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Borthwick Castle

Borthwick Castle

Midlothian , Lothian & Borders
5.0 out of 5 rating, 23 reviews
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    Pasqualina Sent on 10/01/2026
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    Borthwick Castle Wedding - New Years Eve

    We had such an amazing day without any hiccups it all went so smoothly thanks to the amazing staff that we cannot fault and all our guests, family and friends are saying the same thing. With exceptional food and service which made it perfect and we loved and enjoyed every minute spent there. Would highly recommend this venue as an out of this world experience and never to be forgotten !!
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    Jessica Sent on 09/01/2026
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    Dream Wedding Venue

    We had the absolute pleasure of getting married at Borthwick Castle in November 2025, and we cannot recommend this venue highly enough! From the moment we began planning our wedding, Aine was a shining star. Her support in the lead-up to our big day was invaluable. No request was too small or too wacky; she was always there to help us with anything and everything. Thanks to Aine, the wedding planning process was incredibly easy and stress-free, allowing us to fully enjoy the excitement leading up to our special day.

    During the wedding weekend, the entire Borthwick team were total legends! Aine and Damien, in particular, went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was perfect. They truly made the weekend unforgettable. The team catered to every guest's needs, and every part of the celebration went even better than we had hoped!

    Our guests can't stop raving about how perfect every single aspect of the wedding was, and we owe it all to Aine and the hard work of the Borthwick team. If you are looking for a stress-free, dream wedding, look no further than Borthwick Castle. We are so grateful for everything they did to make our day so special!
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    Pam Sent on 22/12/2025
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    Memorable Day

    Our son and his wife were recently married at Borthwick Castle. Although we live locally, the couple live in NYC and the bride’s family and friends in the States. Feedback from all our guests was that the day was magical from start to finish. We even had the Northern Lights come out to play towards the end of the evening! The staff at Borthwick were flawless in their support, guidance and communication before the event, Charlotte, in particular. The entire team surpassed themselves on the day itself with their professionalism, dedication and kindness. The venue itself is absolutely outstanding. The bed chambers are steeped in history which is combined with 5* luxury hotel accommodation. The meal was also first class. I don’t think I can say any more other than we thoroughly recommend Borthwick Castle as a first-class wedding venue.
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    Hayley Sent on 08/10/2025
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    Magical Weekend at Borthwick

    In celebration of our marriage, my new husband (!!), family, and guests had the dreamiest weekend at Borthwick Castle. Every single detail was flawlessly managed and executed. The team running the castle was kind, helpful, and welcoming. I couldn't imagine a more magical place to host such an important life event.
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    Justine Sent on 03/09/2025
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    Our dream wedding

    We had the wedding of our dreams at Borthwick castle. I don’t think any other venue would have offered the views and the atmosphere that we had there. We still have stars in our eyes from the event. The team have been absolutely brilliant and it couldn’t have been more perfect! Thank you again!
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    Courtney Sent on 27/05/2025
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    Amazing Place To Get Married!

    We had the absolute pleasure of getting married at Borthwick Castle, a venue rich in history and steeped in the stunning heritage of the area. The castle’s remarkable presence and centuries-old charm created a truly unforgettable backdrop for our special day. From our very first interaction, Charlotte and the entire team were warm, professional, and incredibly supportive, making the planning process feel easy and enjoyable—even from abroad.

    The venue itself is breathtaking. Borthwick Castle’s historic walls and majestic atmosphere completely wowed our guests—many remarked they had never experienced anything quite like it. The day felt truly magical, with the castle’s rich history adding a unique and meaningful dimension to our celebration.

    Dinner service was flawless—elegant, timely, and delicious—and every member of the staff was kind, attentive, and a joy to be around, even as we danced and partied late into the night. The level of care and professionalism made the whole day feel effortless.

    We are beyond grateful to the Borthwick Castle team for helping create a day we’ll treasure forever.

    Borthwick Castle's reply:

    Thank you so much for your review! We’re absolutely delighted that your day at Borthwick Castle was everything you hoped for. It was lovely to be part of your celebration, and your kind words mean the world to the entire team.

    Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!
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    Alex Sent on 11/05/2025
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    You need to get married at The Borthwick Castle!

    We planned our wedding at the Borthwick from Arizona in the United States and it couldn’t have went smoother! They gave us tons of amazing vendors that they recommend and Aine was amazing in helping us coordinate ever aspect of the day before our wedding and our wedding day. The castle was beautiful, the food was out of this world, the service was top tier and all of the staff was so nice and helpful with everything that we needed throughout our time there. We only had 21 total guests, so everyone was able to stay there for the 2 nights. Everyone who attended was blown away by the venue and how great all the people that work there were throughout our stay. We couldn’t recommend this venue more. It was the most magical day of our lives and a lot of that goes to everyone at the Borthwick who helped us out before, during and after our big day.

    Borthwick Castle's reply:

    Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your experience at Borthwick Castle was so special.

    It was a true pleasure to support you in planning such a magical celebration, and we’re so glad your guests felt welcomed and that the castle, food, and service left a lasting impression.

    Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness, and thank you again for allowing us to be part of such a meaningful moment in your lives.
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    Isabelle Sent on 02/01/2025
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    Iconic venue - perfect for a Winter wedding!

    Borthwick Castle is a stunning venue, so atmospheric with a real wow factor. The finish and comfort of the rooms is excellent and so was the food. The service team were discreet and professional, the whole team are very friendly and our day ran like clockwork. We would 100% recommend Borthwick as a venue, we couldn't be happier with how our wedding went. Although the setting is rather grand, the castle is intimate and cosy and we were made to feel at home throughout our stay. Perfect, perfect, perfect!
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    Laura Sent on 07/11/2024
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    Castle wedding of our dreams

    We got married in October 2024 at Borthwick Castle and we had the best day ever! Nothing was too much trouble for the Borthwick team. They accommodated our last minute decision to do an evening ceilidh, various Spotify playlists, photobooth, DIY decor, access needs for less mobile guests, and our various dietary requirements (the kitchen agreed to work with us to deliver an entirely gluten-free environment for this coeliac bride, THANK YOU)! Our coordinator Amy was excellent throughout the whole planning process and on the day - she was a guiding light throughout the two years of planning, keeping us on track and working with us to design our day over a series of meetings, we’ll miss our zoom calls with her! The castle is warm and inviting with a beautiful, rich, unique style throughout the main areas, the bedchambers are gorgeous and comfortable, and the friendliness and professionalism of the team on the day did not go unnoticed by our guests - we had so many people approach us to let us know how impressed they were, particularly with the dinner service. The food itself was absolute heaven. We knew we loved the venue from our first video call/tour with Amy, but each time we visited we grew to love it more, and were unprepared for how much the castle would come to mean to us. It was truly a home from home for the wedding weekend but also like the most luxury hotel ever - after a long planning process we were able to trust in Amy and the team on the day so we could feel like the guests of honour rather than the hosts. We could not have chosen a more perfect venue to celebrate our wedding and if we could get married all over again we would pick Borthwick Castle every time!
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