Blairquhan Castle: 10 Reasons To Choose This Wedding Venue

Scotland certainly isn’t short of castles, and it’s remarkable how many can be used as wedding venues.

Blairquhan Castle is certainly amongst the best of them though, having been voted one of the top places in the world to get married.

You can have your ceremony, reception, and accommodation all under one roof here.

Plus there is a large private parkland to enjoy, if the west coast weather allows.

Let’s take a closer look at what this wonderful place has to offer.

Blairquhan Castle Location

If you are looking for beautiful scenery, then Blairquhan Castle’s location on Scotlands west coast is without equal.

From virtually every window, you will get panoramic views over the rolling countryside.

Glasgow is the nearest city, and you can drive it in just over one hour.

No matter where you are coming from though, it will be worth the travel time.

This really is a picturesque part of the country.

Blairquhan Castle Exclusive Use

I imagine that most people would enjoy privacy on their wedding day.

And wedding venues like Blairquhan Castle make that entirely possible.

From the moment you arrive until the moment you leave, the entire estate is all yours.

You will have a team of experienced and discreet staff to attend to your every need.

But other than that, not a stranger in sight.

Just you, your family, and your friends free to relax and enjoy yourselves.

Blairquhan Castle History

The land was originally occupied by a traditional tower house, built in 1346 by the McWhirter family.

However this building was neglected and eventually went to ruin.

In 1820, William Burn was commissioned to design the castle you see today.

It took four years to complete, and was used as a private family home right up until 2012.

In its near 700 year history, only four different families lived on the estate.

Blairquhan Castle also featured in the motion picture “The Queen”.

It did an excellent job of pretending to be Balmoral Castle, although the buildings look nothing alike.

Now you can add your own piece of history to it.

Blairquhan Castle

Blairquhan Castle is stunning both outside and inside.

Without question it will give your wedding a real sense of occasion.

The grade A listed Regency architecture is simply jaw dropping, with charm and character everywhere you look.

And the well established grounds and beautiful walled garden, make this the perfect place to spend a weekend.

Once you are inside you will find numerous period features, including ornate plasterwork and open fireplaces.

And yet despite being old, everything is luxurious and to the highest of standards.

Your guests will be enchanted by the chime of the 1790’s clock, and mesmerised by the 16th century renaissance art collection.

Blairquhan Castle Accommodation

There are 15 individually designed luxury bedrooms at Blairquhan Castle.

Five of which are grand rooms, featuring four poster and two poster beds.

All of the bedrooms are spacious, with period furniture and modern bathrooms.

And they all also have large sash windows, looking out on to the stunning countryside.

Thick fluffy towels and L’Occitane toiletries are waiting in every bathroom too.

Your guests are guaranteed to feel indulged from the moment they arrive.

If you still require more accommodation, there are 8 self catering cottages on the estate, which can sleep a further 46 guests.

Blairquhan Castle Ceremony

There are a number of potential locations for your ceremony, both inside and outside Blairquhan Castle.

The spectacular saloon is a popular choice, with its tall ceiling and impressive balcony.

Up to 90 guests can be seated in this room, providing you make use of the balcony area.

Outdoors, the walled garden could be really beautiful.

But you will be taking a big chance with the Scottish weather.

If you are looking to have a very large wedding, a marquee can be put up on the lawn.

This would give you space for as many as 250 guests.

Blairquhan Castle Reception

There are four stunning reception rooms at Blairquhan Castle, and you can make use of all of them.

As you can imagine they are impressively decorated, retaining many original features.

The large drawing room is bathed in light from its sash windows, and when combined with the small drawing room, can seat up to 100 guests for dinner.

You can use the dining room for your drinks reception, evening buffet, and perhaps as a special area for cutting the cake.

The library is also an ideal place for people to relax after their evening meal.

Blairquhan Castle Catering

The team at Blairquhan Castle are absolutely committed to providing you with the best food and service.

Bespoke menus can be created to suit your individual needs.

And all dietary requirements will be catered for.

The head chef uses only the finest local ingredients, to create the most exquisite wedding meals.

Sample menus are available on Blairquhan Castle’s website.

If you choose to stay the night at the castle, a full Scottish breakfast will be waiting for you in the morning.

All self catering cottage guests can either come to the castle for breakfast, or have breakfast brought to them.

Blairquhan Castle Grounds

There are 200 acres of parkland to explore at Blairquhan Castle.

Established woodlands sit alongside manicured lawns, with some of the gardens originally installed in 1816.

Be sure to find the avenue of 18th century lime trees.

The views last for miles in all directions, with a nice meandering stream in the foreground.

And there’s a fantastic walled garden, with a footbridge over the pond.

All this makes for a beautiful place to go walking, and an even better place for taking pictures.

Your wedding photographer will definitely be thanking you.

Blairquhan Castle Wedding Packages

As with most wedding venues, Blairquhan Castle will tailor a package specifically for you.

However to give you a rough idea of costs, exclusive use of the castle on a weekend is £3,650 for up to 80 guests.

This price is reduced to £2,400 for weekdays, and you can get 15% off in the winter months.

Accommodation prices start from £265 per night including breakfast, and assuming six bedrooms are booked, you will get the honeymoon suite for free.

In terms of catering, three course meals start from £80 per person.

Blairquhan Castle Conclusion

So those are my 10 reasons you should consider Blairquhan Castle as your wedding venue.

Of course everybody has different tastes and opinions.

However if you are looking for an exclusive use castle, on Scotlands stunning west coast, with 15 luxurious bedrooms, and a series of spectacular reception rooms; then Blairquhan Castle just might be the place for you.

Whilst you are here, you should take a look at some of the other wedding venues, featured on White Rose.

You can also find Blairquhan Castle’s website here.

Good luck with your wedding planning.