Lickleyhead Castle is your sumptuous and picturesque Scottish country retreat. At the centre of Royal Deeside and nestled at the base of Mount Bennachie, we host hopelessly romantic micro-weddings and offer a multi-night stay for the extended bridal party, including their nearest and dearest. Both the ceremony and reception can be held here, but we have an upper limit of 30 people inside the castle.
The castle has been a closely guarded secret for the last five centuries, known only to a select and notable few. Its walls have held both royalty and Hollywood stars and the stories that can be told about this Grade A listed building are stranger and richer than any fiction. Notable recent inhabitants of the castle include Game of Thrones star, Rose Leslie, who lived at the castle as a child.
The current owners have extensively and sympathetically renovated the building over the past three years, giving each room a unique character that mirrors the different eras in which the castle has stood. There are 8 bedrooms in total, with one a family suite. We can therefore sleep up to sixteen people (plus children), meaning that the happy couple plus their closest family can stay in the building. The kitchen is large and well provisioned with cooking facilities both traditional and modern. The great hall, a large space, would be the best place for wedding ceremonies of between 12 and 30 people. For tiny weddings of between 2-12 people the couple could instead consider using our chapel. The dining room is beautiful and wood panelled, with room for up to 30 people.
As we are a small venue, we do not have an in house catering team and you are welcome to bring in an external catering company of your choice. If you wish we may also be able to arrange catering for you.
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Experience
Year Business Was Established
2020
No. of Weddings Hosted
Less than 10
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2
Overview of Lickleyhead Castle
Venue Type
Castle
Dining Capacity
30
Reception Capacity
30
No. of Bedrooms
8
Sleeps No. of People
16
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
10:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
01:00 AM
Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Licence
Outdoor Ceremony Available
-
Venue
Exclusive Use
Open Flame Permitted
Grade I/II Listed Building
Marquee Permitted
Water View
On-Site Parking
Pet Friendly
Landscaped Gardens
Bridal Changing Facilities
-
Outdoor Reception Space
Food and Drink
External Catering Permitted
-
Cultural Specialists
Other
Pricing for Lickleyhead Castle
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£2,000
Maximum Price
£3,500
Dry hire (venue only) basis for single day. Varies by season and weekday. 30 people maximum.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Packages
(total price)
Prices Start At
£3,750
Maximum Price
£4,750
Number of Guests Included
30
Includes 3 night stay in the castle. Catering and other services not provided. 30 people maximum
Premnay, Insch, Aberdeenshire, AB52 6PN, Scotland, United Kingdom
Travel Notes
Stonegate posts and signage on our gate. Please take the right turn & you have arrived.
Free car parking available on site.
Nearest Town
Insch
Nearest Motorway & Junction
A96
Nearest Train Station
Insch train station
Nearest Airport
Aberdeen Airport
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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Lickleyhead Castle?
We haven't hosted many weddings here yet, but we had one in September 2023 that was so relaxed and warm. The couple really enjoyed the time they got to spend with their closest friends.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
This is your time to make great memories. Make sure you don't take too much on and get stressed.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
I saw a Scottish and Irish couple get married once. They had an Irish piper and a Scottish piper playing next to each other!
Where’s the best photo spot at Lickleyhead Castle?
On the front lawn overlooking the castle maybe? There are a lot of places to take beautiful photos.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Lickleyhead Castle?
Rose Leslie lived here as a child. She stayed here with Kit Harrington prior to their wedding.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Something with cheese
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Chocolate!
What is Lickleyhead Castle most unique feature?
Bathrooms in turrets, arrow slits, huge open fire, the burns running past the castle, the huge trees providing privacy, the rose garden. Take your pick
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The effort we have personally put into repairing and maintaining this historic building for future generations
Press & Awards
All our awards & press mentions
Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook GiftFree Bottle of Champagne
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