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Last update: July 2026

Situated in Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen & Deeside, Cluny Castle is a historic wedding venue perfect for soon-to-be newlyweds who desire an unforgettable celebration in Scotland. Dating back to the 14th century, this beautiful castle has set the scene for countless fairytale weddings. Its charming grounds and opulent interior are bound to delight your friends and relatives. With a talented team dedicated to realising your perfect day, this getaway has everything you need for a special occasion like no other.

Facilities and Capacity

Upon arrival, your nearest and dearest will likely be enchanted by Cluny Castle's rich and romantic aesthetic. Its welcoming atmosphere and vintage appeal have been drawing in happy couples and history enthusiasts alike for many years. Whether you plan on hosting an intimate event for 20 people or a larger celebration, this venue has the means to accommodate your requirements. Ceremonies can take place in the ornate chapel, an ambient space replete with stained glass windows and dark oak pews. If you would like to host your reception outdoors, a large marquee can be erected.

Services Offered

At Cluny Castle, the staff aims to bring every detail of your ideal wedding to life. You can work with one of their experienced wedding planners, a professional who can guide you through the planning process in a fun and worry-free manner. The venue has a number of exclusive catering partners, all of whom are passionate about completing milestone celebrations with exquisite dining experiences. When the festivities draw to a close, you can spend the night in one of the 14 luxurious guest bedrooms.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Sporting
Unusual weddings
Asian wedding
Castle
Stately home
Historic
Landmark
Marquees and tents
Woodland and festival
Church
Outdoor license
Tipis and yurts
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Chapel or temple on-site
Civil ceremony licence
Religious ceremony license

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Cluny Castle

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Jessica Sent on 07/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 everything!

Couldn’t have asked more from a venue, everything about it was perfect! From every staff member going above and beyond to the absolutely stunning venue nothing could be faulted. I couldn’t recommend Cluny Castle and the team more!

Although we were involved in the full planning process, everything felt so easy and seamless!

We felt so lucky to have been so supported throughout the process.

Everyone had the best time and if you need a show stopper… the chapel is BEAUTIFUL!
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 28/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning, Comfortable and Timeless

The team at Cluny Castle were brilliant our entire stay. They were very accommodating with everything we asked of them and were extremely helpful and organised. As our wedding had a lot of different suppliers we really appreciated the on-call wedding coordinator, she was brilliant and helped organise everything prior to the wedding as well as on the day. The venue itself was absolutely stunning, full of history and charm. All of our quests loved it's uniqueness and couldn't get over how beautiful the chapel was. Every room was clean, inviting and there were little touches that made the stay really memorable. We can't thank Cosmo and the team at Cluny Castle enough. We also absolutely loved how we could bring our Westie Hamish with us, the castle and the chapel being pet friendly was a huge plus so he could celebrate the wedding with us.
Katie
Katie Sent on 09/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Katie & Patrick

Everyone at Cluny was wonderful, particularly Natalie, Cosmo, and Stephen, who went above and beyond to make the whole weekend seamless. It was the least stressful wedding i can imagine, everything was so meticulously organised and yet relaxed, and ran so smoothly thanks to them all. The Castle is beautiful and so much work has clearly gone into looking after and renovating it, from the bedrooms to the west wing reception rooms and kitchen, and the incredible library and drawing room, the guests were all so impressed and complimentary, and we couldn't have asked for a better weekend. By Monday everyone was trying to think of occasions which might give us an excuse to book again and come back! Thank you all so much, we couldn't be happier to have chosen Cluny for our wedding, and we wish we could do it all again.
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Lorissa Sent on 18/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful wedding

Stunning private location, set in rural Aberdeenshire.
Fantastic friendly staff who were always there to answer any questions pre wedding via email, zoom call or in person! On the day the Cluny team allowed our wedding day to run smoothly and exactly as planned, by working brilliantly with our catering, bar, florist and all of our other suppliers to ensure everything was as planned.
We had our ceremony in the beautiful chapel followed by meal and dance in the tenants hall, butchers hall was a great space for the cocktail hour.
The castle space where guests stay is simply stunning.
Could not recommend Cluny Castle enough as a wedding venue, the setting and the Cluny team really made it an unforgettable day!
Sian
Sian Sent on 01/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking Venue!

My partner & I recently celebrated our big day at Cluny Castle - from start to finish everything was just perfect! Prepare for some unbelievable photographs with this gorgeous venue! From the castle itself, to the beautiful chapel it really is something special!

Natalie was an amazing wedding co-ordinator who kept in touch throughout the planning process & kept everything running smoothly over the wedding weekend. We were also given a butler, Steven, who done a fantastic job over the course of the weekend without feeling like anyone was lingering.

All in all, we couldn’t recommend Cluny Castle more - we really wish we could live the whole weekend all over again.

Love, The Donalds x

Iona
Iona Sent on 13/09/2025
4.6 out of 5 rating

Mr and Mrs Brook

Everything went so perfectly I just want to say a huge thank you to Natalie she is worth her wait in gold. She was incredible on the day so kind and understanding and so organised. It all went so smoothly I never had to worry once about anything she had it under complete control.
Adam
Adam Sent on 17/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Cluny Castle July 2025

We had the most incredible wedding weekend at Cluny Castle for our wedding on Saturday 26 July 2025. The venue is absolutely stunning and the staff were so friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Natalie for helping us organise everything and for coordinating with the vendors. All of our guests had a wonderful time at the wedding as well as the BBQ the day before and the Highland games on the Sunday. If you are looking for a magical Scottish castle wedding then this is the perfect choice!
J
Jessica Sent on 18/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Cluny is an absolutely breath taking wedding venue

Cluny is an absolutely breath taking wedding venue and from the moment we stepped foot inside we knew this was our venue, from the grand chapel to the stunning tenants hall every area ticked our boxes.
Throughout the planning process and on the weekend of our day Natalie was a dream to work with, she makes the process so easy and Cluny would not be the same without her. Her presence all weekend did not go unnoticed, nothing was too much and she dealt with everything before we even had a thought about it.
Steven our butler was fantastic and made the weekend such a breeze, our families thoroughly enjoyed being able to unwind fully as Steven was always on hand.
Our day and weekend was truly perfect and we would recommend Cluny Castle to anyone who are looking for a beautiful Scottish Castle Wedding with impeccable service.
Mr & Mrs Stewart
03.05.25
Joseph
Joseph Sent on 12/01/2025
4.6 out of 5 rating

Autumn Wedding

We had a fantastic experience with Cluny and their staff. From our first ecounter they were very attentive and worked hard to meet our requests. Natalie, our wedding planner, was with us every step of the way and was extremely helpful throughout the whole planning process as well as the wedding day itself. If you are after a fairytale wedding, Cluny is the perfect location.
R
Rowena Sent on 26/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A truly magical wedding weekend!

Our wedding at Cluny Castle was nothing short of magical! This incredible and dramatic early 17th-century castle provided the perfect backdrop for our celebrations. Nestled in the breathtaking highlands of Scotland, the setting was truly a dream come true.

Cosmo, the owner and our host, was wonderful. His warmth and attention to detail made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. He ensured that every aspect of our event went off without a hitch. We felt so fortunate to have such a fantastic host guiding us through the weekend. The Butler, Ryan, couldn’t have been more obliging, making sure he was on hand to fulfil our every whim.

Additionally, the in-house wedding coordinator, Natalie, worked brilliantly alongside Emma from Timeless White. Their collaboration made planning and executing our wedding seamless and stress-free. Together, they turned our vision into a reality and created an unforgettable experience for us and our guests.

We cannot recommend Cluny Castle enough! The combination of its stunning architecture, picturesque surroundings, and exceptional staff made for a wedding weekend we will cherish forever. Thank you for making our special day so extraordinary!

All the best,
Rowena & Daniel
Emily
Emily Sent on 25/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of dreams at Cluny Castle

We had a fantastic wedding at Cluny. Everything was perfect. Although we couldn’t plan for the weather (which was perfect), the castle itself lends itself perfectly to our wedding weekend. We hosted a cocktail party in Tenants hall on Friday which was great (but maybe a little bit cold - October isn’t ideal for open doors) and the wedding was held in the chapel which was stunning. We had a marquee for our wedding breakfast and the whole thing was seamless. The castle staff were incredibly lovely, everything was perfectly executed and nothing was too much. There was a slight challenge with the electrics in the brides room but our butler arrived to fix it within 5 minutes so I really can’t fault them.
Overall it was the most perfect wedding in the most perfect venue.
C
Claire Sent on 08/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Cluny Castle Wedding

We recently had our dream wedding at Cluny Castle which is situated in Aberdeenshire. From the moment you drive up to the castle from the main gate, it is absolutely beautiful and takes your breath away. When we viewed the Castle in January, it was snowing and this made the setting even more picturesque. The chapel speaks for itself and is a lovely setting for the ceremony, everything being in one location was a big factor for us and something other venues lacked. Also the intimate setting of the tenants hall was perfect for our wedding size. The setting at Cluny Castle is breathtaking, despite the weather not being on our side, it didn’t matter as we held the drinks reception in the drawing room which was lovely.

Cluny castle is a first class wedding venue and has so much to offer. From the accommodation for family and friends, to the chapel and tenants hall, the venue is absolutely stunning. The staff at Cluny, especially the wedding coordinator Natalie, made the whole experience, her help and guidance not only on the wedding day but the year and a half leading up to the wedding was a great support. She coordinated all of our wedding suppliers on our wedding day and everything went seamlessly. We couldn’t have hoped for a more perfect day. We would definitely recommend Cluny Castle as a wedding venue!

Cat
Cat C. Sent on 07/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Perfect Wedding Venue

Cluny Castle is a truly fantastic venue. The castle itself is so beautifully decorated and in a great secluded location to spend the weekend with loved ones. It is such a magical place, perfect for a wedding.
The whole team are incredibly helpful and well organised and our wedding ran so smoothly. We both felt so calm and reassured thanks to their help liaising with all of our suppliers on the day. The entire day and weekend was perfect. We cannot recommend Cluny Castle enough, and could not have asked for a better venue.

R
Rowan Sent on 29/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing short of perfect

The historical, private castle where the inside is just as beautiful as the outside. Natalie, Steven, Cosmo and the staff were beyond helpful, it will forever be the best weekend of our lives thanks to Cluny castle and the team. A truly whimsical location.
Tsvetoslava
Tsvetoslava Sent on 21/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely and truly amazing

Can't recommend Cluny Castle enough. From the welcoming staff, to the gorgeous grounds, our wedding day couldn't have been any more perfect.
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Meet the team

Natalie Macneil
Natalie Macneil
Wedding Coordinator

A bit about me and how I found my way into the wedding world:I’m a naturally passionate and highly organised person, which lends itself perfectly to the world of weddings. I live with my husband and our very spoiled dachshund, and since planning my own wedding, I’ve developed an even deeper appreciation for every moment of the journey. I found my way into the industry through a combination of luck and a genuine love for celebrating love—something that continues to inspire me every day. I’m truly dedicated to helping each couple create a wedding that feels effortlessly elegant and completely their own.
Favourite part of the job:The most rewarding part of what I do is seeing a couple’s vision come to life in the most seamless and beautiful way. After months of getting to know them and carefully curating every detail, watching the day unfold effortlessly is incredibly special. There’s nothing quite like knowing you’ve helped create an experience that feels both personal and unforgettable.
Favourite part of a wedding day:Without a doubt, it has to be the moment the bride walks down the aisle. There’s a real sense of anticipation in the air as everything falls quiet, and then that unforgettable reaction from the groom—it gets me every time. It’s such a beautifully emotional moment, where all the planning fades into the background and the magic truly begins.
Top tips for couples:My biggest piece of advice would be to spend as much of the day together as you can. It’s so easy to get pulled in different directions, but experiencing those moments side by side allows you to truly take in the magic of it all—and often leads to the most beautiful, natural photographs without even realising it.
The day itself goes by incredibly quickly, so it’s important to be present and soak up every moment. Try not to get caught up in the small details or any little hiccups—those are rarely noticed by anyone else. Trust the planning, enjoy the atmosphere, and focus on what really matters: celebrating together.

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