Edinburgh is a city which boasts some beautiful and historic buildings and landmarks, many of which make for the perfect city-centre wedding venue. From grand and traditional to cosy and intimate check out some of our top pick Edinburgh wedding venues.
Timberyard
Timberyard is a family-run restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh. Set in an authentic warehouse dating back to the 19th century when it was built as a props & costume store. The now converted warehouse is a sprawling old timber yard made intimate with slouchy seating, a woodburning stove and chunky wooden tables. Timberyard is perfect for intimate celebrations with gatherings from 20 guests and our maximum number is 70.
You can also hold your ceremony at Timberyard in either our beautiful yard or within the main Warehouse. Their private room, the Shed, is an intimate space for even the smallest of weddings, seating ten maximum.
Their menus plus our own soft drinks are led by what is available seasonally and locally wherever possible and are created with respect to nature & produce, sourced from local, artisan suppliers & Scotland’s larder.
Their dedicated in-house wedding coordinator will help you plan your every detail ensuring your day will be remarkable and truly memorable.
Norton House Hotel
Norton House Hotel and Spa, Newbridge is just a short drive from the city of Edinburgh and what was once a manor house built in 1840 is now a beautiful hotel, spa and wedding venue.
The style is classic meets contemporary with a choice of spaces to celebrate the momentous occasion; the Garden Suite presents a modern feel with floor-to ceiling-windows whilst the Usher Suite has a more traditional vibe. The expansive 55 acre parkland and grounds in which the hotel is situated make for the perfect backdrop for your special day and if the Scottish weather is kind why not opt for an outdoor ceremony too.
The team here have great imagination and a passion for perfection so from a bespoke menu to perfect pictures every fine detail will be professionally and personally delivered to make your day the best ever.
The venue accommodates up to 140 for the ceremony and wedding meal with an extension of up to 200 guests for the evening party.
The Hub
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The Hub is an exceptionally diverse venue for your wedding celebrations and centrally located on Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile. The venue combines award-winning contemporary design with classic Victorian architecture and boasts of interior pulsates with light, style, and colour to provide a unique setting for your wedding after-party and celebrations.
Within The Hub there is a selection of different rooms including the Main Hall, Dunard Library and Gallery all of which are available for wedding ceremonies of varying sizes; Main Hall holds up to 300 individuals, Dunard Library up to 70 individuals and Gallery is a maximum of 100 people.
There is an in-house team who will help you plan your every detail and an extensive ‘little black book’ of wedding suppliers at your disposal – ensuring your day will be remarkable and truly memorable
www.thehub-edinburgh.com/weddings/
Dundas Castle
The 600-year-old venue is located only a few minutes drive from Edinburgh city centre. Covering 400 acres of land, Dundas castle offers a five-star service for a luxury wedding experience.
With a variety of spaces, the Castle lends itself to an entirely personalised occasion; from the medieval grandeur of the Great Hall to the natural splendour of The Courtyard and beautiful gardens. The dedicated wedding planners will advise and ensure that everything is as perfect as you imagined your special day would be.
The wedding party and guests can take advantage of the 17 luxury bedrooms and why not extend your stay and enjoy a glamorous and unique mini-moon at the Castle’s magical Boathouse.
Dundas Castle was voted the Best Scottish Wedding Venue of the Year and Best Wedding Venue in Edinburgh during the 2018 VOWS awards.
www.dundascastle.co.uk/weddings/
Mansfield Traquair
Sir Robert Rowand Anderson designed the venue in 1885 which due to its intricate detailed interior and beauty has been dubbed ‘Edinburgh Sistine chapel. The former Catholic Apostolic church is made for a fairytale style wedding. With a variety of wedding designs capacity ranges from 200 to 700 and the small garden can also be used to accommodate additional guests with a marquee.
As with many venues, an expert wedding planning team will be at your disposal to ensure that the finest of detail is not overlooked.
www.mansfieldtraquair.co.uk/weddings/
Royal Botanical Gardens Edinburgh
This venue has several spaces, each with an individual character, ideal for the perfect wedding day. The Victorian Caledonian Hall boasts lovely high ceilings and large windows looking out over the Rock Garden whilst the John Hope Gateway offers a more modern and contemporary feel.
The dedicated wedding planner will help create a bespoke package just for you to make sure it is as intimate or as extravagant as you wish – all done exactly to your requirements. And of course, you don’t have to venture far for some spectacular outdoor spaces for the wedding pics!
www.rbge.org.uk/venue-hire/weddings/
The Signet Library
The newly refurbished Signet Library is fitted with towering colonnades that create a magnificent feeling and with its luxurious décor, exquisite architectural detail, Corinthian columns, ornate balustrade and the original gallery all contribute to this being one of the most unique venues in the city.
Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town and just a stone’s throw from St Giles Cathedral, everything about this venue is breathtaking. The team here have a great level of expertise and from design, to hospitality and catering, they will ensure that your wedding day dreams come true.
www.thesignetlibrary.co.uk/weddings/
The Balmoral Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel is one of Edinburgh’s best-known landmark hotels and is an incredible venue to celebrate your wedding. There are a number of different rooms and suites to host the occasion with each offering a luxurious atmosphere. The award-winning five-star hotel located has been in existence since 1902. It has a sweeping staircase and priceless chandeliers that are perfect additions for any wedding photoshoot. With an extremely high quality and delicious menu, a team with great attention to detail, an excellent central location and magnificent views across Edinburgh – this venue ticks all the boxes for a luxury city-centre wedding.
www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/the-balmoral-hotel/weddings/
