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Inverarnie Lodge — Intimate Highland Weddings & Elopements Near Inverness
Nestled in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, just 15 minutes from Inverness, Inverarnie Lodge offers a unique and intimate setting for couples looking to celebrate their wedding away from the traditional large wedding venue.
Built in 1869, this beautiful Victorian lodge combines historic Highland character with the comfort and privacy of a thoughtfully renovated private home. With seven bedrooms sleeping up to 14 guests and exclusive use of the lodge, Inverarnie is perfectly suited to intimate weddings, micro-weddings, romantic elopements and relaxed wedding weekends.
A Private Highland Wedding Experience
Inverarnie gives couples the freedom to create a wedding that feels personal, relaxed and completely their own. Rather than following the structure of a traditional large wedding venue, couples can focus on what matters most — celebrating with the people closest to them in a beautiful and peaceful setting.
For smaller weddings of up to 14 guests, the historic lodge provides an intimate setting for the ceremony and celebration. The private accommodation also allows close family and friends to stay together, creating a relaxed atmosphere that can extend beyond the wedding day itself.
For larger intimate celebrations, Inverarnie can accommodate up to 40 guests with a marquee set within the beautiful Fountain Garden. This provides the opportunity to enjoy an outdoor Highland celebration while retaining the privacy and character of the property.
Romantic Highland Elopements
For couples dreaming of a Scottish elopement, Inverarnie Lodge offers the perfect combination of privacy, romance and spectacular surroundings. Whether you are planning an intimate ceremony for two or inviting a small number of family members and friends, the lodge provides a beautiful base for creating a memorable Highland experience.
The surrounding countryside also offers opportunities for beautiful wedding photography, from intimate portraits around the lodge and gardens to photographs incorporating the dramatic scenery of the Highlands.
The Perfect Wedding Weekend
With seven bedrooms sleeping up to 14 guests, Inverarnie is ideal for couples who want to turn their wedding into a weekend-long celebration. Guests can arrive before the ceremony, settle into the lodge and enjoy time together before the big day. After the ceremony, everyone can continue celebrating with relaxed meals, drinks and evenings spent together.
A Wedding That Feels Like You
One of the greatest advantages of an intimate wedding at Inverarnie Lodge is the freedom to create an experience around your own personalities and priorities.
Your celebration might be a simple romantic elopement, an intimate family ceremony, a relaxed micro-wedding or a larger garden celebration with up to 40 guests. From outdoor ceremonies and wedding photography to cosy evenings with family and friends, the possibilities are designed around you.
The peaceful surroundings and private nature of the lodge allow the focus to remain on the moments that matter — the ceremony, the people you love and the memories you create together.
A Distinctly Scottish Setting
Inverarnie Lodge offers couples the chance to embrace the beauty and atmosphere of the Scottish Highlands while remaining conveniently close to Inverness.
The combination of Victorian character, private accommodation, gardens and countryside creates a distinctive backdrop for a romantic Scottish wedding. For couples travelling from elsewhere in the UK or overseas, the location also provides an excellent base for discovering the wider Highlands before or after the celebration.
Perfect for: Highland elopements • Micro-weddings • Intimate weddings • Wedding weekends • Romantic celebrations • Small family weddings • Outdoor celebrations • Weddings of up to 40 guests
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Reviews (5)
- YYasmin and Bradley25/08/2026Perfect Wedding LocationPerfect Wedding LocationWe stayed at Inverarnie Lodge, so romantic! We wish we could have stayed longer! Their property is gorgeous with serene gardens and expansive views of the countryside. The house is spotlessly clean, spacious, beautifully decorated, and outfitted with everything we needed and more. The antique furniture is stunning. The house and setting were so peaceful and quiet and the fountain garden is lovely. The wildlife is a real bonus and can be seen from the kitchen window: birds and red squirrels.We stayed at Inverarnie Lodge, so romantic! We wish we could have stayed longer! Their property is gorgeous with serene gardens and expansive views of the countryside. The house is spotlessly clean, spacious, beautifully decorated, and outfitted with everything we needed and more. The antique furniture is stunning. The house and setting were so peaceful and quiet and the fountain garden is lovely. The wildlife is a real bonus and can be seen from the kitchen window: birds and red squirrels.
- KKirsteen, Air BnB25/08/2026Beautiful Highland LodgeBeautiful Highland LodgeNo words or pictures can do enough justice describing how beautiful this whole set up is. Incredibly beautiful Victorian lodge which sits in an equally (if not more) beautiful and serene surroundings .. almost a fairytale set up. The place looks even better than in the pictures. My family was in awe, it’s an incredible property with such a rich history, beautifully brought to life for today's needs. I’m very glad I chose the lodge for an authentic taste of Scotland. We’ve absolutely loved it! No words or pictures can do enough justice describing how beautiful this whole set up is. Incredibly beautiful Victorian lodge which sits in an equally (if not more) beautiful and serene surroundings .. almost a fairytale set up. The place looks even better than in the pictures. My family was in awe, it’s an incredible property with such a rich history, beautifully brought to life for today's needs. I’m very glad I chose the lodge for an authentic taste of Scotland. We’ve absolutely loved it!
- KKatie, Air BnB25/08/2026Outstanding Victorian Lodge with breathtaking viewOutstanding Victorian Lodge with breathtaking viewThe Lodge is simply outstanding! Even more beautiful than in the pictures, recently rennovated by the hosts, initially for themselves, so that everything inside is up to the latest standard, superbly planned and well thought out, and also perfectly clean and fresh. The best thing is the decor: each room has its own colour scheme, with all the wallpaper/textiles/colours coordinated, a real treat for lovers of this style. The Lodge is simply outstanding! Even more beautiful than in the pictures, recently rennovated by the hosts, initially for themselves, so that everything inside is up to the latest standard, superbly planned and well thought out, and also perfectly clean and fresh. The best thing is the decor: each room has its own colour scheme, with all the wallpaper/textiles/colours coordinated, a real treat for lovers of this style.
- JJo and Ben Lucas25/08/2026Beautiful Inverarnie Lodge.Beautiful Inverarnie Lodge.What can I say about this place other than it is absolutely stunning! I have now stayed here on a couple of occasions with my husband, it is lovely to see such an old house being cared for so lovingly. The Lodge easily accommodates a large family, featuring comfortable beds, a beautiful kitchen, and a cosy sitting room—all of which are very clean and kept to a high standard. One of my absolute favourite things is waking up to the stunning views out of the windows to see the breathtaking scenery.What can I say about this place other than it is absolutely stunning! I have now stayed here on a couple of occasions with my husband, it is lovely to see such an old house being cared for so lovingly. The Lodge easily accommodates a large family, featuring comfortable beds, a beautiful kitchen, and a cosy sitting room—all of which are very clean and kept to a high standard. One of my absolute favourite things is waking up to the stunning views out of the windows to see the breathtaking scenery.
- CCamilla Marie25/08/2026Incredible country houseIncredible country houseWe spent a few days at Inverarnie Lodge. An incredible house, full of Scottish charm. It's a real pleasure to enjoy this beautiful place and all its comforts. The hosts' welcome was very warm, and nothing was missing throughout our stay. The accommodation is beautiful, tastefully decorated and perfectly equipped. A real haven of rest near Inverness, which we would recommend without hesitation. A big thank you to our hosts for this experience!We spent a few days at Inverarnie Lodge. An incredible house, full of Scottish charm. It's a real pleasure to enjoy this beautiful place and all its comforts. The hosts' welcome was very warm, and nothing was missing throughout our stay. The accommodation is beautiful, tastefully decorated and perfectly equipped. A real haven of rest near Inverness, which we would recommend without hesitation. A big thank you to our hosts for this experience!
