Barnbougle Castle appoint new events manager and prepare for exciting new onsite accommodation

The Edinburgh venue has welcomed Kirsty Bernard to the team, and there are exciting updates about the water tower renovation

It’s all go at elegant Edinburgh venue Barnbougle Castle. They’ve recently appointed Kirsty Bernard as the new Sales & Events Manager, who brings with her extensive experience in wedding and events planning.

Barnbougle Castle near Edinburgh
Barnbougle Castle, which sits on 2,000 acres of land near Edinburgh, has had some exciting happenings of late

“Kirsty has always had a knack for organisation and after honing in on this skillset, she moved to luxury Scottish venue, Carberry Tower, as Sales & Events Manager to oversee their exclusive events portfolio,” the Rosebery Events team said.

“After a decade in the wedding industry, Kirsty brings her wealth of knowledge and experience to the Rosebery Venues team. Priding herself on attention to detail, she offers a calm head and a robust approach to planning, ensuring that everything behind the scenes is running smoothly and allowing couples to enjoy every second of their special day.”

Kirsty Bernard, the new events manager at Barnbougle Castle, and the new water tower which is being renovated
Left: Kirsty Bernard, newly appointed Sales & Events Manager at Barnbougle Castle; right: the water tower is undergoing renovations to transform it into a honeymoon suite

But that’s not all – there are also exciting updates to the onsite accommodation. Located just a few minutes from Barnbougle Castle, a renovated water tower will soon provide a Rapunzel-esque getaway perfect for couples to spend their first night of wedded bliss. Watch this space for more details.

Barnbougle Castle combines romance with a spectacular coastal location within 2,000 acres of private parkland on the Dalmeny Estate.

The banqueting hall at Barnbougle Castle
The Banqueting Hall can host up to 140 guests for the wedding breakfast

The tower boasts sweeping views of the Firth of Forth and the wooded grounds and terrace overlook a beach with private access. Your guests can sip champagne, relax and socialise outdoors or in the grand reception rooms.

You can hire the castle exclusively for up to 140 guests for dinner and 200 for celebrations, and marquees are permitted on site (suitable for up to 450 of your kin), so there are plenty of options to tailor your big day exactly how you wish.