Weddings at Cluny Castle in Aberdeenshire
Cluny Castle’s timeless 16th-century architecture, combined with its beautifully restored interiors and expansive, picturesque grounds, offers a breathtaking setting for your special day. In addition, you and your guests can enjoy luxurious and comfortable overnight accommodation with antique furnishings and modern amenities.
The castle also provides flexibility with a selection of exclusive caterers renowned for their fabulous food and exceptional service. Whether you prefer an intimate gathering in the charming Drawing Room or a grand celebration in a marquee with the castle as a backdrop, Cluny Castle caters to all styles and sizes of weddings. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be immersed in the opulence and grandeur of this historic estate, making your wedding day truly unforgettable.
Cluny Castle in Aberdeenshire highlights:
- Scenic views of Aberdeenshire’s picturesque landscape
- Exceptional cuisines using the best locally sourced, seasonal produce
- Natural lighting and beautiful backdrops for stunning wedding photos
- Accommodates from 100 to 400 guests
- A dedicated wedding coordinator
Wedding ceremonies at Cluny Castle in Aberdeenshire
Hosting your wedding ceremony at Cluny Castle promises a truly exceptional experience. The castle’s unique chapel, with its stunning stained glass windows and dark oak pews, creates a romantic and enchanting atmosphere. With seating for up to 120 guests, it provides an intimate yet grand setting to exchange your vows, ensuring a memorable start to your lifelong journey together.
Wedding receptions at Cluny Castle in Aberdeenshire
Cluny Castle offers a dramatic and impressive setting for your wedding reception. The Tenants’ Hall, with its stained glass windows and parquet flooring, provides an ideal space for dinner and dancing. Meanwhile, the beautiful sweeping lawns and grounds are perfect for a large reception, with the magnificent castle as a stunning backdrop. An outdoor marquee allows you to invite all your loved ones, ensuring a personalised and unforgettable event for up to 400 guests.
Wedding Photography near Cluny Castle in Aberdeenshire
Some of the most popular wedding photography locations near Cluny Castle in Aberdeenshire are:
- Onsite grounds and interiors
- Bennachie Hill
- Balmedie Beach
Capacity
Up to
150
Standing 
Up to
90
Sitting 
Up to
400
Dinner & Dance Wedding Venue Details
Facilities
Spaces At This Venue
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The Entrance Hall
Adorned with ancient weapons, suits of armour, and a mounted stag’s head, the Entrance Hall creates an impressive first impression.
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The Drawing Room
Bright and airy, featuring large sash windows and original plasterwork ceiling, this space is perfect for wedding photographs. With antique furniture, a sparkling chandelier, gilt mirror, and grand piano, the Drawing Room also offers a grand and homely atmosphere for intimate celebrations.
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Private Chapel
The unique Chapel, featuring stunning stained glass windows, dark oak pews, and seating for up to 120 guests, offers a romantic setting for exchanging vows.
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Adorned with ancient weapons, suits of armour, and a mounted stag’s head, the Entrance Hall creates an impressive first impression.
Bright and airy, featuring large sash windows and original plasterwork ceiling, this space is perfect for wedding photographs. With antique furniture, a sparkling chandelier, gilt mirror, and grand piano, the Drawing Room also offers a grand and homely atmosphere for intimate celebrations.
The unique Chapel, featuring stunning stained glass windows, dark oak pews, and seating for up to 120 guests, offers a romantic setting for exchanging vows.
Guest Capacity
Ceremony: 0 - 120
Location
Venue Testimonials
Neither I nor my husband would hesitate to recommend Cluny as a wedding venue to others, it could easily be rated more than a five-star location, coupled with staff who also deserve more than a five-star rating. It's top marks all round!
Bernadette H
A beautiful array of autumn colours filled the grounds providing a stunning backdrop for photos. Cluny Castle always proves to be an exceptional wedding venue, and I would highly recommend it to anyone considering getting married. Not only were the staff and grounds amazing but the castle itself is a maze of spectacular rooms.
Clarke Joss Photography
The most magical wedding venue! We couldn’t be happier with our choice to get married at Cluny, it was an absolute dream! From the stunning chapel, to the regal rooms and breathtaking grounds, we really couldn’t have asked for a more perfect weekend, thank you so much!!
Laura C
Frequently Asked Questions
Venue hire fees at Cluny Castle start at £8,995 for a two-night stay. Meanwhile, ceremony-only options are available during off-peak months or midweek in peak months, starting at £3,750. If you’re looking for an intimate ceremony, the venue also offers an elopement package at £4,250.
Depending on the space of your choice, the castle can accommodate up to 150 standing guests, 90 for dining only, and up to 60 for dancing after dinner. For larger events, an outdoor marquee can host up to 400 guests.
Event licences are arranged through Cluny Castle’s selection of caterers, providing flexibility for each wedding’s unique needs.
There is ample parking for approximately 30 cars on the premises.
