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A Historic Scottish Castle for Your Unforgettable Wedding
Located in the heart of Speyside, Moray, Gordon Castle is a stunning 15th-century family-owned estate that offers a perfect blend of history and natural beauty for your wedding day. Set on a private estate along the River Spey, this iconic castle and its grounds create a romantic and elegant atmosphere, ready to be customized to match your wedding vision.
Versatile Spaces Tailored to Your Celebration
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Gordon Castle has a variety of beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces to suit your needs:
- The Walled Garden: One of Britain’s oldest and largest kitchen gardens, this eight-acre space offers a breathtaking natural backdrop for your ceremony and can host up to 250 guests.
- Tower Hall: Attached to the castle’s historic tower, this restored hall is ideal for larger weddings, accommodating up to 250 guests for both ceremony and reception. It’s a versatile space you can personalize to your style.
- The Orangery: For a cozy indoor ceremony, the charming Orangery welcomes up to 90 guests in an elegant setting.
- The Castle: Perfect for intimate ceremonies, especially in cooler months, the castle’s warm and inviting interior can host up to 40 guests by the fire.
- Marquee Locations: The expansive grounds, including the West Lawn, offer ideal spots for a marquee, accommodating up to 300 guests—great for larger wedding breakfasts and receptions.
Exclusive Use and Comfortable Accommodation
When you book Gordon Castle, you enjoy exclusive use of the entire venue, ensuring privacy and a relaxed atmosphere for you and your guests. The castle features eight spacious en-suite bedrooms, comfortably accommodating up to 18 guests. For additional guests, the estate offers charming holiday cottages that can house up to 22 more people, blending rustic charm with modern comfort.
Exceptional Catering and Dedicated Service
Gordon Castle is known for its outstanding dining experiences. Their gourmet chef crafts bespoke menus using the finest local ingredients—many sourced directly from the estate. Expect fresh Aberdeen Angus beef, game, fish from the River Spey, and herbs, fruits, and vegetables from the Walled Garden. The in-house events team provides expert, personalized support to make sure your wedding runs smoothly. While in-house catering is available, they can also recommend specialist caterers to perfectly match your tastes.
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Reviews (9)
- SStanding Ovation05/02/2025Great Venue!Great Venue!Gordon Castle are a great venue to work with! They are the most flexible and cater to all our requirements. Lovely team to work alongside. Would highly recommend!Gordon Castle are a great venue to work with! They are the most flexible and cater to all our requirements. Lovely team to work alongside. Would highly recommend!
- SShona07/01/2025Amazing venue to work with Amazing venue to work withGordon Castle is a great venue and has the most amazing team. Kyra and Kirsty are always a delight to work with and always give 100% to ensure that their clients have the best time. I have supplied lots of different items to their clients such as furniture, glassware, and linen. AyeDo Events Gordon Castle is a great venue and has the most amazing team. Kyra and Kirsty are always a delight to work with and always give 100% to ensure that their clients have the best time. I have supplied lots of different items to their clients such as furniture, glassware, and linen. AyeDo Events
- TThomas & Emma29/12/2024Everything we dreamed of!Everything we dreamed of!We only had one wedding venue on our list and that was Gordon Castle. From the incredible grounds, the stunning castle, the blank canvas that is Tower Hall, the beautiful Orangery, and not to forget, the most special team at Gordon Castle Estate, it really was the perfect venue for us. The delightfully wonderful pairing of Kyra and Kirsty, as well as the rest of team went above and beyond. It was everything we ever dreamed of!We only had one wedding venue on our list and that was Gordon Castle. From the incredible grounds, the stunning castle, the blank canvas that is Tower Hall, the beautiful Orangery, and not to forget, the most special team at Gordon Castle Estate, it really was the perfect venue for us. The delightfully wonderful pairing of Kyra and Kirsty, as well as the rest of team went above and beyond. It was everything we ever dreamed of!
- LLorna Mackenzie19/12/2024Dream Team Dream TeamFantastic wedding venue - beautiful surroundings and Kyra & Kirsty are the dream team!Fantastic wedding venue - beautiful surroundings and Kyra & Kirsty are the dream team!
- EEilidh & Connor19/12/2024Best Weekend EverBest Weekend EverI don't know where to BEGIN, honestly, from start to finish you two were absolutely incredible. Our families and friends can't stop saying the same thing, we truly had the best weekend of our lives and you guys made it so easy! Everything was thought of! I was literally blown away with how helpful you both were and nothing ever felt too much ❤️ Thank you thank you!!! I feel there's even more I could say but my head is still mush after the best weekend ever!I don't know where to BEGIN, honestly, from start to finish you two were absolutely incredible. Our families and friends can't stop saying the same thing, we truly had the best weekend of our lives and you guys made it so easy! Everything was thought of! I was literally blown away with how helpful you both were and nothing ever felt too much ❤️ Thank you thank you!!! I feel there's even more I could say but my head is still mush after the best weekend ever!
- LLindsey & Craig18/11/2024A day we only could have dreamed ofA day we only could have dreamed ofWe want to ensure that you all know it was the wedding day we dreamed of! We couldn't have imagined it would go any better. Kirsty, Kyra & Magda were the best and really made sure our vision came to reality!We want to ensure that you all know it was the wedding day we dreamed of! We couldn't have imagined it would go any better. Kirsty, Kyra & Magda were the best and really made sure our vision came to reality!
- BBarbara Binns18/11/2024MagicalMagicalFrom the first call to Gordon Castle and booking accommodation for the wedding, things couldn't have been handled better. The venue and the staff were outstanding with special mentions to Kyra, Kirsty and Magda for looking after us so well. It made our daughter's wedding day truly magical. From the first call to Gordon Castle and booking accommodation for the wedding, things couldn't have been handled better. The venue and the staff were outstanding with special mentions to Kyra, Kirsty and Magda for looking after us so well. It made our daughter's wedding day truly magical.
- RRhian & Eugene18/11/2024HUGE Thank YouHUGE Thank YouWe want to say a HUGE thank you from myself, Eugene & all of our guests. You and the full team at Gordon Castle were absolutely exceptional and helped bring our dream day truly to life. We are totally overwhelmed with how amazing the entire day was start to finish and we honestly would go through the years of planning again to do the exact same day one more time!!We want to say a HUGE thank you from myself, Eugene & all of our guests. You and the full team at Gordon Castle were absolutely exceptional and helped bring our dream day truly to life. We are totally overwhelmed with how amazing the entire day was start to finish and we honestly would go through the years of planning again to do the exact same day one more time!!
- AAlexander & Eilidh18/11/2024Oustanding!Oustanding!The team at Gordon Castle were fantastic. Not only is the venue stunning but the staff are outstanding. We would highly recommend it to anyone to get married there!The team at Gordon Castle were fantastic. Not only is the venue stunning but the staff are outstanding. We would highly recommend it to anyone to get married there!
Location & Contact Details for Gordon Castle
Where is Gordon Castle located?
Gordon Castle is located in the heart of Speyside, Moray, Scotland, at IV32 7PQ, Fochabers. This historic venue offers a stunning setting along the River Spey for an unforgettable wedding experience.
What types of wedding ceremony spaces does Gordon Castle offer?
Gordon Castle features a variety of versatile indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, including:
- The Walled Garden, accommodating up to 250 guests.
- Tower Hall, suitable for ceremonies up to 250 guests.
- The Orangery, an elegant indoor space for up to 90 guests.
- The Castle interior, perfect for intimate ceremonies with up to 40 guests.
- Marquee locations on the West Lawn, ideal for larger celebrations.
Can I have an exclusive wedding at Gordon Castle?
Yes, when you book Gordon Castle for your wedding, you receive exclusive use of the entire venue. This ensures privacy and a relaxed atmosphere for you and your guests throughout your special day.
How many guests can Gordon Castle accommodate for weddings?
The venue offers flexible spaces to suit various guest numbers, including:
- Up to 250 guests in the Walled Garden or Tower Hall.
- Up to 90 guests in the Orangery.
- Up to 40 guests inside the Castle for intimate ceremonies.
- Up to 300 guests for marquee weddings on the grounds.
Is accommodation available at Gordon Castle for wedding guests?
Gordon Castle features eight spacious en-suite bedrooms accommodating up to 18 guests. Additionally, charming holiday cottages on the estate can house up to 22 more guests, offering rustic charm combined with modern comfort.
Does Gordon Castle provide catering services for weddings?
Yes, Gordon Castle offers exceptional in-house catering with bespoke menus crafted by their gourmet chef. The menus highlight the finest local ingredients, including Aberdeen Angus beef, game, fresh fish from the River Spey, and produce from the Walled Garden. They can also recommend specialist caterers to perfectly match your preferences.
What makes the Walled Garden at Gordon Castle special for weddings?
The Walled Garden is one of Britain's oldest and largest kitchen gardens, spanning eight acres. It offers a breathtaking natural backdrop for your ceremony or reception, creating a romantic and unique atmosphere for up to 250 guests.
Are there options for both intimate and large wedding celebrations at Gordon Castle?
Absolutely. Gordon Castle caters to a wide range of wedding sizes, from intimate ceremonies inside the castle for up to 40 guests to large marquee celebrations on the West Lawn accommodating up to 300 guests, making it versatile for any wedding vision.
What kind of support does Gordon Castle provide during the wedding planning process?
The dedicated in-house events team at Gordon Castle offers expert and personalized support to ensure your wedding runs smoothly. They assist with planning and coordination tailored to your individual needs for a stress-free experience.
Can I personalize the wedding venue spaces at Gordon Castle?
Yes, the indoor and outdoor spaces at Gordon Castle, such as Tower Hall and the Orangery, are versatile and can be customized to match your wedding style and preferences, ensuring a unique and memorable celebration.
