A Romantic Castle for Destination Weddings in Scotland
Romantic and steeped in history, 500 year old Winton Castle is the perfect venue for your dream destination wedding in Scotland.
Nestled in the heart of the East Lothian countryside, Winton Castle enjoys easy access to Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital (only 14 miles away), and is only 40 minutes from Edinburgh International Airport. Guests travelling from London can also reach the Castle conveniently, with local train stations just 10 minutes away. Winton Castle truly is the ideal location for welcoming family and friends from around the world.
Our dedicated wedding team at Winton Castle have had the pleasure of welcoming couples and their guests from around the globe for their perfect Scottish Castle wedding. Some staying one night and some choosing to stay up to six nights to fully enjoy the Castle and surrounding areas.
Whether you are near or far, our team will be by your side across the miles on Zoom, taking you on a virtual tour and answering any queries – large or small.
With years of experience, our team will assist with every detail of your wedding day—from recommending trusted local suppliers and offering ideas for how the day could unfold, to hosting your celebration and sending you off with warm wishes. At Winton Castle, we’ll help you turn your dreams into a magical reality.
Stay in Winton Castle or One of Our Luxurious Country Houses
Winton Castle and our 3 luxurious country rental properties can be made home for up to 56 of your guests for the duration of your celebrations, so you and your nearest and dearest can make the most of your time together.
Up to 20 of your guests can stay in the Castle itself and an additional 36 guests in the rental properties. See the full gallery of all our accommodation options.
Enjoy Delicious Food from One of Winton's Talented Caterers
We are blessed to work alongside some talented, local catering companies, and Winton’s wedding team will be your liaison with your caterer. Whether it’s an afternoon tea the day you arrive, or the full wedding day catering we will have the ideal menus to suit, and all dietary requirements catered for. All meals in the Castle will be catered for you and served by our uniformed, in-house waiting and bar team. See more on our planning your wedding page.
Add Entertaining Activities to Spice Up Your Weekend
Winton Estate is home to some fantastic activities which you are more than welcome to include in your celebrations. You can choose from Highland Games, clay pigeon shooting, laser tag and 4 x 4 driving, cocktail making, whisky or beer tastings and falconry displays, and others.
Many of our overseas wedding couples include our entertaining activities as an ice-breaker for their family and friends, as a way to get to know each other and enjoy a fun time together. Make your wedding one that your guests will never forget!
