Haddo House Weddings

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3 Martin Leckie Photogrpahy Universal Images Nicholas Frost Photography Martin Leckie Photography Welcome to Haddo House Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for considering Haddo House as the venue for your special day. One of Scotland s grandest Palladian-style homes, Haddo House is set amidst 200 acres of beautiful Scottish countryside, yet is within easy access of Aberdeen city centre and Aberdeen International Airport (19 miles). Designed by William Adam in 1732 for the 2nd Earl of Aberdeen, this sophisticated venue provides the perfect setting for your wedding. Crisp Georgian architecture, lavish Victorian interiors and glorious terraced gardens present endless photo opportunities. Whether your dream wedding is grand and sumptuous; intimate and relaxed; religious, civil or humanist; we guarantee outstanding service and memories you ll treasure for a lifetime. As Haddo House offers a variety of wedding options, our Wedding Coordinator will always be on hand to offer friendly advice and support. This brochure provides a flavour of what is available at this extraordinary venue. By celebrating your wedding at Haddo House you will also be actively supporting the vital work of the National Trust for Scotland, one of Scotland s leading conservation charities, and helping us to protect the nation s natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy. Thank you! Contact us To arrange a visit call us on or haddoweddings@nts.org.uk a place for weddings

4 Nicholas Frost Photography Neil Fordyce Photography Your arrival at Haddo House Upon entering the estate, the long, sweeping driveway leads you to the welcoming outstretched arms of Haddo House. From the oak-panelled Entrance Hall, guests are guided up the grand staircase and along the elegant curved corridor to the principal rooms. Haddo House Weddings

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6 Your ceremony at Haddo House At Haddo House, your ceremony can be held in the Chapel, Library or Drawing Room. Chapel Dating from 1881, the Chapel is available to all Christian denominations. The traditional wooden pews, vibrant stained-glass windows and golden altar make this a very special place to hold your ceremony. Listen out for the Chapel s magnificent pipe organ welcoming guests to this exclusive venue. Maximum Capacity: 110 Library A romantic alternative for your civil wedding ceremony, the Library retains its original 19th-century decor, including chandeliers, sweeping drapes and rich cedar and ebony bookcases. Surrounded by family portraits and heirlooms, the Library offers an ambience which is both grand and homely. Maximum Capacity: 80 Drawing Room Intimate yet impressive, the Drawing Room is ideal for smaller wedding ceremonies. Maximum Capacity: 40 Nicholas Frost Photography Haddo House Weddings

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8 Your reception at Haddo House Depending on the size of your wedding party and the formality of the occasion, Haddo House offers you a choice of unique locations for drinks receptions and dining. Ante, Drawing and Morning Rooms Bright and spacious, the interconnecting Ante, Drawing and Morning Rooms allow you to move seamlessly through the house, mingling with your guests. Sip champagne and relax as you contemplate the grand oil paintings and enjoy the breathtaking views across the terrace gardens. Maximum Capacity: 110 (drinks receptions) Library Versatile and spacious, the Library offers the perfect dining experience. Enjoy your wedding meal in a room which has hosted royalty and dignitaries over the centuries. Maximum Capacity: 80 dining (80 drinks receptions) Dining Room The Dining Room offers an elegant setting for rehearsal meals and intimate wedding dinners. Maximum Capacity: 17 Universal Images Haddo House Weddings

9 Your celebration in the grounds of Haddo House Canadian Hall Just a short stroll from the main house stands the Canadian Hall, inspired by the 7th Earl of Aberdeen s first trip to Canada in The Canadian Hall is ideal for evening receptions, ceilidhs and dances for up to 250 guests or dining for up to 160 guests. It has excellent acoustics and a sprung dance floor, so you can let your hair down and end the day with a party to remember! The Canadian Hall also has a separate seated bar area where guests can enjoy quiet conversation during the celebrations. Maximum Capacity: 250 (160 dining) Marquees For larger weddings, marquees can be erected on the Lower Lawn, adjacent to the Canadian Hall. Maximum Capacity: 300 Universal Images Scott Hogg Photography a place for weddings

10 Forres Inverness Our wedding venues Cairngorms National Park Leith Hall Craigievar Castle Aberdeen across Scotland Dundee For information on all Trust venues: Arduaine Garden Telephone: Visit: Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park Glasgow Holmwood Greenbank Garden Alloa Tower Royal Burgh of Culross Edinburgh The Georgian House Inveresk Lodge Garden Harmony Culzean Castle & Country Park Threave Estate Broughton House Haddo House Weddings

11 Shetland How to find us Orkney Fair Isle Fraserburgh Haddo House is 4 miles north of Pitmedden, 8 miles north-west of Ellon and 19 miles north of Aberdeen city centre and Aberdeen International Airport. A98 A98 By car Huntly A96 A947 A948 Haddo House Peterhead Directions from Aberdeen city centre: Follow the A90 (signposted Fraserburgh and Peterhead). At the roundabout after Bridge of Don take the first exit onto the B999 (signposted Tarves). Drive through Pitmedden village. Follow signs for Haddo House, turning right just before Tarves village. A97 Aboyne Inverurie A944 Banchory A93 A90 Aberdeen Directions from Aberdeen International Airport: Follow the A96 (signposted Inverness). Turn off the A96 into Inverurie; in the centre of Inverurie follow signs for Oldmeldrum (B9170). At the roundabout take the first left, following the Oldmeldrum bypass. At the third roundabout take the second exit (signposted Methlick). Turn right onto the B999 (signposted Tarves). Turn left, following signs for Haddo House. By bus Stagecoach Bluebird (Service 290/291/292) from Aberdeen bus station. The bus stops in Tarves, from where there is a 3-mile walk to Haddo House. A A90 A92 Montrose By train The nearest railway station is Inverurie (12 miles) a place for weddings 3371 CCP 1.5m 9/14

12 Nicholas Frost Photography Haddo House Methlick Ellon Aberdeenshire AB41 7EQ Scotland Telephone: Visit: The National Trust for Scotland for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is a charity registered in Scotland, Charity Number SC