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Borthwick Castle

Borthwick Castle

Midlothian , Lothian & Borders
5.0 out of 5 rating, 12 reviews
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    Ellen P. Sent on 07/03/2024
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    A perfect wedding venue!

    I have nothing but positive feedback for Borthwick Castle. We wanted to have a destination wedding in Scotland (we're based in the US) and lucked out with choosing Borthwick as a venue and with Aine as our wedding planner. It was incredibly easy to work with them over emails/zooms and Aine did a lot of the leg work to coordinate with our vendors since we weren't local. And the execution of the wedding was flawless; there is nothing we can think of that we would have improved over our experience. The castle and it's staff is a five-star experience with high levels of service, professionalism, and outright kindness. You won't regret choosing this venue for your wedding!
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    Kitty L. Sent on 22/11/2023
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    Magical venue, amazing staff

    Our wedding at Borthwick Castle was nothing short of magical, and we owe it all to Amy and her incredible team. From the moment we started planning, Amy's expertise and attention to detail were evident. She seamlessly coordinated every aspect of our special day, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and flawlessly. The venue itself is breathtaking, but Amy's dedication and passion truly elevated the experience. Her warmth, professionalism, and ability to handle every detail allowed us to relax and savor every moment. Our heartfelt thanks to Amy and the entire Borthwick Castle team for making our wedding an unforgettable dream come true.
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    Esme B. Sent on 25/11/2023
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    Best Wedding Day Ever!

    The team at Borthwick were fanstastic and ensured the day ran smoothly. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a traditional setting that feels both grand and intimate. Such a special place, we couldn't have wished for a better venue for our wedding day.
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    Elizabeth T. Sent on 29/10/2022
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    The most incredibly ROMANTIC wedding venue ever!

    My husband and I celebrated our marriage with family and friends a few weeks ago at Borthwick Castle and it was simply the most incredible day of our lives. We have had so many compliments from our friends stating that it was the best wedding they have ever attended; the castle, the grounds, the food it was everything we dreamt of and more! Amy was simply wonderful, from the first time we spoke on the phone, our two visits to the castle prior and her immaculate wedding planning skills meant the most stress free day and there was very little we needed to arrange in the run up as she had it all under control. I just wish we could relive it all over again. Borthwick castle will remain in our hearts forever and we cannot wait to attend one of their tasting menu events they will hold next year. Thank you Amy and the team!!
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    Tyler Sent on 16/10/2019
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    Perfect Venue

    What can we say about a wedding at Borthwick? It was perfect.

    We had almost no ideas when we set out to plan the wedding. Or a million ideas and nothing concrete. The moment we stepped inside Borthwick - the first venue on a list of many we were going to visit - we knew we’d get married there. We wanted a medieval castle that somehow both felt like a castle and like a luxury hotel; modern in the ways that mattered, but castle-y in every other possible way. Borthwick met that goal and then went way beyond it. The dining hall is spectacular. The ceremony space is gorgeous. Spending time on the lawn outside makes you feel like you’re in some kind of fantasy show.

    And what could we say to do justice to the service? Our coordinator at the castle - Amy - was simply flawless. Not only did she handle almost a year’s worth of our constant questioning and requests with absolute aplomb, but when there were issues on the day of the wedding, she would come to us with a solution already worked out. Amy is one of the most professional and capable people I have worked with in any capacity and we could not recommend her enough.

    We could go on. In the interest of space, we’ll just add that the chef’s team was absolutely phenomenal. We had *highly* bespoke requests and fantasized about a Michelin-quality dinner for our wedding. They delivered, and then some.

    Ten out of ten. Eleven out of ten, even! Absolutely fantastic job by everyone at Borthwick and we could not recommend them more strongly.
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    Chris Sent on 17/09/2019
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    Stunning location, incredible team

    We got married at Borthwick in June 2019. It's a beautiful setting, inside and out, but the staff really put it above any other venue I've attended or worked at. From planning the wedding through to the execution and follow up, they were willing to help out with any and all tasks and provided an impeccable level of service, while simultaneously being amazingly accommodating. They even helped us get everyone home at the end of the night when the coach didn't turn up, including ferrying people in their own cars.

    The castle and its grounds are the perfect wedding venue - with the three-tier setup of the Garrison, State Room, Great Hall and Lawn, there are separate spaces for each element of the day which keeps things flowing and minimises setup stress. This was aided by every member of staff being polite, helpful and excellent at managing the guests. Decor in both the reception and bedrooms is stunning.

    The food is exceptional, the drinks selection excellent and both chef and catering manager very knowledgeable and accommodating. We had a selection of dietary requirements, all of which were taken in their stride, and they even created unique end-of-night food based on the story of our engagement.

    We genuinely couldn't have asked for a better experience, thank you.
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    Elaine Sent on 17/09/2019
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    Best Wedding Venue

    We got married at Borthwick 10th June 2019. The most special day in a breathtaking stunning perfect castle. Yvonne the wedding coordinator was incredible. Yvonne sorted everything for us from Flowers to wedding favours, She organised the Kilt Company to visit whilst we were there visiting the castle before. The cake and more. The food at the castle was first class, we all over indulged. the staff were wonderful so friendly and helpful. Our family and friends were all blown away with the wedding at the castle.
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    Shruti Sent on 17/09/2019
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    Superb wedding venue!!!

    In the moments we drove up from the church to our first step in the main hall, we knew Borthwick Castle was the place we wanted to get married. The venue offered us the elegance, authenticity and intimacy we wanted for our wedding day. Each room is breath-taking – unique and beautifully decorated.

    All the staff were professional, friendly and helpful at all times. We were looked after from when we made an enquiry to the day of the wedding. Northing was too much trouble at any time for anyone. Jamie our wedding co-ordinator in particular was outstanding. He worked very well with us to organise the wedding, and took care of everything on the day. We didn’t have to worry about a single thing, and could enjoy ourselves. We were also fortunate to work closely with the chefs to create a bespoke menu to cater for our Asian-Scot heritage. They were happy to accommodate all our dietary requests and requirements, and the food was excellent. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed it!

    Thank you to everyone at Borthwick for our amazing day. There are not enough words to describe how you helped us have the wedding celebration we had always hoped for. We, our family and close friends have wonderful memories of our wedding day to cherish for years and years to come.

    Shruti & Adnan married 12th January 2019 at Borthwick Castle
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    Julia Sent on 17/09/2019
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    Wow, Wow, Wow......and Wow.

    We had our wedding here on the 1st December 2018 and from the moment we first made contact with Borthwick Castle to arrange the event we were not disappointed. Yvonne and the team were first class. Nothing was too much trouble for the team, we had the information we needed right from the start to make this day special. The food tasting was amazing and the team were very accommodating when we wanted to visit the Castle to look at the rooms and run through the schedule of the day. On the day of our wedding we were made to feel very special, nothing was too much trouble, the guests were blown away with the Castle and the food and staff were wonderful, this was everything we wanted out of our special day. Life is about creating memories and we have plenty of memories of this day to last us a lifetime. Thank you Borthwick Castle for everything.
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    Kenneth Sent on 26/04/2018
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    Magical Wedding at Borthwick Castle.

    Lisanne and I have just returned to the Netherlands from our magical wedding at Borthwick Castle. Jamie and Amy done such a wonderful job, we couldn't have wished for a better day. The guests loved the castle and rooms just as much as we did, the food was absolutely delicious and the piper was excellent and I'm sure Borthwick will be receiving a lot more guests from The Netherlands in the near future. No doubt we will be back.

    Our thanks to everyone at Borthwick Castle for the wonderful experience.

    Fantastic job!!!

    Kind regards,
    Kenneth and Lisanne Stewart

    P.S. An extra thank you for saving the day when one of our guests turned up without his kilt. We really appreciate the last minute shopping run Jamie done to get him a replacement kilt in time for the ceremony.

    Borthwick Castle's reply:

    Hi Kenneth and Lisanne,

    It was an absolute pleasure to make both your dreams a reality and be part of your journey, planning your perfect day!!
    Both myself and the rest of the team wish you and your family well, and we would all be delighted to welcome you back to the castle in the near future.

    Kind Regards,
    Jamie Neil
    Event and Sales Coordinator