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Carlowrie Castle
Your fairytale wedding and event venue in Edinburgh, where history meets modern luxury.
5(5 reviews)
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Comprehensive wedding planning including ceremony, reception, catering, and accommodation for a seamless fairytale day.
Elegant venue hire for conferences, galas, and team-building events with state-of-the-art facilities and catering.
Exclusive dining experiences with gourmet menus crafted by renowned chefs in historic castle surroundings.
Luxurious overnight stays in beautifully appointed rooms, perfect for wedding parties or event guests.
Full-service coordination from concept to execution, handled by a dedicated team to reduce stress and ensure perfection.
Personalized tours of the castle and grounds, available in-person or virtually for remote planning.
Your fairytale wedding and event venue in Edinburgh, where history meets modern luxury.
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Carlowrie Castle is a stunning historic venue in Kirkliston, Edinburgh, specializing in unforgettable weddings and events. With a 4.8/5 rating from hundreds of reviews, we offer breathtaking grounds, elegant interiors, and world-class catering. Our dedicated team provides seamless, personalized service, ensuring every detail is perfect. From intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, we create magical experiences in a beautifully restored castle setting, blending Scottish heritage with contemporary comfort.
Absolutely love this venue. A mix of history and modern culture. The staff is top notch. They are so friendly and helpful and the food was amazing. Couldn't have asked for a better venue for our son's wedding 💙
The Most Perfect Wedding Venue — Truly Above and Beyond We had the absolute honour of celebrating our wedding here in October 2025, and I can honestly say it was beyond anything we could ever have imagined. From start to finish, the entire experience was next level. The service, the venue, the team — everything was simply incredible. To the staff: thank you for making the day feel so seamless and “easy.” I know behind the scenes it must have been anything but, yet you created an atmosphere where we didn’t have to worry or stress about a single thing. Because of you, we were able to be fully present and enjoy every moment of the best day of our lives. The venue itself is breathtaking and so thoughtfully designed for every part of a wedding day — from the ceremony to the reception, from dinner to the late-night party. Everything flowed effortlessly, and somehow each space felt even more magical than the last. It all came together more beautifully than we ever imagined, and I’ve been replaying the day in my head every single day since. Our guests are still raving about it too. The venue, the service, and the FOOD — truly unforgettable. From the pork to the haggis to the salmon to the baked yuzu tart, every dish was exceptional. Please extend our gratitude to the chefs and the entire team; they created a dining experience people can’t stop talking about. The rooms were another highlight — beautiful, high-quality, and incredibly comfortable. Guests loved having the convenience of staying on site, and the easy parking made everything even smoother. It meant everyone could fully relax and enjoy the celebration without worrying about travel or logistics. Even breakfast the next morning was amazing — such a perfect way to end a perfect experience. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for giving us memories we will cherish forever. ❤️❤️
We got married at Carlowrie Castle in October. We had the most amazing time. From start to finish, the entire team made our day run incredibly smoothly. The venue itself is absolutely stunning, and we’ve had so many compliments from our guests about both the setting and the incredible food. Everything felt seamless and thoughtfully taken care of, which allowed us to just relax and enjoy every moment. The staff’s attention to detail really made the day feel perfect. Thank you to everyone at Carlowrie Castle for giving us such an unforgettable experience. We would recommend this venue wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a truly special place to celebrate. Ryan & Morgan x
Planning a wedding from the United States to Scotland is no small undertaking, especially when you can’t physically tour venues in person. Ironically, Carlowrie Castle was the very first venue I spoke with during my search — and after exploring around 40 others, I found myself coming right back to where it all began. From the very first conversation, the video call, and the virtual walkthrough, I knew deep down that Carlowrie was the one. But as a Type A bride, I had to check, double-check, and triple-check… yet my heart never wavered. Choosing Carlowrie was the best decision we made. What makes Carlowrie Castle extraordinary isn’t just the breathtaking grounds or the stunning interiors (though truly, the pictures don’t even come close to doing it justice). What makes it unforgettable is the people. Their team poured their hearts and souls into our experience from start to finish — for two full years of planning and throughout every moment of our wedding weekend. We were supported by the most exceptional staff: Ailsa, Lorena, Ronin, Anna, Angus, Billy, Brodie, Calum, Caitlyn, Charlie, Kimmy, Kim, Madison, and Sarah. Each of them treated us with a level of care, warmth, and attentiveness that went far beyond any expectation. They weren’t “staff.” They were part of our team, part of our family, and part of our memories — forever woven into the fabric of our wedding story. Anything we needed, they anticipated. Anything that was forgotten, they handled. There wasn’t a single moment where we had to worry about anything. From the second we stepped foot inside the castle for the first time on our pre-wedding visit, we knew we were in the best possible hands. And we have to talk about the food. Every single guest told us — unprompted — that they had never been to a wedding with food this exceptional. The dishes were truly world-class, created by a chef who is extremely well known throughout Scotland as one of the best. He lived up to every bit of that reputation. The meal alone was unforgettable. Our wedding day was seamless, joyful, emotional, and magical in ways I can hardly put into words. And that is because of the Carlowrie Castle team. I genuinely wish I lived closer so I could spend time with each one of them again — that’s how deeply they impacted our experience. If I could do it all over again, I would choose Carlowrie Castle every single time. In fact, I’m already dreaming about coming back for an anniversary — I just need to convince my husband. 😉 If you are considering Carlowrie for your wedding or event, take this as your sign. It is the perfect place, run by the most extraordinary people. We are forever grateful. — Cassie & Pierce
My husband and I married at Carlowrie in August this year and I don’t think we can put into words how incredible our day was, I feel like my review won’t do enough justice! Firstly, the venue itself is impeccable, the detail and care taken to bring the castle into the 21st century yet remain sympathetic to its architecture and beautiful grounds is second to none. As soon as we viewed the venue we knew we were in the right place to host our wedding! From the bedrooms to the orangery everything was beautiful. We were fortunate enough to have great weather for our day which was perfect for enjoying the incredible lawn and gardens. From the initial contact Ailsa was a pleasure to deal with, quick communication, she answered all my daft questions and really took the stress out of planning. We felt in very safe hands throughout the planning process and everything was approached with warmth, professionalism, and care. On the day itself everything went so smoothly and we were made to feel so special. The hospitality from all of the team is superb, we were well taken care of and the team checked in with us throughout the day. Everyone was so friendly, attentive, and professional - an absolute credit to the venue! A special shoutout to Ailsa, Ronin, and Richard it was an absolute pleasure to have you on the day. The food! We still have our friends and family complimenting how great the menu was. The quality of ingredients and how beautifully presented the dishes were was another highlight, over the moon with how everything tasted. I really could keep rambling on for paragraphs praising Carlowrie but I need to end the review at some point. So if you are getting married in Edinburgh, look no further than Carlowrie as I can guarantee you will have the perfect wedding day you can only dream of. Once again, thank you to the whole team, we really can’t express our gratitude enough. We will certainly be back for future celebrations! Kirsty & Neil
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