Barnbougle Castle Weddings
A Barnbougle Castle wedding takes place in a 13th-century coastal fortress on the private Dalmeny Estate, looking directly out over the Firth of Forth, just twenty minutes from Edinburgh. As your planners, we take care of every detail so this rare waterfront castle feels entirely yours.
Barnbougle Castle at a glance
| Location | Dalmeny Estate, near South Queensferry |
| Nearest hub | Edinburgh (approx. 20 minutes), airport approx. 15 |
| Style | 13th-century coastal fortress (restored 19th century) |
| Setting | Firth of Forth shoreline, wooded parkland |
| Exclusive use | Yes |
| Accommodation | None on site (nearby options available) |
| Ceremony options | Scottish Library or sea-facing terrace |
| Guest capacity | Up to 60 in the Scottish Library, up to 140 in the Banqueting Hall, up to 450 in a marquee |
Why couples love Barnbougle Castle
A castle by the sea. Uninterrupted views across the Firth of Forth.
Private, yet close to the city. Twenty minutes from Edinburgh on a secluded estate.
An extraordinary library. Ceremonies among thousands of historic books.
Grand dining. A barrel-vaulted Banqueting Hall with a Minstrel’s Gallery.
Ceremonies and receptions
A waterfront castle for ceremony and celebration:
Marry in the Scottish Library, framed by windows over the Forth.
Or outdoors on the sea-facing terrace.
Dine in the barrel-vaulted Banqueting Hall.
Extend with a marquee on the lawn for larger celebrations.
Please note: there is no accommodation within the castle itself, though there are excellent options nearby.
Planning a Barnbougle Castle wedding from abroad
Most of the couples we plan for travel from the US and Canada:
Virtual tours of the castle
Planning around your time zone
Every local supplier sourced and coordinated
Guidance on marrying in Scotland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Barnbougle Castle?
On the Dalmeny Estate near South Queensferry, on the Firth of Forth, around twenty minutes from Edinburgh.
Is there accommodation at Barnbougle Castle?
Not within the castle itself, though there are excellent options nearby on and around the estate.
Is Barnbougle Castle exclusive use?
Yes. The castle and its grounds are yours for your celebration.
Can you plan our wedding if we live abroad?
Yes. Most of our couples plan from the US and Canada.
Begin planning your Barnbougle Castle wedding
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