The Venue, Eskmills

The Venue, Eskmills: East Lothian’s premier wedding venue

A favourite amongst couples for its distinct signature style, The Venue, Eskmills delivers unforgettable weddings with flair and flexibility. Blending historic charm with modern interiors, this exclusive-use space has earned its reputation as one of East Lothian’s best-loved wedding venues.

With over a decade of experience crafting distinctive weddings, The Venue offers versatile indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions of all sizes. Earning numerous accolades, including the Sustainability Award at the Midlothian and East Lothian Food and Drinks Awards and the prestigious VOWS Award for Best Small Venue, highlighting its exceptional beauty, sustainability and commitment to excellence. 

Celebrate your special day surrounded by history, elegance and award-winning service at The Venue, Eskmills.

Ceremony and reception spaces

Discover the perfect setting for your special day with stunningly versatile indoor and outdoor spaces. 

Indoor ceremony

Say “I do” in the elegant ceremony space, complete with a luxurious ivory bridal walkway and picturesque garden views.

Eden Garden

Walk along a charming stone walkway to your raised, tree-lined decked ceremony stage for extraordinary outdoor nuptials in Eden Garden or enjoy a relaxed drinks reception following your ceremony (weather permitting). Features include:

• Summerhouse for signing the register

• Floral borders

• Ancient trees, including a dramatic weeping willow

• Sheltered seating nooks

Stylish event space

Celebrate in style in a chic, spacious venue – ideal for your wedding breakfast and evening reception. Features include:

• Large dancefloor

• Fully stocked bar with draught beers

• Comfortable seating area

Private Retreat Room

A quiet, secluded space where you and your partner can enjoy a calm moment together amidst the excitement.

Wedding packages at The Venue, Eskmills near Edinburgh

Couples can choose from two specially designed packages to suit their style and schedule:

Twilight Wedding Package – from £2500

Full Day Wedding Package – from £3500

Each package offers exceptional value and a magical setting, whether you’re planning an intimate evening celebration or a full-day affair. Both packages include:

The venue

- Exclusive use of the venue and gardens

- Ceremony room

- Private retreat room

- Tables and chairs

- Table linens

- Choice of centrepieces

- Fully serviced bar

- All crockery, cutlery and glassware

- Tech for speeches

The team

- Dedicated venue planner

- Venue manager

- Bartender

Newlywed testimonial

“There are no words to describe how perfect this venue was for our wedding. From booking our wedding over two years ago to now, the service and team have been faultless. The venue inside and out was absolutely perfect for us. We could not have wanted anything more from a venue and I would recommend this venue over and over again to anyone looking." – The Scott’s

FAQs

Where is The Venue, Eskmills?

The Venue, Eskmills is in Midlothian on the scenic banks of the River Esk and is just six miles from Edinburgh city centre.

Is there on-site accommodation?

No, The Venue, Eskmills has no on-site accommodation, however, the team can supply a list of local accommodation if needed.

Is the venue exclusive use?

Yes, the venue hire packages include exclusive use of the whole venue, including Eden Garden.

Is there catering?

Yes, the venue works with a vetted selection of caterers – carefully chosen for their experience, quality and flexibility. 

Couples can also attend a menu tasting prior to the big day.

Is there disabled access?

Yes, The Venue, Eskmills is fully accessible single-storey building There is also an accessible toilet in the venue’s main reception.