Castle Wedding Guide

Forter Castle Outside

Welcome to Forter Castle

Surrounded by Glenisla’s stunning scenery, Forter Castle was originally built in 1560 and enjoys a history as rich as the countryside in which it sits. Destroyed by the Duke of Argyll in 1640, it has been completely restored using traditional materials. Designer Katharine Pooley has transformed the interior into one of luxury and comfort. Forter boasts all modern amenities and occupies five floors, each reached by a stone spiral staircase, which sleeps 12 people comfortably.

Wedding at Forter Castle

Forter is the perfect location for the intimate highland wedding. The castle has its very own chapel for a unique day. We recommend sixteen as the perfect number of guests but can accommodate more. Each wedding is unique to the castle, we can help you arrange catering, pipers and ceilidh bands, singers and story tellers.

Forter Castle Wedding

Accommodation

The castle sleeps twelve comfortably; there are three four poster beds and then three further rooms with the option of double or twins. Each room has its own character and atmosphere and the new addition of storage heaters means that your evenings will be both toasty and relaxing.

The Great Hall

A magnificent hall which spans the entire width of the castle, furnished with traditional Scottish furniture offering comfort and colour. An inlet log fireplace dominates one side of the Great Hall, whilst mahogany shelving displaying antique books borders the north side.

Dining

The dining area is offset offering a unique dining experience of luxury and tradition seating up to 16. One of the main features is the elaborate-painted ceiling, this along with the various painting and tapestries make a truly traditional Scottish hall complemented with comfort, relaxing atmosphere and history. The Great Hall has under floored heating.

Forter Castle Dining

The Chapel

A unique chapel for quieter moments of reflection. The chapel can also be used for weddings and other special ceremonies.

Forter Castle Chapel

The Kitchen

The kitchen is a fully-working modern kitchen, giving every-day facility with out losing its authentic charming design. Not only can this kitchen produce a simple two-some highland breakfast but can accommodate serving a full wedding party. The latest top-of-the range stove, dish washer and other mod-cons make this a cooks dream.

The separate Breakfast Room adjoining the kitchen is is fitted with full-size refectory table with seating for ten.

The Lairds Room

This self contained glamorous bedroom sweeps across the entire breadth of the castle. Fitted with traditional antique furnishings, this is completed with a sumptuous four-poster bed with elaborate draping. The room has its own freestanding bath and wash area, screened off from the main room. The writing desk is positioned in one of the turrets for those inspired and a library area on the opposite side with leather sofa offers comfort for evenings with a good book and a glass of whisky.

Forter Castle Lairds Room

Food at Forter Castle

Your stay at Forter Castle is self-catering. We can however offer you the services of our chef John Ramsey for any special occasion. Using only the best local produce John can create a mouth-watering menu to meet your personal culinary preferences. During your stay John can also provide hampers filled with delicious local goodies.

On confirmation of your booking we can arrange for the fridge, larder and drinks cabinet to be filled for you.

Things to do

The Perthshire/Angus areas boast many various activities for active people. Most popular activities include horseback riding to facilitate viewing much of the magnificent wildlife. Alternatively, this can also be accomplished by mountain-bike, or on foot. The mountains offer both skiing and snowboarding during winter months, while summer months offer alternative mountain-biking and hiking. For those with a passion for water, rivers, lochs, and beaches offer numerous aquatic activities. For the purest of thrill-seekers, activities from paragliding to bungy jumping can also be found within the area. Of course, Scotland being the home of golf, we have reserved its very own section.

Forter Castle Contact information / Location

Forter Castle
Glenisla
Nr Blairgowrie
Perthshire
Scotland PH11 8QW

Tel: +44 (0) 7736 804 426
email: enquiries@katharinepooley.com