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Introduction
There is no hire
charge for this unique venue and very special
wedding destination. Step back in time, into the
former hunting lodge, built in the early 19th
century by the Cawdor family, who have owned the
spectacular Highland estate for 800 years. Cawdor is
a magical name romantically linked with Macbeth.
Over grouse
moors, through pine forests down into the beautiful
Findhorn valley, located on the banks of the River.
Drynachan Lodge offers guests a very warm welcome
and exclusive use, for the perfect house party
venue. There are 13 bedrooms all individually and
tastefully furnished, keeping the history maintained
throughout, by Lady Isabella Cawdor.
Drynachan
specialises in smaller intimate weddings, at a
fraction of the cost and none of the formality of
larger hotels. A marquee can be erected on the
helicopter pad for larger wedding celebrations. We
are not licensed for Civil Ceremonies, but Nairn
Registry Office is nearby. Religious ceremonies can
be conducted by the local minister, either in the
Lodge, elsewhere on the Estate, maybe even the
Black Bothy, or in the beautiful Church in Cawdor
Village.
We can make all
of the arrangements for you, with our small but
dedicated team, nothing is too much trouble. Our
chef will discuss your individual preferences, which
can include Estate salmon, game birds, Venison or
lamb.
Drynachan Lodge
is not licensed, however do supply all soft drinks,
you can bring along your favourite wines, spirits
and Champagne with you, there are no inflated prices
(although we do make a small corkage charge)
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Recent
accommodation for the Take That Band, when Mark
Owen married his fiancée, Emma Ferguson; at a
lovely candlelight ceremony in Cawdor Church,
followed by the nuptials, at Cawdor Castle.
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Facilities
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Total No. of bedrooms—13
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Total No. of bedroom suites—3
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No. of function rooms—2
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Civil license—No
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Civil partnership ceremony—Yes
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Additional facilities—shooting, river and Loch
fishing, walking, horse riding and beauty
therapies
Guest Accommodation
There are no
trouser presses, tea/coffee making facilities or TVs
in the bedrooms, just very comfortable beds and
large antique baths. We also have 5 self catered 4
star holiday cottages, belonging to Cawdor Estate
nearby, 2 adjacent to The Lodge and 3 in & nearby
Cawdor Village.
Reception capacity
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Table Dining—30
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Buffet Style—40
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Marquee—80+
Wedding season availability
All year round
Directions by Road
Take
the A9 North or South to Inverness,
then take the A96 for about 10
miles, turn right at the signpost
for Cawdor Castle, after 4 miles you
will approach Cawdor Village, drive
past the church and over a small
bridge, you will come to a staggered
crossroads, just after the Village
Hall, turn right here and continue
up past the castle entrance for
about 4 miles. you will then come to
a turning signposted Drynachan 4.5
miles.
Continue right along this road and
over the grouse moors & down into
the Findhorn Valley, at the bottom
of the hill turn left in Drynachan
Lodge.
Directions by Air
Drynachan Lodge is very easy to get
to, it is just a 30 minutes drive
from Inverness Airport, with many
regional flights daily.
Directions by Rail
Only a 45 minutes drive from
Inverness Railway Station, there is
also a daily sleeper service to
London.
Click here to view a map
Local Places of
Interest
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Cawdor Castle
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Culloden Battlefield
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Fort George
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Distilleries
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Dolphin watching Moray Firth
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Sandy beaches
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Culbin Forest
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2
Championship Golf Courses
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Johnston's Cashmere Centre &
Brodie Countryfare
Late
Availability Dates
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09-Oct-10 |
16-Oct-10 |
06-Nov-10 |
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13-Nov-10 |
20-Nov-10 |
27-Nov-10 |
Click here to view the WVIS
Calendar
Additional dates
are also available, for more information please contact
the venue via the following form.
*All
the above dates are subject to availability, and the
respective venue's terms & conditions
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