Argyll and Bute

Kilmartin

Kilmartin Castle

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Price: £3,400 – £6,500

Guests: 20

Bedrooms: 5

Deals available: 4

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We only host small weddings from 2-20 people! Kilmartin Castle & Glen has been named 4th Best Place to Go in the World 2023 by The New York Times. This little-known Glen is bursting with incredible historic sites echoing the stories of our ancestors. "Imagine Stonehenge without the crowds".

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Name of Wedding Contact: Stef & Simon

We have been working hard since 2019 to create the perfect space, both inside and out, at Kilmartin Castle. A truly special place in the ancient Kilmartin Glen for you to make memories within these old stone walls, that already hold so many!

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2019

No. of Weddings Hosted

Less than 10

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Kilmartin Castle

Wedding Venue Type

Castle

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

Reception Capacity

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Confetti permitted

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding license

Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted

Landscaped gardens

Grade I/II Listed Building

Wedding Catering

In-house catering

External catering permitted

In-House Wine List

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for Kilmartin Castle

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£3,400.00 – £6,500.00

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What's Included?

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Couple accommodation included

Furniture included

Guest accommodation included

Choice of preferred caterers

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Exclusive use

Day before set up available

Our pricing includes venue hire for three days and varies by season: Winter (low peak season) for 10 guests: £3,400 Winter (low peak season) for 20 guests: £4,400 Summer (peak season) for 10 guests: £5,500 Summer (peak season) for 20 guests: £6,500 These prices are indicative for groups of 10 or 20 people. For a more accurate quote tailored to your specific guest numbers, please get in touch.

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In-house Catering (price per head)

£50.00 – £120.00

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Reviews (35)

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Francesca & Stuart
21/08/2025
The most special weekend for us and all our guestsThe most special weekend for us and all our guests
We had our wedding at Kilmartin Castle and it’s an experience that will stay with us - and our guests - for a lifetime. Although we had spectacular weather, rain would not have made the place any less magical. The grounds are immaculately kept, every inch of the castle is impeccably curated in a wonderfully weird and cool style. Stef & Simo were spectacular, laid-back hosts and every recommendation they made introduced us to some truly wonderful people who only contributed to this special experience. We cannot thank you enough and we will be counting down the days until we can come back. We had our wedding at Kilmartin Castle and it’s an experience that will stay with us - and our guests - for a lifetime. Although we had spectacular weather, rain would not have made the place any less magical. The grounds are immaculately kept, every inch of the castle is impeccably curated in a wonderfully weird and cool style. Stef & Simo were spectacular, laid-back hosts and every recommendation they made introduced us to some truly wonderful people who only contributed to this special experience. We cannot thank you enough and we will be counting down the days until we can come back.
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Susie & Gordon
19/02/2025
Our magical wedding in ArgyllOur magical wedding in Argyll
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 xWe 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
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Marc & Hayley
16/01/2025
Stunning wedding venue Stunning wedding venue
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 memorableMy 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
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Prav and Andy
13/10/2024
Not what we expected for the significant costNot what we expected for the significant cost
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.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.
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Hayley & Marc
19/08/2024
Overall, we would 100% recommend Kilmartin castleOverall, we would 100% recommend Kilmartin castle
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 earMy 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
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Dave and Angie
09/06/2024
Fantastic wedding venueFantastic wedding venue
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.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.
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Stef & Simon
18/12/2023
The beginning The beginning
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 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
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Millar Cole
22/11/2023
The Best Wedding Venues in ScotlandThe Best Wedding Venues in Scotland
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!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!
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Jane & Paul
20/11/2023
The most spectacular place we have ever been The most spectacular place we have ever been
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.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.
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Steven, Concord, Massachusetts
20/11/2023
Highlight of our tripHighlight of our trip
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 everytOur 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

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KILMARTIN | KILMARTIN GLEN | ARGYLL & BUTE | PA31 8RQ, Kilmartin, Argyll and Bute, PA31 8RQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?

I can't choose! All of our weddings are magical. As we are only big enough to hold small elopements, there's something so very romantic about a small group coming together in such an ancient place to mark the beginnning of such an exciting new chapter.

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

As well as having the perfect venue, it is so important to work with the right photographer. We suggest to our guests that these are the two most important dates to get booked, followed by your chef.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

We have hosted a lot of weddings that include artists and it is always so beautiful to see their timelines for the day, which are often so beautifully sketched and always include the castle.

Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.

Castle Luxury Romantic Scottish Wild

Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?

The end of the jetty to the wild swimming pond is a stunning location for a photograph, with the ancient Kilmartin Glen as a backdrop.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?

We had the pleasure of hosting Ridley Scott's wonderful family one New Year

What’s your favourite canapé?

Chef Ali makes a wonderful locally caught smoked mackrel pate with organic beetroot from the castle kitchen garden.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Pulled pork sandwiches slow cooked in the Kamado Joe in the outdoor kitchen.

What is your venue's most unique feature?

The love and care poured into the renovation is something that people mention to us regularly. We love this little castle. She's a part of the family and we are so happy to have the opportunity to share her with others.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Can we say "All of it"? We did a lot of the work ourselves and everything in the castle was carefully thought about every step of the way. We dug up floors to put underfloor heating in, ran pipework through a grandfather clock to preserve the integrity of the building, rebuilt the chimney with the original stone found whilst digging to put drains in. But, I think we are most proud that this once abandoned 16th century castle is now such a warm welcoming place, full of joy and happiness. Breathing new life into an old place has been such a rewarding experience.

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