17 of the best exclusive use wedding venues in Scotland

Citation is an exclusive-use venue, with the entire building reserved solely for you on your wedding day. This ensures complete privacy, allowing you to enjoy a celebration that is entirely your own, in a space dedicated exclusively to you and your guests.

Couples are welcome to drop off any personal or decorative items the day before their wedding, allowing time to hand everything over to the wedding coordinator for setup and safekeeping. On the wedding day, suppliers will have access to the venue from 10am to begin preparations and ensure everything is perfectly arranged.

The venue is licensed until 1am, giving couples and their guests plenty of time to celebrate and enjoy the evening to the fullest.

The entirety of Citation is exclusively yours and it can welcome 50 to 120 guests for the ceremony, 140 for the meal and then 200 at the reception.

From the Taverne Bar and Merchant Suite to the terrace adorned with twinkling lights and sweeping views over Glasgow, every corner offers a truly magical and unforgettable experience.

Citation does not offer on-site accommodation, but its central city location means a wide range of hotels are just moments away, from luxury options to more budget-friendly choices. With its exclusive partner rates, every guest can enjoy a comfortable and convenient stay, making your wedding seamless.

Citation in Glasgow offers elegant, all-inclusive wedding packages designed to make planning effortless while ensuring a stylish celebration in the heart of the city.

Both packages listed below can be tailored with additional guests, bespoke styling, and flexible options for off-peak or midweek date.

• The All-Inclusive Package provides exclusive venue hire, a three-course meal, drinks package, stationery, décor, cake, evening buffet, and the support of an experienced wedding coordinator and master of ceremonies. Couples also enjoy a complimentary menu tasting and access to Citation’s signature features, including its grand staircase and private balcony, perfect for photos and drinks receptions.

• For those seeking an elevated experience, the Superior All-Inclusive Package includes premium upgrades such as enhanced décor, statement centrepieces, and fairy-light backdrops.

The Exchange is an exclusive-use venue, reserved entirely for you on your wedding day, ensuring absolute privacy, prestige, and a truly bespoke celebration

Couples can deliver personal or decorative items the day before their wedding, entrusting them to the expert care of the wedding coordinator for flawless setup. On the day itself, suppliers are granted access from 9am to ensure every detail is perfectly executed, while The Parlour opens its doors from 8am for a seamless start to the celebrations.

The venue holds a license until 1am, with the option to extend the festivities until 3am for an additional premium, allowing guests to revel in an unforgettable, elegantly curated evening.

The Exchange is entirely yours on your special day – and it can host wedding ceremonies from 60 to 140 guests and evening receptions for up to 200 people.

Every space is yours to enjoy, from the Gallery and Exchange Bar to The Print Room and Terrace.

For an elevated experience, The Parlour is available, either as part of the premium Royal Exchange package or for an additional fee, offering a private sanctuary of refined luxury to get ready or a quiet moment away.

While The Exchange does not offer on-site accommodation, its prime city-centre location places you just moments away from a selection of Glasgow’s finest hotels.

The Exchange also offers exclusive partner rates to couples, ensuring guests enjoy a seamless stay.

For the ultimate in luxury and privacy, The Royal Exchange Package offers exclusive use of the entire venue. From the moment you arrive, the dedicated events team will be at your service, attending to every detail so you can simply relax and enjoy your day.

Begin with a champagne breakfast in The Parlour, a tranquil retreat for the bridal party complete with elegant hair and make-up stations.

A piper’s warm welcome will then set the tone for your ceremony, framed by bespoke floral arrangements.

Following your vows, enjoy drinks and canapés, then delight your guests with an exquisite three- or four-course meal prepared by the venue’s culinary team.

The Print Room will then become a place to dance beneath the disco ball or step out onto the private terrace to savour the moment under the stars.

For those who prefer an evening celebration, The Exchange Twilight Package grants exclusive nighttime access to The Gallery, The Exchange Bar, and The Print Room.

The entire property, including the ballroom, public rooms and 24 bedrooms, is reserved solely for your wedding. Standard hire is for a minimum of two nights, with check-ins on Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Longer stays are available for extended celebrations or destination weddings.

Achnagairn Castle’s vaulted Ballroom is the focal point of celebration — hosting the ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening dancing in spectacular style. Beyond its doors, landscaped gardens and elegant public rooms, including the Champagne Lounge, provide endless flexibility for outdoor gatherings and intimate moments throughout the wedding.

Guided by its philosophy to ‘Escape the Ordinary’, Achnagairn Castle transforms each wedding into a truly personal celebration. With no fixed packages, every detail is designed around the couple’s story, style, and vision.

Each couple is paired with a dedicated wedding coordinator, guiding them from the planning stages through to the big day. On the day itself, they oversee the event seamlessly behind the scenes, allowing the couple to enjoy the celebration and focus on making unforgettable memories.

When couples choose Ballogie House, it becomes theirs for the duration of their stay; it feels like home for the weekend. Friends and family can settle in, explore the grounds, and enjoy time together without distraction. The result is a celebration that feels genuine, relaxed, and entirely your own.

Couples can arrive from 3pm on Thursday, with check-out at 11am on Monday, giving them four nights to celebrate. For those dreaming of a shorter celebration, the venue also offers one- and two-day midweek weddings, each tailored to suit your plans.

Every part of Ballogie has its own charm and it can welcome up to 200 guests for a wedding,

In terms of spaces, couples might choose to exchange vows in the light-filled Orangery, celebrate on the front lawn, unite under the canopy of a Heritage Scots Pine (fondly known ‘Queen of the Firs’) or gather in the glass-sided Marquee, where the views become part of the day.

Yes – Ballogie House sleeps 14 guests across seven en-suite bedrooms, all included in your stay.

There are also four additional cottages on the estate, including a seven-bedroom lodge with en-suite rooms, ideal for family and friends to stay and share in the full experience.

No two weddings at Ballogie are ever the same. The team take their time to get to know each couple and what matters most to them, so every celebration feels personal and effortless.

From your first visit to the moment you leave, Ballogie Estate’s small, friendly team is there for you. It is a family-run venue and takes pride in offering the kind of support that feels personal. Whether it’s planning details before the day or lending a hand during your stay, you’ll always have someone nearby who cares about getting things just right.

With the freedom to choose your own suppliers and style – whether you’re planning a relaxed weekend or an intimate gathering – you can create something that feels genuine, meaningful, and unmistakably yours.

Nothing else happens at The Byre at Inchyra over the three days of your booking. Only you, your family and friends will be on site, with access to the Byre and the estate grounds for the full length of your hire.

All weddings here run over three days – from midday on Friday to midday on Sunday (or Tuesday to Thursday for midweek weddings). 

For those couples that want a longer hire period, or to include additional celebrations in their weekend, such as a long Sunday brunch, etc., the venue offers multiple flexible time extensions all the way up to full extra 24 hours.

Couples can hold their ceremony in the intimate chapel-like Stable Room, with seating for up to 110 people on benches handmade from the original Byre rafters or get married in one of many beautiful spaces across the Inchyra estate, including the secluded Walled Garden with its enchanting apple-tree aisle.

Yes, the venue has on-site accommodation available to hire for up to 20 guests, split between three Estate Cottages.

There is also the vaulted Wedding Suite, which is included in all hires for on-the-day use, allowing the whole bridal party to get ready on-site. It can also be additionally hired for the couple to stay in on their wedding night.

With no one else on site, and with accommodation available for the full length of their hire, couples can turn their wedding celebrations into a full weekend away with only their friends and family. Have a barbecue on Friday night, then start your morning with a walk through Inchyra's gardens and end it all gathered around our firepit until the early hours.

Plus, all bookings have wedding planning help from the venue’s team from beginning to end, with unlimited visits to the Byre and estate in the lead up to their wedding.

During the hire period, its venue manager is on site throughout to help with everything from ceremony set-up and lighting candles, to setting the bride's train at the top of the aisle.

Cambo House and the surrounding gardens are reserved entirely for you and your guests throughout your stay. A wedding here is a three-night celebration: either Friday to Monday or Monday to Thursday.

Cambo House can host weddings of up to 120 guests, while its party woodland and grounds can host 200+.

The Classic Package includes popular spaces such as the Inner Courtyard, Outer Courtyard, Old Laundry and surrounding lawns, while the Grand Package adds the Drawing Room, Dining Room, Library and Grand Staircase. All areas can be styled for ceremonies, dining or dancing.

Yes. Cambo House sleeps 43 guests across 21 bedrooms, included within the exclusive-use hire.

At Crossbasket Castle, ‘exclusive use’ means the entire castle is reserved solely for the couple and their guests. From the moment they arrive, guests have full access to the castle’s luxurious facilities, including the Grand Roosevelt Ballroom, elegant dining rooms, and beautifully appointed accommodations.

Exclusive use is offered as one-night and two-night options, or the team is happy to explore longer options where possible.

Exclusive use begins from the start of your ceremony time, with bedrooms available for check-in from 3pm. It then ends at 11am after enjoying a private breakfast in the castle with your guests.

With an array of flexible spaces found within the castle, Crossbasket Castle can host weddings up to 250.

All found within the castle itself, the James Little Hall is the perfect space for larger ceremonies, while the adjoining Grand Roosevelt Ballroom additionally caters for up to 250 guests for the wedding breakfast, with a private balcony for guests to enjoy views over the nearby flowing river and woodlands.

For more intimate gatherings, the Baillie Room and Stewart Room can host up to 40 guests.

Within the castle, there are nine historic bedrooms, each lovingly restored with modern amenities, whilst maintaining the authenticity and grandeur of the original architecture.

The new Art Deco-inspired hotel, which opened in March 2025 and located a stone's throw away from the castle, offers 40 bedrooms ranging from classic and deluxe doubles to suites.

For those looking for more privacy, guests can enjoy self-contained lodges. Scattered across the grounds of the grand estate, the two lodges offer exclusivity within private buildings whilst still maintaining close enough proximity to the amenities at the castle and hotel. Both lodges boast large king-sized beds, a sauna, steam room, hot tub, fireplace and a fully equipped kitchen and dining area.

For 2026, pricing for exclusive use starts at £8,400 while catering for the wedding breakfast starts at £100 per person.

For any wedding enquiries, couples can contact event sales manager, Laura McAulay – laura.mcaulay@crossbasketcastle.com.

The entire house and gardens are reserved for you and your guests, with full access to all event spaces and accommodation during your stay.

Bookings are for a minimum two-night stay, although there can be more flexibility for out-of-season dates.

Ceremonies can take place in the private gardens overlooking the water, or indoors across the lounges, bar and restaurant. Each space can be styled to suit your celebration.

The team provides full planning support, including recommendations for florists, photographers, cake designers and suppliers, along with menu planning and coordination throughout your stay.

All weddings are bespoke and created in consultation with each couple. Packages typically include accommodation, drinks and tailored menu options, with a casual dinner on the first evening followed by a fully customised celebration the next day.

The Haybarn can host up to 200 guests for your reception and the Wedding Byre can host 150 guests for your ceremony.

• The Byre: a rustic ceremony room that retains its agricultural heritage while feeling elegant and welcoming.

• The Stables: the social heart of the day, ideal for drinks receptions and canapés before dinner.

• The Haybarn: The main barn for dining and dancing, complete with beams, glowing lights, a large dancefloor, stage and adjoining Sow’s Ear Bar.

All packages include exclusive use and hire of the Wedding Byre, Hay Barn, courtyard and grounds with furniture, in-house decoration and lighting, fully stocked bar, menu tasting, master of ceremonies and services of a wedding coordinator.

• Traditional Dining: a traditional three-course plated wedding meal (with two options for each course) with accompaniments, canapes and drinks package at £15,760 for 80 guests (£132 per additional guest). Midweek – 30% off the total meal price with a minimum of 40 guests.

• Farmhouse Dining: a more informal family-style, three-course meal – one starter, one main course, two side dishes, one dessert – with canapes and drinks package at £16,960 for 80 guests (£147 per additional guests). Midweek – 30% off total meal price with a minimum of 40 guests.

Upgrades and bespoke packages are available.

The Farmhouse, which sleeps up to 20 people, is available as an add-on to all wedding packages.

Exclusive use covers the full mansion and its function spaces — including the foyer, Theatre, Garden Pavilion, terrace and bandstand — ensuring no other events run alongside your wedding.

The venue is hired for the full day, giving couples private access from setup through to evening celebrations, with flexibility on timings depending on the chosen package.

• Foyer ceremonies: up to 50 guests

• Theatre ceremonies: up to 160 guests

• Garden Pavilion: 160 seated, 180 evening guests

Couples can choose between the glass-domed foyer, the Theatre/Raeburn Room, the bright Garden Pavilion, or outdoor spaces, including the terrace and bandstand. Each area offers different styles, allowing for varied ceremony and reception setups.

All catering is provided by Elior, offering menu styles from three-course dining to buffets and afternoon tea. Packages (Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, All-Inclusive and Twilight) allow flexibility in drinks, food and timings, giving couples options that suit a range of budgets and wedding styles.

Exclusive use really does mean that! The entire house, ballroom, courtyards, and estate are reserved exclusively for couples and their guests only. No other events take place during your stay.

Most weddings are booked for two or three days, giving couples time to set up, host their celebration, and relax before departure.

The ballroom can host up to 160 guests. The house includes 17 bedrooms sleeping up to 50 guests, all available exclusively to your party. Expect cosy living spaces, open fires, an Aga-warmed kitchen, cinema room, and plenty of corners to relax in with a glass of wine!

An experienced and award-winning wedding planning team are available to guide couples every step of the way, from first viewing to the moment they check out. They’ll help coordinate suppliers and will supply a list of trusted local contacts.

When booked for a wedding, the entire venue is reserved solely for you and your guests, offering full privacy across all spaces for the duration of the day.

Couples have exclusive use for the full wedding day, with access arranged to suit setup, ceremony, dining and evening timings.

Mansfield Traquair can host up to 350 guests, making it suitable for large weddings as well as more intimate celebrations.

The nave is the central event space, featuring painted ceilings, a grand baldacchino and adaptable layouts for ceremonies, receptions and evening events.

All food and drink are provided by Heritage Portfolio, known for their creative menus and high-quality event delivery. The on-site team works closely with couples on planning, logistics and styling to ensure the day runs smoothly.

The Lodge – comprising Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Billiard Room, Craggan Room – features lots of warm wood panelling, antique furnishings and stag heads.

Stag Ballroom – a short walk from the main Lodge, this is a distinctive timber building featuring approximately 2,500 Victorian-era stag antlers and is a memorable space for wedding receptions, dinners and ceilidhs.

Lodge

Drinks reception – 160

Wedding ceremony – 140

Dining – 80

Stag Ballroom

Dining – 160

Dance/ceilidh – 190

Grounds

Wedding ceremony – 160

Marquee wedding – 1,000+

The Lodge itself contains five apartments offering self-catering accommodation for

up to 33 guests. 

The Bunkhouse sleeps up to 12, meaning a total of 45 guests can be accommodated.

By booking all on-site accommodation, you gain ‘exclusive use’ of the venue. This means no other guests will be present during your wedding, giving you complete privacy in a stunning rural location.

Mar Lodge Estate has solid green credentials. It is heated by biomass, lit with energy-efficient lighting, powered by electric vehicles, and supported by responsible waste management.

Newton Don hosts only a small number of weddings each year, giving couples exclusive access to the estate and grounds. There are no overlapping events, ensuring privacy and the freedom to design the day exactly as you wish.

Couples can begin setting up two full days before the wedding and have the following day for clear-up or additional gatherings. Flexible options are available for pre-wedding dinners or post-wedding lunches.

There are several outdoor ceremony sites, including the Walled Garden, lawns beside the house and open parkland with views back to the estate. For indoor weddings, the dining room inside Newton Don House seats up to 70 guests.

From booking to the wedding day, couples are guided through planning with a dedicated contact and access to Newton Don’s handbook of trusted local suppliers. The team assists with logistics and coordination to ensure the day runs smoothly.

Every wedding is tailored. Couples can choose from three marquee locations or other areas across the grounds, with flexibility for outdoor ceremonies in both formal and rustic settings. The estate encourages couples to explore the grounds for photography and personal touches.

The Glenlivet Room (16-100 guests; 80 for ceremonies) hosts the ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception. It can be combined with the Ardbeg Room for larger parties. 

While the room is reset, guests enjoy drinks and canapés in the private Macallan Bar before returning to a transformed space with a dancefloor for evening celebrations.

Townhouse No.5 has 13 guest bedrooms.

An additional 36 rooms are available throughout the hotel beyond the exclusive-use townhouse, allowing more guests to be accommodated if needed.

• All tailored to each couple’s style, from décor and dining to entertainment

• Access to a dedicated wedding coordinator throughout planning 

• A Master of Ceremonies manages announcements and service on the day

• Complimentary menu tasting

• Option for bespoke menus and wine pairings in collaboration with the head chef and sommelier

Exclusive use offers complete privacy for couples and their guests. It creates a personalised and intimate atmosphere without interruptions and allows for seamless transitions between ceremony, reception, and overnight stay.

Exclusive hire gives couples full private access to both the Upper and Lower Libraries for the duration of the day, with no other events taking place in the building.

Couples have use of the venue for the full wedding day, with access arranged to suit setup, ceremony, dining and evening timings.

The Signet Library can host up to 200 guests, making it suitable for both larger weddings and more intimate city-centre celebrations.

Weddings take place across the Upper Library and Lower Library, both featuring Georgian architecture, tall bookcases, detailed cornicing and adaptable layouts for ceremonies, dining and evening events.

All menus are created and delivered by Heritage Portfolio, known for thoughtful presentation, seasonal dishes and professional service. Their events team works closely with couples on planning and logistics to ensure a well-run, tailored celebration.

The entire barn, gardens and surrounding grounds are exclusively yours for the duration of your hire. No other events will take place at the same time.

Hire is for a flexible three-day period, giving time to set up, celebrate and wind down. Access is usually available up to two days before the wedding.

The main barn seats 120 for dining and around 150 for an evening reception. A dedicated ceremony room seats 110 guests, while outdoor areas, including gardens and lawns beside the pond, have no guest limits and are popular for open-air ceremonies.

Couples have complete freedom to choose their own suppliers, including caterers, bar services and décor teams. The venue can also recommend trusted local professionals who are familiar with the space.

Couples receive hands-on support before and during the wedding. The team assists with setup, lighting, draping and logistics, and a member of staff is present on the day to ensure everything runs smoothly from morning to close.