Inverlochy Castle Hotel
Inverlochy Castle Hotel
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Inverlochy Castle Hotel

A Victorian Castle, at the Foot of Ben Nevis.

Bespoke

Venue Highlights

1863

Victorian Castle

by Lord Abinger

Ben Nevis

At Its Foot

its own loch & grounds

17

Rooms & Suites

individually designed

Exclusive

Use

the whole castle, yours

At a Glance

Venue Intelligence

CeremonyCeremonies in the Great Hall and opulent rooms, or outdoors by the loch; capacities confirmed by the team to the guest number
DiningWedding breakfasts in the Great Hall and dining rooms, of a Roux culinary heritage
Bedrooms17 individually designed en-suite rooms and suites, plus the gate lodge
Exclusive UseThe whole castle and its grounds are taken on an exclusive-use basis
Cateringin_house
Outdoor CeremonyAvailable
AccommodationOn-site
LocationTorlundy, near Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis; about 1h40 from Inverness Airport.
StyleA Victorian castle of 1863 with its own loch at the foot of Ben Nevis, the Great Hall, a Roux culinary heritage, taken exclusively
Best ForExclusive-use Highland castle weddings, dramatic Scottish destination weddings, intimate and grand celebrations, and couples who love mountains, lochs and history

Torlundy, near Fort William

Marry Where Queen Victoria Found Her Lovelier Spot.

A Victorian castle built in 1863 at the foot of Ben Nevis, with its own loch and grounds, Inverlochy Castle Hotel is one of Scotland's most romantic wedding venues. Couples take the whole castle exclusively, marry in its opulent rooms or by the loch, and celebrate in the Great Hall, in the wild beauty of the Highlands.

An Exclusive-Use Highland Castle.
Weddings at Inverlochy Castle Hotel

An Exclusive-Use Highland Castle.

Inverlochy Castle Hotel offers couples the whole castle on an exclusive-use basis. Ceremonies are held in the opulent castle rooms or outdoors in the grounds, by the loch beneath Ben Nevis, and the celebration unfolds in the Great Hall, with celebrated dining of a Roux culinary heritage. Seventeen individually designed rooms and suites welcome the wedding party beneath one roof, and the loch, the gardens and the mountains frame a private, fairytale Highland wedding, quoted on enquiry.

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Inverlochy Castle, Scotland
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A Roux Culinary Heritage.
Dining & The Roux Heritage

A Roux Culinary Heritage.

Dining at Inverlochy Castle Hotel is served in the Great Hall and the opulent dining rooms, beneath the Scarlett family crest, and carries a celebrated Roux culinary heritage, with Albert Roux and Michel Roux Jr long associated with the kitchen. The cuisine is refined modern Scottish, drawn from Highland game, seafood and seasonal produce, with celebrated afternoon tea by the fire.

Inverlochy Castle and its loch beneath Ben Nevis

A Victorian Castle of 1863

Built at the foot of Ben Nevis with its own loch, where Queen Victoria found the loveliest, most romantic spot she ever saw.

The Castle

The Great Hall

Hung with the Scarlett family crest beneath a frescoed ceiling, the Great Hall hosts ceremonies and wedding breakfasts.

The Hall
The Great Hall at Inverlochy Castle
Inverlochy Castle from the air beneath Ben Nevis

A Roux Culinary Heritage

Celebrated dining in the Great Hall, with Albert Roux and Michel Roux Jr long associated with the kitchen.

Dining

Exclusive Use

Take the whole castle and its grounds, with 17 individually designed rooms and suites for the wedding party.

Stay
A castle suite at Inverlochy Castle
The Wild Beauty of the Highlands.
Ben Nevis & The Highlands

The Wild Beauty of the Highlands.

Inverlochy Castle Hotel stands in its own grounds at the foot of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, near Fort William, with its own loch and the wild beauty of the Highlands all around. Glencoe, the Road to the Isles and the West Highland landscape lie beyond, so a wedding here becomes a Highland escape, with whisky by the fire, walks by the loch, and the mountains framing every photograph.

Accommodation

17 Castle Rooms & Suites, Beneath Ben Nevis.

Grand, with mountain views

Castle Suites

up to 2 guests
Suite

Grand castle suites with four-poster beds, sitting areas and views to Ben Nevis and the loch, richly appointed in the Victorian style.

Four-Poster
Ben Nevis Views
Castle Suites
Castle Rooms

Antiques and fine fabrics

Castle Rooms

up to 2 guests
Room

Individually designed castle rooms appointed with antiques, fine fabrics and marble bathrooms, each with its own character.

Castle Room
Marble Bath

Looking to the grounds

Classic & Garden Rooms

up to 2 guests
Room

Classic rooms looking over the gardens and grounds, in soft Highland florals and checks, comfortable and characterful.

Classic Room
Garden Views
Classic & Garden Rooms
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I never saw a lovelier or more romantic spot. — Queen Victoria, 1873

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Location

Torlundy, near Fort William

Inverlochy Castle Hotel stands at Torlundy, just north of Fort William, in its own grounds at the foot of Ben Nevis, by a private loch. Fort William and the West Highland Line are a few minutes away, with Inverness Airport about an hour and forty minutes and Glasgow within reach, making this dramatic corner of the Highlands easier to reach than it feels.

Ben Nevis

At its foot

The private loch

On the doorstep

Fort William

A few minutes

Inverness Airport (INV)

About 1h 40m

Pricing and What to Expect

A Highland Castle Wedding, Beneath Ben Nevis.

Inverlochy Castle Hotel is one of Scotland's most romantic wedding venues: a Victorian castle built in 1863 at the foot of Ben Nevis, with its own loch and grounds, where Queen Victoria stayed in 1873 and wrote that she never saw a lovelier or more romantic spot. Couples take the whole castle on an exclusive-use basis, marrying in its opulent rooms or outdoors by the loch beneath the mountains, and celebrating in the Great Hall, beneath the Scarlett family crest. With celebrated dining of a Roux culinary heritage, 17 individually designed rooms and suites, and the wild beauty of the Highlands all around, it offers a private, fairytale castle wedding. Weddings are quoted on enquiry.

Pricing
Bespoke
available on enquiry

Typically Includes

-Exclusive use of the whole castle and its grounds
-A ceremony in the opulent castle rooms or outdoors by the loch
-The Great Hall for the wedding breakfast, beneath the Scarlett crest
-Celebrated dining of a Roux culinary heritage
-17 individually designed castle rooms and suites
-The loch, the gardens and Ben Nevis for photographs

Additional Costs

A published package price (each wedding is quoted on enquiry)

Inverlochy Castle Hotel is an exclusive-use five-star castle hotel near Fort William, quoted on enquiry. Ceremonies are held in the opulent castle rooms or outdoors by the loch beneath Ben Nevis, with the Great Hall for the wedding breakfast and 17 rooms and suites for the wedding party. Contact the team for a bespoke proposal and capacities.

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

Inverlochy Castle Hotel

It is a wedding in a Victorian Highland castle taken exclusively: a ceremony in the Great Hall or by the loch beneath Ben Nevis, a celebration of a Roux culinary heritage, and a stay in castle rooms and suites, in the wild beauty of the Highlands where Queen Victoria found her lovelier and more romantic spot.

The opulent Great Hall, hung with the Scarlett crest, hosts ceremonies and wedding breakfasts, with the drawing rooms for intimate ceremonies and receptions, and the loch-side grounds for outdoor ceremonies beneath the mountains.

Celebrated dining of a Roux culinary heritage, served in the Great Hall and dining rooms: refined modern Scottish cuisine from Highland game, seafood and seasonal produce, with celebrated afternoon tea by the fire.

Yes. Inverlochy Castle is hired on an exclusive-use basis, so the whole castle, the Great Hall, the grounds, the loch and the 17 rooms and suites belong to the couple and their guests.

17 individually designed en-suite rooms and suites, from grand castle suites with views to Ben Nevis and the loch to classic castle rooms, plus the characterful gate lodge.

The castle was built in 1863 by William Frederick Scarlett, 3rd Lord Abinger, at the foot of Ben Nevis. Queen Victoria stayed for a week in 1873 and wrote, "I never saw a lovelier or more romantic spot." It is now a five-star castle hotel.

Torlundy, Fort William, Scottish Highlands

Inverlochy Castle Hotel

Inverlochy Castle Hotel Torlundy, Fort William PH33 6SN, Scottish Highlands, Scotland

Getting Here

At Torlundy, just north of Fort William

In its own grounds at the foot of Ben Nevis, by a private loch

A Victorian castle of 1863, where Queen Victoria stayed in 1873

A few minutes from Fort William and the West Highland Line

About 1 hour 40 minutes from Inverness Airport

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Begin Planning Your Wedding at Inverlochy Castle Hotel

Our team will connect you with the Inverlochy Castle wedding team to discuss exclusive use, a ceremony by the loch or in the Great Hall, and a bespoke proposal for a fairytale Highland castle wedding beneath Ben Nevis.

Your enquiry is kept strictly private. We will never share your information.

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