Winton Castle

(27)
£8,000 - £16,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 250
10 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Description

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

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1998
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
No. of People In Team
5

Overview of Winton Castle

Venue Type
Castle
Dining Capacity
250
Reception Capacity
250
No. of Bedrooms
10
Sleeps No. of People
20
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
08:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Venue

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Open Flame Permitted
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Ballroom
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Bar
Western / European

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Winton Castle

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£8,000
Maximum Price
£16,000
Exclusive hire of the Castle for 1 or 2 nights in all 10 Castle bedrooms, including breakfast each morning
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available
Couple accommodation included
External caterers not permitted
Choice of preferred caterers
Furniture included
Guest accommodation included
Wedding coordinator available on the day

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£135
Average catering costs to include canapes, 2 glasses of Prosecco, full 3 course wedding breakfast, 1/2 bottle of wine each and evening buffet
What is included in this pricing:
Bespoke menu available
Menu tasting included
Corkage charge applicable
Wine allowance per guest
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included

Reviews for Winton Castle
(27)

R & J - Wedding May 2022
Happy couple married in July
February 2024
We really didn’t want to leave !
Just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything this weekend! Everything was absolutely perfect and we really didn’t want to leave on Sunday. I’ve already had people asking if we can go back and stay again. Please pass on our thanks to all of the staff at Winton as the service was faultless and we were made to feel so at home
M & L - Wedding June 2022
Happy couple married in July
February 2024
From the bottom of our hearts - thank you !
We just wanted to say thank you to you and all of the Winton Castle staff. We literally had the most amazing day - everything went perfectly and was incredibly well organized. You and your staff did an excellent job at guiding us through the day and at keeping everything on track. This definitely made us feel relaxed and at ease, allowing us to enjoy our day to the fullest. This would have not been possible with all your help and coordination. From the bottom of our hearts - thank you.
C & H - Wedding July 2022
Wedding: July
February 2024
"Best Wedding Ever"
“Thank you so much – we had a fabulous experience at Winton Castle. The team at Winton is exceptional. All the staff, the food, the organisation and attention to detail were beyond our dreams. (Right to the very end, when Sir Francis helped me load my car on the Sunday afternoon!) “Many of our family and friends commented on the efficiency and friendliness of the staff. We had numerous comments of “best wedding ever” and even a guest it as one of the best days of her life.”
Wedding July 2022
Wedding: August
February 2024
“Above and Beyond”
Every day since returning from Scotland we hear from another guest on how fabulous the entire staff at Winton was throughout the week. We already knew that to be true but did want to pass that along to you. All went “Above and Beyond” thank you.
B & B - Wedding 13th August 2022
Happy couple married in August
February 2024
We’re floating on air !
Once again my sincere thanks to you and your team for the joyous day we had at Winton Castle. There have been so many messages complimenting us and making special reference to the venue and how much it contributed to the day.
S & D
Happy couple married in October
February 2024
What an amazing venue !!
I'm just emailing to say a big thank you to yourself and all the staff at Winton Castle for making our wedding an amazing experience. We've had so many friends and family say what an amazing venue it is and think some really enjoyed the art collection!
S & J
Happy couple married in December
February 2024
I really can’t thank you enough
I really can’t thank you enough for all of your help in the run up to and on the day of the wedding. You and the team really went far above and beyond my expectations and made it all the less stressful and more enjoyable for Joe and I. Everything seemed to work seemlessly and the venue was looking simply stunning. A huge, huge thank you to you and all the team at Winton.
A & K - March 2023
Happy couple married in March
February 2024
Thank you for making our day so perfect for us
Myself and Andrew just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and your team at Winton Castle! You were all amazing and all so lovely. We had such a wonderful time and everybody had a great time and they cannot praise you and your team enough. Thank you for making our day so perfect for us :) Please pass on our huge thanks to the team.
K & A - October 2022
Happy couple married in October
February 2024
"A day we’ll never forget.”
“Fay and the whole team did a wonderful job looking after us. No request was too much, and the time spent by the team to make our weekend so special was hugely appreciated and added a lot to our celebrations. All our guests had a wonderful time with the venue and staff playing a huge part in that. The uniqueness for us looking back on the weekend was the intimacy offered by the venue, attention to detail by the team at Winton, and having such a stunning backdrop to a day we’ll never forget.”
D & E - Wedding 10th June 2023
Happy couple married in June
February 2024
It honestly couldn't have been any more perfect
We just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you and your team did to make our day a reality. It honestly couldn't have been any more perfect and you made sure that everything was executed exactly how we wanted it - from the big things to the really small details! It really was a dream day for us and something we will remember for the rest of our lives!

Location & Contact Details for Winton Castle

Wedding Venue Address

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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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
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