Rustic barns with lots of charm – expect the unexpected with our wedding venues!

The Stag Ballroom at Mar Lodge Estate, near Braemar, is a unique timber structure displaying some 2,500 stag antlers dating from the Victorian era. Up to 160 guests can eat, drink and dance the night away – and there’s a range of accommodation available nearby too.

Set amid stunning grounds, with magnificent Brodie Castle as a backdrop, the Stables is a charming and cosy space for wedding parties of up to 56 guests.

Just a hop, skip and a jump from Fyvie Castle, the glass-roofed Racquets Court, built in 1903, can host weddings for up to 120 guests. With fabulous acoustics and a handy sprung dance floor, why not let your hair down and close an unforgettable day with a traditional ceilidh?

Inspired by the 7th Earl of Aberdeen’s first trip to Canada in 1890, Haddo Hall at Haddo House is ideal for larger weddings, accommodating up to 160 guests for a sit-down dinner and up to 250 guests for less formal evening receptions and dancing. This village hall-style venue really is a blank canvas, and offers a stage, sprung dance floor and separate seated bar area.

Once a horse-driven threshing mill, the Horsemill at Crathes Castle, near Banchory has been transformed into a bespoke event space set alongside the enchanting 16th-century castle. With capacity for up to 80 guests, this rustic yet contemporary space is extremely versatile and provides a wonderful venue for wedding celebrations.