9 rooms, first and second floors of the castle
Castle bedrooms
Double bedrooms decorated in a traditional style with tartan, antique furniture and, in many rooms, views over the estate.
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Aberdeenshire · Castle
Cluny Castle
Private family castle for exclusive-use wedding weekends · Sauchen, Aberdeenshire
£23,495Starting fromsee what it includes
Up to 150Guests90 seated for dinner
15Bedroomssleeps 30 on site
19 kmNearest airportAberdeen, Aberdeen Airport, 20 to 25 minutes by car
A castle in rural Aberdeenshire that is a family home as well as a venue, with a private chapel at its heart.
Cluny Castle in Sauchen
Cluny Castle is a Scottish castle in rural Aberdeenshire, set within 200 acres of countryside at the end of a tree-lined drive. It is a family home as well as a wedding venue, and has been sympathetically restored and renovated over the years. The castle has turrets and a distinctive silhouette, and its interiors are panelled and intimate. Hired on an exclusive-use basis, it gives the wedding party full access to the castle and its private estate. Only a limited number of weddings are held each year, so a wedding day here is a private one, and if not all the bedrooms are taken no other guests are staying.
The grounds include a lake, expansive lawns and ancient trees, within landscaped parkland and ancient woodland that change with the seasons and give many backdrops for photographs. Several sites in the grounds can host a marquee, each with the castle behind it. The castle caters for small intimate weddings and for large marquee weddings alike, and the house can be set up for a more intimate feel, so an elopement works as well as a grand celebration. A dedicated wedding planner is with each couple from the start of planning and throughout the wedding day, and the castle keeps a list of recommended suppliers.
Cluny Castle
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At a glance
The Essentials
Facts checked 5 October 2026
- Where
- Cluny Castle, Sauchen, Aberdeenshire AB51 7RT, United Kingdom
- Seated dinner
- Up to 90 guests in The Tenants' Hall
- Standing reception
- Up to 150 guests
- Ceremony
- Up to 120 guests
- Exclusive use
- Yes, the whole venue: full access to the castle and its 200-acre private estate
- Stay
- 15 rooms
- Price
- From £23,495
- Exclusive use from
- £23,495
- Also
- Chapel on site · Indoor ceremony setting · Marquee or tent permitted · Outdoor ceremony setting
Ceremonies
Ceremonies in the chapel
The private chapel is at the heart of the castle and takes up to 120 guests for a ceremony. It is private and not on consecrated ground, and it is not bound by any specific faith. Other ceremony locations are the Tenants' Hall, the Drawing Room, the Entrance Hall and several other locations in the grounds. The house can be hired for a ceremony-only booking, limited to certain times of year and to midweek or off-peak dates. Dogs are allowed at the chapel, and the chapel has disabled access.
Receptions
Dinner and dancing in the Tenants' Hall
The Tenants' Hall is directly below the chapel and is used for dinner and dancing, with stained glass mullioned windows and parquet flooring. It seats up to 90 guests for dinner and takes up to 150 for a standing reception. For smaller weddings the Dining Room and Drawing Room are used for dinner. The house works with each couple on the timings of the day, to suit the season and the guests. Live music and DJs are possible. Disabled access is to the ground floor only, which includes the Tenants' Hall.
The stay
Castle bedrooms and the West Wing
Guests stay on site in the castle bedrooms and in the West Wing apartment. The first and second floors of the castle hold nine double bedrooms, which have been refurbished. They are decorated with classic tartan, traditional features, antique furnishings and modern luxuries, and the bathrooms have bathtubs, make-up mirrors, irons and ironing boards. The West Wing apartment has its own private entrance and a kitchen.
Food and drink
Caterers and menus
Catering is by a handpicked selection of exclusive caterers, who use locally sourced, seasonal produce. Menus are arranged with the preferred catering partners, and tasting sessions and wine pairings are available. Seated meals and buffets are offered, with corkage options, an alcohol licence, and the possibility of private catering and dry hire. Dining can also be arranged for guests during their stay. Flowers, lighting, entertainment and photography can also be arranged.
Gothic Revival, seats 120
Completed in 1870 and open to any kind of ceremony, since it is not consecrated.
The chapelDinner and dancing for 90
Beneath the chapel, with stained-glass windows, parquet floor and fairy lights.
The Tenants' Hall
Pond, burn and woodland
A pond in front of the castle, a burn with footbridges and a walled garden.
The groundsThe whole house
All 15 bedrooms and the grounds for two or three nights, from £23,495 in 2028.
Exclusive use
Accommodation
15 rooms and suites
6 bedrooms, sleeps 12, self-contained, over two floors, own entrance
West Wing Apartment
Apartment
A large apartment on the castle's west side with a fully equipped kitchen, used for self-catering and by larger family groups. A ground-floor accessible bedroom was added in 2026.
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Exclusive use and buyout
The whole of Cluny Castle, to yourselves
full access to the castle and its 200-acre private estate
Buyout from
£23,495
From £23,495 for two nights, April to October 2028 (three nights £24,995); VAT not stated
- Rooms
- 15 rooms and suites
- Minimum stay
- 2 nights
- When
- Weddings: minimum two nights, commonly taken as the night before and one or two nights after. Private stays without a wedding: minimum three nights. Bank holiday supplements apply.
- All 15 bedrooms for up to 30 guests
- Chapel or outdoor ceremony location
- Tenants' Hall or Dining Room for the evening
- Drawing Room and Library for drinks
- Welcome hamper on arrival
- Master of ceremonies
- West Wing kitchen for self-catering
Who you will plan it with
Owner
Cosmo Linzee Gordon
Owner
Bronya Linzee Gordon
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Cluny Castle
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Location
Aberdeenshire
Cluny Castle is at Sauchen. Taxi companies based in Inverurie and Aberdeen can be recommended, and taxis are best booked before the wedding evening to avoid delays. Hotels in Aberdeen or the local area are suggested for guests not staying at the castle.
Aberdeen (ABZ)Aberdeen Airport, 20 to 25 minutes by car
Inverness (INV)99 km
Cluny Castle
Cluny Castle, Sauchen, Aberdeenshire AB51 7RT, United Kingdom
Transfers. Evening taxis are best booked well in advance. Firms in Inverurie and Aberdeen are recommended.
Parking. On-site parking for guests, with arrangements confirmed in advance according to the size of the event.
Getting there
- Aberdeen (ABZ)
- Inverness (INV)
Nearest station
Kintore (ScotRail) is the nearest station, about 6.8 miles from the venue in a straight line.
Pricing and what to expect
What a wedding here costs
From£23,495
Typically includes
- Exclusive use of the castle and grounds for the stay
- Overnight accommodation for up to 30 guests with linen, towels, bathrobes and organic toiletries
- A personal welcome and welcome hamper
- The Chapel or an outdoor location for the ceremony
- The Tenants' Hall or Dining Room for the evening reception
- A choice of lawn sites for a marquee
- Private use of the grounds for photographs
- A master of ceremonies
- The Drawing Room and Library for the drinks reception
- A games room with table tennis
- The West Wing apartment kitchen for self-catering
- A recommended suppliers list
Not included: catering (with crockery, cutlery and tableware) and a marquee.
Capacity
- Seated dinner90
- Standing reception150
- Ceremony120
- Guests who can stay30
Reviews
What guests say
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Testimonial, not ratedVerified wedding
It was absolutely incredible…
Thank you so much for everything in the run-up to the wedding and over the entire weekend. It was absolutely incredible, with ALL of the guests being taken aback by the beauty of Cluny Castle and the amazing staff. I lost count of how many times I was told, “This is the best wedding we’ve ever been to!”. That was only possible thanks to you guys!
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Frequently asked questions
Cluny Castle
How many guests can Cluny Castle seat for dinner?
Cluny Castle seats up to 90 guests for dinner, in The Tenants' Hall.
How many guests can attend a ceremony at Cluny Castle?
A ceremony at Cluny Castle takes up to 120 guests.
Can we have Cluny Castle exclusively?
Cluny Castle can be taken for exclusive use, with a minimum of 2 nights. It covers full access to the castle and its 200-acre private estate.
Can guests stay at Cluny Castle?
Cluny Castle has 15 rooms.
How much does a wedding at Cluny Castle cost?
Weddings at Cluny Castle start from £23,495 .
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