Winton Castle is a wedding venue steeped in history that blends the grandeur of a Castle with the intimacy of a family home. We fondly call this ‘intimacy on a grand scale’.
Our romantic Scottish Renaissance castle is a hidden gem surrounded by mature gardens, deep in tranquil East Lothian countryside, just half an hour from Edinburgh city centre and the international airport.
As an exclusive use events venue, the castle and its gardens are all yours for the duration of your own castle wedding. Unlike a hotel, this guarantees that your celebration is uninterrupted by other events.
By limiting the number of weddings held here each year, we ensure that Winton Castle is still something of a well kept secret. It also ensures that you receive the very best attention from start to finish.
We still have some limited availability in 2024, but are now mostly taking wedding bookings for 2025- 2026
Winton Castle Wedding Visits & Virtual Tours
You can visit Winton in person, or arrange a guided virtual 3D-Tour over Zoom, while discussing your wedding plans. Call or email us to book your tour.
Helping You Plan Your Wedding
Here at Winton we are ready and waiting to help you start planning one of the best days of your life, whether you are looking for a fully bespoke wedding, or a tried and tested wedding package.
We have low season rates that can save you at least £2,000 over January and February.
Our team has more than 20 years of experience planning and hosting weddings and we would love yours to be our next one! By limiting the number of weddings held here each year, we ensure that Winton Castle is still something of a well-kept secret. It also ensures that you receive the very best, personal service from start to finish.
Exceptional Eco Credentials
Events here make the most of our wonderful nature, wildlife and countryside.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Johanne Falconer
Dear Couple,
We would love to show you around our wonderful private castle, please enquire through 01875 340 222 or our email [email protected]
Look forward to meeting you.
Best wishes,
Johanne
Winton Castle, Tranent, East Lothian, EH34 5AT, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nearest Town
Pencaitland
Nearest Motorway & Junction
A1
Nearest Train Station
Wallyford or Longniddry
Nearest Airport
Edinburgh
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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Winton Castle?
We hosted a fun-filled week long wedding stay in the Castle and wider Estate summer 2022. The days included highland games, laser tag, shortbread making and whisky tastings as well as day trips to Edinburgh and North Berwick. There was even a ceilidh tuition by the Castle owner Sir Ogilvy! The wedding day itself welcomed 120 guests, mostly from the States, to put their new ceilidh knowledge to the test. It was an incredible week.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't put your guests wants before your own. It's your day, have it the way you want.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
We love to see couples bring in personal touches. One of my favourites is table names based on places that mean something to the couple, along with a photo of them there and a short story about why it's so special. We learn so much about our wedding couples from touches like this.
Describe Winton Castle in 5 adjectives
beautiful, charming, homely, classic, friendly
Where’s the best photo spot at Winton Castle?
We have a jetty that leads out onto our private loch. It's an incredible photo spot and private from view from the rest of the Castle.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Winton Castle?
We did host the wedding of a former Scotland Rugby captain a few years back so we were very excited to welcome most of the rugby team that day. Along the sporting lines we have also served Chris Hoy as a wedding guests. Charlotte Church also turned up at a wedding a few years back when her partner was providing music for the ceremony.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Anything with haggis! Mini haggis, neeps and tatties tarts, or haggis bon bons with a honey mustard dip.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Can't beat a hog roast roll with apple sauce and stuffing.
What is Winton Castle most unique feature?
The gardens are incredible and photographers love the variety or picturesque spots.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our staff are always incredibly highly praised. They are our own in-house trained staff and they do a fantastic job.
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Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook GiftFree Bottle of Champagne
Bridebook Special OfferComplimentary bottle of champagne when booking with Bridebook.