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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.

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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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. An aerial view of Crathes Castle and the surrounding garden spaces, clearly showing the walled garden and new Rose Garden. 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. 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. 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. 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. The Great Hall of Crathes Castle set up for a wedding ceremony. Wedding tables set for dinner inside the Great Hall at Crathes Castle 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. A laughing bride and groom walk hand in hand towards the camera. Guests stand either side, throwing confetti into the air. 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. 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. 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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. 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. 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. 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. A bride and groom dance on a wooden floor, lit by spotlights. 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. 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