Atholl Palace Hotel

Atholl Palace Hotel – 4-star Victorian Perthshire wedding venue with Scottish Highland views

Atholl Palace Hotel is a 19th-century Highland landmark, offering impressive architecture, elegant interiors and stunning views of Pitlochry and Ben Vrackie.

Couples can enjoy landscaped gardens, scenic photo spots and a selection of versatile ceremony and reception spaces. With an experienced wedding team, personal service and luxurious on-site accommodation, the hotel ensures a romantic, stress-free celebration in Perthshire.

Renowned for hosting fantastic weddings, Atholl Palace Hotel has been nominated for two Confetti Awards 2025, including Best Unique Wedding Venue and Best Wedding Team, highlighting its award-worthy service.

Ceremony and reception spaces

Bow Lounge

Once the hotel’s original ballroom, the Bow Lounge offers a grand setting for ceremonies with tall windows, rich period detailing and views across the valley. It seats 20–200 guests, making it suitable for both intimate gatherings and large weddings.

Atholl Suite

The Atholl Suite is the hotel’s largest wedding space, accommodating up to 250 guests. With feature ceiling lighting, chandeliers, a central dancefloor, stage, dual AV screens and floor-to-ceiling woodland views, it provides a versatile, modern backdrop for both ceremonies and receptions.

Corrie Room

Ideal for small weddings or elopements, the Victorian-style Corrie Room features ornate cornicing, tall windows and a statement marble fireplace. It hosts 6–20 guests, offering an atmospheric and private setting for intimate ceremonies.

Outdoor ceremonies

Weather permitting, ceremonies take place at the stunning grand fountain, surrounded by the estate’s extensive gardens and grounds. Guests can then enjoy an outdoor drinks reception while the couple capture beautiful photographs on the lawns, woodlands and landscaped terraces.

Wedding accommodation

Atholl Palace Hotel offers 118 bedrooms and 13 self-catering lodges and apartments, providing convenient accommodation for couples and guests. Options include Turret Suites, the Gate Lodge, Junior and Superior Suites, and the historic Manor House.

Bridal Suite

The Bridal Suite includes dressing areas, vanity tables and a private bathroom, with room for up to eight people, ideal for pre-wedding preparations. Most packages (excluding the Intimate Package) include an overnight stay for the couple the night before their wedding.

Wedding packages in Pitlochry

Atholl Palace offers a variety of inclusive wedding packages to suit all times of year, budgets and needs. Packages typically include:

• Room hire options

• Master of ceremonies

• Cake stand and knife

• Dedicated wedding coordinator

• Catering and drinks options

• Linens, napkins, glassware and crockery

• Red carpet, candles and candelabras

• Complimentary stay in the Bridal Suite the night before the wedding (excluding Intimate package)

Silver package (available November-April) – £125pp

Gold package (available year-round) – £140pp

Platinum package (available year-round and customisable) – £160pp

Intimate package (available year-round and excludes Saturday’s) – £4,000 (2026 pricing)

Midweek package (available year-round) – £85pp (2026 pricing)

Newlywed testimonial

“Excellent venue the staff are always in the background to help without intruding on the day. Catherine and the team could not have been more helpful from the planning stage to the actual event. Nothing was too much trouble. Really made it a memorable day for everyone. Cannot recommend the Atholl Palace highly enough and was also fantastic value for money.” – Andrew

FAQs

Where is Atholl Palace Hotel?

Atholl Palace Hotel is located in Pitlochry, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, and is just over a 90-minute drive from both Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Is the venue exclusive use?

No, couples do not have exclusive use of the hotel; however, Atholl Palace hosts only one wedding per day, ensuring dedicated attention and a personalised experience without sharing wedding facilities with other couples.

Is there catering in-house?

Yes, catering is provided in-house by Atholl Palace Hotel’s experienced culinary team, offering a range of menus and dining options to suit each couple’s tastes and wedding style.

Is Atholl Palace Hotel accessible?

Yes, Atholl Palace is fully accessible.