When you think of Scottish wedding venues, chances are high that one of the first locations you think about is Edinburgh. And that’s no surprise, considering Edinburgh is a beautiful city filled with history, incredible architecture and lovely gardens. But, not to be counted out is East Lothian, which borders the Scottish capital and has its own fair share of wonderful spots to tie the knot. From the incredible seaside views at Tyninghame Beach to the quaintness of North Berwick, East Lothian is a beautiful and welcoming part of the country, which makes it an ideal location to host your big day.
Our 2025 Wedding Report found that 12% of all UK weddings take place in East Lothian and the wider Scottish region, making it one of the most popular places in the UK to get married. More than four out of every five (83%) couples choose to stay in the area for their wedding day, which shows just how much pride locals have in what East Lothian has to offer. The average cost of a wedding in the region is £18,617, more than £2,000 less than the overall UK average of £20,822, making East Lothian not only a picturesque place to host your wedding day, but one also suitable if you’re conscious of not breaking the bank.
From the puffins sitting on the face of Bass Rock to any one of the 22 golf courses across the region, East Lothian has some truly incredible landscapes. And among all that is a huge variety of wedding venues suitable for all tastes, styles and budgets.
Like the rest of Scotland, East Lothian has its fair share of castles and historic buildings. Winton Castle in Tranent and the rustic ruins of Dirleton Castle in North Berwick allow you to have a Scottish ceremony fit for royalty. Or, for a more lavish and luxurious mansion wedding, the area has stately homes and country manors that are bursting at the seams with class. Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate, Greywalls Hotel and Gilmerton House are just some of the incredible historic houses you can book around the region.
During the summer months, East Lothian makes for a great location to soak in some sun and fresh air with an outdoor ceremony. Broxmouth Courtyard is a fantastic purpose-built luxury venue with various wedding spaces; The Seton Garden is a quaint walled garden with bags of charm; and Leuchie Walled Garden provides modern luxuries set within 200 years of historic gardens.
East Lothian is a golfer’s paradise and is home to renowned and celebrated courses, including the world-famous Muirfield. Many of the courses also have brilliant event spaces, making them ideal for hosting your wedding. Courses like Glen Golf Club, Golf Inn Hotel and The Brunton are all lovely venues, and you don’t even need to be a golfer to appreciate them.
There are also loads of affordable venues around East Lothian, so you can have the wedding of your dreams even if you don’t want to spend too much. Check out venues like Eats on the Green and Ravelston House Hotel Limited to see what you can get in the region for a smaller budget.
The average cost of a wedding venue in East Lothian, along with the rest of Scotland, is £5,685. This is less than the overall UK average of £5,945, which means not only can you have a wonderful wedding in East Lothian, but you can also spend less than other couples across the country.
