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Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate

A magical turreted castle in the heart of Royal Deeside
A bride and groom walk down a stony path, away from Crathes Castle. The bride lifts her dress slightly from the ground as she walks.
By Rhea Photography
Venue overview

Weddings

An idyllic Scottish castle wedding venue

What could be more romantic than spending your wedding day surrounded by winding staircases, turrets and towers, all set in manicured grounds with an enchanting walled garden?

Exchange your vows in the Rose Garden or Golden Garden with the castle as a backdrop, or in the castle’s Great Hall itself, with delightful views over the walled garden. The opportunities for amazing wedding photography are almost endless here! Afterwards, sip champagne as you enjoy a game of croquet or tour of the castle before being piped to dinner in the Great Hall or Horsemill.

For larger weddings, a marquee can be erected in the grounds.

Wedding showcase

Sunday 15 February, 12–3pm

We’re thrilled to invite you to our exclusive wedding showcase at the stunning Crathes Castle.

This is an unmissable opportunity to meet and greet with our carefully selected suppliers, caterers, photographers and many more. Our suppliers have been carefully curated to ensure that you have everything you need to plan your dream wedding.

Tickets are free. You can book your ticket online or simply turn up on the day.

Capacities

Castle
Drinks reception – 80 
Wedding ceremony – 50 
Dining – 40

Horsemill
Drinks reception – 120 
Wedding ceremony – 100 
Dining – 80 
Dance/ceilidh – 120

Walled Garden
Drinks reception – 80 
Wedding ceremony – 80

Grounds
Marquee wedding – 500+
 

Accommodation
East Lodge, a self-catering cottage located at the entrance to Crathes Castle, has two bedrooms and can sleep up to four guests.

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Expand image 1: An exterior view of Crathes Castle, looking up from the sunken lawn area, on a sunny day. Two large eggcup-shaped yew hedges stand in front of the castle. Ivy climbs the walls of the castle and a white flag flies from the tower. Expand image 2: A bride and groom stand in front of part of Crathes Castle, some of which is covered in red foliage. Expand image 3: An aerial view of Crathes Castle and the surrounding garden spaces, clearly showing the walled garden and new Rose Garden. Expand image 4: A bride and groom walk down some stone steps from the side of Crathes Castle into the garden. Expand image 5: Looking down a long, narrow gravel path in Crathes Castle garden, towards the castle. The borders either side of the path are filled with pink, blue and purple lupins and other meadow flowers. Expand image 6: A bride walks up the steps of a storm house in a formal garden. Expand image 7: A narrow gravel path, bordered by little hedges and flower-filled beds, leads towards a small stone building in front of some trees. The building looks like a mini turret from the castle. Expand image 8: The large window in the Great Hall at Crathes Castle. Long curtains are neatly draped either side. The top glass panel has a stained glass insert. A chair and polished side tables stand just in front of the window. Expand image 9: Looking down the 'aisle' of the Great Hall in Crathes Castle, with rows of chairs set either side. The window is at the far end, with a table covered in a tartan cloth standing just in front of it. Expand image 10: The Great Hall of Crathes Castle set up for a wedding ceremony. Expand image 11: Wedding tables set for dinner inside the Great Hall at Crathes Castle Expand image 12: A wedding ceremony taking place in the garden at Crathes Castle. The bride and groom exchange vows under a green arch, watched by rows of guests seated on chairs. Expand image 13: A bride and groom walk along a stone paved path in a walled garden, both holding a glass of champagne. The bride carries a bouquet of white flowers. The flower beds either side of the path are filled with colourful plants. Expand image 14: A bride and groom walk down a stony path, away from Crathes Castle. The bride lifts her dress slightly from the ground as she walks. Expand image 15: A bride and groom walk hand in hand along a garden path, gazing at each other. The groom wears a red kilt with a large sporran. The bride wears a long white dress, with autumn colours in her large bouquet. Expand image 16: A bride and groom stand on stone garden steps, with Crathes Castle in the background. The groom wears a red kilt. The bride wears a long white dress and is carrying a beautiful bouquet of red and orange flowers. Expand image 17: A bride and groom stand on a narrow garden path just outside a glasshouse, surrounded by lush colourful plants. They face each other and look into each other's eyes. Expand image 18: A bride and groom kiss on the edge of a square pool in front of Crathes Castle. The water is calm and the couple are reflected in it. Square topiary yew hedges mark the corners of the pool. Expand image 19: A bride and groom embrace under a mushroom-shaped laurel tree in a walled garden. The bride's veil is billowing straight out behind her. Expand image 20: A bride and groom embrace on a gravel path that runs between tall yew hedges. A red creeper runs down some of the hedges. Expand image 21: A bride holds her dress up as she walks away from the camera along a path with high hedges on either side, towards a castle. Expand image 22: A bride holds her dress up and walks towards the camera along a path in a garden with Crathes Castle in the background. Expand image 23: A bride wearing a veil stands in a formal garden. Expand image 24: A bride and groom walk holding hands along a garden path. They gaze at each other lovingly. Large, bright yellow flowers lean out from the flower bed in the foreground. Expand image 25: A bride and groom hold hands, but with their backs to each other, as they smile for the camera. They stand outside a grey stone cottage with latticed windows. Expand image 26: A bride and groom walk along the edge of woodland, holding hands and looking at each other. The bride carries her bouquet in her right hand. Expand image 27: A bride and groom kiss on a wooden footbridge over a burn in woodland. Expand image 28: The Rose Garden at Crathes, with concentric ring paths leading in to a rose bower at the centre. The castle can be made out in the background. Expand image 29: A bride and groom share a dramatic kiss in a formal garden with Crathes Castle in the background. Expand image 30: A bride and groom, both wearing red tartan sashes over their shoulder, stand in a rose garden at Crathes Castle. Curved wooden benches stand around the paved area at the centre of the garden. Expand image 31: A bride and groom walk past guests as they throw confetti on them. Expand image 32: The exterior of the old stone horse mill at Crathes Castle. The main part of the single-storey building is round with a slate tile roof. A barn-like building is adjoined to the round part. A large courtyard area lies in front. Expand image 33: A close-up view of the small entrance door to the Horsemill at Crathes Castle. A metal arch decorated with pink and red flowers stands just in front of the door. Expand image 34: Round banquet tables are set up for a wedding meal inside the Horsemill at Crathes Castle. They are covered in cream linen and have floral centrepieces. Expand image 35: A large white marquee with little flags on its roof stands on the lawn in front of Crathes Castle. Poles of fairy lights have been built alongside the temporary path as well. Expand image 36: Looking down a gentle grass slope to a large white marquee on the castle lawn, with tall trees behind. Expand image 37: A view inside a large white marquee, with rows of long wooden dining tables set for dinner. The supporting marquee poles have been decorated with greenery and white flowers.

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