clan MacDonald.
Breathtaking views across the sea to the hills of Knoydart.
Situated in southern Skye. Skye Bridge 13 miles.
Armadale - Mallaig ferry 8 miles.
Award-winning restaurant with à la carte menu. AA red rosette.
Well stocked wine cellar and large selection of malt whiskies.
Lighter meals available in 'The Chart Room'.
17 ensuite rooms & suites all with telephone,
flat screen Sky TV, hairdryer, luxury toiletries, tea/coffee.
7 double, 4 twin, 5 four-poster rooms & 1 suite.
Winner of Boutique Hotel of the Year 2009
and Design Commendation in the Scottish Hotel Awards.
Toravaig House Hotel
Recently refurbished contemporary country house hotel.
Winner of Innovative Wedding Hotel Award 2009 and
Winner of The Scottish Island Hotel of the Year 2007.
Hospitality Excellence Medal 2008.
Very Highly Commended in the category for
The Scottish Hotel Warm Welcome Award 2006.
Conde Nast Johansens 'Most Excellent Service UK' Award for 2006.
Set in 2 acres of grounds in an elevated position with magnificent views.
Breathtaking sunsets often seen.
Situated in southern Skye. 16 miles from the Skye Bridge.
5 minutes drive from Armadale (ferry from Mallaig).
Drawing room with open fire. Restaurant with AA 2 red rosettes.
Chef Médaille d’Or for Dinner Excellence 2009
and Breakfast of the Year Award 2009.
2 twin & 7 double bedrooms (with 1 folding bed available for a child).
All with ensuite shower (some also have a bath),
sleigh or brass beds, Sky TV, radio, toiletries, fruit bowl,
hospitality tray, miniature malt whisky, bottled water.
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Rua Reidh Lighthouse
Spectacular remote cliff-top location
near Gairloch, Wester Ross (south of Ullapool)
Weddings arranged by Highland Wedding Bells
Accommodation also available.
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Loch Ness Lodge
Brachla
Loch Ness-side
Inverness IV3 8LA
Tel: 01456 459469
Fax: 01456 459439
Email: escape@loch-ness-lodge.com
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LOCH NESS LODGE
5 star luxurious accommodation & fine dining
in an intimate Highland lodge overlooking Loch Ness.
Purpose-built and architect-designed with elegant reception rooms.
Family run with a professional, friendly team.
AA 5 Yellow Stars and 2 AA Rosettes for cuisine.
2009 - 2010 AA 'Guest Accommodation of the Year' in Scotland
and AA 'Inspector's Choice'.
Wedding Hotel of the Year 2009 (Intimate Event),
Luxury Hotel Commendation and Bedroom Design Commendation
and Chef Médaille d’Or for Dinner Excellence
in the Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards 2009.
Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars.
Member of Johansen's, Britain's Finest & Best Loved Hotels.
Featured in the Good Hotel Guide 2009.
10 miles from Inverness. 5 miles from Drumnadrochit.
Available on an exclusive-use basis for small weddings.
Flowers, cake, entertainment, piper, photography, etc.
can all be arranged.
Dining room can cater for up to 24 guests.
7 spacious individually designed bedrooms
all with views of the loch and hills.
Room facilities include flat screen TV, DVD, CD player,
direct dial telephone, WiFi access,
toiletries, fresh fruit, flowers, etc.
A super-king four poster bed is available
and one room has a double-ended whirlpool bath.
Additional accommodation available in estate cottages.
Spa with hot tub and sauna and
therapy area with a full range of treatments
including Reiki, Reflexology and massage.
Outdoor activities can be arranged for your guests
including golf, watersports, fishing, shooting, etc.
In-house whisky tasting or distillery tours by arrangement.
Click here for online brochure
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Hotel Venues
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Contact Andrew and Sarah Stanton
The Galley of Lorne Inn
Ardfern
by Lochgilphead
Argyll PA31 8QN
Tel: 01852 500 284
Fax: 01852 500 578
Email: enquiries@galleyoflorne.co.uk
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GALLEY OF LORNE INN
17th century drovers inn beside Loch Craignish.
Situated in the picturesque yachting village of Ardfern.
Near the historic sites of Kilmartin Glen.
24 miles south of Oban.
14 miles north of Lochgilphead.
Ideal for sailing, walking, cycling, fishing, etc.
Winners of 'The Award Of Excellence for Quality
& Service Retreat of the Year 2008 - 2009'
(awarded by The Shires Magazine).
Licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies.
Function suite with seating for 130
with picture windows overlooking the loch.
Marquees also available.
Menus with local ingredients including seafood and game.
Church weddings can be held in the traditional stone church next to the inn.
6 ensuite double and twin bedrooms,
some with fold up beds for children.
Public bar and lounge bar with real ales & 50 malt whiskies.
Full disabled access.
Click here for online brochure
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Kinloch House Hotel
by Blairgowrie
Perthshire PH10 6SG
Telephone: +44 (0)1250 884237
Fax: +44 (0)1250 884333
Email: reception@kinlochhouse.com
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KINLOCH HOUSE HOTEL
Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars.
Family-owned Scottish country house hotel
looking out over a picturesque valley.
Set in 25 acres of wooded grounds and parkland.
Victorian walled garden.
Located 3 miles outside Blairgowrie.
20 miles north of Perth.
Fine dining with local produce.
Member of Relais & Chateaux.
Facilities for weddings, meetings, private dining.
Can be booked for exclusive use.
Licensed for civil ceremonies.
Built in 1840. Log fires, antiques, oak panelled hall, portrait gallery, etc.
Luxury accommodation with 21st century amenities.
Health and fitness centre with sauna, steam room,
spa bath and 35 foot long swimming pool.
Beauty treatments, massage and alternative therapies.
18 individually decorated bedrooms (including 3 suites).
Click here for online brochure
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Neil & Lesley McGown
East Haugh House
Pitlochry
Perthshire PH16 5JS
Tel: (+44) 01796 473121
Fax: (+44) 01796 472473
Email: enquiries@easthaugh.co.uk
Victorian Gate-House also available
(sleeping 4) situated 25 yards from hotel.
2 luxurious double/twin bedrooms with open fire.
Bathroom with free-standing roll-top bath.
Sitting room and farmhouse-style kitchen.
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EAST HAUGH HOUSE
Built originally as part of the Atholl Estate 350 years ago.
Refurbished historic country house. Personally run hotel.
Set in 2 acres of gardens.
1 mile from Pitlochry town centre.
Golf, castles, distilleries, hill walking.
Runner up for Country Sports Hotel of the Year Award 2009,
Winner of Fishing Hotel of the Year 2009 and
Winner of The Scottish Country Sports Hotel of the Year 2007
in the HotelReviewScotland awards.
Also Scottish Hotel Bar Food Special Commendation 2007.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Restaurant and bar. Regular gourmet seafood nights.
Included in Scotland the Best and GoodFoodScotland Guide.
Facilities for weddings and civil partnerships.
13 individually designed bedrooms:
8 bedrooms in the main house, plus 5 in the converted bothy
(1 is a designated disabled friendly).
Choice of en suite double/twin/family bedrooms.
All with telephone, TV, CD, DVD player,
bathrobes, Molton Brown toiletries, tea/coffee, etc.
3 bedrooms with a 4 poster bed and whirlpool bath
(1 with a log fire).
Walking, fishing, shooting & stalking breaks available.
Ideal for sporting parties.
Local salmon & trout fishing. Tuition available.
Clay shooting, 4x4 off road driving, quad biking, etc.
Click here for online brochure
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Lodge on Loch Lomond
Luss
Alexandria
Dunbartonshire G83 8PA
Tel: +44(0)1436 860201
Fax: +44(0)1436 860203
Email: res@loch-lomond.co.uk
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LODGE ON LOCH LOMOND
Stunning location on the shore of Loch Lomond.
Purpose-built pine lodge with wonderful views.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Hotel.
Only 30 minutes drive from Glasgow city centre.
Spa with swimming pool, whirlpool bath, sauna,
laconium & steam room.
Beauty treatments, Reiki and massage.
Watersports, fishing, golf, pony trekking, 4x4 driving,
quad-biking, clay pigeon shooting, etc. nearby.
Award-winning restaurant with 2 AA red rosettes.
Green Tourism Silver award.
Hotel Staff Excellence Award 2007
in the HotelReviewScotland awards.
Facilities for weddings for 80-300 guests.
Choice of different bedroom styles and suites.
Standard rooms (double or twin) with
ensuite bath & shower, TV, sofa, phone, hairdryer.
Some with private sauna & balcony.
Luxury suites with 2 ensuite double bedrooms,
living area with balconies over the loch, floor to ceiling windows,
Plasma TV, DVD player, leather sofa, living flame fire, etc.
Click here for online brochure
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Hilary Wilson
Loch Leven Hotel
Old Ferry Road
North Ballachulish PH33 6SA
Tel: +44 (0)1855 821236
Fax: +44 (0)1855 821550
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Loch Leven Hotel
17th century coaching inn on the shores of Loch Leven.
Next to the Ballachulish Bridge. 12 miles south of Fort William.
Privately owned, family-run hotel with cosy, informal atmosphere.
The hotel was used by the BBC as a filming location for Rockface.
Featured on TV on Britain's Best Breaks.
Pick-up service for walkers on the West Highland Way.
Fully licenced to hold civil marriage ceremonies.
Spectacular setting for photos.
Catering for up to 100 for wedding receptions.
12 ensuite spacious bedrooms all individually decorated.
Choice of double, twin, single and family rooms.
All with mountain views, TV, telephone, hairdryer, tea/coffee.
Many with stunning loch views.
A deluxe room has stunning views, a king-size bed
& luxury bathroom with a teardrop-shaped bath.
Web site includes 360 degree virtual tours.
Home-cooked meals in the Loch View Restaurant.
Traditional public bar with log fire
and lounge bar/bistro with bar menu and 75 malts.
Children welcome in the family room and games room (video games, pool table).
Child discounts. Pets welcome.
Click here for online brochure
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Taychreggan
Kilchrenan
By Taynuilt
Argyll PA35 1HQ
Telephone: +44(0)1866 833 211/366
Fax: +44(0)1866 833 244
Email: enquiries@taychregganhotel.co.uk
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TAYCHREGGAN
One of Scotland's top country house hotels.
Set on its own bay, on the shores of Loch Awe.
300 year old former drover's inn with 40 acres of garden & woodland.
Recent major refurbishment programme.
Personal and friendly service.
20 miles from Oban.
Runner up for Scottish Romantic Hotel of the Year 2009
in the HotelReviewScotland awards.
Voted 'One of Britain's Most Romantic Hotels' by the AA Inspectors.
Award-winning cuisine. AA 2 Rosettes.
Awarded the Corps D'Elite for providing an outstanding Wine List.
Michelin 'Red Rocking Chair' award. Les Routiers 'Gold Key' award.
Member of Britain's Finest.
High speed Wi-fi access.
Open fires, lounge bar, 2 guest lounges, snooker room, courtyard with orangerie.
Facilities available for Wedding ceremonies (civil & religious) & receptions.
Wedding co-ordinator to help with your plans.
Exclusive use can be arranged.
18 lavishly-draped ensuite bedrooms - many overlooking the loch.
4 poster bedrooms and suites available.
All rooms have a flat screen TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee,
mineral water, toiletries & bathrobes.
Deluxe honeymoon suite with own sitting room & spa bath.
Click here for online brochure
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Craiglynne Hotel
Woodlands Terrace
Grantown on Spey PH26 3JX
Tel: 01479 872 597
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Craiglynne Hotel
Stone-built Victorian hotel standing in impressive grounds.
It overlooks parkland to the forest and the River Spey beyond.
A short stroll from the centre of Grantown on Spey.
Ideal base to explore the Whisky Trail, Cairngorms & Loch Ness.
Warm and friendly with a welcoming atmosphere.
Open fires in the lounge and bar.
Dinner is available in the Spey Restaurant.
Sun lounge. Putting green.
Facilities for weddings.
Choice of 82 bedrooms (double, twin, single and family)
all with ensuite bathroom, telephone, TV, toiletries
tea/coffee, etc. Recently redesigned.
Room service available.
Lift and disabled access.
Pets welcome.
Click here for online brochure
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Thainstone House
Inverurie
Aberdeenshire AB51 5NT
Tel: 01467 621643
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THAINSTONE HOUSE HOTEL & SPA
4 star luxury country retreat just outside the village of Inverurie.
Magnificent historic Palladian mansion
set in 44 acres of private garden and meadowland.
Elegantly furnished in beautiful Georgian style.
Situated in the heart of 'Whisky and Castle Country'.
Golf, fishing, clay pigeon shooting, archery,
quad biking, grass karting, falconry all nearby.
Aberdeen city centre 16 miles. Aberdeen airport 10 miles.
Newly renovated leisure club and beauty spa with
heated pool, sauna and steam room, high tech gym.
Treatments available include massage, facial or manicure.
Restaurant with a team of award winning chefs.
Informal dining available in the lounge.
The hotel has numerous function rooms
and is licensed to hold religious and civil weddings.
Choice of 48 bedrooms including suites,
4-poster bedrooms, family rooms, feature bedrooms.
Facilities include digital TV, Wireless broadband access,
whirlpool bath, refreshments tray, iron, trouser press.
Room service. Same day laundry & dry cleaning.
Click here for online brochure
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Glenmoriston Town House
20 Ness Bank
Inverness IV2 4SF
Tel: 01463 223 777
Fax: 01463 712 378
Email: reservations@glenmoristontownhouse.com
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Glenmoriston Town House & Restaurant
One of the finest luxury hotels in Scotland.
Set overlooking the River Ness.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
AA 4 Stars & AA 2 Red Rosettes.
The Inverness Hotel of the Year 2007 & 2008
in the HotelReviewScotland awards.
Award-winning Abstract restaurant
with 3 AA red rosettes.
Scottish Hotel Restaurant of the Year 2005.
Scottish Restaurant Rémy Winner 2006.
Stylish Piano bar with over 180 whiskies.
Brasserie - Contrast overlooking the river.
30 individually designed bedrooms all with luxurious bathroom,
telephone, TV, DVD player, hairdryer, toiletries, etc.
Free Wireless Internet access.
Flowers, champagne and handmade chocolates can be arranged.
Click here for online brochure
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Culloden House Hotel
Culloden
Inverness IV2 7BZ
Tel: + 44(0)1463 790 461
Fax: +44(0)1463 792 181
Email: info@cullodenhouse.co.uk
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CULLODEN HOUSE HOTEL
Magnificent Georgian country house dating from the 1700s.
First class service. Ideal for romantic breaks.
Tranquil setting in 40 acres of elegant lawns and parklands.
Headquarters for Bonnie Prince Charlie before the Battle of Culloden.
Only minutes from Inverness Airport. Inverness city centre 3 miles.
Public rooms include drawing room, dining room, library bar.
Elegant furnishings, antiques, crystal chandeliers & open fires.
Renowned for superb dining, fine wines and malts.
AA 4 Stars and 2 Red Rosettes.
Winner of Outstanding Customer Care Award 2009 and
Hotel of Charm 2009 in the Scottish Hotel Awards.
Inverness Hotel of the Year 2009 in the HotelReviewScotland awards.
Recommended in numerous guides including Scotland the Best,
Michelin Red Guide, and Good Food of Scotland.
Facilities for corporate events, conferences, weddings.
Tailor-made golf packages, shooting breaks, fishing
and chauffeur-driven sightseeing tours can be arranged.
Sauna, croquet, walled garden and all-weather tennis court.
Choice of 28 lavishly furnished bedrooms
(many with 4 poster beds)
plus 4 privates suites in the Garden Mansion House.
All with private bath, shower, digital TV,
telephone, trouser press, hairdryer, tea/coffee
and free internet access.
Click here for online brochure
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Golf View Hotel
The Seafront
63 Seabank Road
Nairn IV12 4HD
Tel: 01667 452301
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GOLF VIEW HOTEL
Traditional 4 star hotel in central Nairn with sea views
overlooking the Moray Firth with gardens leading down to the seashore.
16 miles east of Inverness.
Leisure club with 14-metre swimming pool,
steam room, sauna, spa bath, gym. Beauty Salon.
Outdoor tennis courts.
Conservatory restaurant with sea views. AA Red Rosette.
Suites available for conferences, meetings and private functions.
The hotel is licensed to hold civil weddings.
42 ensuite bedrooms (single, double, twin, family):
all with direct dial telephone, satellite TV, radio,
toiletries, refreshment tray, trouser press and hairdryer.
Several 4-poster rooms each with sea view and spa bath.
Family rooms have a double bedroom & adjoining bunk room
with TV, DVD player and Playstation 2.
Click here for online brochure
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Eight Acres Hotel
Morriston Road
Elgin IV30 6UL
Tel: 01343 543077
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EIGHT ACRES HOTEL
3 star hotel on the outskirts of historic Elgin.
Newly refurbished.
In the heart of Malt Whisky Country.
Ideal for golf, distilleries, walking, cycling, dolphin trips.
Inverness 37 miles / Airport 30 miles.
Leisure Club with 15m swimming pool,
sauna, spa, gym, solarium and squash courts.
Restaurant serving afternoon teas and dinner.
Fine selection of Speyside malts.
Choice of 53 bedrooms and suites.
Locally popular wedding venue for up to 180 guests
with beautiful grounds and bespoke menus
Click here for online brochure
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The Roxburghe
Kelso
Roxburghshire TD5 8JZ
Tel: +44 (0)1573 450331
Email: hotel@roxburghe.net
House Party packages can be arranged for groups:
dinner, bed and breakfast, plus entertainment and activities
(bridge, cookery, painting, genealogy, garden tours, golf, etc.).
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THE ROXBURGHE HOTEL & GOLF COURSE
Country house hotel nestling in woodlands on the banks of the River Teviot.
On 50,000 acre estate (owned by the Duke of Roxburghe)
with 18 hole Championship Golf Course.
Only 1 hour's drive from Edinburgh and Newcastle.
Winner of the Scottish Country House Hotel of the Year 2005.
Free wedding coordination service.
Maximum guest numbers are 120 in the main house
or in a marquee on the lawns.
The hotel has a Health & Beauty Suite (aromatherapy, steam room, etc.)
Spacious public rooms: Library, Drawing Room, Dining Room and Conservatory
with luxurious furnishings with traditional antiques.
22 luxury bedrooms including suites with 4 poster beds and log fires.
All include bathrobes and slippers, mineral water and a daily newspaper.
Many bedrooms individually designed by the Duchess herself.
Choice of double, twin and single rooms
(16 in the main house, 6 in the courtyard).
Outdoor activities can be arranged including:
shooting for pheasant, partridge and grouse, golf,
clay pigeon shooting, archery, croquet, mountain biking.
Fly-fishing on the hotel's trout pond.
Salmon fishing on the River Tweed, Upper and Lower Floors.
Have a complimentary visit to Floors Castle (April to October).
Chauffeur sightseeing service available.
Click here for online brochure
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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
St Boswells
Melrose
Scottish Borders TD6 0RQ
Tel: 01835 822261
Fax: 01835 823945
Email: enquiries@dryburgh.co.uk
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Dryburgh Abbey Country House Hotel
Splendid red sandstone 19th century baronial country house.
Set in a 10 acre estate on the banks of the River Tweed
overlooking the atmospheric ruins of the Abbey.
Melrose 7 miles. Jedburgh 12 miles.
Edinburgh 45 miles. Glasgow 85 miles.
Ideal for fishing, golf, walking, etc.
Recommended by Scotland the Best, Michelin Red Guide,
Which? Hotel Guide, AA Hotel Guide, Good Food Of Scotland Guide.
'Scottish Country Sports Hotel of the Year' 2005 runner-up.
The Scottish Fishing Hotel 2007.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Hotel.
Member of Scotland's Hotels of Distinction.
Award-winning standards of hospitality and food.
Restaurant overlooking the river. AA Red Rosette.
Chef Médaille d’Or for Dinner Excellence 2009
in the Scottish Hotel Awards.
Indoor heated swimming pool.
Choice of wedding venues include:
riverside wedding ceremonies in the private grounds,
ceremonies in Dryburgh Abbey ruins,
or ceremonies and receptions in the hotel.
Marquee banquets can be arranged.
Exclusive use of the accommodation & grounds can be arranged
Choice of 38 bedrooms - most with views of the River Tweed
and/or the abbey ruins.
All bedrooms have private bathroom, telephone, TV, radio,
hairdryer, trouser press, iron, toiletries, tea/coffee.
Deluxe rooms available with half-tester or four-poster beds.
2 Tower Suites with separate sitting rooms.
Click here for online brochure
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Swallow Gretna Hall Hotel
Gretna Green
Gretna
Dumfriesshire DG16 5DY
Telephone: 01461 338257
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SWALLOW GRETNA HALL HOTEL
Built in 1710 as a manor house for the Johnstone family
in the famous village of Gretna Green.
Gretna Hall was the original marriage house of Gretna Green.
Today you can get married in the Blacksmith's Cottage,
the Blacksmith's workshop or the Linton room.
Dumfries 25 miles. Carlisle 10 miles.
100 ensuite bedrooms with a modern and contemporary style.
All with direct dial telephone, hairdryer, trouser press,
Wi-fi access, tea/coffee.
4-poster mini suites are available for special occasions.
Restaurant and lounge bar. Room service.
Click here for online brochure
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The Caledonian Hotel
Station Square
Oban PA34 5RT
Tel: 01631 563133
Fax: 01631 562998
Email: reservations.caledonian@foliohotels.com
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Caledonian Hotel
Traditional Highland hotel built around 1882 when the railway came to Oban.
Set on the edge of the harbour with views over the bay to the hills & islands.
Stylish, contemporary comfort and service with gentle grandeur.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
Only moments' walk to the ferry terminal & and train.
Licensed for civil wedding ceremonies.
Exclusive use of the hotel can be arranged.
Dedicated wedding planner available.
Restaurant with chandeliers. Bar and lounge area
with cafe serving a Bistro menu, snacks & home baking.
Room service menu available.
Free Wi-Fi.
Choice of 59 bedrooms: twin, double, single and family.
All have ensuite bathroom, telephone, TV, hairdryer.
Luxury rooms available with sleigh or captain's bed,
toiletries, bathrobes, CD player, iron & board, fruit & homebaking.
Suite with a 4-poster bed and 2-person bath.
2 bedrooms suitable for wheelchair users with assistance.
Extras can be arranged including flowers, cakes,
chocolates, wine, etc.
Click here for online brochure
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Onich Hotel
Onich
Near Fort William PH33 6RY
Tel: +44 (0)1855 821 214
Email: enquiries@onich-fortwilliam.co.uk
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Onich Hotel
Situated on the shores of Loch Linnhe
with attractive gardens extending to the water's edge.
Stunning panoramic views across the loch to the mountains
of Glencoe, Morvern and Mull.
Located on the A82 midway between Glencoe and Ben Nevis.
9 miles south of Fort William.
AA 3 Stars. Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
Award-winning restaurant perfect for candlelit dinners. AA Red Rosette.
Bar meals also available. Cocktail bar, sun lounge and
'Deerstalker Bar' with wide range of whiskies, ales and spirits.
Licenced to hold civil wedding ceremonies (catering for up to 50).
Choice of function rooms.
Wedding packages can be arranged including flowers,
hairdresser, entertainment, photographs, video and fireworks.
25 individually decorated bedrooms all with own bathroom,
telephone, satellite TV, hospitality tray, radio and hairdryer.
Superior bedrooms with a balcony also available.
Wine, champagne, chocolates, flowers and fruit
can be ordered for your arrival
Web site includes Virtual tour.
Child rates. No smoking.
Dogs welcome in some rooms.
Click here for online brochure
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Ballachulish Hotel
Ballachulish
Onich
near Fort William PH49 4JY
Tel: 0844 855 9133
Fax: 01855 811629
Email: reservations.ballachulish@foliohotels.com
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Ballachulish Hotel
Traditional Highland hotel on Loch Linnhe near Glencoe.
18th century listed building with a turreted baronial style old wing
and a stylish new wing with a friendly atmosphere.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
Golf, watersports, walking available close by.
12 miles from Fort William.
Free access to leisure facilities at nearby hotel:
pool, sauna, and exercise room.
Bar & Bistro with log fire & daily changing menu.
Wood-panelled lounge where traditional afternoon tea is served.
Free WiFi Internet access.
Licensed for civil wedding ceremonies.
Catering for up to 100 guests.
54 ensuite bedrooms (single, double, twin, family).
Many with views overlooking the loch.
All rooms have telephone, TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee.
6 luxury rooms include 5 foot feature bed,
bathrobes, toiletries, fresh fruit, home baking, etc.
Extras can be arranged including flowers, cakes,
chocolates, champagne, wine, etc.
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The Moorings Hotel
Banavie
Fort William PH33 7LY
Tel: +44 (0)1397 772 797
Email: reservations@moorings-fortwilliam.co.uk
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MOORINGS HOTEL
Set alongside the Caledonian Canal at the famous Neptune’s Staircase.
Splendid panoramic views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mor.
3 miles from Fort William town centre.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
AA 3 stars and 1 red rosette.
Available for weddings. Consult with the hotel's wedding planner.
28 individually decorated bedrooms all with ensuite bathroom,
telephone, satellite TV, hospitality tray, free wi-fi, radio, hairdryer.
Superior rooms also include a spacious living area.
VCR with videos are provided available in family rooms.
Choice of smoking or non-smoking bedrooms.
Dogs welcome in some rooms.
Laundry service available.
Recently refurbished Jacobean Restaurant with
award-winning cuisine and a comprehensive wine list.
Bar meals are served in the lounge bar with
wood panelling & stained glass overlooking the Canal & Ben Nevis.
Cellar bar with nautical theme.
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The Isles of Glencoe Hotel and Leisure Centre
Ballachulish
near Fort William PH49 4HL
Tel: 0844 855 9134
Fax: 01855 811770
Email: reservations.glencoe@foliohotels.com
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Isles of Glencoe Hotel and Leisure Centre
Family-friendly informal hotel overlooking Loch Leven & Glencoe.
11 miles from Fort William.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star Hotel.
Watersports, golf and walks nearby.
Free access to leisure centre facilities:
pool, Bio-sauna, hydro seat & exercise room.
Lochside restaurant/bistro for lunch & dinner.
Free WiFi Internet access.
Licensed for civil wedding ceremonies.
57 ensuite bedrooms (double, twin, family).
Some with French doors opening onto the lochside.
Family rooms include bunk beds & a second TV in a separate area.
Luxury rooms have floor to ceiling windows & king size bed.
Extras can be arranged including flowers, cakes,
chocolates, champagne, wine, etc.
Some rooms with disabled access.
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Andrew & Jenny Cox
Loch Kinord Hotel
Dinnet
near Ballater
Royal Deeside
Aberdeenshire AB34 5JY
Tel: +44 (0)1339 885229
Fax: +44 (0)1339 887007
Email: hotel@lochkinord.com
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LOCH KINORD HOTEL
Personally run country hotel built in the late 1800's.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
Set in lovely countryside between Ballater and Aboyne
in the heart of Royal Deeside. 35 miles from Aberdeen.
Member of Scotland's Personal Hotels.
Ideal for golf, fishing, hill walking, shooting, stalking,
ski-ing, off-road driving.
Popular restaurant, lounge, whisky bar & log fires.
AA Red Rosette award for excellent cuisine.
Registered Place for civil & religious weddings.
19 ensuite bedrooms: single, double, twin, family rooms.
All with telephone, satellite TV, trouser press,
hairdryer, iron/ironing board, tartan fabrics.
Free WiFi Internet access.
Ground floor rooms available.
Honeymoon suite with 4-poster, lounge and whirlpool bath.
Additional accommodation in log cabins also available.
Click here for online brochure
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Apex Hotels Central Reservations
31-35 Grassmarket
Edinburgh EH1 2HS
Tel: +44 (0)845 365 0000
Fax: +44 (0)131 666 5128
E-mail: reservations@apexhotels.co.uk
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APEX HOTELS EDINBURGH
High quality 4 star accommodation at 4 city centre hotels.
Choice of standard / deluxe / superior bedrooms or suites.
All with satellite TV, CD/DVD players, telephone,
toiletries, newspaper, coffee, tea, iron, etc.
Free Wifi. 24 hour room service. Laundry service.
Dedicated Wedding Team to help with arrangements.
Apex International Hotel
In the Grassmarket (Edinburgh’s historic Old Town) directly below the Castle.
175 chic bedrooms. Contemporary design with stunning views.
Rooftop restaurant overlooking Edinburgh Castle. 2 AA Rosettes.
3 storey brasserie & bar. Banqueting & function suites.
Spa with swimming pool and gym.
Kids free when sharing with 2 adults in a family room (terms apply).
Apex City Hotel
Deluxe accommodation and restaurant alongside the Apex International.
119 bedrooms - some with views of the Castle.
Bar and restaurant with quality seafood. AA Rosette.
Access to adjacent hotel spa (see above).
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
New 4 star hotel opened in March 2009.
City centre location at the east end of Princes Street.
Just 1 minute from Waverley Station.
187 stylish and spacious bedrooms.
Restaurant and lounge bar
Leisure facilities include swimming pool, gym, sauna & steam room
5 highly versatile function rooms.
Kids free when sharing with 2 adults in a family room (terms apply).
Apex European Hotel
Located at the west end of the city centre
200 metres from Haymarket Train Station.
66 bedrooms. Brasserie and Cafe Bar.
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The Howard
34 Great King Street
Edinburgh EH3 6QH
Tel: +44 (0)131 315 2220
Fax: +44 (0)131 332 9631
E-mail: reserve@thehoward.com
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THE HOWARD
The most discreet 5-star hotel in Edinburgh.
Only a 10 minute stroll from Princes Street.
Recommended by Fodors, Frommers, Johansen's.
Member of Small Luxury Hotels of The World.
Winner of HotelReviewScotland's Scottish Hotel Quality Award 2006.
Winner of 'Customer Care' Scottish Thistle Award 2005 & 2006.
Licensed for civil and religious ceremonies.
A Wedding Co-ordinator will help you plan your unique day in this elegant Georgian setting.
Your own private Butler can act as Master of Ceremonies.
You can have exclusive use of the hotel if necessary.
Superb catering in The Atholl restaurant
or The Oval & Cumberland Suites.
Chauffeur driven car hire can be arranged.
24 hour room service. Full valet service.
In room massage treatments.
Airport transfers can be arranged on request.
Wireless Internet access in all public areas.
Babysitting service on request.
Same day laundry and dry-cleaning services.
Secure free car park.
Dedicated butler service.
18 bedrooms all with telephone, toiletries, TV
and e-TV (Internet access, radio, etc).
Beautifully furnished with paintings and antique furniture.
Kingsize 4-poster bed available.
3 suites each with own terraced garden and private entrance.
Marble bathrooms some with roll top bath, whirlpool bath or rain shower.
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Channings
South Learmonth Gardens
Edinburgh EH4 1EZ
Tel: +44 (0)131 332 3232
Fax: +44 (0)131 332 9631
E-mail: reserve@channings.co.uk
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CHANNINGS
Channings is the friendliest hotel in Edinburgh
- reminiscent of a country house hotel in town.
Hidden along a tree-lined crescent. Less than 10 minutes' walk from the main shopping and sightseeing area.
Former home of Antarctic Explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Privately owned. Stylish. Cosy relaxed ambience.
Highly recommended by: Fodors, Frommers, Johansens,
Scotland the Best, Michelin Red Guide.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars. AA 4 Red Stars.
Winner of The Edinburgh Hotel of the Year 2004.
Award-winning cuisine. AA 2 rosettes. 2 restaurants.
Licensed to hold religious & Humanist wedding ceremonies.
In-house Wedding Coordinators. Exclusive use can be arranged.
41 individually decorated ensuite bedrooms,
All rooms have telephone, eTV entertainment system,
free in-room internet access,
toiletries, trouser press, iron, hairdryer, etc.
Superior rooms can include a 4-poster bed
and whirlpool bath.
Spacious suites include a private drawing room,
bedroom and bathroom (with separate bath and shower).
Views of Edinburgh or the private gardens and sun terrace.
24 hour room service.
Laundry and dry-cleaning service.
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The Howard
34 Great King Street
Edinburgh EH3 6QH
Tel: +44 (0)131 315 2220
Fax: +44 (0)131 332 9631
E-mail: reserve@thehoward.com
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THE HOWARD
The most discreet 5-star hotel in Edinburgh.
1820s building (originally 3 Georgian town houses).
Only a 10 minute stroll from Princes Street.
Ideal for luxury romantic short breaks and honeymoons.
Recommended by Fodors, Frommers, Johansen's.
Member of Small Luxury Hotels of The World.
Winner of HotelReviewScotland's Scottish Hotel Quality Award 2006.
Winner of 'Customer Care' Scottish Thistle Award 2005 & 2006.
Small restaurant with AA red rosette.
In-house wedding coordinators available.
Licensed for religious & civil weddings,
as well as civil partnership ceremonies.
Airport transfers can be arranged on request.
Wireless Internet access in all public areas.
Babysitting service on request.
Same day laundry and dry-cleaning services.
24 hour room service. Full valet service.
In room massage treatments.
Secure free car park.
Dedicated butler service.
18 bedrooms all with telephone, toiletries, TV
and e-TV (Internet access, radio, etc).
Beautifully furnished with paintings and antique furniture.
Kingsize 4-poster bed available.
3 suites each with own terraced garden and private entrance.
Marble bathrooms some with roll top bath, whirlpool bath or rain shower.
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Crieff Hydro
Crieff
Perthshire PH7 3LQ
Tel: +44 (0)1764 655555
Fax: +44 (0)1764 653087
Email: enquiries@crieffhydro.com
Large choice of self catering accommodation
in chalets, lodges, cottages sleeping from 2 - 16.
Available per night or per week.
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CRIEFF HYDRO
140 year old independently run hotel 17 miles from Perth.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars. Families welcome.
Winner of the VisitScotland Tourism Business of the Year
in the 2007 National Business Awards for Scotland.
Leisure facilities: 20m indoor heated swimming pool,
children's pool, sauna, steam room, spa bath.
Hair, Health and Beauty Salon. Gym and fitness suite.
900 acre estate with 18-hole golf course, crazy golf course,
horse riding, off-road driving, quad bikes, high ropes course,
climbing wall, archery and air rifles. Tennis, squash and badminton.
Watersports facilities nearby.
Creche for under 2s.
New 700 square metre BIG Country child care facility
offering up to 6 hours of free childcare per day for 2 - 12 year olds.
Includes adventure castle with a trampoline, climbing ropes,
slide and ball pools, child-friendly multi media centre and theatre.
Adventure play area accessible to parents and children.
Pre-booking recommended for the creche & child care facility.
Choice of restaurants, bar, brasserie, bistro & coffee shop.
Evening entertainment includes regular ceilidhs, live music,
cinema, family fun nights and the family quiz.
The Gallery for teenagers has a pool table,
table football, air hockey table, sofas & giant beanbags.
Facilities for weddings with dedicated co-ordinators.
213 ensuite bedrooms: twin, double & family rooms for up to 6.
All with TV, telephone, tea/coffee.
Choice of contemporary or traditional decor.
Executive rooms also have hairdryer, trouser press,
safety deposit box, extra toiletries, daily newspaper.
Luxury suites with spa bath.
Many rooms have views of the hills, valleys and woodland.
All bedrooms have been refurbished in the last few years
to a high 4-star hotel standard. Virtual tours on web site.
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The Swallow Old Manor Hotel
55 Leven Road
Lundin Links
Near St Andrews
Fife KY8 6AJ
Tel: +44 (0) 1333 320368
Fax: +44 (0) 1333 320911
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THE SWALLOW OLD MANOR HOTEL
Built in the mid 19th century in the charming village of Lundin Links,
overlooking Largo Bay and the 2 championship golf courses of
Leven Links and Lundin Links.
20 golf courses within a short drive.
Safe sandy beaches, walking and fishing all nearby.
St Andrews 12 miles. Edinburgh 35 miles.
Award-winning cuisine.
Terrace Brasserie & Grill - 2 AA Red Rosettes.
Coachman's Bistro features steaks and seafood in an informal atmosphere.
Vegetarian dishes available in both restaurants.
Facilities for weddings with up to 150 people.
23 ensuite bedrooms including deluxe and 4 poster.
Rooms have TV, trouser press, hairdryer, hospitality tray.
Most rooms have sea views and several have balconies.
Room service available.
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The New County Hotel
22-30 County Place
Perth PH2 8EE
Tel: +44 (0)1738 623355
Fax: +44 (0)1738 628969
Email: enquiries@newcountyhotel.com
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THE NEW COUNTY HOTEL
Central yet quiet location in the city of Perth
The recent tasteful & contemporary refurbishment
has created a most stylish Scottish hotel.
with the very highest standards of
modern hospitality & a welcoming atmosphere.
23 bright & spacious ensuite modern bedrooms.
All with TV, telephone, toiletries, hospitality tray, etc.
Single travellers welcome.
Family rooms available (1 double bed & 1 single).
Scottish Tourist Board 3 stars.
Wifi access.
Runner up for Small City Hotel of the Year Award 2009
in the HotelReviewScotland awards.
Contemporary new restaurant serving local & seasonal produce.
Bar & bistro with gastropub food. Cafe for snacks.
Extensive conference, banqueting & meeting room facilities.
Suitable for weddings (up to 80 guests).
Winner of Rising Star Restaurant of the Year 2009
and Chef Médaille d’Or for Dinner Excellence
in the Scottish Hotel Awards. 2 AA Red Rosettes.
Activity days can be arranged for guests.
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Ballathie House Hotel
Kinclaven
Stanley
Perthshire PH1 4QN
Tel: +44 (0)1250 883268
Fax: +44 (0)1250 883396
Email: email@ballathiehousehotel.com
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BALLATHIE HOUSE HOTEL
Splendid 17th century Scottish mansion house
of great character and distinction.
Situated on its own estate with gardens, tennis and croquet.
Classical elegance with a warm and welcoming ambience.
Luxury accommodation, log fires, exceptional cuisine.
Perth 9 miles. Pitlochry 25 miles. Dundee 22 miles.
Top Hotel award in 2006 AA Hotel Guide.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Hotel.
Elegant restaurant with views over the River Tay. AA 2 rosettes.
Scottish Hotel Chef of the Year 2006.
41 bedrooms some with balconies overlooking the River Tay.
Luxury suites and 4-poster bedrooms available.
All bedrooms have ensuite bath and shower, bathrobes,
digital TV,telephone, hairdryer, refreshments, etc.
Wireless Internet access.
Room service is available on request.
See the wedding information for details on costs, reception, marquee, entertainment, etc.
Licensed for civil and religious ceremonies.
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Rufflets Country House
Strathkinness Low Road
St Andrews
Fife KY16 9TX
Tel: +44 (0) 1334 472 594
Fax: +44 (0) 1334 478 703
Email: reservations@rufflets.co.uk
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RUFFLETS COUNTRY HOUSE
One of the oldest established Country House Hotels in Scotland.
Independently owned. Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars.
Relaxing ambience with character & comfort. Attentive friendly staff.
Among the AA top 10 hotels in Scotland.
Winner of The Scottish Country House Hotel of the Year 2007
in the HotelReviewScotland awards.
Located 1.5 miles from St Andrews.
Set in 10 acres of splendid gardens. Golf on site.
Golf, fishing, shooting, off-road driving, falconry, etc. can be arranged.
Ideal for weddings (more details).
Catering for up to 80 guests inside the hotel
or in a marquee for a maximum of 150.
Garden Restaurant & Music Room Bar Brasserie.
Excellent cuisine. AA 2 rosettes.
23 individually decorated luxury bedrooms
(single/double/twin/family/suites) some with
four-poster / king-size bed / whirlpool baths.
All have ensuite bathroom, TV, hairdryer, trouser press, etc.
Web site includes video of the hotel and video of St Andrews.
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Contact: Andrew Low
The Four Seasons Hotel
St. Fillans
near Crieff
Perthshire PH6 2NF
Tel: +44 (0)1764 685 333
Fax: +44 (0)1764 685 444
Email: info@thefourseasonshotel.co.uk
Additional accommodation is available in:
6 chalets on the wooded hillside behind the hotel.
Each chalet has a double/twin bedroom and bunk room for two,
TV, phone, hairdryer, CD, tea & coffee, etc.
Vivaldi's flat (part of the main hotel) overlooks the loch:
1 double, 1 twin room, bathroom, lounge, kitchen, TV, etc.
Self catering or B&B options.
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THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
1800s house in spectacular situation overlooking Loch Earn.
Visit the Trossachs & Loch Katrine. Callander 21 miles.
Crieff 13 miles. Loch Tay 13 miles. Perth 30 miles.
Stirling 30 miles. Edinburgh 59 miles.
35 golf courses within an hour's drive.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars. AA 3 Stars.
Recommended by 'The Which? Hotel Guide',
Best Loved Hotels and Johansens.
Completely refurbished 2007-2008.
Winner of 'Good for the Soul Award 2008'
in the HotelReviewScotland awards.
Choice of fine dining in the main restaurant
or à la carte menu in the more informal restaurant
both with loch views.
AA 2 Red Rosettes for high quality cuisine.
Licensed to hold civil weddings and civil partnership ceremonies.
Facilities for groups, conferences, exclusive use.
12 ensuite bedrooms most with views down Loch Earn.
TV, telephone, hairdryer and radio/CD player.
Child discounts. Pets welcome.
Open March to Hogmanay.
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The Gleneagles Hotel
Auchterarder
Perthshire PH3 1BR
Tel: +44 (0) 1764 662231
Freephone: 0800 389 3737 (UK only)
Toll Free: 1 866-881 9525 (USA only)
Fax: +44 (0)1764 662134
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THE GLENEAGLES HOTEL
5 Red Star golf resort set in 850 acres of stunning scenery.
One of the leading golf and spa luxury hotels in Scotland.
Worldwide reputation for quality, elegance & haute cuisine.
Less than 1 hour from Edinburgh & Glasgow.
Transfer by in-house chauffeurs available on request.
Selection of bars and restaurants with award-winning chefs
including Andrew Fairlie (2 Michelin stars).
Facilities for weddings.
Web site includes videos and 360 degree virtual tours.
Leisure facilities include a lagoon-shaped pool, gym,
whirlpool bath, sauna, Turkish bath, spa treatments.
Outdoor activities include walks, horse riding, mountain biking,
off road driving, falconry, shooting, fishing, tennis, croquet, squash.
Children's activities and playroom also available.
Chauffeur-driven sightseeing tours can be arranged.
Choice of 4 golf courses including the
PGA Centenary Course designed by Jack Nicklaus
(venue for the Ryder Cup in 2014).
Tuition is available at the Golf Academy.
269 luxurious bedrooms, including 16 exclusively decorated suites.
Some rooms are specially designed rooms for disabled guests.
All bedrooms have ensuite bath & shower, plus:
2-line direct dial telephone with dataport & voicemail,
interactive TV including e-mail access, minibar, safe,
bathrobes, slippers, toiletries, hairdryer, trouser press, etc.
Click here for online brochure
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Castles & Historic Houses
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Contact George Goldsmith
Tel: +44 (0)131 476 6500
Fax: +44 (0)131 476 6501
E-mail: info@sportingestates.com
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GEORGE GOLDSMITH - CASTLES & COUNTRY HOUSES
Wide selection of castles and country houses
available for exclusive use on your wedding day.
Venues include Murthly Castle
- a 14th century castle with 17th chapel in Perthshire.
Click here to view venues
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Contact: The Countess of Dundee
Birkhill Castle
Birkhill
Cupar
Fife KY15 4QP
Tel: +44 (0)1382 330 200
Fax: +44 (0)1382 330 230
Email: info@birkhillcastle.org.uk
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BIRKHILL CASTLE
Family home of the Earl & Countess of Dundee & their children.
Secluded castle built in 1780 on the shores of the River Tay.
Surrounded by beautiful grounds
with a walled garden & 10-acre woodland garden.
Friendly atmosphere.
20 minutes' drive from St Andrews.
Less than 1 hour from Edinburgh
Ideal for romantic weddings (exclusive use)
with the ceremony in the house or garden.
Catering options range from a simple buffet to grand banquet,
a luncheon or evening dinner.
A marquee can be arranged in the grounds.
Entertainment can be arranged if required.
Accommodation for 8 - 24 people.
10 double/twin bedrooms with bathrooms
(2 with 4-poster beds & large dressing rooms
with additional single beds) plus 2 single rooms.
All food is prepared using the best local organic ingredients.
Magnificent dining room, elegant drawing room and library.
Outdoor heated 40 feet swimming pool
with changing rooms open in the summer.
Tennis court, croquet lawn, giant trampoline & play equipment.
Private beach on the banks of the Tay river (with barbeque).
Full size billiard table & mini football game.
Over 100 golf courses within 40 minutes drive.
Game shooting (pheasant & roe deer) & rough shooting
can be arranged on the estate.
Clay pigeon shooting can also be organised for groups.
Salmon fishing available locally.
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Guthrie Castle
Guthrie
by Forfar
Angus DD8 2TP
Tel: +44 (0)1241 828691
Fax: +44 (0)1241 828605
Email: enquiries@guthriecastle.com
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GUTHRIE CASTLE
Built in 1468, this fairytale castle is now open for exclusive private hire
and group bookings for special occasions.
First class hospitality and service in a magnificent setting.
156 acres of mature woodland, with manicured lawns, giant chessboard,
historic walled garden and secluded loch.
Leisure facilities include fully equipped gym, tennis court,
spa and entertainment room with snooker table, etc.
Challenging, private 18-hole golf course.
Clay pigeon shooting on request.
Weddings can take place in the castle's chapel, great hall or walled garden
with a choice of catering options and accommodation.
Castle accommodation: 5 suites (twin, double, 4-poster).
Plus 3 nearby cottages sleeping 2 - 4.
The castle is also available for champagne receptions, private dinners and parties.
Edinburgh airport 75 minutes, Glasgow 100 minutes, Aberdeen 1 hour.
Dundee 30 minutes. Helicopters can land in the grounds.
Click here for online brochure
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Broomhall Castle
Long Row
Menstrie
By Stirling
Clackmannanshire FK11 7EA
Tel: 01259 763360
Email: info@broomhallcastle.co.uk
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BROOMHALL CASTLE
Family-run small hotel with a relaxed atmosphere.
Baronial mansion built circa 1874 in the style of Balmoral Castle.
Set on the slopes of the Ochil Hills with fine views.
5 miles from Stirling.
20 minutes drive from Gleneagles.
Only 1 hour from Edinburgh.
Licensed for civil ceremonies.
Dedicated function team for weddings of any size
between 2 and 100 guests.
Catering for the reception is available for up to 150 guests.
Restaurant, lounge & bar.
10 ensuite bedrooms refurbished to a high standard:
7 double, 1 twin/family room & 2 four-poster rooms.
Ideal for weddings and honeymoons.
Special extras can be ordered such as
chocolates, champagne and flowers.
Click here for online brochure
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Barcaldine House Hotel
Barcaldine
Oban
Argyll PA37 1SG
Tel: +44 (0)1631 720219
Fax: +44 (0)1631 720540
Mobile: 07552 166989
Email: enquiries@barcaldinehouse.co.uk
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BARCALDINE HOUSE HOTEL
Elegant country house hotel set in gardens & forest.
Historic home, once the seat of the Clan Campbell. Built in 1709.
Relaxed atmosphere with professional service & Highland hospitality.
Close to Loch Creran. 12 miles north of Oban
Nearby are cycle paths, forest trails, beaches,
castles, golf, fishing, watersports, boat trips.
Licenced for weddings (indoors or outdoors).
Dedicated wedding planner can arrange entertainment,
hairdresser, photographer, transport, etc.
8 individual luxury bedrooms:
queensize double, kingsize double or twin.
Extra beds can be placed in a spacious double for families.
Facilities include ensuite bathroom, WiFi access,
satellite TV, CD and DVD players, telephone, Ipod dock,
tea/coffee, bottled water, iron, hairdryer, toileteries, room safe.
Available for exclusive use for up to 40 guests
with additional accommodation in 6 cottages.
Fine dining in the restaurant includes local seafood and game.
Well stocked bar. Oak panelled billiard room.
Lounge with log fire.
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Hoscote Estate Office
Roberton
Near Hawick
Roxburghshire TD9 7PN
Tel: 08445 616887
Email: info@hoscote.com
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HOSCOTE HOUSE
Secluded 19th century country house with uninterrupted views.
Set on a 450-acre estate in the valley of Borthwick Water.
Hawick 7 miles. Jedburgh 22 miles. Moffat 40 miles.
Ideal for weddings with up to 40 guests.
Dedicated wedding planner can arrange everything for you
from a falconry display to a Scottish ceilidh band.
Also available for civil partnership ceremonies.
Scottish Tourist Board 5 Star Exclusive Use Venue.
Self catering accommodation (sleeps up to 18 in 9 bedrooms).
Spacious drawing room & elegant dining room overlooking the lawns.
Tartan snug with Sky TV VCR, DVD. Log fires in winter.
Large kitchen, butler's pantry, utility/drying room.
Facilities include 4-oven Aga, microwave, electric hob, dishwasher,
spacious fridges, freezers, ice-maker, washing-machine, tumble-dryer.
Outside caterers can be arranged if required.
Sauna, fitness room & outdoor hot tub.
Pool room with full-sized pool table.
Small office with Broadband computer, printer and fax.
Bright and airy conservatory. Walled garden.
Estate cottages also available for addtional accommodation.
Numerous opportunities nearby for walks, fishing,
mountain biking, wildlife watching, clay pigeon shooting,
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Barcaldine Castle
Benderloch
Oban PA37 1SA
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1631 720598
Mobile: 0754 4902487
Email: enquiries@barcaldinecastle.co.uk
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BARCALDINE CASTLE
16th century castle with secret passages and a dungeon.
Historic home of the Campbells of Barcaldine.
Situated on the south shore of Loch Creran with
magnificent views up the loch to Glencoe.
9 miles north of Oban off the main road to Fort William.
Licensed for civil weddings.
Laird's parlour sitting room with open fire.
Large private garden with wonderful views.
Choice of bedrooms.
1 kingsize double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
featuring an original roll-top Victorian bath.
1 bedroom with king size 4 poster & single bed
with private shower room.
Both rooms have antiques,
flat screen HDTV with Blu-ray/DVD player,
bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer, tea/coffee,
mineral water, toiletries, etc.
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Bunchrew House Hotel
Inverness IV3 8TA
Telephone: +44 (0)1463 234917
Fax: +44 (0)1463 710620
Email: welcome@bunchrew-inverness.co.uk
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BUNCHREW HOUSE HOTEL
17th century mansion overlooking the Beauly Firth
with views of Ben Wyvis and the Black Isle.
Set in 20 acres of landscaped gardens.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Hotel.
Member of Best Loved Hotels and Conde Nast Johansens.
Wood-panelled restaurant overlooking the Firth & mountains.
2 AA Rosettes.
Drawing room with log fires. Cocktail bar.
A favourite local venue for weddings.
Exclusive use of the house can be arranged, plus
flowers, transport, cake, kilt hire, hairdressers, beauticians & photographer.
2006 VOWS Awards Nominee in the wedding venue category.
16 individually decorated bedrooms each with
ensuite bath & shower, TV, telephone, fridge, etc.
4 poster beds in several suites.
Premium suites with own conservatory or a whirlpool bath.
Click here for online brochure
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Dundas Castle
South Queensferry
Edinburgh EH30 9SP
Tel: +44 (0)131 319 2039
Fax: +44 (0)131 319 2068
Web site includes 360 degree views
and wedding videos.
Romantic breaks for 2 can be booked in
The Boathouse cottage overlooking the loch.
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DUNDAS CASTLE
Set in 1000 acre grounds near South Queensferry.
Only 8 miles from Edinburgh city.
10 minutes drive from Edinburgh International Airport.
Historic castle available for exclusive hire for weddings.
Complete wedding planning service.
Civil ceremonies can be held in Georgian Croquet Room
with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the lawns.
Religious weddings are in the Great Hall of the Auld Keep.
The Pavilion Marquee can cater for up to 200 guests.
The castle includes: Drawing Room, Library, Billiard Room,
15th century Stag Chamber (ideal for a Medieval Banquet).
Luxury accommodation in 14 bedrooms.
Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars.
Web site includes 360 degree virtual tours.
Activities available such as golf, falconry, shooting,
rock climbing, 4x4 driving, archery, etc.
Outdoor tennis court and indoor squash court.
Click here for online brochure
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Glenapp Castle
Ballantrae
Ayrshire KA26 0NZ
Tel: +44 (0)1465 831212
Fax: +44 (0)1465 831000
E-mail: info@glenappcastle.com
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GLENAPP CASTLE
Built in 1870, the castle offers complete privacy and seclusion.
Set in 30 acres of private grounds including woodland, a walled garden,
all weather tennis court and croquet lawn.
Magical venue for weddings and honeymoons.
Your wedding ceremony may be held in Glenapp Church
(a very beautiful little Victorian building on estate)
or (for weddings with less than 20 guests) in the castle itself.
Music and entertainment can be arranged.
Accommodation for 34 people in 17 spacious and bright bedrooms and suites.
Each with ensuite bathroom, telephone, TV, VCR and CD player.
Individually decorated in traditional style with antiques, fine oil paintings, etc.
All have views of the gardens or across the Irish Sea
to Ailsa Craig, Arran and the Mull of Kintyre.
Children welcome. Babysitting services available.
Wireless Internet access throughout.
Enjoy culinary excellence in the 2 elegant dining rooms.
Fresh herbs and fruit are used from the garden.
AA 5 Red Stars and 3 Rosettes.
One Star Michelin and Four Red Turrets.
Winner of Hotel of Beauty Award 2009
in the Scottish Hotel Awards.
' Which?' Scotland’s Restaurant of the Year 2007.
Scottish Luxury Hotel Special Commendation 2007
in the HotelReviewScotland awards.
Winner of the Scottish Castle Hotel of the Year 2006.
Winner of the Luxury Hotel of the Year 2005.
AA Hotel of the Year for Scotland & N.I., 2005-2006
Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars.
Golf, shooting, clay pigeon shooting, horse riding and fishing can be arranged locally.
Located 15 miles north of Stranraer. Prestwick Airport 40 miles.
Culzean Castle 23 miles. Turnberry golf course 20 miles.
Glasgow 71 miles. Edinburgh 109 miles.
Click here for online brochure
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Drumtochty Castle
Auchenblae
Aberdeenshire AB30 1TP
Tel: +44 (0) 1561 320 169
Fax: +44 (0) 1561 320 612
Email: ann.lowe@drumtochtyunlimited.com
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DRUMTOCHTY CASTLE
19th century castle hidden away in a wild woodland glen.
Complete privacy and total luxury.
Located 30 miles south of Aberdeen. Stonehaven 12 miles.
Just 2 hours drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Full wedding planning service.
Tailor-made packages can include a pipe band, fireworks, vintage cars.
Wedding ceremonies can be held inside the castle, in the grounds or by the loch.
Alternatively, the fairytale church of St. Palladius is a short carriage ride away.
The magnificent ballroom can cater for a banquet for 130.
Winner in the 2006 VOWs awards (Voted Outstanding Wedding Supplier).
Accommodation at the castle for up to 22 people
in luxurious, individually designed bedrooms.
An additional 58 guests can be accommodated on the estate.
Drumtochty Beauty Salon offers various treatments, massage, etc.
Available on the estate: clay pigeon shooting, quad biking, fishing on private trout lochs,
herd of bison.
For golfers, St. Andrews and Carnoustie are less than an hour's drive away.
Click here for online brochure
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Contact: Mr. and Mrs. T. Nelson
Glengorm Castle
Tobermory
Isle of Mull PA75 6QE
Tel: +44 (0)1688 302321
Fax: +44 (0)1688 302738
E-mail: enquiries@glengormcastle.co.uk
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GLENGORM CASTLE
Civil or religious wedding ceremony indoors or outdoors.
Fairytale Baronial Castle built in 1860.
On the northern tip of Mull (ferry from Oban).
Located 4 miles from Tobermory.
Views of the Atlantic over 60 miles to the Hebrides.
Set in dramatic scenery in a vast area of coastline, forestry, lochs and hills.
5000 acre estate includes walled garden and farm shop.
Enjoy log fires and a dram watching the sunset in the library.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star B&B accommodation.
5 spacious twin/double bedrooms - some with sea views.
Magnificent breakfasts made with local produce.
Also available: self-catering properties in the castle and on the estate.
Click here for online brochure
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Castle Venlaw
Edinburgh Road
Peebles EH45 8QG
Tel: +44 (0)1721 720384
Fax: +44 (0)1721 724066
Email: enquiries@venlaw.co.uk
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CASTLE VENLAW
Country house hotel in Peebles dating back to 1782.
Set in 4 acres of lawned and wooded grounds.
Only 23 miles from Edinburgh.
Panoramic views over Peebles and the Moorfoot Hills.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Hotel.
Highly recommended restaurant in magnificent dining room.
Library bar with log fire.
AA 3 Stars & 2 red rosettes. Conde Nast Johansens.
12 individually styled bedrooms each named after malt whiskies.
All have ensuite facilities, satellite TV, DVD, telephone,
books, magazines, toiletries, iron, etc.
Suites with super king four poster bed & sitting room.
Four poster bedrooms with double bath & separate shower.
Optional extras can be arranged including
champagne, fresh flowers and Scottish chocolates.
For families: 1 triple room (1 double & 1 single bed)
plus a family suite with children's den in the tower.
Scottish Hotel Bedroom Design Gold Medal 2007.
Suitable for weddings and receptions with 2 - 35 guests.
Individual advice given to suit your requirements.
Exclusive use of the castle can be arranged.
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PIPER
You can't have a Scottish wedding without a piper, so make sure you book Spud the Piper (Calum Fraser) who famously played for Madonna in Inverness. He was winner of the 2005 VOWS Awards in the category for Wedding Music & Entertainment.
WEDDING ACCESSORIES
Sheila Hallatt offers unique, personalised silk bags and purses which are designed and handmade in her studio in Scotland.
STAG & HEN
Stag Weekends & Hen Nights - nights out, parties, outdoor activities - destinations throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK.
WEDDING GIFTS
- Body Belle offers aromatheraphy and reflexology (based near Inverness)
- You can help restore the Caledonian forest in Scotland by donating to Trees for Life - a charity which offers tree-planting gifts. Get a tree or a grove of trees planted in the Scottish Highlands as a unique wedding gift
WEDDING INVITATIONS
You can order your special
Wedding Stationery from Piccolo Press in the Highlands.
How about a Celtic design or your Clan crest?
Invitations - Order of Service - Save the date - Menus - Place cards
Engraved and Letterpress. Unique traditional expertise. Sample packs available.
Personal attention. Clients worldwide. Price lists for UK & North America.
HONEYMOONS
- For something special, why not hire a sports car or classic car?
Gran Turismo has a range of exciting vehicles and can customise a romantic break for you in a selection of country mansions.
- Clansandcastles.com
offer customised tours of Scottish Castles especially for you with professional tartan-clad guides.
Accommodation Booking Service in castles, inns & country houses also available. Ideal for honeymoons.
- Highland Country Weddings can help plan your honeymoon in Scotland with accommodation, travel, etc.
- Scotland Made Easy
can design an itinerary for a self-drive tour to suit your interests, budget and time available. Accommodation in 4 star quality B&Bs, with special options such as a castle, church, lighthouse, country mansion, etc.
TRANSPORT
BOOKS TO BUY
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Your Scottish Wedding: The Modern Bride's Guide to Planning Her Big Day
Published in October 2005.
Buy online from
Amazon US or
Amazon UK
Getting Married in Scotland
Paperback by Iona McGregor
An enlightening and entertaining look at the customs and issues surrounding weddings in Scotland from the Reformation to the modern day.
Buy online from
Amazon UK
Amazon Weddings Store - lots of useful books.
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