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Riddle’s Court offers an intimate and romantic setting for your wedding ceremony or special occasion. It is just a short walk from both the Royal Mile Registry Office and St Giles' Cathedral in the centre of the picturesque Old Town of Edinburgh. Riddle’s Court is full of stunning details that help your day feel like a part of Edinburgh’s history.
From elaborate ceilings, chandeliers and the charming courtyards to the stunning onsite accommodation where King James VI once held a royal banquet, there’s a host of opportunities to capture your special day. Prices start from £1000+VAT, depending on what your celebration looks like! We also have package options, which include exclusive use of the entire building and our honeymoon suite. Restored by Scottish Historic Buildings Trust in 2017, Riddle's Court is a historic jewel in Edinburgh's Old Town.
Get your free tickets to our 2026 Wedding Showcase on Sunday the 1st of March now! This is a wonderful opportunity to see the space dressed up, full of life and chat to some of our favourite local suppliers. Follow the link below and book now! https://events.humanitix.com/weddings-showcase
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- EElizabeth & Tom13/01/2025Riddle’s court is such a special placeRiddle’s court is such a special placeWe wanted to say thank you so for making our wedding such a fantastic day! The whole team was amazing, before and during the wedding. We absolutely loved the venue. Riddle’s court is such a special place and it was a real treat for all the family that travelled from abroad to come to the heart of Edinburgh. The support on the day in particular was amazing and we were both able to fully enjoy the moment and forget about any logistics. We can’t thank you enough! We wanted to say thank you so for making our wedding such a fantastic day! The whole team was amazing, before and during the wedding. We absolutely loved the venue. Riddle’s court is such a special place and it was a real treat for all the family that travelled from abroad to come to the heart of Edinburgh. The support on the day in particular was amazing and we were both able to fully enjoy the moment and forget about any logistics. We can’t thank you enough!
- LLaura and Andrew27/11/2024We had a great dayWe had a great dayThanks for everything, we had a great day! Thanks for everything, we had a great day!
- TTass Floral Studio21/11/2024A joy to work at Riddles Court.A joy to work at Riddles Court.Working with the team at Riddles Court was super easy from start to finish. Despite being a venue in central Edinburgh they did everything to ensure arrival and set up was as smooth as possible. The team was great at contact beforehand and was extremely helpful in providing what I needed for the set up of Bea and Hamish’s wedding flowers. The team were super friendly throughout, kept me company on the day and made it a joy to work at Riddles Court. Working with the team at Riddles Court was super easy from start to finish. Despite being a venue in central Edinburgh they did everything to ensure arrival and set up was as smooth as possible. The team was great at contact beforehand and was extremely helpful in providing what I needed for the set up of Bea and Hamish’s wedding flowers. The team were super friendly throughout, kept me company on the day and made it a joy to work at Riddles Court.
- BBeagan and Hamish20/11/2024Cannot speak highly enoughCannot speak highly enoughThank you from the bottom of our hearts for the kindness, patience, flexibility and organisational skills for our wedding. It was a complete honour getting married in such a beautiful building, but we especially cannot speak highly enough of you all. You made the day a breeze we're so so grateful to you all!Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the kindness, patience, flexibility and organisational skills for our wedding. It was a complete honour getting married in such a beautiful building, but we especially cannot speak highly enough of you all. You made the day a breeze we're so so grateful to you all!
- SSiobhan and Kevin13/11/2024We really can’t say thank you enoughWe really can’t say thank you enoughOur wedding day at Riddles court was an absolute dream and wouldn’t have been possible with out the support from the team. Riddles court was the only venue we viewed, I had seen a photo of the Geddes room and instantly fell in love. The building has a very special feel to it. My only complaint was I wish we had had more time to enjoy Riddles court. I would recommend to anyone who is booking a wedding at Riddles court to have the whole wedding there so you have time to really enjoy the space. Our wedding day at Riddles court was an absolute dream and wouldn’t have been possible with out the support from the team. Riddles court was the only venue we viewed, I had seen a photo of the Geddes room and instantly fell in love. The building has a very special feel to it. My only complaint was I wish we had had more time to enjoy Riddles court. I would recommend to anyone who is booking a wedding at Riddles court to have the whole wedding there so you have time to really enjoy the space.
- MMinna and Ryan07/11/2024Exceeded all of our expectationsExceeded all of our expectationsWe had the most incredible experience planning our wedding with the team at Riddles Court. The venue was dreamy and the catering team they partnered with was incredible. We hadn't had the chance to visit beforehand but it all exceeded all of our expectations. Would highly recommend it for anyone who is looking for a unique setting that is in an iconic part of Edinburgh and especially for anyone who is planning from far away!We had the most incredible experience planning our wedding with the team at Riddles Court. The venue was dreamy and the catering team they partnered with was incredible. We hadn't had the chance to visit beforehand but it all exceeded all of our expectations. Would highly recommend it for anyone who is looking for a unique setting that is in an iconic part of Edinburgh and especially for anyone who is planning from far away!
- EErin and Charlie29/10/2024Thanks for everything !! Thanks for everything !!Thanks for everything !! Thanks for everything !!
- LLori and Nitobie28/10/2024Wonderful to get a chance to support conservationWonderful to get a chance to support conservationRiddle’s Court has the quickest and kindest events organisers, making it an easy choice and highly recommended. The location is also stunning and it’s wonderful to get a chance to support conservation. The library room was the perfect size and backdrop for our ceilidh wedding reception. Their ‘in house’ decorations made for one less thing to worry about planning for. Thank you Riddle’s Court for making our wedding reception the perfect party.Riddle’s Court has the quickest and kindest events organisers, making it an easy choice and highly recommended. The location is also stunning and it’s wonderful to get a chance to support conservation. The library room was the perfect size and backdrop for our ceilidh wedding reception. Their ‘in house’ decorations made for one less thing to worry about planning for. Thank you Riddle’s Court for making our wedding reception the perfect party.
- GGeorgie and Struan25/10/2024The day went perfectlyThe day went perfectlyThe Riddles Court team were a dream to work with. Nothing was too much trouble and the team went over and above for us – Hope even ran out onto the street to meet our lost Deliveroo driver for me in the morning! We were especially impressed with how well the team organised the day, from making sure we had time for family photos, a confetti moment, a group shot – that really made a difference. The day went perfectly and it's such a testament to the team!The Riddles Court team were a dream to work with. Nothing was too much trouble and the team went over and above for us – Hope even ran out onto the street to meet our lost Deliveroo driver for me in the morning! We were especially impressed with how well the team organised the day, from making sure we had time for family photos, a confetti moment, a group shot – that really made a difference. The day went perfectly and it's such a testament to the team!
- NNatalia Swiader (Photographer)25/10/2024Stunning Elopement VenueStunning Elopement VenueAbsolutely stunning elopement venue in the heart of Edinburgh Old town, with an abundance of natural light - where classy meets historic and cosy.Absolutely stunning elopement venue in the heart of Edinburgh Old town, with an abundance of natural light - where classy meets historic and cosy.
Location & Contact Details for Riddle's Court
Wedding Showcase 2026 at Riddle's Court, Edinburgh
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
It’s so hard to choose, but one in particular that stands out was in July when we hosted our biggest group of guests to date. We had been working with the couple for nearly three years, and after so many postponements, to see everyone finally gathered was extremely heart-warming. From the couple and guests to the suppliers and staff members at Riddle’s Court, everyone was overjoyed to celebrate.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Make the planning process fun, prioritise what you want to do and don't get bogged down by tradition! Don't book yourself in to create 70 DIY favours and invitations if you hate crafting, and don't stress about a first dance or cake cutting if it's not for you. Try to keep optimistic and plan for things that will make you happy. Once you realise that there's no 'one way' to have a wedding, it makes everything so much easier!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
A recent couple decided to decorate the venue with their two favourite things: Lego and quirky patterned shoes! What made it even more personal was that each Lego model had a unique story relating to the couple’s relationship for all the guests to discover.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Unique, romantic, historic, intimate, unforgettable!
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Definitely our picturesque external staircase - it's the showstopper as you come off the Royal Mile!
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Not at one of our weddings, but Riddle's Court has seen its share of famous faces over the years - from King James IV and the Duchess of Buccleuch to Maggie Smith, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.
What’s your favourite canapé?
The mini potato scones with chive cream cheese and sun-dried tomato from our onsite caterers is a winner - though we've seen so many delicious canapes over the years, it's impossible to choose.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Any kind of ice-cream - but impartial to mint choc-chip!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
This is a difficult question as there are so many unique features from throughout history at Riddle's Court. There is a spectacular painted ceiling that was commissioned in the 1890s that ties together the history of the building, the city, and the University of Edinburgh. In our onsite apartment, there are painted beams from a royal banquet held there in the 16th century - and not to mention our destination loo and great glass lift that you can only truly appreciate in-person!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust is the charity who restored and who manages Riddle's Court - their mission is to restore at-risk buildings throughout Scotland for the benefit of the community and so they're sustainable and suitable for contemporary use. This means that all the profits from our weddings and venue hire go back into the charity - so a wedding with us is an investment into Scottish heritage. It doesn't get much better than that!
