Cluny Castle
Cluny Castle
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Cluny Castle

A 16th-Century Castle in 200 Acres, Aberdeenshire.

From£14,995

Venue Highlights

16th C

Scottish Castle

restored

200 acres

& a Lake

exclusively yours

2-300

Guests

chapel, hall & marquee

From £14,995

Two Nights

exclusive use

At a Glance

Venue Intelligence

CeremonyCivil ceremonies in the private chapel (up to 120) or outdoors by the lake
DiningWedding breakfasts in the Tenants’ Hall (up to 90, 150 dancing) or a marquee lawn up to 300
Bedrooms14 bedrooms (13 doubles) sleeping up to 28, plus a 5-bedroom West Wing apartment
Exclusive UseFull exclusive hire of castle, chapel, grounds and accommodation
Cateringin_house
Outdoor CeremonyAvailable
AccommodationOn-site
LocationNear Sauchen, Aberdeenshire; about 40 minutes from Aberdeen and its airport.
StyleA restored 16th-century Scottish castle in 200 acres with a private chapel, candlelit Tenants’ Hall, lake and marquee, taken exclusively
Best ForExclusive-use castle weddings in Aberdeenshire, grand and intimate Scottish celebrations, destination weddings, and couples who love castles, chapels and lochside grounds

Cluny, Aberdeenshire

A Castle, a Chapel and a Lake, Exclusively Yours.

A 16th-century castle set within 200 acres with its own lake, Cluny Castle is reserved exclusively for one wedding at a time. Couples marry in the private chapel or by the lake, celebrate in the candlelit Tenants' Hall or a lawn marquee, and take the whole castle, chapel and grounds as their own, in the heart of Aberdeenshire.

A Castle Reserved for You Alone.
Weddings at Cluny Castle

A Castle Reserved for You Alone.

Cluny Castle hosts one wedding at a time, on a full exclusive-use basis, so the castle, the chapel, the grounds and the accommodation are entirely the couple's own. Ceremonies are held in the private chapel or outdoors by the lake, with the candlelit Tenants' Hall and a marquee lawn for receptions of up to 300. Bespoke Scottish catering, 14 bedrooms sleeping 28, and 200 acres of woodland and water complete a grand, intimate Aberdeenshire castle wedding, from £14,995 for two nights.

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A Feast by Candlelight.
Dining & Scottish Produce

A Feast by Candlelight.

Dining at Cluny Castle is bespoke: preferred catering partners and in-house catering create menus from the finest locally sourced, seasonal Scottish produce, served by candlelight in the Tenants' Hall, the intimate Dining Room, or the marquee, with a full alcohol licence and corkage options, and every dietary preference accommodated.

The couple by Cluny Castle and its lake

A 16th-Century Castle

Restored and reserved exclusively, set within 200 acres with its own lake, ancient woodland and lawns in Aberdeenshire.

The Castle

The Chapel & Tenants’ Hall

A private chapel for up to 120 and the candlelit Tenants’ Hall for up to 90 (150 dancing), with a marquee for 300.

Weddings
The private chapel at Cluny Castle
The candlelit Tenants’ Hall at Cluny Castle

Bespoke Scottish Dining

Menus from the finest local, seasonal produce, served by candlelight in the Tenants’ Hall or the Dining Room.

Dining

Exclusive Use

The whole castle, chapel and grounds, with 14 bedrooms sleeping 28, reserved for one wedding at a time.

Stay
Cluny Castle and its lake
200 Acres of Aberdeenshire.
The Estate & The Lake

200 Acres of Aberdeenshire.

Beyond the castle lie 200 acres of Aberdeenshire countryside: an impressive lake that mirrors the towers, sweeping lawns, ancient woodland and marquee sites, with Royal Deeside, the Cairngorms and the whisky trails of Speyside within reach. A wedding here becomes a Scottish escape, with the castle, the lake and the woodland framing every photograph.

Accommodation

14 Bedrooms, Sleeping 28, Exclusively Yours.

Tartan and antiques

Castle Bedrooms

up to 2 guests
Bedroom

14 bedrooms, 13 of them doubles, recently refurbished with tartan décor, antique furnishings and modern comforts, sleeping up to 28.

Double
Castle Room
Castle Bedrooms
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We fell in love with Cluny when we first saw it; it is just the most magical place to get married.

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Location

Cluny, Aberdeenshire

Cluny Castle stands near Sauchen in Aberdeenshire, within its own 200-acre estate of lake, lawns and woodland. Aberdeen and its airport are about 40 minutes away, with Royal Deeside, Castle Country and the Cairngorms close by, making the castle easily reached while feeling a world apart, in the heart of north-east Scotland.

The castle lake

On the estate

Royal Deeside & Cairngorms

Nearby

Aberdeen

About 40 minutes

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)

About 40 minutes

Pricing and What to Expect

A 16th-Century Castle, Exclusively Yours.

Cluny Castle is one of Scotland's most romantic wedding venues: a 16th-century castle, thoughtfully restored, set within 200 acres of Aberdeenshire countryside with its own lake, ancient woodland and sweeping lawns. Taken on a full exclusive-use basis, couples marry in the private chapel or by the lake, celebrate in the candlelit Tenants' Hall or a lawn marquee for up to 300, and stay across 14 bedrooms sleeping 28, with the whole castle, chapel and grounds theirs alone. Weddings start from £14,995 for two nights' exclusive use.

From £14,995 (2 nights exclusive use)
£14,995

Typically Includes

-Two nights' exclusive use of the castle, chapel and grounds
-A ceremony in the private chapel (up to 120) or by the lake
-The candlelit Tenants' Hall and a marquee lawn for up to 300
-On-site accommodation for up to 28 across 14 bedrooms
-200 acres with a lake and ancient woodland for photographs
-Bespoke catering from preferred partners or in-house

Additional Costs

Catering and drinks (bespoke menus quoted separately; corkage available)

Cluny Castle is an exclusive-use 16th-century castle in Aberdeenshire, from £14,995 for two nights. The private chapel seats up to 120, the Tenants' Hall up to 90 (150 dancing), and a marquee lawn up to 300, with 14 bedrooms sleeping 28. Contact the team for a bespoke proposal.

All pricing is indicative. Final investment varies by date, guest count, menu, and bespoke requirements. Contact the venue directly for a tailored proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cluny Castle

It is an exclusive 16th-century Scottish castle wedding: a ceremony in a private stained-glass chapel or by the lake, a candlelit celebration in the Tenants’ Hall or a marquee for 300, and the whole castle and its 200 acres reserved for you alone.

The private chapel seats up to 120, the candlelit Tenants’ Hall up to 90 (150 dancing), and a sailcloth marquee on the lawn up to 300, with the lake and grounds for outdoor ceremonies.

Bespoke Scottish menus from preferred partners or in-house, from the finest local seasonal produce, served by candlelight in the Tenants’ Hall or the Dining Room, with a full alcohol licence and corkage.

Yes. Cluny hosts one wedding at a time, so the whole castle, chapel, grounds and 14 bedrooms belong to the couple and their guests.

14 bedrooms (13 doubles) sleeping up to 28, refurbished in tartan and antiques, plus a five-bedroom West Wing apartment for up to 10.

200 acres of Aberdeenshire countryside with an impressive lake, sweeping lawns and ancient woodland, near Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms, about 40 minutes from Aberdeen.

Cluny, by Sauchen, Aberdeenshire

Cluny Castle

Cluny Castle Cluny, by Sauchen Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Getting Here

Near Sauchen, in its own 200-acre Aberdeenshire estate

A 16th-century castle with a private chapel and lake

Reserved exclusively for one wedding at a time

About 40 minutes from Aberdeen and its airport

Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms nearby

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