National Trust for Scotland

Weddings

Idyllic outdoor wedding venue

For a wedding venue with a difference, the Hermitage, in Highland Perthshire, offers a unique and magical setting for religious, civil and humanist ceremonies, as well as traditional hand-fasting ceremonies.

Choose your favourite spot in this woodland idyll, whether on the banks of the River Braan or in a secluded glade, and you’ll truly feel blessed by Mother Nature, under the cathedral-like canopy of some of Scotland’s tallest and grandest trees.

Overlooking the dramatic Black Linn waterfall, Ossian’s Hall is an 18th-century folly built for the 2nd Duke of Atholl. It offers an all-weather location for a small wedding ceremony or celebration and, from the balcony, boasts stunning views of the river twisting and cascading downstream.

The opportunities for gorgeous wedding photography are endless, with picture-perfect views every way you turn.

Well-maintained paths provide excellent access throughout the Hermitage. All-ability access is available to Ossian’s Hall and, by prior arrangement, the wedding party can travel as far as the Hall by car.

There’s a wide range of accommodation and restaurants in nearby Dunkeld and Birnam, with additional capacity available within 15 miles, at Perth and Pitlochry.

Capacities

Ossian’s Hall
Wedding ceremony – 30

Wild Woodland
Wedding ceremony – 12

Forest Cathedral
Wedding ceremony – 30

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Download a copy of our wedding brochure for further information and pricing. Please note that the deposit is 20% of the total, with the remainder due 3 months prior to the wedding date.

Looking over the frothing River Braan to Ossian's Hall, perched on the rocks.

Looking down a wide, leaf-covered woodland path towards the conical Ossian's Hall. Very tall trees stand either side of the path.

A couple getting married inside Ossian's Hall

A bride and groom exchange their vows in a wedding ceremony in Ossian's Hall. The celebrant stands between them. Petals and candles create an aisle, with guests standing either side. Behind the couple are floor-to-ceiling windows, with views across the waterfall to the autumn trees.

A bride and groom hold hands on the balcony inside Ossian's Hall, looking over the Black Linn Falls

A bride and groom among the tall trees at the Hermitage

A person walks along a wide woodland path, surrounded by towering trees whose leaves are deep orange.

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.

A bride sits on the groom's knee and they kiss. The groom is perched on the side of an old stone bridge, with a gushing waterfall behind them. The bride carries a bouquet of dried orange flowers.

A bride and groom walk across an old stone bridge. The groom is twirling the bride around!

A bride and groom crouch down beneath a large tree in a forest and smile at a small, fluffy dog lying in front of the camera.

A bride and groom embrace on an old stone, mossy bridge. The photo is taken through the trees, and green branches frame the shot.

A groom arranges and holds out the long veil of his bride. They are standing on an old stone bridge. The bride wears a long white dress with a green and blue tartan shawl. The photo is taken from the hillside slightly above them.

A long trestle table, covered in cream linen, stands beneath a cream canopy in a forest setting. The canopy is decorated with bunting. Two large cushions lie before the table, and a picnic hamper stands to the left.

A bride and groom sit on a rock in a forest, tying their hands together with a ceremonial rope. The groom wears a kilt. The bride wears a long, black net dress. Her long black veil is arranged over the rock in the foreground.

A bride and groom embrace beside a calm river in a forest. The bride's long, black veil is billowing out behind her.

A bride and groom stand on a very large, moss-covered tree stump in a forest. The bride wears a long, dark, net dress and carries a bouquet of dried autumn flowers.

An old stone bridge arches across a river in a forest. The trees are rich in autumn colour.

A lady wearing a long turquoise dress sits on the balcony of Ossian's Hall playing a harp. Behind her rush the Black Linn Falls, surrounded by trees. The sunbeams are caught flowing down behind her.

Looking over the frothing River Braan to Ossian's Hall, perched on the rocks. The trees have orange and golden leaves in the foreground.

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