The Caledonian Edinburgh, known locally as the “Caley”, is one of Edinburgh’s most significant landmarks. Standing proudly at the West End of Princes Street, this former Victorian railway building hotel nestles in the shadow of the imposing Edinburgh Castle and its reputation for style and excellence has attracted international visitors and notable personalities for over one hundred years. Admire some of the best views in Edinburgh from our 231 guestrooms and suites and dine at the award-winning restaurants, Grazing by Mark Greenaway and Dean Banks at the Pompadour. Experience the history and grandeur of The Lounge, formerly the station concourse and ticket office, treat yourself to some of the finest Scottish Whiskies at The Caley Bar or simply indulge at The Spa - including curated wellness, and home to a luxurious swimming pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, and a two-floor gym. The Caledonian Edinburgh is one of the most iconic venues Edinburgh has to offer for meetings, events and weddings. Opening in 1903 as part of the historic Caledonian Railway, The Caledonian has staged many prestigious events, from extravagant weddings and star-packed parties to lavish corporate gatherings and grand banquets.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1902

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

The Caledonian Edinburgh Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type

City Hotel

Venue

Dining Capacity

150

Reception Capacity

150

No. of Bedrooms

231

Sleeps No. of People

500

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Usual Access Time

06:00 AM

Usual Finish Time

01:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Dancefloor Available

Wedding Licence

Confetti Permitted

Sound System Available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Ballroom

Disabled Access

Spa On-Site

Grade I/II Listed Building

Bridal Changing Facilities

Exclusive Use

City View

In-House Wedding Coordinator

On-Site Parking

Pet Friendly

Food and Drink

Alcohol Licence

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

In-house Catering

External Catering Permitted

In-House Wine List

Halal Catering

The Caledonian Edinburgh Pricing & Costs

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£170

Minimum Number of Guests

Menu Tasting for 4 Guests * * Red carpet arrival Traditional Piper The Castle Lounge 1 glass of Prosecco per person for reception 3 canapes per person for reception Sound system for reception * * Master of Ceremonies Grand staircase for photographs * * The Castle Suite Three course set menu Half a bottle of wine per person with dinner Menu cards, place cards and seating plan 1 glass of Prosecco per person for the toast Fishbowl floral centrepieces for guest tables Top table flowers * * Engraved cake knife and antique cake base * * Evening Buffet ** Bridal Suite with Castle View for night of the wedding Champagne and Strawberries in Bridal Suite Special accommodation rate for guests

What is included in this pricing:

Canapés included

Furniture included

Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Wedding coordinator available on the day

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

Day before set up available

Couple accommodation included

Reviews

(10)

Stephanie & Craig

Happy couple married in June

July 2023

Stephanie & Craig

We had the most amazing time and cannot thank you and the staff enough for making the day so special for us! Our guest were blown away by the service we received and everyone raved about the food!

Elizabeth & Callum

Happy couple married in July

July 2023

Elizabeth & Callum

The day was absolute perfection. You and your team were wonderful. Communication was excellent, you always were accommodating of our requests, and service from the entire staff was top notch. Our guests even commented how excellent the service was. The day of was stress free and your team did a wonderful job of setting everything up. Very glad I ordered the extra canapés because my dad said he thinks he ate about 15 of the salmon-caviar blinis

Rob & Linda

Happy couple married in April

July 2023

Rob & Linda

We had been planning our wedding with our events planner, Tegan Harbron, for well over a year. At every stage discussing our requirements, Tegan advised and reassured us professionally and exceptionally well. It made our day, the perfect day. EVERYONE, from the moment we arrived the day before our wedding, the day itself and when we left, were AMAZING. We cannot thank hotel team members enough

Location, food and service were fantastic. Events Planner Gabby Cookson was amazing. She and her team pulled out all the stops in a period of six weeks!

Nadia & Chris

Happy couple married in February

July 2023

Nadia & Chris

The events team was professional and our wedding was immaculate, everyone was supportive, professional and delivered an amazing day. It was worth every single penny! We will return because those suites were fantastic!

Reece & Lotte

Happy couple married in April

July 2023

Reece & Lotte

Gabby was amazing throughout the whole build up to the day, very organised and easy to work with. Neil and his team were amazing especially a day or 2 before the event! Food was amazing, service was amazing. Thanks for making our wedding day so special.

Becca & Steven

Happy couple married in May

July 2023

Becca & Steven

Couldn’t have asked for better service from start to finish. Working with Sarah ORourke was such a lovely experience and nothing was too much to ask. She made everything seamless and we had the perfect day. Neil on the day was also so incredible and looked after us so well. All of the staff were amazing and there was always a smiling face and a helping hand

Emily & Bartlomiej

Happy couple married in May

July 2023

Emily & Bartlomiej

It was an amazing day! Thank you Gabby for helping with the organisation and adjusting everything to our needs. The team on the night was great too. The waiters were very discreet and approachable.

Robert Swan

Happy couple married in October

April 2023

A perfect venue for a wedding

A perfect venue for a wedding. The staff were so attentive, Sarah the wedding planner couldn't have done more for us.. The professionalism and care shown to us made for a magical day.

Matt Dale

Happy couple married in March

April 2023

A very beautiful building and a stunning place for weddings

A very beautiful building and a stunning place for weddings. The wedding food was good and I would recommend as a wedding venue.

The Caledonian Edinburgh Location & Contact Details

Website

Phone

Address

Edinburgh EH1 2A, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH1 2AB, Scotland, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

We are very well located on a number of transport routes in and out of the city

Nearest Town

Edinburgh

Nearest Motorway & Junction

Nearest Train Station

Haymarket or Waverley

Nearest Airport

Edinburgh Airport

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FAQs

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Caledonian Edinburgh?

Every wedding is special in its own way, but one thing that really sticks out was a wedding between two farmers who brought in two life size, wrought iron cows. There was a slight panic when the father of the bride asked how we would feel about having cows in the lobby!

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

Wedding planning can be incredibly overwhelming, so we always recommend breaking the big tasks into smaller tasks.

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

During the COVID lockdown, we had a bride who was a primary school teacher and was teaching her students virtually. She was gifted table numbers that had been hand made by her pupils in her class as a surprise. They were adorable! And she was so touched by this.

Describe The Caledonian Edinburgh in 5 adjectives

Iconic, breathtaking, refined, timeless and welcoming.

Where’s the best photo spot at The Caledonian Edinburgh?

Definitely the Grand Staircase – it’s perfect for formal portraits or for a fun group shot just after the ceremony.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Caledonian Edinburgh?

Of course, but that's as much as we can say!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Our haggis bon bon! It’s a great introduction to Haggis for people who might be scared to try it, or Scottish classic for those who already love it. We also do a vegetarian haggis alternative for those that aren’t feeling so brave.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Our Kebab Station is a real favourite of the team and is always very popular with guests. Pic'n'mix sweets are also a great pick-me-up for all the dancing!

What is The Caledonian Edinburgh most unique feature?

We are lucky to have an iconic property that has many original features, providing fantastic talking points and photo opportunities. For example, our views of the Castle are a spectacular backdrop for you to enjoy whilst getting ready in your room on the day of the wedding, and we are lucky to have the most castle-facing bedrooms in the city.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We have the most wonderful team, who genuinely care about each couple as if they have known them for years (and sometimes we do!) From our housekeeping team who take pride in placing rose petals in the room, to our event operations team who ensure the same person who hosted the menu tasting serves the couple on the day. The Caley team become an integral part of your experience and are all focused on making your wedding day as special as possible. Your dedicated Event Planner will be on hand from the moment you enquire, all the way through to on the day, making sure every little detail is thought of.

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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook DiscountTriple Hilton Honors Points and complimentary 1st Anniversary Afternoon Tea.

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