The Crichton

Weddings at The Crichton

Every wedding at The Crichton is supported by an experienced coordinator and events team, ensuring your day runs smoothly from start to finish. The in-house catering team offers tailored menus, and with on-site and nearby accommodation, your guests can celebrate in comfort.

Recognised as Scottish Wedding Venue of the Year (2018), The Crichton is known for its attention to detail and memorable celebrations, whether you’re planning a small gathering or a large reception.

Unique ceremony and reception spaces at The Crichton

Wherever you choose to celebrate, The Crichton has a selection of spaces to choose from to bring your vision to life.

Crichton Memorial Church

A non-denominational church wedding venue in Dumfries, the Crichton Memorial Church can host up to 250 guests for your ceremony and up to 120 guests for your reception. Built from local red sandstone, it features a vaulted oak roof, Sicilian marble floors, and stained-glass windows – a striking setting for your ceremony and reception with the Wine and Dine package.

Easterbrook Hall – Main Hall

For a contemporary alternative, Easterbrook Hall is a B-listed red sandstone building with space for between 160-340 guests. 

Its Art Deco details and views of the scenic Nith Estuary add a contemporary yet natural twist to your celebration, and with its main stage and expansive dancefloor, it’s perfect for live entertainment and ceilidhs.

Easterbrook Hall – Duncan Rooms

Ideal for smaller weddings, the Duncan Rooms within Easterbrook Hall can host between 30 and 168 guests for both your ceremony and reception.

Easterbrook Bistro

The cosy Easterbrook Bistro is the ultimate space for intimate weddings.

Outdoor weddings

The estate’s gardens and terraces provide a natural setting for outdoor weddings in Dumfries. Couples can also arrange marquees through external suppliers.

The Crichton wedding packages

The Crichton offers a choice of wedding packages in Dumfries and Galloway:

• Wine & Dine Package – ceremony, wedding breakfast, and evening reception in the Crichton Memorial Church (capacity 120).

• Easterbrook Hall Package – an adaptable all-inclusive option, from £110pp.

• Ceremony Only Package – for couples looking for a beautiful location for their vows.

Catering options at The Crichton

The venue’s Executive Head Chef and catering team create menus designed around your preferences. For evening receptions, couples can choose either in-house catering or external caterers (note: external suppliers must provide staff, insurance, and equipment, and a £500 pitch fee applies).

Accommodation at The Crichton

The Crichton’s partnership with the Holiday Inn Dumfries, a modern 3-star hotel with executive and family-friendly rooms, ensures your guests have a comfortable night’s sleep following a day of festivities.

There are also many additional accommodation options available within Dumfries and surrounding areas, including hotels, guest houses and self-catered properties.

History of The Crichton

The Crichton has played a significant role in Scottish history, once home to world-class medical research before becoming a university campus in 1995. Today, under the management of The Crichton Trust, the estate continues to bring people together – and provides one of the region’s most distinctive Scottish wedding venues.

Newlywed testimonial

“It's difficult to articulate how magical the place is; it's the fact the it was lovely and cool on the hottest day of the year; it's the way the sun shone in rays through the stain-glassed windows; it's the wonderful acoustics; it's the grandeur (but not stuffiness); it's the beautiful estate setting; it's the ambience… it was just everything!” – Grace and Craig, July 2025

FAQs

Where is The Crichton?

The Crichton is located on the outskirts of Dumfries and is just an hour and a half from Glasgow and two hours from Edinburgh.

Is The Crichton exclusive use?

Exclusive use of the venue is available for an additional fee.

Is there a dedicated wedding coordinator?

Yes, all weddings held at The Crichton benefit from a wedding coordinator and experienced Events Team who will be on hand from planning to last dance.

Is The Crichton accessible?

Yes, The Crichton Estate is fully accessible. Specific requirements can be organised with the venue’s wedding coordinator.