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Description
"Scotland's Most Beautiful Wedding Venue Backdrop"
We specialise in beautifully run weddings that feel personal, unforced, and grounded in the landscape around us.
We host a limited number of weddings each year, offering exclusive use of the venue and a highly personal level of hospitality that is central to how we work. Our team takes time to understand you and your guests, delivering a service that feels attentive, calm, and genuinely warm. Luxury dining is at the heart of each wedding we host, with beautifully considered menus cooked on site by our chefs. The lochside setting and natural surroundings provide a one of a kind backdrop.
Personalised Planning with Expert Support
From your first enquiry through to the day itself, we provide thoughtful guidance and support throughout the entire planning journey, with an on-site wedding coordinator on hand to help shape and manage every detail. Our team can also assist with organising accommodation and travel for you and your guests, helping to make the experience smooth, considered, and as stress-free as possible.
Venue Features & What to Expect
Guest Capacity
- Ideal for weddings of up to 100 guests for both the ceremony and wedding breakfast, with space for up to 130 guests for the evening reception.
Ceremony Options
- Licensed for civil ceremonies, with a choice of flexible indoor and outdoor spaces. Ceremonies can take place on our lochside lawn or decking, or in our downstairs ceremony space, which offers 360-degree views across the loch.
Reception Spaces
- Our upstairs dining room features a rustic wooden floor and comfortably seats up to 100 guests, with panoramic views over the water. The lawn, decking, and downstairs spaces are ideal for drinks receptions and evening celebrations, allowing guests to move easily between indoor and outdoor areas.
Catering
- Enjoy luxury, seasonal dining, with menus crafted on site using the best local Scottish produce. All menus can be tailored to your tastes, with thoughtful accommodation for dietary requirements.
Accommodation
- We work closely with trusted local partners, including The Abbotsford (up to 30 guests) and Leny Estate (up to 30 guests). There are also two beautiful lodges located next door to the venue. Full accommodation options, pricing, and details are included in our brochure.
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Reviews (16)
- JJames Douglas22/01/2026Venachar Lochside is a unique venueVenachar Lochside is a unique venueI pipe for many happy couples every year at Venahcar Lochside. I have always experienced a great atmosphere at every wedding that I am privileged to attend. This all comes from their fantastic team, its leadership, well-trained staff, and of course the view! Venachar Lochside is a unique, humble, yet elegant venue that is sure to provide you with all you need to create the most fulfilling wedding ever.I pipe for many happy couples every year at Venahcar Lochside. I have always experienced a great atmosphere at every wedding that I am privileged to attend. This all comes from their fantastic team, its leadership, well-trained staff, and of course the view! Venachar Lochside is a unique, humble, yet elegant venue that is sure to provide you with all you need to create the most fulfilling wedding ever.
- AAlice Connolly22/01/2026The venue itself is beautifulThe venue itself is beautifulAttended a wedding here and it was absolutely fabulous. The venue itself is beautiful, surrounded with stunning views. The staff were incredible and the food perfection Attended a wedding here and it was absolutely fabulous. The venue itself is beautiful, surrounded with stunning views. The staff were incredible and the food perfection
- WWendy Masterton22/01/2026Stunning location Stunning locationWent here for a Wedding. Stunning location and the sun shone which was an added bonus to enjoy the spectacular view. Plenty parking. We stayed in Calendar which was about 15 min away.Went here for a Wedding. Stunning location and the sun shone which was an added bonus to enjoy the spectacular view. Plenty parking. We stayed in Calendar which was about 15 min away.
- VVivian Staffen22/01/2026Lovely venue for a Scottish WeddingLovely venue for a Scottish WeddingLovely venue for a Scottish Wedding, accommodation next door at Loch Venachar Lodges.Lovely venue for a Scottish Wedding, accommodation next door at Loch Venachar Lodges.
- HHannah & Steven22/01/2026Outstanding! Very highly recommended!Outstanding! Very highly recommended!This beautiful, invigorating venue is spectacular for both dining and weddings (today's beautiful bride is delighted with her venue choice - every future happiness to the newly-weds!This beautiful, invigorating venue is spectacular for both dining and weddings (today's beautiful bride is delighted with her venue choice - every future happiness to the newly-weds!
- CCharlotte & Ryan20/01/2026venue and scenery were absolutely stunning!venue and scenery were absolutely stunning!We had our wedding here in October 2024 and the venue and scenery were absolutely stunning! Meghan and Sue were so organised and made the day run so smoothly! The food was incredible and we received so many compliments! Meghan was always there to answer any questions we had in the running up to our day! They also provided our wedding cake, which was beautiful, delicious and made our lives so much easier! Thankyou so much, we had the most perfect wedding day and would recommend this venue to We had our wedding here in October 2024 and the venue and scenery were absolutely stunning! Meghan and Sue were so organised and made the day run so smoothly! The food was incredible and we received so many compliments! Meghan was always there to answer any questions we had in the running up to our day! They also provided our wedding cake, which was beautiful, delicious and made our lives so much easier! Thankyou so much, we had the most perfect wedding day and would recommend this venue to
- AAbbi & David20/01/2026Nothing but glowing things to say Nothing but glowing things to sayWe got married at Venachar Lochside at the end of October and I have nothing but glowing things to say about the venue, the location, the staff, and the food. On the setup day the venue was already beautifully presented and the decorations we bought with us were lovely accentuations to what was already there. They were also not precious about us moving current decor around to best fit us.We got married at Venachar Lochside at the end of October and I have nothing but glowing things to say about the venue, the location, the staff, and the food. On the setup day the venue was already beautifully presented and the decorations we bought with us were lovely accentuations to what was already there. They were also not precious about us moving current decor around to best fit us.
- KKirsten Macdonald20/01/2026Staff couldn't have been any more helpful Staff couldn't have been any more helpfulMy husband and I recently got married at Venachar Lochside and we couldn't recommend it more. It was a stunning location and the staff couldn't have been any more helpful and supportive throughout the whole process. They really made it the wedding we wanted it to be. Our guests were so complimentary of the food and service. Both were outstanding.My husband and I recently got married at Venachar Lochside and we couldn't recommend it more. It was a stunning location and the staff couldn't have been any more helpful and supportive throughout the whole process. They really made it the wedding we wanted it to be. Our guests were so complimentary of the food and service. Both were outstanding.
- NNicole and Lewis20/01/2026Absolutely fantasticAbsolutely fantasticWe had our wedding here this week (20/05/2025) and it was absolutely fantastic. Every need was catered for brilliantly and even during the planning and lead up to the wedding itself, Sue, Meghan and the whole team couldn't have been more helpful. The venue, location, food and drink, and atmosphere are perfect. Highly recommended for a wedding, or even just a visit for the cafe/restaurant. Thanks again to all the team, from the Doig wedding party.We had our wedding here this week (20/05/2025) and it was absolutely fantastic. Every need was catered for brilliantly and even during the planning and lead up to the wedding itself, Sue, Meghan and the whole team couldn't have been more helpful. The venue, location, food and drink, and atmosphere are perfect. Highly recommended for a wedding, or even just a visit for the cafe/restaurant. Thanks again to all the team, from the Doig wedding party.
- MMeghan & Shirley20/01/2026Everyone at the venue was so incredibly helpfulEveryone at the venue was so incredibly helpfulHad our wedding here on the 9th August 2025. Everyone at the venue was so incredibly helpful, the food was amazing and they were so accommodating for dietary requirements and allergies! Would definitely recommend to anyone considering this venue for their wedding, big thank you to Sue as she was amazing!Had our wedding here on the 9th August 2025. Everyone at the venue was so incredibly helpful, the food was amazing and they were so accommodating for dietary requirements and allergies! Would definitely recommend to anyone considering this venue for their wedding, big thank you to Sue as she was amazing!
Location & Contact Details for Venachar Lochside
Where is Venachar Lochside located?
Venachar Lochside is located at FK17 8HP, Callander, Stirling, Scotland, GB, situated on the banks of Loch Venachar, just a short drive from Callander and about an hour from Glasgow.
What is the maximum guest capacity for weddings at Venachar Lochside?
The venue accommodates intimate weddings with up to 100 guests for both ceremonies and receptions (130 Max for evening)
What scenic views can couples expect at Venachar Lochside?
Couples can enjoy breathtaking views of Loch Venachar and the majestic Trossachs mountains. Every room features large windows framing spectacular nature views, making the natural beauty central to your celebration.
Can I have an outdoor wedding ceremony at Venachar Lochside?
Yes, Venachar Lochside offers flexible ceremony locations including an outdoor south-facing lawn and a lochside decking area just steps from the water, ideal for those dreaming of an al fresco wedding.
What happens if the weather is not suitable for an outdoor ceremony?
If the weather turns typical Scottish, the venue's indoor spaces feature 180-degree glass-fronted views, allowing your ceremony to feel open and connected to the stunning landscape even indoors.
Is Venachar Lochside licensed for civil ceremonies?
Yes, the venue is licensed for civil ceremonies and provides flexible indoor and outdoor spaces to accommodate your preferred style of wedding ceremony.
What catering options are available at Venachar Lochside?
Catering at Venachar Lochside includes fresh, seasonal menus crafted from local ingredients. Options can be tailored to your tastes and dietary requirements to ensure a personalized dining experience.
Does Venachar Lochside offer accommodation for the wedding couple or guests?
We work closely with trusted local partners, including The Abbotsford (up to 30 guests) and Leny Estate (up to 30 guests). There are also two beautiful lodges located next door to the venue. Full accommodation options, pricing, and details are included in our brochure.
Will I have support during my wedding planning at Venachar Lochside?
Yes, a dedicated in-house wedding coordinator provides personalised planning and expert support from your initial enquiry through to the last dance, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience.
What makes Venachar Lochside a unique wedding venue?
Venachar Lochside combines exclusive use of a peaceful, rural location with stunning natural scenery, flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, expert planning support, and a charming lochside cottage — making it a truly unique and memorable venue for your wedding.
