in William Burn's 1818 house
Main House bedrooms
Individually decorated double and twin rooms, some with fabric walls, original roll-top baths or a canopied bed, with whisky in the room.
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Edinburgh · Castle
Dundas Castle
Exclusive-use castle with a 15th-century keep · South Queensferry, near Edinburgh
On requestStarting from
Up to 200Guests180 seated for dinner
17Bedroomssleeps 37 on site
4 kmNearest airportEdinburgh, About 15 minutes by car (official)
A castle near South Queensferry, taken as a whole for each wedding, with a medieval Auld Keep, a loch, lawns and a permanent Pavilion.
Dundas Castle in South Queensferry
Dundas Castle is a Scottish castle near South Queensferry, close to the historic city of Edinburgh. It is run as an exclusive-use five-star venue, so a wedding party are the only guests at the castle at any one time. The grounds hold lawns, gardens and a loch with a Boathouse on it, and the oldest part of the castle is the medieval tower known as the Auld Keep. Indoor spaces include the Main Hall, the Library, the Drawing Room, the Croquet Room and the Stag Chamber, and a permanent Pavilion is used for larger gatherings. The surroundings feel secluded while the city is a short distance away.
Weddings are planned step by step with dedicated wedding planners, who talk couples through each part of the day. The Dundas team recommends tried and trusted suppliers, from florists and photographers to pipers and firework specialists, who become part of the team on the day. The planning team supports the day from morning preparations to the final song. For a multi-day wedding, the events team can arrange entertainment across the estate, such as whisky tasting, falconry and clay pigeon shooting. The estate also has mapped walks, a croquet lawn, an indoor squash court and a billiard table, so a wedding party has plenty to do across the estate.
Dundas Castle
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Dundas Castle
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At a glance
The Essentials
Facts checked 5 October 2026
- Where
- Dundas Castle, South Queensferry, Edinburgh EH30 9SP, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Seated dinner
- Up to 180 guests
- Exclusive use
- The whole property
- Also
- Gardens · Outdoor ceremony setting
- Type
- Castle, countryside
- Capacity
- Up to 200 guests
Ceremonies
Ceremonies in the Auld Keep and gardens
Ceremonies can be led by an independent celebrant. The Great Hall in the Auld Keep is reached by a staircase from the medieval tower and has a vaulted ceiling and original stonework. The Main Hall has a stained glass window, a grand staircase and panelled walls. Outdoors, the Courtyard has a white stone fountain and coloured arched doors, and the Front Lawn and estate gardens let couples be married with the castle behind them. Couples may also marry in a church elsewhere and then return to the castle to continue the celebrations.
Receptions
Drinks, dinner and dancing
Drinks are served in and around the castle rooms, with fizz or personalised cocktails while the couple step away for photographs. Lawn games can be set up, and guests can relax in the Drawing Room or Library. The Armoury in the Auld Keep has an original open fireplace and is used for smaller gatherings. The wedding breakfast is held in rooms such as the Croquet Room and the Stag Chamber, or in the Pavilion, which has the facilities for a wedding breakfast and dance. Dinner seats up to 180 guests, and the night can close with fireworks or a pipe band performing the Beating of the Retreat.
The stay
Staying at the castle
The castle is booked in its entirety for an event, and individual bedroom bookings are not taken. Individually styled bedrooms are in the Main House, Courtyard Cottage and Stables, each with White Company linen, and the House and Stables rooms come with complimentary whisky. Some have fabric walls, original roll-top baths or a four-poster bed. Couples can visit beforehand to allocate rooms. The Boathouse on the loch can be hired separately.
Food and drink
Food and drink
Heritage Portfolio is the castle's caterer. Menus can be personalised, with a tasting before the wedding. The chefs focus on sustainability, seasonality and provenance when sourcing, and work to standards including Red Tractor Assurance, MSC Certification, Freedom Food and LEAF. Menus are reviewed each year to keep the offering current, and the dining holds the VisitScotland Taste our Best award. All food can be Halal, and Kosher-style dishes are available.
A tower from 1416
The Great Hall on its upper floor seats 110 for a ceremony under a vaulted ceiling, with the vaulted Stag Chamber and the Armoury also in the keep.
The Auld KeepCeremonies around a fountain
An enclosed courtyard with a white stone fountain and arched doors, taking up to 200 for an outdoor ceremony.
The Courtyard
Dinner and dancing for 180
A permanent structure with dance floor, stage, chandeliers and its own bar, dressed to each couple's design.
The PavilionThe whole castle
One party at a time, with 17 bedrooms for family and friends and the estate's lawns and loch.
Exclusive use
Accommodation
17 rooms and suites
including two en suite rooms created under a new roof
Stables bedrooms
Rooms in the converted Stables, which also receive complimentary whisky.
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off the Courtyard
Courtyard Cottage bedrooms
Cottage
Double and twin rooms looking onto the Courtyard, part of the castle's 17.
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1 cottage for two, on the bank of the loch
The Boathouse
An open-plan self-catering cottage with a veranda over the water, booked separately from the castle; from £170 a night with a two-night minimum for ordinary stays.
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Exclusive use and buyout
The whole of Dundas Castle, to yourselves
- Rooms
- 17 rooms and suites
- When
- Every wedding is exclusive use. Check-in for resident guests is from 12 noon and check-out 10.30am the next day. Two-day weddings are offered.
- Exclusive use of the castle and immediate grounds
- A dedicated wedding planner and an operations team on the day
- Ceremony and dining chairs for up to 180, round tables and top-table trestles
- Pavilion dance floor, stage, chandeliers, fairy lights and PA
- Lawn games, grand piano, log fires, squash court and billiard table
- Complimentary WiFi and parking
Who you will plan it with
Owner
Sir Jack Stewart-Clark
Inherited Dundas Castle on his mother's death in 1995 and began the restoration of the Auld Keep and the main house, per the castle's history page.
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Location
Edinburgh
Dundas Castle is just south of the Queensferry Crossing, approximately half an hour by car west of the centre of Edinburgh. Guests enter by the main estate gates off the B800, which runs between South Queensferry and Kirkliston. The castle's own postcode is not recognised by GPS navigation systems; entering EH30 9SS directs drivers to the B800, where the entrance sign is visible.
Edinburgh (EDI)About 15 minutes by car (official)
Glasgow (GLA)About 1 hour by car (official)
Dundas Castle
Dundas Castle, South Queensferry, Edinburgh EH30 9SP, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parking. Complimentary car park at the rear of the castle, which resident guests can use overnight; no parking in the Courtyard at any time.
Things to do nearby
- Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
- Dean Village
- Water of Leith Walkway
- Royal Lyceum Theatre
- Edinburgh Castle
- The Witchery by the Castle
Getting there
- Edinburgh (EDI)
- Glasgow (GLA)
Nearest station
Dalmeny (ScotRail) is the nearest station, about 1.5 miles from the venue in a straight line.
Pricing and what to expect
What a wedding here costs
PricingOn request
Typically includes
Standard full-day hire, per the castle's 'What's included in the hire' page:
- Exclusive use of the castle and immediate grounds
- A dedicated wedding planner and an operations manager and team on the day
- Dining and ceremony chairs for up to 180, round tables and trestle tables for the top table
- The Pavilion's dance floor, stage, chandeliers, fairy lights, LED lighting, PA and speech microphone
- Floodlights on the castle wall facing the Pavilion
- A PA and electric organ in the Great Hall and Sonos sound in the main rooms
- Lawn games, a grand piano and log fires
- Wooden pews for lawn ceremonies of up to 30
- A silver cake stand and ceremonial sword
- Complimentary WiFi and parking
- The squash court and billiard table
Linen, cutlery, glassware and crockery come within the catering price.
Capacity
- Seated dinner180
- Standing reception200
- Ceremony200
- Guests who can stay37
Reviews
What guests say
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Review
From the beginning of our wedding planning journey, we knew we wanted a beautiful and dramatic venue for our big day and the moment we drove up the long drive to the stunning Dundas Castle, we knew we’d found the one. Start to finish, the planning of the day was perfect, our coordinator, Aileen, kept on top of our numerous changes to numbers, places and people, always keeping us on the right track. The whole day was just filled with joy, laughter, and love. It really was the best day of our lives and we wish we could do it all again.
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Frequently asked questions
Dundas Castle
How many guests can Dundas Castle seat for dinner?
Dundas Castle seats up to 180 guests for dinner.
Can we have Dundas Castle exclusively?
Dundas Castle can be taken for exclusive use.
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