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Carlowrie Castle
Victorian castle with walled gardens, orangery and nine bedrooms near Edinburgh Airport, West Lothian
On requestStarting from
Up to 450Guests110 seated for dinner
9Bedroomssleeps 18 on site
1 kmNearest airportEdinburgh
Carlowrie Castle is a privately owned castle built in 1852 in West Lothian, with an orangery, nine bedrooms and 32 acres of grounds close to Edinburgh.
Carlowrie Castle was built in 1852 in West Lothian and remains a private home, owned by Andrew Marshall, whose family is one of only two to have lived there. The house sets contemporary comfort inside a traditional frame and stands in 32 acres of gardens and woodland, with a tennis court, walled gardens and extensive private parking. Edinburgh Airport is just under ten minutes away and the city centre about twenty.
Weddings are held with exclusive use of the castle. The Orangery seats up to 110 guests and can be joined to a marquee for as many as 450, while the Piano Room, Marble Room and Library Bar provide further reception space on the ground floor. The castle is licensed for ceremonies. Nine bedrooms sleep up to 18 guests, with Italian marble bathrooms and views of the grounds. A resident chef cooks for the day, and a piper, ceilidh or fireworks can be added.
Carlowrie Castle
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At a glance
The Essentials
- Where
- West Lothian, Scotland
- Capacity
- 110 seated in the Orangery, up to 450 with a marquee
- Stay
- 9 bedrooms, sleeping up to 18
- Ceremony
- Fully licensed for wedding ceremonies
- Price
- On enquiry
- Exclusive use
- Whole castle and grounds
- Catering
- In-house chef
- Nearest airport
- Edinburgh, just under 10 minutes
- Parking
- Private parking and helicopter landing position
A family home since 1852
Carlowrie Castle was built in 1852 and is privately owned by Andrew Marshall. His family is one of only two to have lived in the castle. Contemporary comfort sits within a traditional setting, and the house stands about ten minutes from Edinburgh Airport.
Rooms for the celebration
Three reception rooms lead off the ground floor: the Piano Room with its baby grand, the Marble Room and the Library Bar. The Orangery seats up to 110 guests and can be joined to a marquee for much larger numbers. The ground floor also suits a family dinner on the eve of the wedding.
Staying at the castle
Nine bedrooms have Italian marble bathrooms, several with copper or nickel roll-top baths and walk-in showers. They include two Castle Doubles, three Deluxe Castle Rooms and the Luxury Castle Room Marshall, used as the bridal suite. The Carlowrie Suite is a ground-floor apartment with its own entrance and walled garden.
A day shaped by the couple
Couples can add a piper on arrival, champagne and canape receptions, ceilidhs and fireworks, with menus from the resident chef. The grounds cover 32 acres of gardens and woodland, with a tennis court on site.
The Orangery
Seats 110 guests on round tables, with room for 150 at an evening reception.
Three reception rooms
The Piano Room, Marble Room and Library Bar sit on the ground floor.
Nine bedrooms
Italian marble bathrooms and views of the grounds, sleeping up to 18.
Carlowrie Suite
A ground-floor apartment with a private entrance, walled garden, two bedrooms and a lounge.
32 acres of grounds
Manicured gardens, woodland walks, a tennis court and extensive private parking.
Marquee option
Joining a marquee to the Orangery takes the capacity to 450 guests.
Accommodation
9 rooms and suites
Deluxe Castle Rooms
Three king rooms, Moncur, Smith and Hutchinson, with views over the grounds.
EnquireLuxury Castle Rooms
Two king rooms, Marshall and Oliver. Marshall is used as the bridal suite.
EnquireCarlowrie Suite
A ground-floor apartment with a private entrance, walled garden, two double or twin bedrooms, two bathrooms and a lounge.
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Exclusive use and buyout
The whole of Carlowrie Castle, to yourselves
The castle, walled gardens and tennis court, with all nine bedrooms and the ground floor rooms, from the afternoon of arrival to the morning after.
- The walled gardens and tennis court
- All nine bedrooms, sleeping up to 18 guests
- Continental breakfast for resident guests
- Use of all ground floor rooms
Who you will plan it with
Owner
Andrew Marshall
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Location
Edinburgh
The bride and bridal party have access from noon on the day of arrival. Other guests arrive from 14.00 and leave by 10.30 the following day.
Edinburgh (EDI)under 1 km
Glasgow (GLA)67 km
Carlowrie Castle
Carlowrie Castle, Boathouse Bridge Road, West Lothian, EH29 9ES, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parking. Extensive private parking in the grounds, with a helicopter landing position.
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 2.1 miles from the venue in a straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
Carlowrie Castle
How many guests can Carlowrie Castle seat?
The Orangery seats 100 guests with a top table or 110 on round tables of ten. For evening receptions the ground floor takes up to 200 guests and the Orangery 150.
Can larger weddings be hosted?
Yes. The Orangery can be joined to a marquee, which raises the capacity to 450 guests.
How many people can stay at the castle?
Nine bedrooms sleep up to 18 guests. Three further double bedrooms and two children's rooms in the Gate Lodge can be offered to guests at a special rate, held for 14 days from the first booking.
Is the castle licensed for ceremonies?
Yes, it is fully licensed for wedding ceremonies.
What does exclusive use include?
The walled gardens, tennis court, all nine bedrooms, a continental breakfast for resident guests and all ground floor rooms.
What is provided for the wedding itself?
Furniture and tableware are included: 110 banqueting chairs, eleven five-foot round tables, six trestle tables, a ceremony table, linen, glassware, crockery and cutlery. A ceremony set-up with aisle runner, bay trees and candle vases is also provided, along with the baby grand piano, a Sonos system and a PA system for speeches.
How far is the castle from the airport?
Edinburgh Airport is just under 10 minutes away, Edinburgh city centre about 20 minutes and Glasgow Airport about an hour.
Is there parking or a helicopter landing point?
There is extensive private parking and a helicopter landing position in the 32 acres of grounds.
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