Barony Castle Hotel

Eddleston, Scottish Borders, EH45 8QW
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Barony Castle Hotel Weddings

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A warm welcome awaits you at this historic venue that over the years has been renowned for its banquets and lavish events. It offers indoor and outdoor spaces including a 16th century altar, events spaces and a conservatory. Whether it’s your reception, ceremony or both we will tailor your day to make it as individual, special and memorable as you have always dreamed.

We have a number of suites and outdoor spaces licensed to host your civil ceremony or partnership.

We can accommodate up to 100 guests for wedding breakfasts and 130 guests for evening receptions in our indoor suites.  For larger weddings of up to 250 guests, we can arrange a marquee on our lawns (additional charges apply).

THE ELIBANK SUITE

Our Elibank Suite is a truly stunning backdrop for your wedding ceremony, boasting floor to ceiling windows with neutral shades to compliment any colour scheme you choose.

The Elibank Suite is also an ideal location for smaller more intimate wedding breakfasts and evening receptions.

  • Ceremony – 110
  • Drinks – 110
  • Wedding Breakfast – 60
  • Evening Reception – 60

THE MELDONS SUITE

The Meldons Suite is an ideal location for larger weddings.

  • Ceremony – 200
  • Drinks – 200
  • Wedding Breakfast – 110
  • Evening Reception – 130

THE COURTYARD

Enjoy your special day in the unpredictable Scottish sunshine. Have your ceremony on one of our well manicured lawns in the shadow of the Castle. Surrounded by ancient Caledonian woodland, to the sound of fresh running water cascading from the Mill pond into the picturesque ravine.

  • Ceremony – 110
  • Drinks – 110
  • Wedding Breakfast – n/a
  • Evening Reception – n/a

THE ALTAR

A truly stunning alternative to the courtyard is our Altar at the foot of the magnificent Yew tree avenue. Rebuilt on the site of an ancient 16th Century Pagan Altar.

  • Ceremony – 24 seated plus 56 standing
  • Drinks – n/a
  • Wedding Breakfast – n/a
  • Evening Reception – n/a

MARQUEE

For larger weddings we can arrange for a marquee on our lawns.

  • Ceremony – up to 250
  • Drinks – up to 250
  • Wedding Breakfast – up to 250
  • Evening Reception – up to 250

Facilities

  • Total no bedrooms—72
  • No of Function areas—5
  • Onsite Ceremony Facilities—Yes

Reception Capacity

  • Table Dining—up to 250
  • Buffet Style—up to 250
  • Marquee Weddings—up to 250

Wedding Season

All year round

Fitness and leisure

  • Indoor heated pool
  • Sauna
  • Fitness area

Wellbeing

  • Whirlpool Bath
  • Heated Loungers
  • Two luxurious Treatment Rooms and Relaxation Room
  • Payot Products

Directions

By Car

From the North, depart A720 Edinburgh City bypass at the Lothianburn junction and follow signs to Peebles on the A703. On reaching Eddleston Village take 1st right at the Horseshoe Inn (signposted Lyne via Meldons). Follow this road for approximately 200 metres. The entrance to Barony Castle is on your right.

From the South West, follow the M74 and exit at Moffat and follow the A701 to Edinburgh. Take the first junction you see (40 miles) signposted for Peebles and follow this road until reaching Peebles. Upon reaching Peebles follow the A703 signposted for Edinburgh and follow this road until reaching Eddleston Village. Take 2nd left at the Horseshoe Inn (signposted Lyne via Meldons).

Follow this road for approximately 200 metres. The entrance to Barony Castle is on your right.

From the South East, Follow the A1 north to Newcastle Then follow the A696 signposted for Newcastle Airport. Turn onto A68 signposted for Jedburgh. From Jedburgh follow A68 to Galashiels then A72 to Peebles please see directions above.

By Rail

The nearest main line stations are Gorebridge or Galashiels (Borders Railway) or Edinburgh Waverley. A taxi to Eddleston from Waverley station is a 45 minute journey, Gorebridge and Galashiels are a 30 minute drive away from the castle.

By Air

The nearest airport is Edinburgh International. Taxi to Eddleston is a 45 minute journey.

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Accommodation

All of our rooms have as standard:

  • 110/120 V AC
  • 220/240 V AC
  • Television
  • Telephone
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet
  • Radio in room
  • Opening windows
  • Work desk in all rooms
  • Manual temperature control
  • Ironing boards and Irons provided complimentary on request from Housekeeping
  • Hairdryer
  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • Non slip bath mats* available on request from Housekeeping

*All surfaces within the bathroom and entrance areas will become slippery when wet and care must be taken when in use.

Testimonials

"We had our sons wedding at this venue and were not left disappointed by anything. The attentive staff were wonderful and nothing was any bother for them. The food was first class quality and the portions were plentiful. If you are in the market for a venue that will stun your guests this is the one." James Winton

 

"Can’t thank you enough for arranging the fab event over the Bank Holiday. You did wonders with the weather to!" Jan Taylor

 

Just to say thank you very much for helping us out together our big day. Both of us had the best day of our lives. You along with all the staff were superb. Jeanette was lovely, Steven worked his socks off , Tony is a credit to the bar, and the kitchen done fantastic. A lovely venue with lovely people. Thanks again" Mr & Mrs Falla

 

Everything was so perfect and just the way I wanted it and Thankyou for all your support on the run up to the wedding! Please also thank Jeanette for all of the above too and all the other staff members that helped make our wedding perfect. We had the most amazing day and so glad we chose Barony Castle as our venue." Kirsty & Murray

"We had the most amazing weekend and everything was just perfect. Nothing was too much of an ask and we just couldn’t have had a better weekend! Please pass on to the Head chef and team that everyone raved about the BBQ and the wedding breakfast!!

We really appreciate everything you all did to make our guests feel so welcome and looked after despite the language barrier!" Kirsty & Claudio

 

"We had the most amazing wedding here and can’t thank the staff enough for making it a day of our dreams. We were here for 4 days in total and had 110 guest staying over at the hotel for our wedding day. At every opportunity the hotel went out of their way to make the whole weekend amazing, from catering for a private dinner for 40 people on Friday, to going into town to get ice lollies for the children on our wedding day… everything was perfect. Thank you lovely staff at Barony Castle! We would recommend to any bride." Teresa Cullen

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