18 of the best woodland wedding venues in Scotland 2025

Mar Lodge Estate

Located in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, near Braemar in Royal Deeside, Mar Lodge is an exclusive-use venue for up to 160 guests, with self-catering accommodation available for up to 45.

This traditional Highland hunting retreat, surrounded by ancient forests and rolling glens, is adorned with rich wood panelling, antiques and lots of stag heads!

Mar Lodge Estate is cared for by the National Trust for Scotland, a charity dedicated to protecting Scotland’s exceptional nature, beauty and heritage. Income generated from weddings goes back into looking after this beautiful place.

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Eden Leisure Village

Eden Leisure Village is a unique and unusual wedding venue nestled in the scenic Scottish countryside.
 
Combining rustic charm with modern comforts, couples can enjoy a picturesque setting for their special day. The venue’s features include glamping pods, hobbit huts, a new three-bed chalet, venue with marquee and barn – all adorned with atmospheric festoon and fairy lights. Surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful landscapes, Eden Leisure Village is a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle.
 
Their dedicated team will ensure you have a fabulous day – making it an ideal choice for a distinctive and memorable wedding experience.

 
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Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa 

On 200 acres of private grounds, surrounded by rolling hills, woodland and the world-famous River Tweed, Cardrona Hotel is a magical location for your special day.
 
This versatile four-star destination is luxurious and offers fantastic leisure and spa facilities. Filled with natural light and elegant interiors, their impressive Manderston Suite hosts up to 200 guests and, weather permitting, romantic outdoor ceremonies are also available on their manicured lawns.
 
With exclusive use and the help of their experienced wedding co-ordinators, you and your guests will be their only focus for the duration of your celebrations.

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Cardney Steading

Set in 2000 acres of beautiful countryside in the heart of Highland Perthshire, Cardney Steading is a traditionally-rustic yet modern space with plenty of options for both indoor and outdoor weddings.

Craigard at Carrick Castle Estate

Craigard, of Carrick Castle Estate, is a 12 sleeper castle-like manor house located in private well-established gardens with views over Loch Goil. With loch access for wild swimming and wedding ceremonies and hill walks on your doorstep, this family and pet-friendly luxury house is an exquisite exclusive-use location.

The Byre at Inchyra

Nestled in a 150-acre estate, The Byre at Inchyra is enveloped by rolling Scottish countryside and enchanting woodland – the perfect setting for the beginning of your married lives.

Harvest Moon Holidays

Revel in the beauty of the sparkling shores of Tyninghame Beach, the treehouse-adorned ancient woodlands and the stunning themed honeymoon cabin at Harvest Moon Holidays near Dunbar.

 Abercairny Estate

Abercairny Estate’s parklands and terraced garden were landscaped in the 18th century to create handsome vistas of the lake and surrounding woods, offering unrivalled views across the beautiful valley beyond. 

Enterkine Country House Resort

With the idea of a truly luxurious and romantic backdrop, Enterkine Country House Resort designed its bespoke, handcrafted Oak and Glass Pavilion with unforgettable celebrations of love in mind. 

The Dell of Abernethy 

The Dell of Abernethy is a magical blank canvas setting set amid woodland in the Cairngorms. It hosts a small number of weddings each year and offers chic, Scandi-style self-catering accommodation for up to 30. Packages include access to a Scandinavian woodland tipi and a cool vintage car. 

Roulotte Retreat 

Nestled beneath trees in a rewilded meadow in the Borders, Roulotte Retreat offers a collection of charming hand-painted vintage French wagons that can accommodate intimate weddings and elopements of up to 22. A 1950s studio provides an elegant space to get together with friends and family. 

John Muir Tipis 

Hire of this rustic tipi venue next to woodland on a coastal farm in East Lothian includes tables and benches, toilet facilities, power and running water, indoor and outdoor fire-pits. John Muir Tipis can seat up to 150 people and the resident alpacas could join if you wanted! 

Glen Dye Cabins and Cottages 

Weddings are deliberately limited at this gorgeous Aberdeenshire haven, so whether you’re planning a full estate takeover or outdoor elopement below the trees at Glen Dye Cabins and Cottages, you’ll be one of only a handful to marry there. The artfully styled self-catered accommodation is outstanding and there’s even a woodland sauna for some R+R!  

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 

Not a fan of pulling on your hiking boots? It’s possible to get your woodland wedding fix in Scotland’s capital by having an outdoor ceremony amongst the towering giant redwoods in the John Muir Grove at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, before dining and dancing in one of the other event spaces available. 

Dunkeld House Hotel 

Right on the banks of the River Tay, Dunkeld House Hotel is a classic Perthshire country house set among mature leafy woodland. It has loads of photo opportunities or spots for outdoor ceremonies below trees and there's an array of refined and elegant rooms indoors, alongside a permanent marquee on a lawn in front of the hotel.

Auchen Castle

Experience regal romance on your wedding day at the five-star Auchen Castle, a storybook venue hidden in the lowlands that exudes true historic beauty. Hidden away in the Moffat hills, in the heart of Rabbie Burns country, gilded staircases and enchanting gardens await you at this unique wedding venue.

Cormiston Farm

Say 'I do' in Cormiston Farm's rustic blank-canvas barn, then explore the surrounding land for beautiful photos. 

Cornhill Castle

Nestled in Biggar, on the banks of the River Clyde, is the stylish, romantic Cornhill Castle. A feast for the eyes, a joy for the senses, and the perfect destination for short breaks, romantic escapes and special weddings, this secluded hideaway is a venue for all seasons.