Amy Nash and Scott Jamieson partied with 120 guests at the historic National Mining Museum Scotland in Newtongrange, Midlothian, on 18th October 2025
Amy and Scott’s National Mining Museum Scotland wedding was relaxed, personal and full of character.
The couple chose the unique industrial wedding venue near Edinburgh for its history, blank-canvas spaces, red-brick backdrop and on-site museum attractions, creating a day that felt completely their own.
Wedding highlights at a glance
Wedding venue | National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange
Date | 18th October 2025
Photography | Susie Olzen Photography
Decor | Colours chosen to complement the industrial setting, red brick and earthy tones
Ceremony | Outdoor ceremony beneath the museum arches
Entertainment | Short ceilidh, Motown classics and live music from friends
A relaxed industrial wedding at National Mining Museum Scotland
Amy and Scott wanted a wedding venue with character, history and space to make the day their own.
National Mining Museum Scotland, a unique industrial wedding venue near Edinburgh, was the perfect fit.
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“We’d previously been on a tour and thought it was a really interesting place,” says Amy.
“When we realised you could hire it for an event, we booked pretty much right away.”
A blank-canvas wedding venue near Edinburgh
The museum’s red brick, industrial features and earthy tones helped shape the couple’s styling.
They chose colours that worked with the setting and focused on creating a relaxed, personal celebration.
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“We wanted somewhere with character and history that was also a bit different to other wedding venues,” explains Amy.
“It was important to us to use local suppliers as we love to support independent businesses.”
An outdoor wedding ceremony in Edinburgh
After making several weather-dependent plans, Amy and Scott were able to have their ideal ceremony outside beneath the museum’s arches.
“I assumed I’d be a bubbling mess and Scott thought he’d be really nervous too, but we both actually felt oddly calm,” says Amy.
“Jude, our celebrant, spoke beautifully, there were a lot of laughs, and it just felt relaxed.”
The ceremony also included a reading from Fleabag and a vocal cameo from the couple’s dog, Cossy.
Sharing-style food for dinner
Dinner was served in the Power House, with sharing dishes including beef brisket, vegan ‘rainbow roots’ pie, colcannon mash and braised red cabbage. Dessert was spiced pear pavlova or sticky toffee pudding.
The informal menu helped keep the wedding breakfast relaxed, sociable and exactly the kind of atmosphere the couple wanted.
Industrial wedding photos, ceilidh dancing and pizza
Amy and Scott made the most of the museum’s striking photo spots, from arched windows inside the Power House to old machinery and trains in areas not usually open to the public.
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Evening celebrations included a short ceilidh, Motown classics and pizzas from Scottish Pizza Co outside.
“It was a day we’ll never forget.
“During our first dance, we looked at one another and both said, ‘I can’t believe we’ve actually pulled this off!’”
Wedding suppliers
Venue National Mining Museum Scotland, Midlothian
Photography Susie Olzen Photography
Videography Cinemate Films
Catering Wild Rover and Scottish Pizza Co
Celebrant Jude Williams
Wedding dress Bliss Studio, Edinburgh
Bridesmaid dresses Phase Eight, Ghost and ba&sh
Groomswear Neil Selbie Highland Outfitters
Flowers Dried, Edinburgh
Stationery and favours Created by the bride
Furniture Hopler Wood
Jewellery Goldsmiths, Aetla and Annie Smith
Quaich Òr Skye
Ceremony music Bo Mackay
Drinks reception music Saltire Street Band
Reception entertainment Music by the groom’s friends
