Platinum venue
Dalhousie Castle
Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, EH19 3JB
Edinburgh + Lothians
2 - 120 guests
Create an unforgettable wedding day that embodies the timeless charm of a storybook fairytale, immersed in eight centuries of Scottish heritage. Surrounded by scenic countryside and wooded valleys, your dreams await at the incredible Dalhousie Castle.
Straight from a storybook, Dalhousie Castle is a legendary fortress surrounded by towers, turrets, and a moat. Imagine your special day surrounded by the romance and authentic charm of a true Scottish castle.
Marry the love of your life in regal glamour
Nestled within an 11-acre parkland estate beside the River Esk, Dalhousie Castle provides a picturesque backdrop for your fairy tale wedding. Just eight miles from Edinburgh, yet a world away from modern life, it’s a place of unparalleled beauty, rich history, and award-winning cuisine.
Historic interiors
With its spiral staircases, four-poster beds, and timeless elegance; it’s where your dream wedding will come true. From the soft Scottish light streaming through arched windows to the thoughtful service and luxurious amenities of our heavenly spa, the Dalhousie team are on hand to ensure your wedding is nothing short of magical.
A dedicated events team is here to help you personalise your day, whether it’s a stately welcome from a skirl of bagpipes or a majestic owl delivering your wedding rings; your happily ever after starts here.
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Venue features
Exclusive Use
Guest Accommodation
Historical
Leisure Facilities
Micro Weddings + Elopements
Waterside
Venue gallery
![Bride and groom evening kiss in the rain with the shadow of Dalhousie Castle in background](/tie-the-knot-images/venue/168/LEAD Dalhousie - Ryan White Photography.jpg?rmode=crop&width=560)
![Two smiling grooms walk back down aisle while guests throw confetti](/tie-the-knot-images/venue/168/Dalhousie - Tony Marsh Photography.jpg?rmode=crop&width=560)
![Bride and groom stand beside white wedding car in front of red leaf covered Dalhousie Castle](/tie-the-knot-images/venue/168/Dalhousie Castle - Karol Makula Photography.jpg?rmode=crop&width=560)
![Bride and groom kiss outside castle with their guests in background](/tie-the-knot-images/venue/168/Dalhousie - Ricky Bailie Photography.jpg?rmode=crop&width=560)
![Two brides stand in snow wearing fur boleros embracing one another at sunset](/tie-the-knot-images/venue/168/Dalhousie - Radoslaw Rachwal Photography.jpg?rmode=crop&width=560)
![Groom kisses brides hand in field with two young children sitting atop hay bale with castle in background](/tie-the-knot-images/venue/168/DalhousieCastle-TonyMarshPhotography.jpg?rmode=crop&width=560)
![Dining set up with white and gold accents and chandeliers hanging above](/tie-the-knot-images/venue/168/Dalhousie Castle - Natalie Holt Photography.jpg?rmode=crop&width=560)
![View from above of ceremony with stained glass windows and candle chandelier](/tie-the-knot-images/venue/168/Dalhousie Castle - Karol Makula Photography 1.jpg?rmode=crop&width=560)
![Green and gold ceiling with circular ceiling window in centre](/tie-the-knot-images/venue/168/1ceiling-at-dalhousie-castle.jpg?rmode=crop&width=560)
![Dalhousie Castle exterior](/tie-the-knot-images/venue/168/Dalhousie Castle exterior.jpeg?rmode=crop&width=560)