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Situated in the heart of Midlothian, and a short drive away from Edinburgh, is the beautiful Grade II listed Melville Castle, one of the region's most popular wedding venues. With 54 acres of parklands and enchanting woodland, and an extraordinary history dating back to 1786, it’s easy to see why this hidden gem appeals to engaged couples. Before you reach the Castle itself, you journey along an impressive mile-long driveway through woodland, which is sure to impress guests as they arrive. Inside, the grand state rooms are licensed for civil ceremonies or you can say 'I do' in the Ballroom – a natural light filled space with large period-style windows that can accommodate up to 150 guests. If you prefer to say your vows outside, the south lawn with its beautiful fountain is licensed for civil ceremonies, and can also fit up to 150 guests. With the important bit done, you can begin celebrating your marriage with an atmospheric drinks reception in the Viscount Room. As guests mingle and enjoy the views, you can slip away for photographs around the grounds. After drinks, the celebrations continue in our majestic contemporary Marquee – complete with chandeliers, fairy lights, heated toilets and a bar – to enjoy a fabulous wedding breakfast, freshly prepared on-site by Melville Castle's team of talented chefs. The Marquee is where you'll dance the night away, before retiring to one of our beautifully ornate bedrooms. Our highly experienced wedding team will be available to assist you through every step of the planning process, from your first enquiry right through to the departure of the very last guest on your wedding day. Each wedding is unique and we pride ourselves on ensuring that yours is just that.
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Reviews (26)
- RRachel and Ari06/05/2025AmazingAmazingThe castle was beautiful for our wedding, the interior decoration is beautiful. The four poster bedroom was so lovely and made up. Hailey was amazing organising our wedding and made the service smooth and on time. Very quick communication from them also. I would recommend weddings for friends and family here also.The castle was beautiful for our wedding, the interior decoration is beautiful. The four poster bedroom was so lovely and made up. Hailey was amazing organising our wedding and made the service smooth and on time. Very quick communication from them also. I would recommend weddings for friends and family here also.
- WWilliam and Lee-Anne06/05/2025Nothing Was Too Much TroubleNothing Was Too Much TroubleWas such an amazing fun day , the staff at the castle worked so hard and made everything so perfect for us nothing was too much trouble. The meal was brilliant!Was such an amazing fun day , the staff at the castle worked so hard and made everything so perfect for us nothing was too much trouble. The meal was brilliant!
- DDory06/05/2025Wedding review Wedding reviewI stayed at Melville Castle Hotel for 3 nights. It was with a group of friends for their wedding. Upon arriving, I was very well greeted and offered any assistance needed. Their staff are very friendly and polite. As a wedding venue, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m a photographer so the photos I was able to take were great. I had plenty of options. Overall, a beautiful experience and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice little getaway at a hotel with plenty of charm! I stayed at Melville Castle Hotel for 3 nights. It was with a group of friends for their wedding. Upon arriving, I was very well greeted and offered any assistance needed. Their staff are very friendly and polite. As a wedding venue, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m a photographer so the photos I was able to take were great. I had plenty of options. Overall, a beautiful experience and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice little getaway at a hotel with plenty of charm!
- AAlistair06/05/2025amazing Wedding venueamazing Wedding venueGreat service. Beautiful castle and grounds. We were there for a wedding and were most impressed with the overall experience. Even after there was some initial confusion around room allocation the team dealt with it swiftly and professionally.Great service. Beautiful castle and grounds. We were there for a wedding and were most impressed with the overall experience. Even after there was some initial confusion around room allocation the team dealt with it swiftly and professionally.
- JJamie06/05/2025Grooms review Grooms reviewMelville is an absolutely beautiful and amazing venue. Not only the Castle itself but the Marquee and the grounds could have been plucked from a fairytale. The staff were so kind and helped keep our day smooth and made us feel so well looked after.Melville is an absolutely beautiful and amazing venue. Not only the Castle itself but the Marquee and the grounds could have been plucked from a fairytale. The staff were so kind and helped keep our day smooth and made us feel so well looked after.
- RRiley06/05/2025A beautiful place to get married A beautiful place to get marriedI couldn't be happier with our day! We had a wonderful time at Melville Castle. The staff were amazing, so friendly and always there to help us if we needed something. The ceremony was beautiful, the rooms were incredibly comfortable and spacious. The gardens and grounds around the castle were also beautiful to walk and take pictures. We couldn't have asked for a better venue!I couldn't be happier with our day! We had a wonderful time at Melville Castle. The staff were amazing, so friendly and always there to help us if we needed something. The ceremony was beautiful, the rooms were incredibly comfortable and spacious. The gardens and grounds around the castle were also beautiful to walk and take pictures. We couldn't have asked for a better venue!
- HHolly06/05/2025Perfect Wedding at Melville Castle Perfect Wedding at Melville CastleWe got married at Melville Castle in July 2023 and the whole experience was amazing. The venue is beautiful and the team are so professional. They were really accommodating of all the needs of our guests and we had such an incredible day!We got married at Melville Castle in July 2023 and the whole experience was amazing. The venue is beautiful and the team are so professional. They were really accommodating of all the needs of our guests and we had such an incredible day!
- KKatie06/05/2025Fabulous wedding Fabulous weddingWe had a wonderful wedding weekend at Melville Castle - everything was perfect and so many people commented on how great the team were. The venue itself is stunning and makes for some great photos. The whole day ran like clockwork and the team couldn't have been more helpful - special thanks to Fiona and Erin with planning and responding to emails and requests, along with Isabella making sure the day ran without a hitch.We had a wonderful wedding weekend at Melville Castle - everything was perfect and so many people commented on how great the team were. The venue itself is stunning and makes for some great photos. The whole day ran like clockwork and the team couldn't have been more helpful - special thanks to Fiona and Erin with planning and responding to emails and requests, along with Isabella making sure the day ran without a hitch.
- EElena06/05/2025Picture perfect venue with outstanding Service Picture perfect venue with outstanding ServiceMelville Castle exceeded all our expectations for our wedding day. The breathtaking setting provided an idyllic backdrop, and the staff's exceptional service made the experience truly seamless. From start to finish, they were attentive, accommodating, and ensured every detail was perfect. Our guests were impressed by the beautiful venue and impeccable service. Thank you, Melville Castle, for making our day unforgettable!Melville Castle exceeded all our expectations for our wedding day. The breathtaking setting provided an idyllic backdrop, and the staff's exceptional service made the experience truly seamless. From start to finish, they were attentive, accommodating, and ensured every detail was perfect. Our guests were impressed by the beautiful venue and impeccable service. Thank you, Melville Castle, for making our day unforgettable!
- DDorothy - Sanne06/05/2025Melville Castle I say Yes!Melville Castle I say Yes!Melville Castle was the perfect wedding venue! The staff went above and beyond with their kindness and attentiveness, ensuring everything ran smoothly on our special day. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, leaving our guests raving about it. The castle’s stunning location and charming atmosphere created a magical backdrop for our celebration. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to say “I do”!Melville Castle was the perfect wedding venue! The staff went above and beyond with their kindness and attentiveness, ensuring everything ran smoothly on our special day. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, leaving our guests raving about it. The castle’s stunning location and charming atmosphere created a magical backdrop for our celebration. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to say “I do”!
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
No wedding is better than any other as there’s no right or wrong way to get married. Some couples love the idea of hosting their celebration in the castle, while others prefer something a little more relaxed, like a marquee filled with fairy lights. Find a balance between tradition and what feels right for you as a couple. Combine cultures, choose flowers that remind you of someone special, or tie a Celtic knot during your vows. It's your day, celebrate it your way.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Lean on your wedding venue team for advice and guidance as they have most likely seen and done it all. Trust their skill and experience and it will help put your mind at ease. We also find weddings that are simple, yet deeply personal are more enjoyable to plan and the day is much more memorable.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
The bride was from Canada and the groom was from Scotland, so they made maple shortbread creams for the guests as wedding favours. Combining the couple's two cultures in a delicious sweet treat added a personal touch and it avoided any waste – every crumb was enjoyed.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Stunning, Elegant, Charming, Unique, Historic.
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
The bridge over the river has become an iconic shot for our couples. But, if the weather is misbehaving, the grand staircase in our reception area is equally as striking.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Now that would be telling...
What’s your favourite canapé?
As we're a Scottish venue, you just can't beat our haggis bonbons. Guests love them.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
A decadent cheese board!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The estate offers incredible photo opportunities for you and your guests. For those romantic couple shots, you can choose the grand backdrop of the castle itself or head into the woodland or down to the river for a more intimate, nature-led shot. There are lots of unique, hidden places to explore too.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our team are incredible. Always an email or phone call away, they will go above and beyond to make every wedding day as special as can be and every couple is well looked after from the moment they make that first enquiry.
