Borthwick Castle
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Luxuriously romantic, Borthwick Castle is nestled within the beautiful landscape of the Scottish hills providing a truly spectacular setting for your perfect wedding celebration. 600 years of dramatic Scottish history await you and your guests, providing a magical backdrop to your Scottish Wedding. Borthwick Castle will be exclusively yours; from the majestic reception rooms to the twelve elegant bedchambers scattered throughout the Castle and accessed via the fairy-tale spiralling staircases, our delightful Crookston Cottage can accommodate an additional four guests and finally our luxurious and private Gatehouse - the perfect retreat for the newlyweds to unwind at the end of an unforgettable day. Each one of the 12 uniquely designed bedchambers comes paired with an en-suite bathroom, and are designed to offer guests a relaxing and indulgent experience.
The surrounding grounds within the Castle walls set the ideal scene for summer drinks, activities , pre wedding barbecues, a late night dram as well as providing stunning views and numerous photo opportunities. The magnificent Great Hall, Garrison and Stateroom are all licensed for religious, humanist and civil ceremonies and partnerships.. The Castle can accommodate up to 80 guests for your Wedding for the whole day.
Our friendly team will ensure all your guests are warmly greeted as they arrive at the Castle. They can enjoy the stunning surroundings, sip a glass of champagne and meet new friends and old before the ceremony begins. All our brides are given a room where they can make final preparations before their entrance into the ceremony room. Once the formalities are complete everyone can relax and enjoy the very best of Scottish hospitality; dining, dancing and creating wonderful memories.
After a truly magnificent wedding, you and your guests who are spending the night at the Castle can relax and unwind with a wee dram in front of the fire before heading off to your sumptuous bedrooms which have been prepared by our housekeeping team. The following morning you can have a leisurely start by enjoying a delicious full Scottish Breakfast in the Great Hall and reliving the highlights of your fantastic wedding day.
We understand that every wedding is unique and we will work with you to ensure your day is designed to suit your exact requirements, personalising your day , realising your hopes and dreams. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will be on hand every step of the way to assist in booking any additional requirements you may have and ensuring your wedding is truly unforgettable. We will be able to assist and advise you on booking any additional requirements for your Wedding from a lone piper to a full Ceilidh Band; activities, to floral decorations and bouquets. We can also provide details of any additional local accommodation required for extra guests along with transfers to and from the Castle. We will ensure that you really can relax and enjoy youryour day.
- Set within scenic countryside yet just half an hour from Edinburgh
- Stunning Castle built in 1430 with over 600 years of history to tell
- Refurbished to a luxuriously high 5 star standard
- The whole castle is exclusively yours including three reception rooms and 12 bedchambers
- Licensed for Civil Ceremonies and Partnerships
- The castle can accommodate up to 80 guests for your ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception.
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North Middleton EH23 4QY Midlothian  (Lothian & Borders)

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