Well Travelled Bride Scottish Highlands Destination Wedding Venues.jpg — A Rich Heritage of Romance

Rolling green hills, braying bagpipes and crisp red tartan - it really is no wonder the Scottish Highlands have gained a reputation as one of the most ruggedly romantic destinations in all of Europe. We paid a visit to this little part of the world and, amongst crumbling castles and traces of romances long past, we explored all that the Highlands have to offer for the adventurous lovers of today. It didn’t take long to discover that all of the cliches are not only true, but wonderful. It seemed as if every venue was a castle, every designer specialised in plaid and every local greeted us with a smile and a joke (delivered in a warm, lilting accent, of course). The skies on our September trip held nothing but sunshine and we very luckily avoided the rain altogether!
After eight straight days of roaming, exploring, collaborating and photographing all that we found, we believe we can now confidently share all of the hidden (and not-so-hidden) gems that the Scottish Highlands have to offer couples planning a romantic destination wedding. All the necessary ingredients are there, with a few fun Scottish twists sprinkled in for fun (ever thought of cutting your wedding fruit cake with a shiny sword?). Read on to discover our top picks for venues, florals, designers, photographers, planners and everything in between from Inverness all the way to Aberdeen! Just make sure you don’t leave your kilt at home - this is bagpipe country, after all.

Setting The Stage: Venues

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Gordon Castle

Book your stay at Gordon Castle and watch the wedding of your dreams unfold, whether intimate or lavish.

Blair Castle

This castle is imbued with a rich history, but the gorgeous grounds and bespoke services make it a dream come true for brides of today.

Drumtochty Castle

Drumtochty Castle is the ideal setting for the fairytale wedding of your dreams, providing the grandeur of a castle with the romantic history of the highlands.

Turin Castle

Celebrate in style while enjoying the modern comforts of this gorgeous historic castle.

Achnagairn Estate

Of all the manors in the Scottish Highlands, our favourite venue for your fairytale wedding is Achnagairn Castle, where romance and history meets comfort and practicality.

Building Your Dream Team: Vendors

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Photographer

Firefly & Embers Photography

Photographer

For couples with whimsical, adventurous style, Aberdeen-based photographer Liana Mitrea is the perfect fit for a Highlands wedding.

Photographer

Florist

Hays Flowers

Florist

The ladies at Hays Flowers have carried on a Scottish family legacy for generations, providing special occasion florals as vibrant and lush as their country’s heritage.

Florist

Hair and Makeup

Samantha Cardno

Hair and Makeup

A cheerful Scottish makeup artist with a talent for bringing a glowing smile out of every bride to be.

Hair and Makeup

Local Planner

Timeless White

Local Planner

The creatives at Timeless White recognise that there are few places in the world more stunning than Scotland, with its natural beauty and rich history.

Local Planner

Photographer

Karen Thorburn

Photographer

Joyful candids and relaxed, posed portraits from this Highlands photographer means there will be an image from your wedding to frame for everyone.

Photographer

Florist

Myrtle & Bracken

Florist

Myrtle & Bracken draws inspiration from the wild beauty of the Scottish landscape to create organic, bespoke floral designs for your Highlands wedding.

Florist

What to Expect: Planning Advice

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Scottish Wedding Traditions

Look beyond the kilt and discover a plethora of lesser-known Scottish traditions to incorporate into your Highlands wedding. From thistles in your bouquet to a sixpence in your shoe, these traditions will keep you and your guests smiling all day long.