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Culzean Castle & Country Park

Opulent clifftop castle on the dramatic Ayrshire coastline
Bride standing in Fountain Court with Culzean Castle forming the backdrop
Photographer: Tommy Cairns
Venue overview

Weddings

A Scottish castle wedding venue

Exchange your vows in one of the many unique settings – from the beautiful Orangery or Camellia House with its floor-to-ceiling windows to the dramatic Robert Adam Oval Staircase, the elegant Round Room, or the Viewing Platform overlooking the Ayrshire coastline ... the choice is yours! Culzean Castle is only available to hire for wedding ceremonies and drinks receptions – including elopements. Our events team will be delighted to make suggestions for local reception venues. Every wedding at Culzean is individually tailored to ensure your special day is like no other.

An outdoor wedding venue

Culzean’s clifftop location offers an incredible location for outdoor wedding ceremonies, and the vast country park, with its decorative follies, colourful gardens, and sandy beaches, provides endless opportunities for stunning wedding photography.

Capacities

Castle
Drinks reception – 50 guests
Wedding ceremony – 50 guests

Orangery
Drinks reception – 50 guests
Wedding ceremony – 50 guests

Camellia House
Drinks reception – 30 guests
Wedding ceremony – 30 guests

Viewing Platform
Drinks reception – 50 guests
Wedding ceremony – 50 guests

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Accommodation

Within the estate there are eight self-catering cottages: Ardlochan Lodge, Brewhouse Flat, Clocktower, Garden House, Royal Artillery Cottage, North Firbank, North Segganwell and South Segganwell. In total, these cottages sleep up to 30 guests and can be hired for a week or a short break.

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Culzean Castle Weddings 2024–25

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Download a copy of the Culzean weddings brochure.

Aerial view of Drum Castle Bride at Culzean Castle standing at the window in the Round Drawing Room, looking out to sea The Round Drawing Room set up for a wedding ceremony at Culzean Castle Wedding couple getting married on the staircase at Culzean Castle, with guests looking on from the balcony Groomsmen leaping outside Culzean Castle Wedding couple in the Orangery at Culzean Castle Bride in the Orangery at Culzean Castle Wedding couple walking hand in hand through the gardens of the Fountain Court at Culzean Castle Wedding couple standing beneath the Ruined Arch at Culzean Castle Wedding couple on the cliffs beneath Culzean Castle Wedding couple cutting a cheese cake in the Armoury at Culzean Castle

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A black and white photograph of a bride and groom standing on a lawn, with Castle Fraser in the background. Tall woodland trees frame the shot. The bride wears a veil and her long white train is arranged around her. The groom wears a kilt. Both hold a bouquet of flowers between them.

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