Castle Wedding Guide

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Auchen Castle – Your Luxury Scottish Castle Hotel

Auchen Castle Hotel is a prestigious castle hotel located in Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. This beautiful Castle comprises 15 Castle and Feature rooms as well as 10 Lodge room with all castle and feature rooms being individually appointed to an exceptional standard.
The stunning interiors and accommodation in Auchen Castle and the 34 acres of private grounds and woodlands that provide its stunning backdrop comprise to make our hotel one of the most sought after romantic getaway and wedding locations in Scotland. With a reputation for excellent service, great cuisine and a unique setting we can guarantee that your stay at Auchen Castle Hotel will be a memorable one.

Whether you wish a romantic hide away break in Scotland or a Scottish Castle Wedding – we should be your venue of choice.

Auchen Castle Hotel is the ideal venue for a romantic break, a relaxing holiday or for holding your Scottish Castle Wedding. It is only a few miles from Gretna Green, one of the most popular UK wedding locations. Our Scottish Castle hotel can be hired on an exclusive use basis for the ultimate in personal attention – no matter what the event. Many of our brides-to-be opt for this package and enjoy having the hotel for the personal use of their family and friends on their very special day. Helicopter transfers to Glasgow or Edinburgh can be arranged for executive, wedding or leisure guests.

For the corporate guest we are also an ideal conference venue with two dedicated conferencing rooms and excellent packages for day and 24-hour delegates.

For the more adventurous clients, we can also make arrangements for quad biking, clay pigeon shooting or perhaps you will relax and enjoy our award winning restaurant and try some of our specialist Scottish whisky’s including our very own branded 12-year old Malt.

Whatever the reason for your stay at Auchen Castle Hotel in Scotland – find out more about us and the hotel location and please contact us if you have any questions or wish to make a booking.

Scottish Castle Wedding Venue in Scotland

What could be more romantic than a wedding in a Scottish castle in Scotland?
A Scottish Castle Wedding can make a bride feel like a princess for the day … irrespective of the size of the wedding. Here at Auchen Castle Hotel we have an excellent reputation as a wedding venue in Scotland and it is only a few miles from Gretna Green where many of our couples like to enjoy a religious ceremony.

Auchen Castle Hotel can be found in Dumfries and Galloway. This region is a breathtakingly beautiful part of Scotland and the hotel itself really is a jewel in the Scottish Borders.

Our Castle hotel boasts 25 bedrooms of which 15 are Castle Feature rooms. Several rooms have hand carved four poster beds adding to a romantic atmosphere that wedding guests from all over the world have experienced – please view some our most recent wedding guest testimonials.

Auchen Castle Hotel Wedding

A wedding at Auchen Castle Hotel is a unique experience with either a Civil or Religious wedding ceremony taking place in an intimate and romantic setting with this stunning Scottish Castle as a backdrop. Our prestigious Castle Grounds ensure that the wedding photography can provide the most beautiful and dramatic wedding pictures and guests always enjoy exploring our 34 acres of formal gardens and woodlands set against the Scottish Borders hills.

At Auchen Castle we have years of wedding venue experience and have hosted everything from lavish TV celebrity weddings (view details of our latest Celebrity Wedding) to weddings just for two. Whether it’s a Spring / Summer Wedding or an Autumn / Winter Wedding we can provide that exclusive setting at an affordable price, please view our special wedding packages. Please note that Auchen Castle Hotel also provides exclusive use of the Scottish Castle for that extra special wedding day. Simply put, you can take over the entire Castle for your personal use. This is the ultimate in achieving a wedding that is unique to you.

The Castle is not only renowned for its beauty and setting but also for its fine cuisine. The Auchen Castle restaurant, Le Cépage , seats 100 diners and extra guests can easily be welcomed – we can also accommodate weddings of larger numbers by means of a lawn marquee. All guests can be assured that they will be trated to a culinary experience that they will not forget

For a totally extraordinary experience we can arrange for a bird of prey from our own falconry centre to deliver your wedding rings in our gardens.

One of our magnificent birds will swoop down on command from the top of the Castle carrying a velvet bag containing your wedding rings in front of your friends and family members. It really is something to be seen!

Whether inside the Castle or out in the gardens your Wedding party will enjoy the very best wedding reception. We pride ourselves on our service, cuisine and the personal touches that make you feel like the most important person in the world. We also give you variety of choice in menus and entertainment.

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Wedding Ceremonies at Auchen Castle Hotel in Scotland

All of our brides and grooms to be are assigned a personal Wedding Co-ordinator so that you can relax and enjoy the perfect Wedding for you and your guests. We will ensure that every aspect of your wedding, be it a civil or religious wedding ceremony, goes smoothly and that your special wedding day will be one to remember!
Auchen Castle can perform Religious or Civil Wedding ceremonies within the Scottish Castle or Gardens.

Religious ceremonies can also be arranged if you prefer in a local Church, afterwards returning to Auchen Castle for your Wedding Breakfast, Photography and Entertainment. With Gretna Green being only a few miles down the road, many of our brides and grooms to be choose to hold a religious ceremony there.

Auchen Castle really is the most perfect venue to in which to hold your wedding and/or wedding reception and is unquestionably one of the most romantic settings in Dumfries and Galloway, if not the whole of Scotland!

Auchen Castle Hotel Wedding Ceremonies

Wedding Receptions at Auchen Castle in Scotland

As a wedding reception venue, Auchen Castle Hotel is unsurpassed. Our hotel offers the best in space, style, staff and is an unrivalled wedding venue in Dumfries and Galloway, if not the whole of Scotland.
When you decide to hold your Scottish wedding here you will be assigned a personal Wedding Co-ordinator who will assist you with everything from table plans, wedding etiquette, food and drinks options and legal requirements. In short, your personal Wedding Co-ordinator will ensure that your wedding reception will be perfect and that you and your guests will have an unforgettable day.

To assist you with your choices – please view our Wedding Menus and Entertainment options. You can also find information and suggestions about wedding etiquette in our wedding guide.

Auchen Castle has an extended licence and we can serve non-residents until 1am Monday to Saturday and 12 midnight on Sundays. However for residents the bar is open until later for special events.

The bar is well stocked with most popular brands and also includes a fabulous selection of whiskies, including our own branded 12-year old malt, to allow you to extend your evening.

Needless to say a fine selection of wines and Champagnes are also available.

Castle Accommodation in a Scotland Hotel

Auchen Castle Hotel, near Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, is a luxurious Hotel in Scotland and comprises 25 bedrooms of which 15 are feature bedrooms within the original Castle. All of our bedrooms are individually styled and appointed and are the height of comfort and provide some of Scotland’s best accommodation.
The feature rooms and honeymoon suites are beautiful and are particularly tailored to romantic stays and getaways. They all have Champagne stocked mini bars and wide screen televisions. Auchen Castle Hotel also has various rooms with 4 poster beds, one of which is an exact replica of the bed used by Anne Boleyn at her ancestral home.

In addition to the 15 feature rooms within the Castle itself, we also offer accommodation in the 10 Auchen Castle lodge rooms which are family sized rooms and have fabulous views over the Castle Hotel grounds, of which there are 34 acres in all – a true mix of formal gardens and beautiful woodlands.

If you are looking for a romantic break or a Castle wedding then there can be no better a place to stay than Auchen Castle Hotel. We have a reputation for excellent cuisine, fine dining and luxurious accommodation in a unique setting. We also cater for corporate guests and those looking to take advantage of the many countryside activities available here in Scotland, so whatever the reason for your stay – Auchen Castle Hotel is the place to be!

Auchen Castle Hotel Accommodation

Food & Drink at Auchen Castle Hotel, Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

At Auchen Castle Hotel you can relax with an aperitif in the Castle Cocktail Bar, enjoy a lavish meal in the award winning Hotel restaurant, Le Cépage, and round the evening off with a wee dram in the Garden Lounge. Perfect!
The award winning Auchen Castle Hotel restaurant, Le Cépage, enjoys an excellent reputation for the cuisine prepared by its chefs. All our meals are freshly prepared and, whenever possible, we use quality local produce. In addition, the restaurant team are very attentive and trained to deliver the very best of service.

Please take the time to review the sample Table d’hôte menu and our extensive wine lists (currently being updated – these will be back online soon).

The Hotel restaurant has fabulous panoramic views of the Scottish Upper Annandale Mountains and the lake. This part of Scotland is particularly beautiful so why not soak up the atmosphere and take an after dinner stroll through our Italian gardens and woodlands, perhaps whilst enjoying a digestif or two!

We can alter the restaurant layout to accommodate large events, be it traditional top tables for weddings with bespoke menus or round tables for corporate groups. Intimate dining is also possible.

After dinner coffees or liqueurs can be enjoyed in the Castle Garden Lounge – the perfect evening setting, surrounded by beautiful gardens and countryside.

Auchen Castle Hotel Food

Auchen Castle Hotel Contact information / Location

Auchen Castle Hotel
Beattock, Near Moffat,
Dumfriesshire DG10 9SH
Scotland

Tel: +44 (0)1683 300 407
Fax: +44 (0)1683 300 727
Email: sales@auchencastle.com