Edinburgh Wedding

With a 'penthouse' with views of Edinburgh Castle, there is a lot to make you consider this venue. As a hotel they clearly specialise in weddings and have a range of spaces to offer including access to a large dance floor. It sets a standard against which other potential venues can be judged.

All types of wedding are supported in this interesting venue, including civil, religious and humanist ceremonies. They have several rooms that they say are suitable for 50 to 220 guests for wedding breakfasts to evening events. They even have a built in PA system and a wooden dance floor.

If you want your symbolic wedding picture taken by a large canon then this is the place for you. They can host both your ceremony and reception, so everybody can relax and enjoy the splendid location. Later on they offer to show you the crown jewels, which is surely an unmissable offer.

The surroundings are unbeatable in terms of their beauty, and there are a wide range of possible locations to choose from. Definitely one where it is worth talking to their wedding planner early so that you can see the possibilities. If you are looking for space, then this might be a good option.

This is an interesting place to consider if you need a smaller venue with more atmosphere than a modern hotel. This is a historic location which was created as a Club for all ranks in order to honour the memory of the dead of the 1st World War. As it is central, it is easy to arrange a visit to assess the locations and to see whether they can meet your requirements.

The Balmoral hotel is an Edinburgh landmark, situated as centrally as you could wish. It is part of a large chain, but as individual as you could wish. If you want you can hold your marriage or civil ceremony here, followed by decadent spa treatments and dancing in rooms with long histories.

A splendidly unusual venue, which is certain to give your guests plenty to talk about and remember. They say that their Baldacchino, Nave and secluded garden are made for wedding ceremonies. Heritage Portfolio are the 'event partners' for the venue which is named for the murals of Phoebe Anna Traquair which decorate the walls. 

With a very wide range of locations, this attractive venue sets out to fit the needs of most wedding parties. They even have a private dining room for two, hidden in a stone turret stair with your own waiter. At the other end of the scale, their ballroom is big enough for many hundreds of guests.

This venue is described as a spectacular coastal location, and it is hard to argue with that. it must be pretty impressive when a storm is blowing in. They have a preferred catering team, and a host of other experts to help you organise your day. They support religious, civil and humanist ceremonies and also have a nearby church.

Described in brief as a rustic barn wedding venue, that rather undersells what is on offer here. You can be married in a nearby private unconsecrated chapel or in either of two large barn spaces, each seating up to 100 guests. There is also associated guest accommodation and a preferred team of caterers. You will not be 'roughing it'.

An impressive looking castle. The aerial shot on their website really shows it off beautifully. They have a marquee that hosts up to 300 guests for dining and 450 guests for an evening reception, and there is certainly no shortage of outside space. There are also smaller spaces for more intimate weddings.

This venue lies on a very large estate which is a little outside Edinburgh. They say that they are proud to host all types of ceremony, from traditional white weddings and humanist services to civil ceremonies and same-sex partnerships and they certainly have the romantic backdrops that every wedding needs.

The main setting is Newhall House, a baronial home with lots of character. It is on the outskirts of Edinburgh, with spacious grounds to ensure a relaxing day for all. They have several possible spaces to use. The Coach House is one possible location you might want to consider, with capacity for up to 160 people for dinner.

This venue offers the unusual opportunity of holding your wedding ceremony on a purpose-built wedding island, the Waterlily, set in the middle of their reservoir. They have two event spaces and some log cabins to round off your day. You will certainly be well away from the hustle bustle of the cities.

This is a beautiful family run house and estate in mixed use, including arable and livestock farming. That gives it a lovely atmosphere for weddings, not least as they have a 15th Century Gothic church right in the middle of their land. They have guest accommodation on site and some hand picked caterers, so just tell them what you need.