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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: May 2025

Situated just outside Edinburgh, Norton House’s regal surroundings only encourage the grandest of celebrations on your wedding day. Set in 55 acres of pristine, tree lined grounds, this majestic 19th Century manor house boasts a beautiful marriage of classic Scottish charm and 21st Century comforts to provide you with the perfect backdrop for what is sure to be the perfect day.

There’s no denying the splendid surroundings of Norton House really come into their own when it comes to romance – and weddings in particular. They provide the perfect backdrop against which to capture beautiful memories of a very special day! Whether you are planning an extravagant affair, or something more intimate, the wedding coordinators will be on-hand to help with every stage of the way.

At Norton House, the staff play an important part in creating an atmosphere that is perfectly suited for your wedding day. Attentive and dedicated, yet exuding a warmth and friendliness, they will allow you to relax into Norton House’s magical setting and enjoy your day!

Whether you are looking for a religious, humanist, or civil ceremony, Norton House is fully licensed, and religious ceremonies are frequently carried out on the rhododendron-fringed lawns! If the Scottish summer isn’t so bright on your special day, you can say ‘I do’ in a variety of different function rooms.

What’s more, Norton House boasts a fantastic selection of accommodation ideal for both you and your guests to retire to once the celebrations are over! And, with a relaxing spa at the hotel, there is no better place to prepare for the big day!

We are incredibly proud to have been honoured with the prestigious ‘Best Wedding Team’ and ‘Best Venue in the East’ awards at the Confetti Wedding Awards in January 2025. These accolades reflect the dedication, passion, and excellence of our team, and we are thrilled to continue delivering exceptional experiences for all our couples.

For more information on the kinds of weddings Norton House can host please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Why not take a look at our virtual tour by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser:

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  • In the house, The Usher Suite, The Linden Room, The Verandah and the Hotel Gardens are all licensed to hold civil & religious ceremonies.
  • The Usher Suite can hold up to 140 guests for the wedding ceremony and wedding breakfast and up to 200 guests for the evening reception.
  • The modern Garden Suite is housed in the Walled Garden hosting its own grounds. Ideal if looking for a country house with a modern twist
  • We individually tailor make a package to fit in with how you want your day to run
  • Simply tell us what would make your wedding or celebration perfect and we’ll help you create it.
  • Extensive gift voucher range available www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/gifts ideal for pre and post wedding experiences, gifts or thank you's

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Historic
Large hotel
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence
Religious ceremony license

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

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

Venue leisure facilities:

Swimming pool
Health suite
Beautician
Fitness centre

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Norton House Hotel & Spa

Kirsten
Kirsten Sent on 20/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect day from start to finish.

Everything about our wedding day - and before and after - was wonderfully well-organised, smooth and easy. The staff (Jen and David in particular) are helpful and friendly, and made the whole event feel relaxed and like a well-oiled machine. I had every confidence in their professionalism and experience. I also received many compliments from guests about how beautiful the venue was and how lovely the staff were.
Paige
Paige Sent on 02/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue for the best day!

We chose Norton House for our wedding because of its beautiful surroundings and how incredibly dog-friendly it is (we’ve always loved popping by for a coffee and stroll). But from the moment we started planning to the big day itself—and even after—they blew us away.

The whole experience was flawless. The food was outstanding (we’re still getting compliments from our guests!), and the attention to detail in every part of the day was spot on. The staff couldn’t have done more for us, and a special shout-out has to go to Jillian and Jen—nothing was too much trouble for them. Their calm, organised approach made the whole process feel so much easier and more personal.

We truly couldn’t have asked for a better venue or a better team. Norton House will always have a special place in our hearts.
Louise
Louise Sent on 15/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Richards wedding

We had the absolute pleasure of celebrating our marriage at Norton House Hotel this April, and from start to finish, it was nothing short of magical. The entire experience was seamless and full of joy, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue.

A huge heartfelt thank you goes to the wonderful Jen, who guided us through every step of the planning process with such warmth and efficiency. Her prompt replies and calming presence made everything feel so easy and stress-free. We felt completely looked after from day one.

An equally massive thank you to David, the manager on our big day—his support and attention to detail were second to none. He made sure everything ran flawlessly, and honestly, the day wouldn’t have been the same without him.

The entire team on the day made us feel like absolute royalty. Every guest commented on how incredible the service was, and it just made the day even more special.

We cannot recommend Norton House Hotel highly enough to anyone looking to get married in Edinburgh—it was everything we dreamed of and more. We’d do it all over again in a heartbeat! We’re already looking forward to coming back to celebrate our anniversaries in the years to come.

With all our love and thanks,
The Richards xx

K
Kerry Sent on 13/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing from start to finish! 2025

We had our wedding here after attending one of the wedding showcases. The staff were so nice and helpful from first seeing the venue to the wedding. Nothing was too much hassle or an issue. Few guests had dietary requirements which catered to beyond their expectations. Food was amazing.

We had the usher suite which was great if you had kids attending as they could run outside next to the swing which is gorgeous for photos!

The team go through your wedding day plan with you twice before wedding to make sure everything is ok which takes pressure off you on the day as they do everything for you. I expected to pay extra for the service we got!

Whole experience felt luxury but good for value for money especially in 2025 Definitely recommend visiting if looking for venues. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed!
Hollie
Hollie Sent on 01/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Weekend

Norton House were flawless! From the moment we booked Jen looked after us answering all our questions & helping us plan the most amazing weekend. We booked a dinner the night before with close family & the bridal party then our actual wedding day. David looked after us over the weekend and couldn’t have been more helpful, there were problems with suppliers (turning up at the wrong venue!) and due to the weather we decided to get outdoor photos when we had the chance so our wedding breakfast ended up an hour late but nobody knew a thing as David still made everything run so smoothly round about it. He truly was incredible. The hotel is stunning, the staff are all so friendly and attentive and ALL of our guests have commented on how good the food was. Best of all they are dog friendly so our girl Nellie was able to enjoy the party too!
Amber
Amber Sent on 22/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best day ever!!

After viewing a few venues and not finding the right fit, myself and my now husband along with my parents had left another venue when my dad suggested we stop at Norton house for a coffee and ask if we were able to have a look around!
Thankfully Jen was just finishing with another couple and had time before another meeting to show us around the hotel and grounds! Once leaving we had that giddy excitement of this is THE ONE!!
We booked not long after our first viewing and I have to say Jen was exceptional in communication from start to end! And the week of and on the day we had the lovely Wiki who made sure our day ran smoothly and was perfect from start to end!
We can’t thank the whole team at Norton house enough for an amazing day every tiny detail didn’t go unnoticed 🤍🤍🤍
S
Stacey Sent on 14/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue for our day! Highly recommend!

Cant recommend Norton House Hotel enough!

They went out their way from start to finish to make sure everything was perfect for us. Laura was great when we had our meetings and replied to all my emails quickly. Jillian looked after us on the day and she was great and made sure everything was as we wanted. The food was amazing, everyone commented on how good it was! Everything about the day was what we wanted and we couldn't recommend them anymore! 😊x
C
Christina Sent on 22/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing Day

Good afternoon Lisa and Kevin,

We just want to say a big thank you, to you both.
We had an absolutely amazing day, from start to finish, it was the best day ever - hands down!

Thanks to your patience and professionalism.

So once again thank you both, and also James and his team for assembling the paper balls.

Kind regards
Mr & Mrs Letson
C
Corrine Sent on 18/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Experience

I just wanted to let you both know how thankful we are to you!!

Lisa - we could not have organised the day without you. You have been a massive help and you are a credit to the hotel. Thank you again so much!

Kevin - Thank you so much for keeping us calm on the day. You were a joy to have running our day and could you please pass on our thanks to your young colleague. Apologies I have forgotten her name!

All 3 of you are a credit to the hotel and you have made our experience fantastic!!
L
Lauren Sent on 18/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue & Amazing service

Why did we choose the Norton House?

For us the Norton House Hotel was the obvious choice due to it's beautiful grounds and excellent reputation for service. As we had lots of guests travelling from the South of England we wanted a venue that could host the ceremony, reception and accommodation all under one roof. When we visited the Norton House we knew it was the venue for us as we liked the vibe and the staff were very welcoming and spent a lot of time with us showing us around and answering all our questions.

We had a choice between the Ballroom and the Garden Room. We chose the more contemporary Garden room. As nature lovers we liked the big windows to let in the light and views of the walled garden which was in late summer bloom.

What menu did you have, did anything inspire this choice?

Our food tasting appointment gave us a chance to sample various options from the menu. And we made a night out of it, bringing both sets of parents along to help us decide on what would be most interesting and crowd pleasing for our guests. Luckily most people liked our choices, the feedback was great and the staff catered well for all those with different dietary requirements and allergies.

Advice for brides getting married this year ?

As our wedding venue was far from our house, we found the wedding fayre at the Norton House helpful. It was a quick way of meeting various suppliers and the ones we recruited from there were all great.
J
John Sent on 20/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue for a wedding

Myself and Jo would like to thank you all very much for making our wedding a special day. From start to finish your team were outstanding. Food was delicious so big thanks to the chefs. Rooms were spotlessly clean. So not just a thank you to the events team but the whole hotel staff.
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Audrey Sent on 05/01/2017
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding

We would like you pass on our thanks to Jonny and his team for ensuring that all went as smoothly as possible even with a 45min wait for the Bride. The meal and service throughout the evening was first class. Jonny's constant attention helped keep Audrey and myself relaxed during the event allowing us to enjoy our day to the full.

Once again thanks so much to the team and The Norton House Hotel for the service and hospitality received.

Kind regards
John and Audrey
L
Lisa Sent on 01/04/2016
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding

Hi Lisa

Thank you for organising everything for us. Our day was amazing and went smoothly thanks to all your planning. Please pass on our thanks to Gavin for making us feel so well looked after and had everything under control. The staff have all been brilliant we couldn't have asked for more.

Thanks also for the lovely gift left in our room. Something to always remember our wedding day.

Thank you so much

Lisa and Chris
J
Jayne Sent on 07/03/2016
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Wedding

Dear Kirsten,

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to you for your help planning our wonderful wedding. We are so appreciative of the time you spent with us. Your meticulous planning ensured we had a perfect day.

Everything went like clockwork and we were very grateful to Gavin who looked after us and our guests so well on the day. A special mention to Jamie who was brilliant too.

Our guests had a brilliant time with many of them saying that it was the best wedding that they had ever attended.

Thank you once again

Jayne and Robert
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Emma Sent on 18/03/2014
5 out of 5 rating

Massive Thanks!!

Just wanted to send a little note of Massive Thanks!!

We cannot thank you enough for your support and the donating your amazing gift of being our wedding venue for our big day, can you also please pass on a massive thank you to all the staff that helped from us too.

We could not have had half of what we managed to have for our special day without your generous donation to Forth One’s Cash for Kids win your wedding competition, everything went like clockwork for us. The sun even made an appearance too, yippee!

Everyone is still talking about the whole day, from the fantastic venue, location, amazing food that we all had. Gutted we didn’t get any of the buffet food though haha as I believe it was top notch too!

Also a great thanks to you for all of your organising of this too, it wouldn’t have happened without you both….Lisa before and on the build-up and Gavin for doing such an amazing job of keeping me calm as I knew everything was under control.

Thank you to you all again.

Kindest regards
Emma and Ross Mitchell
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21 Aug
Open Door

We’re excited to announce our next Wedding Evening Showcase will take place on Thursday 21st August from 6pm – 8:30pm.

It will be a wonderful opportunity to explore both of our main suites, each set up for a wedding, and get inspired by our recommended suppliers. You'll also have the chance to enjoy delicious cocktails and canapés while speaking with our expert wedding coordinators, who will be on hand to answer all your questions.

If you’d like to attend, please let the team know, and we can add you both to our guest list.

Date: From 21/08/2025 to 21/08/2025 Schedule 18:00 - 20:30
Place: Ingliston, Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders
09 Nov
Open Door

Join us for our exclusive Wedding Viewing Day, where you can explore both our Usher Suite and Garden Suite, beautifully set up for a wedding meal or ceremony.

Our experienced wedding coordinators will be available to guide you through the spaces, answer any questions, and discuss your vision for the big day. To reserve your spot, please contact us today and schedule your wedding consultation.

Kindly note, this event is by appointment only. We look forward to helping bring your dream wedding to life!

Date: From 09/11/2025 to 09/11/2025 Schedule 10:00 - 16:00
Place: Ingliston, Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders

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Ingliston EH28 8LX Edinburgh (Lothian & Borders)
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