Dundas Castle

An exclusive-use castle wedding near Edinburgh.

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South Queensferry, Edinburgh

A castle of your own, near the city.

Dundas Castle is a private, exclusive-use castle estate near South Queensferry, a short way west of Edinburgh and secluded within its own estate and loch. The dramatic 600-year Auld Keep, all vaulted stone with rooftop views of the Forth bridges, stands beside a Georgian mansion house, for classic Scottish weddings where the whole castle belongs to you and your guests.

A Scottish Castle Wedding.

Couples marry beneath the vaulted stone of the Auld Keep's Great Hall, in the walled courtyard around its fountain, or out on the lawn with the castle behind, often with a piper and the Scottish traditions of the quaich and the handfasting. Then a candlelit feast in the Stag Chamber or the Croquet Room, and dinner and dancing for up to 200 in the Pavilion, all in the seclusion of a castle that is yours alone for the day.

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Candlelit Feasts and Modern Scottish Cooking.

Dining is in-house, five-star cooking by Heritage Portfolio, from an intimate candlelit feast in the 15th-century Stag Chamber to a formal wedding breakfast in the Croquet Room and a grand dinner for up to 200 in the Pavilion, seasonal and modern Scottish, with Champagne and whisky and dancing into the night.

The Auld Keep

A 600-year medieval keep of original stone and vaulted ceilings, with rooftop views of the Forth bridges.

Exclusive Use

On exclusive use the whole castle and its estate belong solely to you and your guests.

A Scottish Feast

In-house five-star cooking, candlelit feasts in the Stag Chamber and grand dinners in the Pavilion.

A Loch of Its Own

Gardens, a private loch with a Boathouse, and estate pursuits from falconry to whisky tasting.

A Loch, Gardens and a Castle of Your Own.

Beyond the walls lies the castle's own private estate: gardens and lawns, a loch with its own Boathouse, and Scottish pursuits from falconry to whisky tasting. On exclusive use it is all yours, so a wedding at Dundas becomes a whole Scottish weekend, secluded and unhurried, in a castle a short way from Edinburgh yet a world of its own.

Accommodation

17 Bedrooms, the Party Within the Walls.

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Location

South Queensferry, Edinburgh

Dundas Castle sits within its own private estate near South Queensferry, just south of the Queensferry Crossing and a short way west of Edinburgh. It is about fifteen minutes from Edinburgh Airport and close to the historic city, yet secluded in gardens and a loch of its own, so guests reach a castle easily and then feel a world away from the city once inside the gates.

Pricing and What to Expect

An exclusive-use castle wedding near Edinburgh.

Dundas Castle is a private, exclusive-use castle estate near South Queensferry, a short way west of Edinburgh. Couples marry in the 600-year-old Auld Keep beneath vaulted stone, in the walled courtyard or on the lawn, feast by candlelight in the 15th-century Stag Chamber or in the elegant Croquet Room, and celebrate with dinner and dancing for up to 200 in the Pavilion, all in the seclusion of the castle's own estate and loch. Seventeen bedrooms sleep up to 37 adults, so the party stays within the walls. There is no published tariff; pricing is quoted on enquiry and the LWD team makes the introduction.

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

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