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15 Nov 2018

Quirky, quaint & intimate – wedding venues to suit your style!

Greenbank Garden
You’ve met the love of your life, now it’s time to organise the wedding of your dreams ... From architectural marvels to artistic havens, there are lots of hidden gems in the Trust’s care to capture your imagination, and help you say ‘I do’ in style.

Why not tie the knot at one of Edinburgh’s most iconic addresses? The Georgian House is a quintessential New Town property, and the epitome of 18th-century high-class living. With great hotels and awe-inspiring culture on your doorstep, you can say your vows and see the sights, all in the same day. If you fancy getting into character, this wonderful venue has its very own period costumes ...

The Georgian House
The Georgian House

Over in the west, Glasgow has some secrets up its sleeve, too. Greenbank Garden is an idyllic oasis in the south of the city. Utterly tranquil, it’s the perfect spot for a chilled summer wedding – get married in the open air, sip champagne by the flower beds, and make the most of the famous fountains for your wedding photography.

Wedding at Greenbank Garden
Greenbank Garden; photographer: Emma Lawson

Culross Palace in Fife is another charming Outlander location that doubles as a unique wedding venue. The historical village around the cosy palace is picture-perfect, with steep cobbled streets and medieval-style gardens, and has starred in films like 39 Steps and Captain America. Could this be the place to say your starring lines opposite your own superhero?

Culross Palace
Culross Palace

One of the most surprising things about Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is quite how modern and stylish it is. The historic home of the national bard is a breathtaking space in a prime Ayrshire location, where everything is designed to bring Burns and his work to life. Theme your big day around Scotland’s most famous poet, with a traditional Burns Supper, a viewing of the museum artefacts, and an ode to the haggis – nothing could possibly ‘gang a-gley’ …

Wedding tables at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Finally, for happy couples with artistic tastes, Broughton House offers something completely unique and unexpected. Once the home of ‘Glasgow boy’ E A Hornel, it houses an incredible collection of art, and you and your guests can mingle in Hornel’s original studio. There’s an extra surprise in store, too, in the form of a quaint Japanese-inspired garden – perfect for canapés and alfresco ceremonies.

Broughton House Gallery
Broughton House

There are incredible places of all shapes and sizes in the Trust’s portfolio, and everything we do is for the love of Scotland. By choosing a Trust property for your wedding you can actively support what we do.

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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. Image: Hannah K Photography >