Crathes Castle

Crathes Castle wedding venue Banchory

Romantic Crathes Castle offers you an exclusive wedding venue near Aberdeen in Royal Deeside. Providing a dream setting for exclusive use venues in Aberdeenshire. Located on 3 miles from Banchory, Crathes offers a picturesque countryside setting within easy reach of Aberdeen city centre. The enchanting castle, beautiful walled garden and new dedicated event space – The Horsemill – combine to offer a flexible venue for events.

Looking for a private venue in the Aberdeenshire region, there is no doubt that a Crathes Castle wedding is one of the most romantic venues to get married in. The majestic Great Hall with its high arched ceiling and panoramic views of the surrounding estate provides a magical setting for intimate ceremonies and fine dining.

During spring and summer, the beautiful Golden Garden offers a wonderful location for outdoor ceremonies – with this exclusive hire castle providing a dramatic backdrop. Your guests are then invited to sip champagne and enjoy a game of croquet or tour of the castle before being piped to dinner in The Horsemill.

Located in the estate courtyard, Crathes Castle is just a short stroll from the main building, The Horsemill offers a rustic yet contemporary space, making it one of the most enchanting reception venues. Using the best local and seasonal produce, our specially selected catering partners will create a delicious bespoke menu.

After dinner you can relax and end the day with a party to remember! Luxury weddings in Aberdeenshire don’t get much better than the historic Crathes Castle. If you dream of getting married in a romantic wedding venue in Royal Deeside, we await you with a warm highland welcome.

Corporate Events at Crathes Castle

Crathes Castle offers flexible events near Aberdeen in Royal Deeside. Impress your clients and guests with a gala dinner in the castle’s Great Hall; reward your employees with a family fun day in the grounds; or motivate your team with a morning meeting in The Horsemill followed by an afternoon of team building activities – choose from Country Pursuits, Bushcraft or Go Ape, North East Scotland’s only high wire treetop adventure course.

Day delegate rate
With free parking for delegates and excellent business facilities, including Wi-Fi and the latest audio-visual technology, The Horsemill is ideal for meetings, seminars and training events. For corporate events, our competitive day delegate rate also includes a tour of the castle. Between meetings, the beautiful walled garden and woodland walks at Crathes offer delegates the opportunity to relax, unwind and be inspired!