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Built by Glen Tanar's original founder in 1869, and originally the music room of Glen Tanar House, our unique Ballroom provides a spectacular space for every stage of your wedding. From its vaulted ceiling adorned with over 700 antlers, to its original oak floors, the Ballroom is airy, atmospheric and spacious. From dining to dancing, you and your guests will have exclusive use of this venue, experiencing Victorian grandeur the minute you cross the threshold. With space to seat up to 140 guests, the Ballroom boasts a roaring open fire, a 1920's grand piano and excellent acoustics, while the beautifully maintained lawns outside are a perfect space for drinks receptions and entertainment.
We offer a range of beautiful ceremony locations, from a cosy indoor setting by the fireplace, to the stunning lochside, the picturesque lawn, and even our very own chapel, just a short walk across the meadow. With countless photo opportunities right on the doorstep of the Ballroom, you’ll be surrounded by beauty at every turn.
Why not make a full weekend of it and stay in our on-site holiday cottages, just minutes from the venue? We have seven charming cottages that can accommodate up to 27 guests - perfect for gathering your closest friends and family for a truly unforgettable celebration in the Scottish Highlands.
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- CCraig & Nici23/09/2025Perfect Day! Perfect Day!Stuart Rattray and his team at Glen Tanar estate made our wedding the most unforgettable and perfect day we’ve ever had! Thanks to the team there, everything was seamless and during the entire planning process, nothing was too much to ask and Stuart found a way of making our dream come to life. We chose to get married at the absolutely beautiful Chapel of St Lesmo within the estate, a short walk away from the ballroom where we had our reception. My family stayed in the onsite cottages which were warm, welcoming and comfortable. My husband and I stayed in the unique ‘Tower-O-Ess’ honeymoon suite which we fell in love with and plan to return to as often as we can. All our guests commented on what a stunning venue we had chosen for our special day and Stuart and the team made sure that we loved every minute of it! Thanks a million team GT, Nici & Craig Robertson Stuart Rattray and his team at Glen Tanar estate made our wedding the most unforgettable and perfect day we’ve ever had! Thanks to the team there, everything was seamless and during the entire planning process, nothing was too much to ask and Stuart found a way of making our dream come to life. We chose to get married at the absolutely beautiful Chapel of St Lesmo within the estate, a short walk away from the ballroom where we had our reception. My family stayed in the onsite cottages which were warm, welcoming and comfortable. My husband and I stayed in the unique ‘Tower-O-Ess’ honeymoon suite which we fell in love with and plan to return to as often as we can. All our guests commented on what a stunning venue we had chosen for our special day and Stuart and the team made sure that we loved every minute of it! Thanks a million team GT, Nici & Craig Robertson
- BBeth and Chris20/03/2025"The whole day went so smoothly""The whole day went so smoothly""Thank you so much for all your help with everything. The whole day went so smoothly and we were so happy with how it all turned out. Even with the bus being late, we still managed to catch up with timings thanks to you. The ballroom and decor were getting so many compliments from guests. We will definitely be back to visit again and stay in the tower! It was fab!” "Thank you so much for all your help with everything. The whole day went so smoothly and we were so happy with how it all turned out. Even with the bus being late, we still managed to catch up with timings thanks to you. The ballroom and decor were getting so many compliments from guests. We will definitely be back to visit again and stay in the tower! It was fab!”
- RRachel and Chris20/03/2025"the cottages were amazing" "the cottages were amazing"“We're still getting comments on how unique & special the ballroom was, it was absolutely perfect for what we wanted, so thank you for allowing us to share our special day there We just want to say how positive everything was. The communication was stellar, the Sonas program was super useful , & the setup & day couldn't have been made any easier thanks to you. Finally, the cottages were amazing for our friends & families we've already had some friends say they'll be back and so will we!"“We're still getting comments on how unique & special the ballroom was, it was absolutely perfect for what we wanted, so thank you for allowing us to share our special day there We just want to say how positive everything was. The communication was stellar, the Sonas program was super useful , & the setup & day couldn't have been made any easier thanks to you. Finally, the cottages were amazing for our friends & families we've already had some friends say they'll be back and so will we!"
- TTom and Georgia20/03/2025"it really did surpass all expectations""it really did surpass all expectations"“Thank you so much for all your hard work in the run-up to and during our fabulous wedding day. We had the most incredible day and weekend and are still reliving the moments - it really did surpass all expectations and they were pretty high already! We really appreciate everything you did, nothing was too much work, so thank you for all your help.” “Thank you so much for all your hard work in the run-up to and during our fabulous wedding day. We had the most incredible day and weekend and are still reliving the moments - it really did surpass all expectations and they were pretty high already! We really appreciate everything you did, nothing was too much work, so thank you for all your help.”
- FFraser and Laura20/03/2025"We are still on cloud nine""We are still on cloud nine""We are still on cloud nine after our wedding and cannot quite believe it has already been a month! Again we cannot quite thank you, and everyone over at Glen Tanar for making it so special for both of us, our families and friends.”"We are still on cloud nine after our wedding and cannot quite believe it has already been a month! Again we cannot quite thank you, and everyone over at Glen Tanar for making it so special for both of us, our families and friends.”
- DDavid & Heather26/10/2023Absolutely PerfectAbsolutely PerfectWanted to send you a massive thank you for all your help on Saturday and over the last few months. Thank you for all your hard work in pulling our day together. It was everything we wanted. The wedding was absolutely perfect. The lakeside ceremony was idyllic and the Ballroom looked awesome!! All our friends and family had the best time. Wanted to send you a massive thank you for all your help on Saturday and over the last few months. Thank you for all your hard work in pulling our day together. It was everything we wanted. The wedding was absolutely perfect. The lakeside ceremony was idyllic and the Ballroom looked awesome!! All our friends and family had the best time.
- LLauren & Phil26/10/2023Clockwork ClockworkYesterday went like clockwork , a brilliant job by yourselves and the catering team. Thank you! Yesterday went like clockwork , a brilliant job by yourselves and the catering team. Thank you!
- EElly & David26/10/2023Best day of our lives thanks to Aoibhinn! Best day of our lives thanks to Aoibhinn!It was all go with only 6 months to plan, and we couldn’t have chosen a better venue to help support us in that. Aoibhinn’s experience absolutely shone through, and she pointed us in all the right directions to get our ‘wedmin’ together. All the Glen Tanar Tanar recommended suppliers were simply amazing in the process running up to the big day. We had the best day of our lives thanks to Aoibhinn, Glen Tanar & all our incredible suppliers. We cannot thank you enough!It was all go with only 6 months to plan, and we couldn’t have chosen a better venue to help support us in that. Aoibhinn’s experience absolutely shone through, and she pointed us in all the right directions to get our ‘wedmin’ together. All the Glen Tanar Tanar recommended suppliers were simply amazing in the process running up to the big day. We had the best day of our lives thanks to Aoibhinn, Glen Tanar & all our incredible suppliers. We cannot thank you enough!
- NNikki & James Fraser04/07/2023A Special Place A Special PlaceGlen Tanar will now be a very special place for us to go back to. Everyone has told us how much they enjoyed the wedding, with a lot saying it was the best one they’ve been too! So we’re delighted. Overall we were really happy with the event itself, you were a great support on the day say thank you for your hard work. Thank you once more, glad we have such good memories to look back on. Nikki and James Fraser! Glen Tanar will now be a very special place for us to go back to. Everyone has told us how much they enjoyed the wedding, with a lot saying it was the best one they’ve been too! So we’re delighted. Overall we were really happy with the event itself, you were a great support on the day say thank you for your hard work. Thank you once more, glad we have such good memories to look back on. Nikki and James Fraser!
- MMr & Mrs Stuart31/05/2023Euan & RachaelEuan & RachaelEuan & I just wanted to email to say thanks very much for all your help and organising for our wedding on Saturday. Was a brilliant day and couldn’t have went more smoothly! Euan & I just wanted to email to say thanks very much for all your help and organising for our wedding on Saturday. Was a brilliant day and couldn’t have went more smoothly!
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Oh my, that's a tough one. This sounds cliché but every wedding at Glen Tanar is the 'best' wedding. I love working with couples to plan the wedding of their dreams. So many aspects of our ballroom can be tailored to fit your style, look or feel. That's my favourite part about this job. Working with you to plan your 'best' wedding.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Mood boarding! Find your style, look and feel first then I can help recommend the best suppliers that can fulfil your vision. Also checklists … I love a list!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Personalized polaroid pictures to each guest. Some of them were very funny as well.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Fairy-tale, magnificent, historic, secluded, stunning!
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Definitely our secluded trout loch which is surrounded by the towering ancient Caledonian Pine Forest.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Maybe one or two ...
What’s your favourite canapé?
Absolutely Haggis Bonbons with a whiskey cream dip. There is nothing better. Other than that I do love Venison Carpaccio... with Glen Tanar Venison of course!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Stovies are an absolute Scottish classic, and they always go down a treat in the Glen Tanar Ballroom. Also, Wark Farm Pies make delicious personal pies made with their secret hot water pastry recipe. Yum!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
It has to be the ballroom's vaulted ceiling with over 700 antlers. As a traditional Scottish sporting estate the ballroom's ceiling gives a nod to our estates rich heritage. The ballroom was once the music room for the original Glen Tanar House. It is actually the only remaining original section of the house today. Over the years I can only imagine all the grand celebrations the ballroom has held.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
At the end of the day the reason we do this is to bring love and joy to all of our couples. All of the feedback and praise means the world to us. I'm especially proud that we are continuing the ballrooms legacy as a grand Scottish entertaining venue and I cannot wait to hold so many more celebrations here.
