Dundas Castle Wedding
Built in 1818 by Scottish architect, William Burn, Dundas Castle with its 1000 acre grounds offers you the wonderful opportunity to feel like the Lord and Lady of your very own castle on your wedding day.
For the duration of your wedding the castle will have no other visitors, making it an ideal and serene place for you and your guests to celebrate one of the happiest days of your lives. Fourteen elegant and timeless bedrooms are available. Each room has been decorated in stylish individual designs with beautiful rich fabrics and original paintings finished off with a fine selection of impressive antique furniture. Views of the enchanting courtyard and immaculate lawns of the estate can be seen and admired from all the bedrooms.
Luxurious Stately Castle
The luxurious stately castle is home to Sir Jack Steward-Clark and his wife, Lady Lydia. They have transformed the castle to cater for very special events and offer high standards with all the comfort of home with some impressive wedding packages.
The Great Hall in the Auld Keep can seat up to 90 guests and the permanent Pavilion Marquee which accommodates up to 200 people has a blank canvas for you to choose your very own wedding ceremony. A stylish and delightful marquee complete with hanging chandeliers and stunning views of the estate. The floodlit castle makes for an unforgettable view for you and your guests as the evening unfolds.
The fairytale tower within the Auld Keep can be an ideal place to hold your religious, civil or humanist wedding ceremony. The winding staircase and breathtaking vaulted ceiling would make spectacular backgrounds for your photographs.
The Georgian Croquet Room with its elegant lawns can hold up to 80 guests for a Civil Wedding Ceremony. The room can be transformed afterwards for you and up to 60 guests to enjoy a sumptuous wedding breakfast. This will all be organised behind the scenes while you are enjoying a champagne reception in the main house.
If you want your wedding to continue romanitically there is a one bedroom cottage called ‘The Boathouse’ and is located on a private loch in the very heart of the Dundas Estate within the 500 acres of woodlands. Enjoy your champagne breakfast as newlyweds while sitting on the veranda, watching and listening to a myriad of wild bird life of swans, herons, ducks and coots greet you with their morning calls.
A short drive away will find you at South Queensferry where you can wander around the historical buildings, charming shops and enjoy a meal in one of the waterfront pubs or restaurants. The breathtaking views of the bridges are within walking distance for you to admire their scenery.
History of Dundas Castle
This beautiful and historical 5 star exclusive castle was built in 1818 Century by Steward Clark who was the Great Grandfather of the present owner. The Dundas Clan dates back to the 12th Century when they settled on the southern shores of the River Forth.
It was James Dundas who obtained a licence from the Duke of Albany (who was the ruler of Scotland) in 1416 to build a Keep. Many parts of the castle were pulled down and replaced with the now standing building in 1818 and was lost to the family in 1846 when it had to be sold due to the cost of the constructions.
Dundas Castle was returned to the family in 1899 when Steward Clark managed to acquire the estate of five farms and 1500 acres of agricultural land.
Activities and Sightseeing
During your exclusive stay, you and your guests can spend time by making use of the many facilities that are on offer, from playing golf, shooting, falconry and archery to activity days that include off road tracks for 4x4s that can be arranged.
Take in the aerial views of the Forth Bridges in a hot air balloon trip while at the same time you can soar above the castle and its 1000 acres.
One of the best restaurants renowned for Scottish Beer, Lamb and Seafood is the Champany Inn. With its award winning wine cellar it is just 15 minutes away from the Castle. Dingy sailing is available from the nearby marina where you can also charter a sailing boat for the ‘sailor in you’. Take a gentle sail to explore the Firth of Forth River or enjoy a trip on a luxury cruiser.
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