Kilmartin Castle

We got married outside on a hilltop near the Crinan Canal, then had our post wedding celebrations at Kilmarttin Castle with 5 members of our family. I had seen Kilmartin Castle on the T.V. and had been intrigued by the beauty and interior of it for years. It did not disappoint! Every room is a work of art and we spent so much of our stay just walking round the castle admiring every detail. The interior is beautiful and so romantic. Our room had a wood burner and free standing bath, perfect for our winter honeymoon. It also had a hand crafted window seat which was so beautiful, I took lots of pics of my wedding dress draped over it! We loved spending time with our family in The Great Hall; the projector was a fun touch! We were determined to try the wild swimming pool and being February it was freezing but we warmed up inside in the most magnificent bath tub! The area is steeped in history and is very scenic so we had some great walks. It was very sad to leave the castle after 5 nights and we would love to return. Our wedding and honeymoon could not have been more magical or memorable. Thank you for an amazing stay x

My husband and I got wed at Kilmartin castle in August 2024. We were both delighted to hire the whole castle and grounds and thoroughly enjoyed the unique and quirky build in all its glory. We made use of the outdoor bbq, fire pit, wild pool, glass house and enjoyed fresh fruit and vegetables from the castle garden. Stef and Simo were readily available for advice and offered a list of pre approved suppliers to help make our day special. The difference in the venue from when we viewed a year earlier was evident and you could see the time, effort and love that has been invested into the place. Chef, Ali Jones made a delicious 3 course meal for us and our guests using fresh and local produce as well as homegrown vegetables from the castle grounds. Photographer, Bill Baillie took time to engage with all of our guests and captured our day beautifully through his camera lens. His local knowledge was also first class. Hair and make up artist, Leanne Fraser was delightful and made us feel at ease in her presence. She did a fantastic job of both hair and make up. Lucy’s of Ardfern made a well presented and delicious wedding breakfast and buffet. Humanist, Annie Loughlin personalised our wedding vows and adapted our ceremony to cater for our two year old son. Overall, we would 100% recommend Kilmartin castle alongside all of the suppliers we used. Thank you all for a wonderful experience and contributing to making our wedding day memorable

Our recent wedding at Kilmartin Castle was truly unforgettable, with the stunning venue and beautiful interior decoration making for a breathtaking backdrop. However, we were surprised and saddened by an additional £100 surcharge per guest, which was not disclosed in detail why to us until after we had booked the castle. Additionally, the cost only covered the venue itself, with no other services included. The list of services provided by the owners was unhelpful and basically on a standard email, leading us to arrange our own catering and music. While the castle’s beauty is undeniable, potential clients should be aware of the limited service provision despite the significant cost.

My husband and I got wed at Kilmartin castle in August 2024. We were both delighted to hire the whole castle and grounds and thoroughly enjoyed the unique and quirky build in all its glory. We made use of the outdoor bbq, fire pit, wild pool, glass house and enjoyed fresh fruit and vegetables from the castle garden. Stef and Simo were readily available for advice and offered a list of pre approved suppliers to help make our day special. The difference in the venue from when we viewed a year ear

We had the most amazing and magical wedding. Just Wow. I didn’t want the day to end - everything was perfect! The castle is so wonderful - what an amazing renovation. So beautiful but perfectly cosy - I just kept walking about looking at all the details finding more and more each time. I am so glad I picked your place. 3 days is just not long enough. At day 3 I wanted another 3 months ,,, by myself so that I could just pick different rooms/perches/ places in the grounds to just ‘be’ and feel the place and it’s magic. Sitting in the glasshouse with the doors open - the pool and then the view beyond was my very favourite spot. I’d love to keep that bit forever and have my studio (art) in there. Just fantastic.

Hey folks, Simon and Stef here, we got married at Kilmartin Castle back in 2016. It was an atmospheric rainy Sunday in June, back before we ever imagined quitting our day jobs and sinking our life-savings and more into renovating the castle that we bought in 2014. We wanted to share our personal experience which led to this Aussie boy and Geordie girl restoring Kilmartin Castle to what you see today. The castle was truly a magical venue for our small wedding, but the catalyst for us deciding to start saving-up to make the jump into fully restoring the castle was the experience and joy of our guests! Everyone hanging out in Kilmartin Glen and loving it. We had organised a few group activities; an island boat trip to the Boathouse on Gigha for Scottish lobster and chips on the beach. Another to the Skipness castle seafood cabin. Our favourite activities usually revolve around food. It was the activities we didn't plan that were the truly surprising elements. Our wedding guests filled their days organically exploring our area in smaller groups, walking the historical sites of Kilmartin Glen, visiting the museum, discovering artist studios, there was even a local band gig in our cute local Kilmartin Pub, and a few friends went off whisky tasting the day before. Our friends, visiting from all over the world, said it was a really great holiday vibe in the area and they wanted to come back and explore for longer. Since then, they have done. Kilmartin Glen has become a favourite place for a lot of our friends who continually come back and discover new adventures every visit. We started hosting 3 night weddings at the restored castle from 2020, and we hope you can experience the magic of this tiny bit incredible area of Scotland. Making truly special and lasting memories with your closest people. Big Love, Stef & Simon

A totally unique building situated in the ancient landscape of Kilmartin Glen, the 16th century castle. A perfect blend of medieval magic & modern luxuries. For elopements and micro wedding parties up to 20 people. Get married in the romantic castle grounds, or the magnificent Grand Hall, or the Glen itself? Wherever you choose to say I do, the Kilmartin team will make sure you never want to leave. If you’re looking for a wedding venue that will feel like an adventure: this is definitely it!

We were lucky enough to have exclusive use of Kilmartin Castle for our wedding in October this year. Stef and Simon introduced us to our lovely celebrant Annie, photographer Bill and chef Ali. We couldn’t have asked for a better day for our wedding and the whole weekend. It is a truly magical place and the attention to detail is beyond anything I have seen before.

Our 4-night stay at Kilmartin Castle was the highlight of our trip to Scotland. I did a lot of research on castle hotels in the country. Basically all of the other options are castle facades with a completely modern Marriott style interior. Kilmartin Castle is the real deal, by contrast. Stone walls and floors, uneven and creaky floor boards, towers with arrow slits, two stone spiral staircases (one scary, one less scary), no TV or Internet. It is the right compromise between 15th century everyt

I have traveled to almost every corner of Scotland and Kilmartin Castle has to be one of the best castle stays you will ever find. From having the entire, handsome building to yourself to the authentic castle feel mixed with the quirky, modern stylings in the interior, you've got a really special place on your hands. That it stands in the incredibly ancient Kilmartin Glen is icing on the cake. One of the unexpected highlights for me was the crate of incredible records! Get the fire roaring and t