Aberdeenshire

Laurencekirk

Drumtochty Castle

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Price: £8,000 – £19,000

Guests: 120

Bedrooms: 51

Description

Set within 350 acres of private Scottish woodland and rolling countryside, Drumtochty Estate is one of Scotland's most exclusive castle wedding venues, offering an unforgettable setting for a truly private wedding weekend.

At the heart of the estate sits the magnificent 19th-century castle, where historic character meets refined luxury. Elegant interiors, antique furnishings and centuries of heritage create an atmosphere that is both impressive and inviting. From grand reception spaces to intimate corners steeped in history, every detail provides an unforgettable setting for your wedding celebrations.

The estate is available for exclusive use, giving you and your guests complete privacy throughout your stay. The package includes two nights' accommodation in 11 castle bedrooms for up to 23 guests, with additional accommodation across the estate allowing up to 112 guests to stay on site.

Exchange your vows in the enchanting St Palladius Church, nestled within the estate grounds, before celebrating with family and friends surrounded by breathtaking Scottish scenery.

Whether you're planning an intimate wedding or a larger celebration of up to 120 guests, Drumtochty Estate offers the perfect blend of Scottish heritage, luxury and exclusivity, creating a wedding experience unlike any other.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1812

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Drumtochty Castle

Wedding Venue Type

Castle

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

120

Reception Capacity

120

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

112

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church within walking distance

Sound system available

Fireworks permitted

Wedding license

Dancefloor available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Confetti permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted

Water view

Landscaped gardens

Exclusive use

Bridal Changing Facilities

Disabled access

On-site parking

Ballroom

In-house wedding coordinator

In House Catering

Wedding Catering

In-house catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Alcohol license

Pricing for Drumtochty Castle

Packages (total price)

£8,000.00 – £19,000.00

Number of guests included: 23

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Guest accommodation included

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Furniture included

Couple accommodation included

Two nights’ accommodation in 11 castle rooms for up 23 guests. We can accommodate an additional 89 guests on the estate at an additional cost. Exclusive use of the castle and use of St Palladius Church (religious ceremonies only conducted by any member church of the World Council of Churches and in addition the Roman Catholic Church) and estate grounds. Arrival from 1pm on Tuesday/Friday, departure up to 12 noon. on Thursday/Sunday. Afternoon tea for the bridal party on arrival. Full Scottish breakfast on both mornings. Hot beverages served throughout your stay to castle guests. Use of the ballroom for reception, for up to 120 guests for dinner, 180 guests for dancing. Crystal glasses, gold cutlery, candelabras, linens, tables, chairs and staffing. All prices include VAT The corkage fee for all weddings is £12 per person (over 18) for the duration of your stay to cover all handling, storage, service and ice/fruit. This cost is chargeable whether you or the venue stocks the bar.

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Reviews (16)

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Rachelle Myles
26/02/2024
We would highly recommend this venue for weddings We would highly recommend this venue for weddings
We attended our sister's wedding there. We drove up from the Wirral it was a beautiful drive. The scenery was spectacular. Once we arrived at the castle the driveway was ever so long but what a pleasant surprise to see the castle once we reached the end. We attended our sister's wedding there. We drove up from the Wirral it was a beautiful drive. The scenery was spectacular. Once we arrived at the castle the driveway was ever so long but what a pleasant surprise to see the castle once we reached the end.
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K King
26/02/2024
Couldn't have chosen a better venue for our weddinCouldn't have chosen a better venue for our weddin
Couldn't have chosen a better venue for our wedding. Everything about Drumtochty Castle was perfection. We loved the beautiful grounds it was set in, the gorgeous rooms and the incredible food. The staff were absolutely amazing and it was fantastic having it to ourselves. Our only regret is that we didn't book an extra night there to enjoy it further. Couldn't have chosen a better venue for our wedding. Everything about Drumtochty Castle was perfection. We loved the beautiful grounds it was set in, the gorgeous rooms and the incredible food. The staff were absolutely amazing and it was fantastic having it to ourselves. Our only regret is that we didn't book an extra night there to enjoy it further.
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Cinemate Films
26/02/2024
Looking forward to our next visit.Looking forward to our next visit.
We’ve filmed weddings at Drumtochty Castle a few times over the years and love it, the location speaks for itself with beautiful photo spots easily accessible. The service and staff are great, really attentive whenever we need anything even as a supplier, we are made to feel special, and the food is great. Looking forward to our next visit. We’ve filmed weddings at Drumtochty Castle a few times over the years and love it, the location speaks for itself with beautiful photo spots easily accessible. The service and staff are great, really attentive whenever we need anything even as a supplier, we are made to feel special, and the food is great. Looking forward to our next visit.
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Peter Miller
26/02/2024
Superb venue for a weddingSuperb venue for a wedding
Superb venue for a wedding. Not a bad thing to say, and staff were extremely attentive Superb venue for a wedding. Not a bad thing to say, and staff were extremely attentive
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sophia flynn
26/02/2024
Beautiful buildingBeautiful building
Beautiful building, and the staff were so kinda and helpful! I was there for 4 days for a wedding and every meal that was served was delicious and a very large portion. The rooms were beautiful, and we were free to explore the grounds. There was always something to do/explore. Beautiful building, and the staff were so kinda and helpful! I was there for 4 days for a wedding and every meal that was served was delicious and a very large portion. The rooms were beautiful, and we were free to explore the grounds. There was always something to do/explore.
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Victoria Campbell
26/02/2024
The venue itself is stunningThe venue itself is stunning
We just had our wedding at Drumtochty Castle and all we can say is WOW! We had the weekend of our lives! We cannot praise the staff highly enough with Nikki and Tamsin being so accommodating with every request and being so welcoming! A special mention must also go to Eve and other staff who were so helpful and made us feel so special! The venue itself is stunning and all our guests couldn’t get over how beautiful it wasWe just had our wedding at Drumtochty Castle and all we can say is WOW! We had the weekend of our lives! We cannot praise the staff highly enough with Nikki and Tamsin being so accommodating with every request and being so welcoming! A special mention must also go to Eve and other staff who were so helpful and made us feel so special! The venue itself is stunning and all our guests couldn’t get over how beautiful it was
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Holly & Marc
09/09/2023
The only place you should look for a weddingThe only place you should look for a wedding
A venue specialising in weddings, exclusive hire for over 100 guests, and no sound restriction… what more could you ask for! a church onsite, multiple accommodation types and incredible food. Set back, the venue has so much to offer. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better venue for our wedding weekend. A venue specialising in weddings, exclusive hire for over 100 guests, and no sound restriction… what more could you ask for! a church onsite, multiple accommodation types and incredible food. Set back, the venue has so much to offer. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better venue for our wedding weekend.
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Faith & Eamon
10/02/2020
It was absolutely wonderfulIt was absolutely wonderful
We had our wedding at Drumtochty Castle in December and it was absolutely wonderful. Nicky and Tamsin were fantastic throughout the planning process. Their communication was wonderful and they did anything they could to help. From arrival we were made to feel at home at this beautiful venue. The staff were very attentive, polite and helpful and were happy to do anything they could to make the day special. The food was wonderful,both at our tasting day, where we felt so welcome and looked after and equally so on the wedding day. I really could not fault a single thing about the venue from start to finish and would like to thank all the staff and management for helping to create such special memories. xxWe had our wedding at Drumtochty Castle in December and it was absolutely wonderful. Nicky and Tamsin were fantastic throughout the planning process. Their communication was wonderful and they did anything they could to help. From arrival we were made to feel at home at this beautiful venue. The staff were very attentive, polite and helpful and were happy to do anything they could to make the day special. The food was wonderful,both at our tasting day, where we felt so welcome and looked after and equally so on the wedding day. I really could not fault a single thing about the venue from start to finish and would like to thank all the staff and management for helping to create such special memories. xx
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Fiona & Kevin
03/11/2019
We had the most magical wedding at DrumtochtyWe had the most magical wedding at Drumtochty
We had the most magical wedding at Drumtochty Castle. Nothing was too much for Nikki and the team, they were willing to help us with anything we wanted. The castle itself is just beautiful and the church... wow. I couldn't have built anything more perfect in my dreams! Because most of our guests could stay on site, the weekend felt surprisingly relaxed - it was just one big party for everyone. And having the whole place to ourselves was wonderful. We could party 'til we dropped! This place has a special place in our hearts. We'll be back one day for an anniversary party!We had the most magical wedding at Drumtochty Castle. Nothing was too much for Nikki and the team, they were willing to help us with anything we wanted. The castle itself is just beautiful and the church... wow. I couldn't have built anything more perfect in my dreams! Because most of our guests could stay on site, the weekend felt surprisingly relaxed - it was just one big party for everyone. And having the whole place to ourselves was wonderful. We could party 'til we dropped! This place has a special place in our hearts. We'll be back one day for an anniversary party!
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Lauren & Florian
31/10/2019
Couldn't have dreamed of anything better.Couldn't have dreamed of anything better.
My now husband and I were looking for the perfect venue in Scotland. And we actually found it at Drumtochty castle. Couldn't have dreamed of anything better. We made everyone come France and everyone loved it so much. Thank you again to the lovely Drumtochty teamMy now husband and I were looking for the perfect venue in Scotland. And we actually found it at Drumtochty castle. Couldn't have dreamed of anything better. We made everyone come France and everyone loved it so much. Thank you again to the lovely Drumtochty team

Location & Contact Details for Drumtochty Castle

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Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Drumtochty Castle, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, AB30 1TP, Scotland, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

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Nearest Town

Laurencekirk

Nearest Motorway & Junction

Nearest Train Station

Laurencekirk train station

Nearest Airport

Aberdeen airport

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FAQs

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Does the venue have a curfew?

No, we do not have a curfew.

Is there a noise limit?

No, there is no noise limit at the venue.

Do you have a sound system?

Yes. We provide a PA system in the ballroom and Sonos speakers in all reception rooms and the bridal suite. Please note that speakers are not provided for the church.

Do you provide wedding coordination?

Here at Drumtochty we are your wedding planners. We will be pleased to co-ordinate a range of services to ensure your wedding has everything you could wish for including trusted wedding suppliers.

We are here throughout the whole planning process running up to your big day, supporting and advising every step of the way. Our team is also on hand for the duration of your stay to ensure everything goes exactly as planned.

Is catering provided in-house?

Yes, we have an exceptional team of chefs at Drumtochty who provide all catering on-site.

When are venue show rounds available?

Tuesday mornings
Friday mornings
Thursday afternoons
Sunday afternoons

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