Culzean Castle Weddings
Culzean Castle Weddings
Welcome to Culzean Castle Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for considering Culzean as the venue for your special day. Rising majestically from its clifftop location looking over to the Isle of Arran, Culzean Castle is set amidst 240 hectares of beautiful Scottish countryside, with enchanting terraced gardens, charming follies, relaxing woodland walks and inviting sandy beaches. Redesigned by the famous Scottish architect Robert Adam for the Earl of Cassillis between 1777 and 1792, Culzean Castle and its gardens offer the perfect setting for your fairytale wedding. 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 Culzean offers a variety of flexible wedding options within the castle, gardens and surrounding estate, our Wedding Co-ordinator will always be on hand to offer friendly advice and support. This brochure provides a flavour of what is available at this extraordinary venue. Within easy access of Ayr (12 miles), Glasgow Prestwick Airport (16 miles) and Glasgow International Airport (48 miles), Culzean also offers a variety of serviced and self-catering accommodation, including the prestigious Eisenhower on the top floor of the castle. By celebrating your wedding at Culzean 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 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 01655 884455 or email: culzeanweddings@nts.org.uk a place for weddings
Your arrival at Culzean Castle Upon entering the country park, follow the long driveway as it winds through beautiful Scottish woodland, catching glimpses of the castle through the trees. As you walk through Robert Adam s Roman-inspired ruined arch and across the viaduct, be prepared to be captivated as you catch your first full view of magnificent Culzean Castle. Beyond the castle s entrance hall lies the Armoury. Renowned for its world-famous collection of flintlock pistols and swords which adorn the walls, this impressive room is ideal for welcome drinks on arrival and celebratory drinks and canapés following the ceremony. Maximum Capacity: 100 Culzean Castle Weddings
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Your ceremony in Culzean Castle Within the castle, your ceremony can be held on the Oval Staircase, in the Round Drawing Room or, for small parties, in the Eisenhower. Oval Staircase A Robert Adam masterpiece, the Oval Staircase lies at the heart of Culzean Castle. Famous for its soaring colonnades, grand oil paintings and dramatic carpet, the Oval Staircase is flooded by light from the glass cupola high above. Maximum Capacity: 120 Round Drawing Room Used as a grand reception room by the 10th Earl of Cassillis to entertain guests and dignitaries, the Round Drawing Room is an ideal location for wedding ceremonies. Imagine exchanging your vows in front of your friends and family, surrounded by six spectacular windows offering panoramic sea views across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran. The room is lavishly decorated with ornate cornicing, giltwood chairs and a crystal chandelier. Maximum Capacity: 72 Culzean Castle Weddings
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Your reception at Culzean Castle Depending on the size of your wedding party and formality of the occasion, Culzean Castle offers you a variety of unique locations for dining. Sarah s Creative Occasions State Dining Room Decorated in the Adam Revival style by the 3rd Marquess of Ailsa, the elegant State Dining Room features ornate ceilings, Corinthian pillars and portraits of the Kennedy family who once lived at Culzean. One of Scotland s oldest families, the Culzean Kennedys can trace their ancestry to Robert the Bruce. The State Dining Room can comfortably seat up to 72 guests. The castle s original oak dining table can also be used to seat more intimate parties of up to 36. Maximum Capacity: 72 Culzean Castle Weddings
Georgian Kitchen Dating from 1797, the Georgian Kitchen is located on the ground floor of the castle, within easy access of the State Dining Room and Armoury. The Georgian Kitchen is ideal for ceilidhs, dances and drinks receptions for up to 72 guests or dining for parties of up to 36. Devotion Professional Wedding DJ s Maximum Capacity: 72 Home Farm Restaurant Within a short walk of the castle, the Home Farm Restaurant is ideal for a drinks reception for up to 120 guests or dining for up to 100. A versatile venue, it is perfect for both informal and formal celebrations. Maximum Capacity: 120 a place for weddings
Your marquee in the grounds of Culzean If you are planning a larger wedding, marquees can be erected on the Cannon Lawn, West Green or Fountain Court, using the castle as a dramatic backdrop. Cannon Lawn A marquee on the Cannon Lawn connects directly with the Library, encompassing the two impressive cannons standing guard at the entrance. Maximum Capacity: 220 West Green This large open green, just a few minutes walk from the castle, offers spectacular views across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran. Maximum Capacity: 500 Fountain Court With a beautiful ornate fountain in the centre, the manicured lawns of the Fountain Court s sunken gardens are framed by palm trees and colourful flowerbeds. Maximum Capacity: 900 Culzean Castle Weddings
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Your celebration in the gardens of Culzean Camellia House Constructed from ornate stone and glass, with lovely views across the gardens, this Victorian folly is perfect for intimate ceremonies. Maximum Capacity: 55 Orangery Once used to supply Culzean with exotic fruits and flowers, the Orangery is a beautiful building on the castle s south-facing terraces. Today, ceremonies can be held amidst the citrus trees or colourful summer flowers. Maximum Capacity: 40 Weddings alfresco Culzean boasts a variety of gardens and extensive castle grounds, many of which are licensed for civil ceremonies. For couples wishing to hold open-air religious or humanist ceremonies, the majority of the gardens and estate are at your disposal. Culzean Castle Weddings
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Your accommodation at Culzean The Eisenhower, located on the top floor of the castle, is decorated in the style of a country house hotel with six double bedrooms, a drawing room and a dining room all accessed using the original 1920s elevator. The apartment was gifted to President Eisenhower in 1945 in recognition of his role in the Second World War, and members of his family and close friends stayed here on several occasions. Rooms can be hired individually or on an exclusive basis. Within the estate there are also five beautifully appointed self-catering cottages: Brewhouse Flat, Royal Artillery Cottage, Ardlochan Lodge, North Segganwell and South Segganwell. Each cottage can sleep up to four guests and can be hired for a week or a short break. Maximum Capacity: 32 Culzean Castle Weddings
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Culzean Castle & Country Park Maybole South Ayrshire KA19 8LE Scotland Telephone: 01655 884455 +44 1655 884455 from outside the UK Email: culzeanweddings@nts.org.uk Visit: www.nts.org.uk/weddings The National Trust for Scotland for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is a charity registered in Scotland, Charity Number SC 007410