Weddings

Scotland’s most iconic landmark provides an unforgettable setting for saying ‘I do’. Edinburgh Castle stands majestic on Castle Rock – high above the city for all to see – and was for centuries the preferred residence of kings and queens.

Edinburgh’s oldest building, St Margaret’s Chapel, can host intimate ceremonies, or you can begin married life in one of several grander venues. Each comes with sweeping vistas right outside the door.

Edinburgh Castle is suitable for ceremonies and receptions.

Weddings are no not permitted from June to September.

Queen Anne Building

Capacity: Ceremony 120. Reception up to 170.

A sumptuous setting at the heart of Edinburgh Castle, perfect for grand wedding banquets. Available for your exclusive use, the Queen Anne Room can host your afternoon ceremony and evening reception. Drinks and canapés are served in the adjacent indoor courtyard. A private viewing of the Honours of Scotland, Britain’s oldest crown jewels, can also be arranged. Wheelchair accessible.

The Queen Anne Room is not available during The Edinburgh Military Tattoo in August.

Gatehouse Suite

Capacity: Ceremony 40. Reception, drinks only.

These 19th-century rooms at the entrance to the castle offer a luxurious setting for your special day. The larger, wood panelled room is ideal for small wedding ceremonies, and an anteroom can be set up for drinks receptions. A private terrace with breathtaking views across Edinburgh can be accessed for wedding photographs. The Gatehouse Suite is reached via a spiral staircase.

St Margaret’s Chapel

Capacity: Ceremony 30.

Share your special day with your nearest and dearest in this small chapel built for the sole use of the royal family. David I had St Margaret's Chapel built around 1130, making the chapel Edinburgh's oldest building. Beautifully preserved and with spectacular panoramic views just outside the door. Drinks and canapés can be served in the Queen Anne Ante Room following the ceremony. Wheelchair accessible.

Jacobite Room

Capacity: Outwith opening hours. 100 dinner, 150 evening reception.

Enjoy modern interiors within the setting of an 18th-century building complete with magnificent high ceilings. The dramatic views from windows overlooking Princes Street and the Firth of Forth will thrill your guests and provide a stunning backdrop to wedding receptions. Wheelchair accessible.

The adjoining Redcoat room is ideal for pre-dinner drinks and either room can be used for dancing.

Many wedding parties like to offer guests a tour of the Crown Jewels.

Types of ceremony

Queen Anne Room: Civil, religious and humanist
Gatehouse Suite: Civil, religious and humanist
St Margaret's Chapel: Religious only

Marriage proposals

The perfect place for one of life’s most important moments. When you plan to propose, we can offer you exclusive use of the magically romantic Minstrels' Gallery, high above The Great Hall. The Great Hall will still be open to visitors below.

More information

Download our brochure for more about celebrating your wedding ceremony and reception in an unforgettable setting.

Contact

Email: The Weddings Team
Telephone: 0131 668 8686

The castle is closed

The castle is currently closed (Wed 19 Sept), due to weather conditions.

Castle Secrets

During the Second World War, the Crown of Scotland was hidden below a medieval latrine closet in David's Tower to prevent the enemy from finding it.

Castle Secrets

Hundreds of supposed witches were burnt at the stake where the Esplanade is today. Among them was Janet Douglas, Lady Glamis, accused of attempting to kill King James V using witchcraft in 1537.

Castle Secrets

The Russian secret service demanded the blocking of the 'laird's lug' - a spyhole by the Great Hall fireplace - before a planned visit by future Soviet premier Mikhail Gorbachev.

Castle Secrets

The Ordnance Survey began life in the Castle in the drawing office of military surveyor William Roy in 1747. His work ultimately led to the setting up of the national mapping organisation

Castle Secrets

Plans were drawn up in the 1800s to replace the Castle's military buildings with a pretty, fairytale castle, a French-style chateau and a mock medieval keep. All the schemes were ultimately abandoned.

Castle Secrets

In 1811, 49 French prisoners of war hacked their way through a wall in the Castle and lowered themselves on ropes down the south crag. All but one escaped. You can still see the hole.

Castle Secrets

A Jacobite force came within metres of capturing the Castle during the Rising of 1715 but the ladder they brought to scale the ramparts turned out to be too short.

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