If a rustic, blank canvas barn is the perfect backdrop for your wedding day, then we’ve got you covered. Check out some of the most gorgeous Scottish barn, stable, byre, and farm wedding venues for your special day
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Cardney Steading
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There are so many options at Cardney Steading in Perthshire that no two weddings here are the same.
You could choose to say your “I Do”s in the rural woodland or host your reception drinks on the lawn beside the loch. Take the party to the Cattle Shed for an evening of dancing!
If you want somewhere indoors for your ceremony then they have just the place. The Old Mill is a cosy but bright space with lots of original features including stone walls and beams.
End the evening by gathering around the fire pit, a clearing in the woods that’s just made for after-party marshmallow toasting.
Roodlea Barn is a rustic yet luxurious wedding venue situated in scenic South Ayrshire, less than an hour away from Glasgow city centre.
The barn area offers a truly unique ceremony space with a combination of rustic stone walls, vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and stunning chandeliers. Statement barn doors open up into the modern bar area, complete with cosy corners and a wood burning stove. Drinks can be enjoyed on the terrace or in front of the pond, taking in views of the surrounding grounds.
Plus, Roodlea House is available for 10 people, with five double bedrooms and just a stones throw away from the venue!
What you do with your day is entirely up to you, but the possibilities are endless.
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The Heron Byre provides a tranquil setting within the beautiful Lanarkshire countryside. Natural light floods the Byre from floor-to-ceiling windows and the wood burning stove provides a cosy ambience. According to a recent bride: “The venue is the most beautiful space and backdrop for your big day and the outdoor area is a dream for your wedding photos”.
Venue hire includes all lighting, furniture, crockery, cutlery and glassware, providing a neutral rustic canvas to create your personalised day.
Their in-house team of chefs will create your menu using the finest ingredients, to ensure a delectable but relaxed wedding meal.
Dalduff Farm
Hidden from view in the stunning Ayrshire countryside, Dalduff Farm offers couples a unique setting to tie the knot.
The barns are full of character; a blank canvas for you to personalise or let the team do the styling for you. Just add some live music or a first-class playlist to bring these quirky spaces to life and dance the night away!
The grounds are glorious all year round; a magical back-drop for your photographs, and as you watch the stars around the fire pit later in the evening.
Dalduff is renowned for its sumptuous wedding feasts. Their top chefs will prepare locally-sourced menus that will make your wedding unforgettable, from mouth-watering canapes to delicious desserts.
With on-site accommodation for up to 14 guests, Dalduff has it all.
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Abercairny Estate
At the heart of the Estate lies the Stables Courtyard and venue with modern comforts and restored gothic features. Abercairny is an exclusive hire venue that gives you the opportunity to personalise every aspect of the day, whilst your dedicated Event Manager is there to help every step of the way.
Also situated on the estate is the adorable Arnbank Cottage. This lovely accommodation can sleep up to 10 guests and is the perfect place to get ready for your wedding day.
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Eden Leisure Village
The team at Eden Leisure Village in Cumbernauld provide you with a unique wedding of your dreams. The outdoorsy, rustic venue is full of country charm, with lots of one-of-a-kind quirky features.
Offering a beautiful reception courtyard with The Livery connecting the marquee to the barn, all wedding spaces have been thoughtfully decorated including lots of twinkling fairy lights, florals, and a brilliant sound system at no extra cost.
You can also really make the space your own – the only limit is your imagination!
Pratis Barns
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This rustic wedding venue in Leven, Fife, offers you the day of your dreams. A beautiful blank canvas to create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
Pratis Barns, which has panoramic views across the Firth of Forth, can be exclusively yours with versatile spaces and endless opportunities.
The rustic barns have unique heritage features and you can bring all of your ideas together under one roof. Want to get married outdoors? No problem; celebrate in the gorgeous gardens!
Choose their wedding package and have your day taken care of: three-day venue hire, accommodation for 15 guests in Pratis House, catering and an in-house bar are all included.
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Carrick Castle Estate
When it comes to rustic barns, stunning views and high-end accommodation, Carrick Castle Estate is up there with the top venues in Scotland. This destination wedding venue has been stealing the limelight since it opened in 2017 and it’s no wonder why.
The rustic barn can accommodate up to 120 for a sit down meal, the ceremony locations include the top lawn overlooking Loch Goil, the luxury accommodation includes the Lodge and Craigard with spa facilities sleeping up to 46 guests on-site and all of this whilst boasting eco credentials such as ground source heating and solar panels.
Carbon-conscious couples are choosing style and location at a venue that won’t cost the earth on their wedding day.
Wedderlie House
Situated in an idyllic corner of the Scottish Borders, Wedderlie House is only an hour away from Edinburgh but feels a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The barn is perfect for a large party blowout and can hold up to 160 guests, but adaptions can be easily made for smaller weddings too.
The team at Wedderlie want you to have a wedding that is completely your own. That’s why they don’t have fixed packages and don’t insist that you use preferred suppliers – they want the estate to feel like yours for the duration of your wedding celebrations.
Rosebery Steading
Hidden in rolling hills near Edinburgh is Rosebery Steading, a beautiful event space that was lovingly restored from a 200-year-old farm building. It offers the perfect marriage between rustic and luxury and has two barn spaces that can host up to 100 guests each, as well as offering onsite accommodation that can sleep up to 28 people across five stunning properties.
An exclusive-use venue situated on private grounds, Rosebery allows you to celebrate your big day with only the people who are most important to you in the world around.
The Byre at Inchyra
A real gem in the heart of Perthshire, The Byre at Inchyra is a rustic, tastefully restored barn set in 150 acres of private parkland.
An award-winning venue steeped in history, couples will be spoilt for choice when it comes to where to wed in the extensive grounds.
Choose the walled garden, woodland or barn to tie the knot in, before sitting down to your meal in the byre.
The team at Inchyra are on-hand to help you choose suppliers, from approved caterers to décor specialists.
The party doesn’t have to stop at the end of your wedding day; there’s plenty of stunning on-site accommodation for you and your guests to spend the weekend in.
The Den at Culross
If you want one of the most stylish, rustic venues around then look no further – having been lovingly restored, The Den at Culross has a selection of versatile spaces.
The stunning converted Byre with its open wooden roof trusses, sandstone walls and cosy underfloor heating can seat up to 150 for a wedding ceremony, whilst the open Barn can cater for up to 250 to include evening guests. Fancy a fairy-lit outdoor drinks reception, surrounded by many of the original features of the old farm steading? Then the Courtyard is just the spot for you.
The farm-style cottage is the perfect base for getting ready and has views to die for.
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Falside Mill
The layout of this St Andrews venue gives a natural flow to the day. In-house catering is available including a Tuk Tuk and prosecco truck!
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Aswanley
Aswanley, near Huntley in Aberdeenshire, has the space and flexibility to create a really individual wedding for up to 300 guests.
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The Barn @ Barra Castle
This versatile Aberdeenshire venue allows you to throw out the rule book and create the wedding you want. There’s also lodge accommodation, so you can stay on site.
Guardswell Farm
The Guardswell Steading is the ideal spot for a big barn wedding in Scotland! You can use any of their multiple spaces for different parts of your day.
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Harelaw Farm Weddings
This relaxed, exclusive-use farm has everything you need in the one location, including a wedding byre and hay barn, perfect for parties!
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Cairns Farm Estate
A venue that offers ultimate flexibility, Cairns Farm Estate in Kirknewton, West Lothian, is a great choice for an outdoorsy, food-oriented wedding.
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The Rhynd
Just a short distance from Tentsmuir Beach in St Andrews, this blank canvas wedding venue is a versatile space – no idea is too crazy!
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The Gathering at Woodhead Farm
A really unique traditional Scottish barn near Glasgow, The Gathering is ideal for couples who want an Outlander or Game of Thrones-style celebration.
Errol Park
Another Perthshire beauty, Errol Park is a rural paradise. You can tie the knot outdoors, but it’s in the converted stables that the party really kicks off.
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GG's Yard
Combining sophistication with just the right amount of agricultural charm takes a lot of skill, but the transformation of this 250-year-old steading on the coast of Dumfries is just right.
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Bachilton Barn
Located in Methven, Perthshire, Bachilton Barn is the jewel in over 700 acres of rolling countryside, making it the perfect secluded location for your Scottish barn wedding.
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Cormiston Farm
Cormiston Farm, near Biggar, is a proud eco-friendly wedding venue in Scotland, with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency.
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Kinkell Byre
This stunning wedding venue is located in St Andrews and offers picturesque sea views and exclusive hire.
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Ballintaggart Farm
Known for their incredible food, this Perthshire retreat is ideal for intimate weddings in a pretty countryside setting.
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What is a barn wedding?
A barn wedding is the most common way to describe a wedding ceremony and/or reception that takes place in a barn, byre, stable or farm that has been converted for event use.
What is a blank-canvas wedding space?
A blank-canvas wedding space, means that only the venue is supplied, while the decor, furniture and catering is all up to you to organise.
These venues require a bit more planning, but the plus side is that you'll be able to choose exactly what your wedding looks like, set against the backdrop of stone walls, wooden beams, and unique architectural features.
Check when booking the venue if the space includes amenities like lighting and toilets or if you'll need to hire this.
Can you get married in a barn in Scotland?
You can get married anywhere in Scotland, so long as you have all of the legal elements in place, and (as evidenced above) there are plenty of incredible barns on offer across the country.
Rustic wedding theme
If a rustic wedding theme is what you've got in mind, then a barn venue is the perfect setting for your celebration. With a neutral colour palette and natural materials, your rustic decor and florals will feel right at home.
Barn At Barra Castle
How to decorate a barn for a wedding?
As you'll be working with a blank-canvas, the possibilities for decorating are endless. You won't have to worry about the colour of the carpet clashing with your colour palette or the artwork on the wall not being your style, as these spaces are fairly neutral.
Why not decorate the space with colourful florals, personalised signage, wooden Chiavari chairs and a flower-filled arch? Speak to your venue about which things they can supply and what you'll need to source yourself.
