Dunvegan Castle & Gardens
EST. PRIOR TO 1930
Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, UK

Dunvegan Castle & Gardens
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Dunvegan Castle is one the greatest Hebridean castles and the only Highland fortress to have been continuously occupied by the same family for 800 years.
The Lowdown
Type
Castle / Château / ManorGarden
Views
GardenHistorical MonumentLakeMountainsWaterfall
Style
Cultural
Elegant
Medieval
Romantic
Victorian
Best type of Celebrations
Conferences
Corporate Event
Dinner Party
Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Reception

Venue Setting

Dunvegan Castle & Gardens is the perfect venue to celebrate your wedding in glorious surroundings. It is a place where history and a warm Highland Welcome combine to offer the very best in the region. Our experienced team take pride in the high quality service they provide and they would love to hear from you.

We cater for weddings of up to 60 people. You have the choice of your ceremony being conducted in either the grandeur of one of Scotland’s most iconic castles, or in the tranquil surroundings of its formal gardens. Over the last 800 years, we have extended a warm Highland welcome to visitors including Sir Walter Scott, Dr Johnson, Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, and we now look forward to welcoming you on your special day.

Capacity

Seated
60
Buffet
60
Standing
60
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

No

Additional charges

Flowers, Music, Catering, other extras

Insurance

Additional Insurance Is Not Required To Host An Event Here

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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
Prior to 1930
Curfew
11 PM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Can Select The Caterer Of Their Choice
Alcohol
Beer/Wine/Champagne Only
Music
No Amplified Music Allowed
Smoking
Non-smoking Venue
Accommodations
If you book your wedding with us, we offer an exclusive 15% discount for your party to stay in our five charming holiday cottages whether you book one or more of them, each located within easy walking distance of Dunvegan Castle.
Amenities
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Ample Parking Onsite
  • Dining Chairs
  • Onsite Restrooms
Venue Features
The scene:
Dunvegan Castle is one the greatest Hebridean castles and the only Highland fortress to have been continuously occupied by the same family for 800 years. If you want to discover the authentic spirit of the Isles, you will find it at Dunvegan where the castle and its wonderful collection represent the very essence of all that Gaeldom represents in the Highlands and Islands.
Design:

Architecturally it is a building of high importance, containing the work of at least ten building periods ranging from the 1200s to the 1850s. Dunvegan Castle today has a unified design with Victorian dummy pepper-pots and defensive battlements running the whole length of the roof line. This romantic restoration was carried out by the 25th Chief between 1840 and 1850 to the plans of Robert Brown of Edinburgh at a total cost of £8,000. Underneath this outer skin however, there remains a series of five separate buildings each with its own unique character and story to tell.

The tone is set by the imposing land bridge leading to the colonnaded portico entrance built by John Norman (24th Chief) in 1814. From its impressive entrance hall to its ornately decorated State Rooms, the castle is a unique mix of building styles that reflect the requirements of the clan Chiefs who built them over the centuries.

Awards & Notables
Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.
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