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On Hitched.co.uk since 2023

Last update: November 2024

Escape the ordinary and celebrate your magical day at Achnagairn Castle, an award-winning wedding venue in Kirkhill, near Inverness. Couples seeking a fairytale setting for their special occasion will love the incredible architecture, refined interiors, and lush grounds here.

Facilities and Capacity

Achnagairn Castle runs as an exclusive-use venue, meaning that the castle is yours and yours alone for the duration of your stay. The jewel in its crown is the magnificent vaulted ballroom, featuring soaring ceilings and plenty of windows for natural lighting. Say 'I do' in this extraordinary setting before hosting a wedding banquet for up to 150 guests. Couples can also tie the knot outside on the gorgeous grounds under the stone arch. For an evening of dancing, the ballroom can host up to 200 loved ones with enough space for a vibrant dance floor. The gracious reception rooms and 24 individually designed bedrooms allow you and your guests to indulge in an overnight stay. There are also seven luxury lodges, meaning 130 people can stay on the estate, so your milestone occasion doesn't have to be over in a flash.

Services Offered

The dedicated Achnagairn Castle team believes that every wedding is unique and strives to make every event extraordinary. With excellent local suppliers and caring staff who always go the extra mile for perfection, you can rest assured your day will be everything you imagined and more. What's more, Achnagairn Castle has been named the best wedding venue in the UK by the prestigious Harper's Bazaar Magazine.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Unusual weddings
Castle
Stately home
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence
Religious ceremony license

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Fiona L. Sent on 16/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect weekend

My partner Jess and I booked Achnagairn for our wedding venue and it was the most magical day we could ever have imagined. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, every bedroom is so unique and the ballroom itself takes your breath away. Cara was our wedding co-ordinator and she was absolutely amazing. She kept in touch with us (while living in Australia), having frequent chats about our plans and noting everything down. Cara made sure everything went so smoothly on the day.
One thing which we loved about Achnagairn was being able to accommodate all our guests on the grounds for the whole weekend. We hired out a few Mini Manors which was enough room for all our guests to stay on site.
I cannot recommend Achnagairn highly enough as a wedding venue.
Fiona
Fiona L. Sent on 16/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect, magical weekend

My partner Jess and I booked Achnagairn for our wedding venue and it was the most magical day we could ever have imagined. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, every bedroom is so unique and the ballroom itself takes your breath away. Cara was our wedding co-ordinator and she was absolutely amazing. She kept in touch with us (while living in Australia), having frequent chats about our plans and noting everything down. Cara made sure everything went so smoothly on the day.
One of the things we loved about Achnagairn was being able to have all our guests stay on the grounds for the whole weekend. We hired out a few of the Mini Manors as well as using all the bedrooms of the Castle.
I cannot recommend Achnagairn highly enough as a wedding venue.
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Taylor B. Sent on 20/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding venue

Myself & my husband booked this venue after our previous venue cancelled on us. from the beginning the team at Achnagairn were so supportive and helpful. Every possible step to make our wedding planning journey seamless was taken by them. On the day itself, everything was taken care of and we were well looked after. I cannot thank everyone at Achnagairn enough, our guests still talk about how amazing the venue was
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Achnagairn Castle, Kirkhill IV5 7PD Kirkhill (Inverness)
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