Ayton Castle - A Special Wedding Venue

Conveniently located some 50 miles south of Edinburgh on the main A1, Ayton Castle provides a spectacular venue as a wedding venue. With its commanding position and views of rolling countryside beyond, Ayton Castle is the perfect backdrop to a truly fairytale wedding. The castle is a family home, albeit one of the finest anywhere in the United Kingdom. As an occupied home, the family have a vested interest in their property and are naturally involved in the planning of proposed events at the property. Scottish Castle Weddings are ever popular and the most common wedding events taking place at Ayton would be Wedding Receptions held in one or several large Marquees erected in the grounds. The castle itself makes a particularly good backdrop for the photography. For high end weddings and more select gatherings the owners will consider the use of the castle itself and for these the Main Hall may be hired. Making arrangements at a wedding venue such as Ayton requires detailed planning as the castle itself is open to the public at certain times of the year. Enquiries in the first instance should be directed to the Ayton Castle Estates Management who will be happy to discuss your requirements and also escort the Bride and Groom to be with their respective families on a tour of the castle and its grounds. For Wedding Enquiries at Ayton Castle please contact us Ayton Castle is a wedding venue only – We do NOT provide accommodation.

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