Elopement weddings

A bride and groom stand on smooth rocks beside a gushing river. Pine trees grow on the far bank and mountains can be seen in the distance.

Linn of Dee, Mar Lodge Estate | Image: Hannah K Photography

Run away with us! Run away from cliché, complexity and an expensive wedding, and run into adventure. Begin your life together in the most exciting way.

Scenic locations

One of the (many!) great things about getting married in Scotland is that you can hold your wedding almost anywhere, since the minister, priest or celebrant carries the licence. At the National Trust for Scotland, we care for some of the most beautiful places in the country. From coastlines to castles, we have the perfect place in which you can say ‘I do’. What’s more, we also offer lots of wonderful self-catering accommodation options, either on site or nearby, for short breaks or longer stays.

Our little black book

We work with some of the wedding industry’s best suppliers. We can put you in touch with trusted local providers, including celebrants and photographers, allowing you to build a bespoke package and create the wedding of your dreams. Need a witness? Our team are happy to celebrate with you on your special day!

Support our cause

By choosing a National Trust for Scotland venue for your wedding, you’ll be supporting our vital conservation work. Your help allows us to protect these beautiful places for future generations to enjoy.

A bride and groom stand in a folly, looking out to a waterfall beneath towering trees.

The Hermitage | Photographer: Ross Walker

Top 9 elopement venues

To help you get started, we’ve listed our nine most popular elopement venues and the individual packages they offer.

Glencoe, Scottish Highlands

£1,800 for 2025/26 weddings

Please note this package price does not include celebrant fees.

A wild wedding in a truly iconic Scottish location
Ranger-driven vehicle as your wedding car
Bouquet and buttonhole from a local florist
Bottle of prosecco for the wedding couple with personalised prosecco flutes
Picnic hamper for two, filled with a selection of the finest local Scottish produce and a bottle of wine or non-alcoholic alternative to enjoy
A personalised quaich to share a wee dram, as per Scottish tradition
Membership to the National Trust for Scotland for one year

This package is for the wedding couple, but you can choose to add two additional people to the package for £100 per person – they can join you in the vehicle and get a wonderful picnic lunch too.

A bride and groom climb up a fairly steep mountain path, across a grassy hillside. The bride gathers her long white dress in one hand as she walks. She has hiking boots on.

A bride and groom gaze at each other at the top of a grassy mountain pass. Tall mountains and Glencoe can be seen behind them. The bride wears a long, white, lace-effect dress. The groom wears a blue suit.

Glenfinnan Monument, Scottish Highlands

£1,800 for 2025/26 weddings

Please note this package price does not include celebrant fees.

A wild wedding in an iconic Scottish location
Sole use of the Glenfinnan Monument for your ceremony – you can even climb to the top to be married!
Bouquet and buttonhole from a local florist
Bottle of prosecco for the wedding couple and personalised prosecco flutes
Picnic hamper for two, filled with a selection of the finest local Scottish produce and a bottle of wine or non-alcoholic alternative to enjoy
A personalised quaich to share a wee dram, as per Scottish tradition
Membership to the National Trust for Scotland for one year

This package is for the wedding couple, but you can choose to add two additional people to the package for £100 per person – they can join you and get a wonderful picnic lunch too.

This package is available only in March, April, September and October.

A bride and groom walk hand in hand along a surfaced path, with Glenfinnan Monument in the background behind them.

A bride and groom stand on the small platform at the top of Glenfinnan Monument, folding pieces of tartan cloth between them that have been tied into a knot. In the background is the loch.

Brodie Castle & Estate, Moray

£1,500

Exclusive use of one of the castle’s many beautiful rooms or outdoor spaces for your ceremony
Use of the castle and stunning grounds for your wedding photography
Private guided tour of the castle
Single-tier wedding cake for photographs and to share with your guests
A glass of sparkling wine per guest
Maximum of 10 people

A bride and groom walk along a gravel path towards Brodie Castle on a sunny day. A group of people wait beside the castle in the distance. The groom is carrying the train of the bride's dress.

A view of Brodie Castle library, showing floor-to-ceiling wooden bookcases filled with books. The wooden floor is mostly covered by red, Turkish-style rugs.

Brodick Castle Garden, Isle of Arran

£800

Private ceremony in the beautiful walled garden
Wedding bouquet using seasonal flowers from the garden (subject to availability)
Picnic hamper for two, filled with a selection of the finest local Scottish produce

A groom carries a bride in his arms, standing on a lawn with Brodick Castle in the background.

A bride and groom stand on a stony garden path beneath a decorative cast iron arch. Tall trees grow in the background. The groom wears a grey jumper and a kilt. The bride wears a long white dress and veil, and carries a bouquet of flowers.

Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate, Banchory

£600

Private ceremony in the beautiful walled garden
Use of castle, garden and grounds for wedding photography
Event Manager to coordinate your special day

A bride and groom embrace in a garden, standing beneath a mushroom-shaped laurel tree. The garden borders are filled with shrubs and white flowers.

A bride and groom stand on stone garden steps, with Crathes Castle in the background. The groom wears a red kilt. The bride wears a long white dress and is carrying a beautiful bouquet of red and orange flowers.

Drum Castle, Garden & Estate, near Banchory

£600

Private ceremony in the beautiful walled garden or chapel
Use of castle, garden and grounds for wedding photography
Event Manager to coordinate your special day

A view inside a small chapel with exposed stone walls. Kneeling pads are laid out in front of the altar, which is covered in a white and gold cloth with a row of lit candles on top. Two large candelabras stand either side of the altar. A stained glass window is just above the altar.

An older bride and groom sit on a white bench with a decorative back, in front of a tall stone wall in a garden. The man wears a kilt and the lady wears a red dress.

Craigievar Castle, near Alford, Aberdeenshire

£600

Private ceremony in the castle grounds or roof platform
Use of the castle and grounds for photographs
Event Manager to coordinate your special day

An exterior view of the pink-walled Craigievar Castle on a glorious sunny day. Tall trees frame the shot.

A colour photograph of the Great Hall in Craigievar Castle, showing white painted walls and barrel-vaulted ceiling. The room has a number of pieces of heavy dark wooden furniture. It also has a vibrant blue tartan carpet.

The Hermitage, near Dunkeld, Perthshire

From £700

Take a walk in our woodlands and say ‘I do’ among some of the tallest trees in Perthshire.
Signage provided, advising a wedding is in progress
A National Trust for Scotland staff member to coordinate your special day

A bride and groom stand in a woodland, beneath towering trees.

A bride and groom hold hands and face each other on a woodland path. The bride wears a white dress with a brown woven shawl, and stands on tiptoes. The groom is in a kilt and forest-green jumper.

Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar

From £700

Choice of locations on the estate including the popular Linn of Dee and Linn of Quoich – two magical places for outdoor weddings
Signage provided, advising a wedding is in progress
A member of the Mar Lodge Estate team to provide health & safety and first aid cover
A back-up indoor location in adverse weather