Borthwick Castle

Our wedding at Borthwick Castle on the 14th of December 2024 was truly the most magical day we could have ever imagined. From the first contact via email to our departure the day after, the staff were absolutely phenomenal. Over the two years of planning, I never once felt stressed about the venue-everything was handled with such professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail. We chose a winter wedding because of our love for Christmas, and the castle's festive decorations exceeded all expectations. The enormous Christmas tree in the Great Hall and the beautiful touches throughout the castle created the perfect holiday atmosphere. It felt like stepping into a fairy tale. On the day itself, the team went above and beyond. The dining service was exquisite-true silver service. Sitting at the top table during dinner, we could see the precision and professionalism of the staff, with every plate being served simultaneously. It was seamless and added such a refined touch to the evening. The castle itself is breathtaking. Every room is beautifully designed and full of character. Our favorite was the Gatehouse, where I got ready with my bridal party and where we stayed the night of our wedding. It's incredibly spacious and perfect for gathering with friends and family in the morning. I highly recommend investing in the early check-in option; having access from 8 a.m. made the day so much more relaxed. Getting ready with my loved ones, enjoying hair and makeup with a glass of fizz, is a memory I'll cherish forever. Our guests couldn't stop complimenting the venue and the staff. Everyone was blown away by the beauty of the castle, the warmth of the team, and the incredible food. The menu tasting beforehand was such a special experience, and the chef even allowed us to offer our guests different menu options, which was a lovely personal touch. Special thanks to Áine, who was so friendly and attentive throughout the day and through the whole planning process-you were amazing! The entire team worked tirelessly to make our day perfect, and they succeeded in every way possible. I only wish I could relive the day exactly as it was-it was perfection from start to finish. A heartfelt thank you to everyone at Borthwick Castle who helped make our dream wedding a reality. We will forever cherish the memories of this magical day.

I CANNOT recommend Borthwick enough! As a destination bride who did not see the venue beforehand it was AMAZING- even better than how I pictured it after pouring over pictures leading up to the day. Aine was so responsive and helpful, there was no question I could ask however small that Aine didn’t answer with care and attentiveness. I had multiple people tell me it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding and everyone was amazed by the sticky toffee pudding for dessert. The entire staff was so helpful and constantly there for me and my now husband for anything we needed. The bedrooms were all amazing and the day was so magical- Borthwick couldn’t have made it any more perfect. Thank you so much to Aine and the Borthwick team!!

I have nothing but positive feedback for Borthwick Castle. We wanted to have a destination wedding in Scotland (we're based in the US) and lucked out with choosing Borthwick as a venue and with Aine as our wedding planner. It was incredibly easy to work with them over emails/zooms and Aine did a lot of the leg work to coordinate with our vendors since we weren't local. And the execution of the wedding was flawless; there is nothing we can think of that we would have improved over our experience. The castle and it's staff is a five-star experience with high levels of service, professionalism, and outright kindness. Not to mention to raw beauty of the castle. You won't regret choosing this venue for your wedding!

The team at Borthwick were fanstastic and ensured the day ran smoothly. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a traditional setting that feels both grand and intimate. Such a special place, we couldn't have wished for a better venue for our wedding day.

I remember seeing Borthwick Castle online when I was looking for wedding venues in the UK. It directly caught my attention, and I kept coming back to it as nothing compared... When we saw Borthwick in real life, we fell in love. It was everything we wished for... history, mystery, elegance, comfort... to say the least. Our destination wedding was nothing short of celebrating everything... not only our wedding, but also our family and friends who crossed oceans and miles to see us get married. They were all grateful to be part of the experience and could not stop talking about it!! (They haven't yet). The Staff at Borthwick are a dream, each and every single one of them. Aine, thank you for all the help, organization, and accommodations, on the day and before. It couldn't have been a more magical wedding. We don't intend to get married again, but we do intend to go back to Borthwick Castle and spend a day or two when the venue hosts annual events. Layal & Jonny 20. 03. 2023

Our whole weekend from start to finish was amazing. We had wanted to get married in a castle that was an actual castle inside as well as outside. The furnishings and standard of interior decoration was authentic to the castle but also extremely luxurious with all the mod cons. The staff, especially Amy and Damien were fantastic, nothing was too much trouble and everything ran smoothly. I was very calm on the day - enjoying the experience of getting married - in the knowledge that I didn’t have anything to worry about as it was in very capable hands. And it was - everything ran smoothly and just how we wanted it. The food was phenomenal and they created a dish to suit our needs for the Friday before the wedding. I could not recommend them enough, our wedding really was a once in a lifetime experience. A big thank you to all Borthwick Staff.

Thank you so so much to everyone at Borthwick for everything you did to make our wedding day perfect. The whole weekend from start to finish blew us away and the entire team were so generous and kind to us and our guests. We have had the loveliest of compliments about the wedding from our guests and owe so much of the success of the day to the team at Borthwick. From the very beginning, working with Áine and Amy was so effortless and fun, and made planning our wedding so easy. The day itself ran so smoothly and the entire team was so friendly and welcoming which meant we could just enjoy our wedding day. Chef Craig made us the most delicious wedding breakfast and we have not stopped having compliments about how yummy the food tasted. We will absolutely be returning for one of the dining events but also to catch up with the team who we have loved working with these past few months. Thank you for making our dream wedding come to life and for making it the most wonderful experience in the most stunning venue. We cannot recommend getting married at Borthwick enough. Thank you all so much again to everyone at Borthwick Castle.

Borthwick Castle is simply the ultimate authentic castle wedding experience in Scotland! My other half and I loved the castle immediately and are so glad we booked our wedding here. From start to finish, the staff were just fantastic in helping us organising our dream wedding. Always happy to answer my many many questions and requests during all the planning. Great expertise amongst Amy and the team who were always able to recommend other suppliers or advice for the day. We opted to book out Borthwick for the whole weekend and I'd highly recommend doing this if you are thinking of having your wedding here. It totally made the whole weekend relaxed and really really special for us and our of our closest family and friends who could join us for an informal dinner the night before and settle into the weekend. The day itself was even better than we could have imagined. We're still getting compliments from our guests, who especially loved the unique castle setting with its beautiful grand rooms. But where we got most compliments on was the food - it really was outstanding from start to finish, from the informal dinner to the canapes and of course the wedding breakfast. There are many packages to choose from and a broad selection to suit all tastes. The staff are so welcoming, our amazing wedding coordinator Amy was always on hand to help and you could see their professionalism allowed the day to run so smoothly - I was expecting to be much more stressed out myself on the day but wasn't at all. In terms of the venue itself - it really is an outstanding building and has been renovated so tastefully whilst keeping the history. Yes there are a lot of stairs so do take into consideration if suitable for your guestlist, or have a couple ushers on hand for the up and down during the day as this is unavoidable. But totally worth it to get the chance to spend a weekend in such a beautifully kept historic building. The bedrooms are stunning - they are all a bit different but lots of different features that suited our various family and friends (like the beautiful roll top baths in some!). We can't recommend Borthwick Castle enough - it was the most special weekend and we hope to be back for celebrations in the future!

As a florist to the wedding industry, Borthwick Castle is one of our most favourite venues to setup Weddings & Events. The staff are experienced and always willing to help. The venue including grounds are stunning and always a joy for us to work in such beautiful surroundings. A true Scottish Castle awaits.

As a wedding photographer, I've worked at Borthwick Castle on a number of occasions. It is a unique experience every time. The staff is accommodating and can't be more helpful. The interior is breath-taking and the food is just incredible. Every time I was shooting a wedding, family occasion or just a networking event at this stunning venue, the clients and their guests were in awe. I highly recommend Borthwick Castle to anyone who would like to make their day special, luxurious, unique and memorable.