We are delighted you are considering Dalhousie Castle for your wedding.

This enchanting 13th century castle is set within a beautiful estate of forest and

parkland, just on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Major restoration has transformed the

interior of this historic venue to host individually styled bedrooms, award winning

restaurants, and an Aqueous Spa, all in keeping with its original history and charm.

Outdoors you can enjoy breath-taking surrounding, with our bridge over the South

Esk River, garden walks and the onsite falconry.

Dalhousie Castle provides a truly idyllic setting for a wedding and honeymoon, and is

available for exclusive or private hire. From the moment you arrive, a warm

wholehearted Scottish welcome awaits you, to ensure yourself and your guests

instantly feel at home.

Inside this brochure you will find information on the packages we offer at Dalhousie

Castle, though if you have something in mind please do let us know, and our wedding

coordinator will create a bespoke package just for you.

We look forward to welcoming you to Dalhousie Castle.

Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Aqueous Spa, Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh, Scotland EH19 3JB

Telephone: 01875 820 153 Email: events@dalhousiecastle.co.uk

www.dalhousiecastle.co.uk

Function Suites

The Chapel

Our charming private Chapel provides a unique location for the most memorable of

wedding ceremonies whether civil, religious or humanist. The terrace doors of the

Chapel that lead onto the patio overlook beautiful Scottish green parkland and the

meandering South Esk River.

Sir Alexander Suite

This suite, includes private use of its own bar and can accommodate up to 100 guests.

It is the perfect place to enjoy arrival drinks, and your evening reception, with a dance

floor perfect for live entertainment of your choice. The suite can also provide a unique

setting for your wedding breakfast for up to 50 guests.

Dalwolsey Lounge

The lounge offers a more intimate locale for smaller parties of up to 22 guests and is

the ideal setting to unwind and enjoy after dinner drinks.

Ramsay Room

The grand setting of the Ramsay Room is sure to impress, with its beautiful mantels,

castle thrones, spectacular chandeliers and large windows, perfect for up to 100

guests.

The Dungeon Restaurant

It is hard to imagine a more evocative setting than the Dungeon Restaurant, with

weapons and armour adorning the thick stone castle walls, this restaurant really does

display the castle’s history. Perfect for parties of 2 to 22.

The Library

Truly the hub of the Castle the Library offers a unique hub for all guests, with its own

bar and comfortable seating.

Exclusive Use

For a truly unique occasion we recommend hiring your very own castle. Dalhousie

Castle can be booked entirely private and at your and your guest’s disposal, allowing

you to create a celebration that is entirely bespoke with complete flexibility. .

Special Extras

To enhance your day we offer the following complimentary:

Honeymoon Suite*

We are delighted to offer our Honeymoon Suite on the evening of your wedding,

including a bottle of champagne.

Master Of Ceremonies

This service is available for all weddings, so you can be confident in the knowledge

that your guests can simply relax and enjoy your day.

Pipe Sergeant*

We offer the service of our Castle’s Pipe Sergeant, who will be pleased to pipe your

guests in and out of the Chapel, and to pipe you in to your wedding breakfast.

Personalised Wedding Stationery

If preferred we can also provide personalised menu cards, table plans and printed

place cards for your day.

Cake Base

Available for use we have a round or square silver cake base, and will provide a cake

knife.

*Availability is subject to 20+ adult guests dinning from our wedding breakfast menu.

Bedrooms & Availability

For the perfect end to the perfect day, retire to one of our individually styled

bedrooms, then enjoy a hearty full Scottish breakfast in our Orangery restaurant. As a

guest at Dalhousie Castle you are also welcome to use our Spa Facilities.

Dalhousie Castle offers 29 beautiful bedrooms in the castle. All of our rooms are the

epitomy of olde worlde charm & comfort. Within this we have 20 historically themed

bedrooms, each individually designed and elegantly styled. All rooms have ensuite

facilities, multi channel TV & Radio, self dial telephone, and razor socket. They are all

fitted with irons & ironing board and hairdryers. A welcoming hospitality tray will be

ready for your arrival, along with fluffy bathrobes and soft slippers.

Castle Rocks

Fully refurbished, the Castle Rocks lodge is just a short walk from the main castle

building. It hosts 6 bedrooms each designed with luxury in mind. Castle Rocks is

perfect to hire exclusively for your wedding party.

You can book 35 bedrooms including all of our Castle Rocks bedrooms, (subject to

availability) without opting for exclusive use of the castle. We do offer discounted

rates for wedding party reservation. Please note that our check-in time is 2.30pm for

all guests staying at the castle including any wedding guests, and check out time is

11.00am on the day of departure.

Falconry Wedding Packages

The Owl Ring Delivery - £120.00

Amaze your guests as a beautiful owl delivers the weddings rings

during your ceremony in the Chapel

The Regal Greeting - £100.00

Greet your guests with one of our majestic eagles or gentle owls for 30 minutes.

Ideal for before the ceremony as your guests arrive at the castle

Meet & Greet - £100.00

Entertain your guests with two of our gentle owls for 45 minutes.

Ideal for after the ceremony in the function rooms

The Wedding Demonstration - £240.00

Enjoy an exciting hour of hands-on flying of birds of prey,

Ideal during arrival drinks & photography sessions

Individual Packages

Perfect as gifts, our individual packages offer exhilarating experiences with a variety

of raptors & owls

For all further enquiries please contact Dalhousie Castle Falconry on 01875 825 728.

Email: info@falconryscotland.co.uk

Bespoke Room Hire Charges

Prices valid from 1st January 2015 to 31st December 2015

Weekend Wedding Day

Friday 60 - 100 guests £2350.00

Saturday 80 – 100 guest £2500.00

Sunday 40 – 100 guests £2350.00

Includes: The Chapel with Castle Piper, The Ramsay Room Dining up to 100, The Sir Alexander

Room Evening Reception up to 110, and the Brechin Room

Midweek & Smaller Weddings

Monday to Thursday Inclusively

Chapel Ceremony Ceremony up to 60 £365.00

Ramsay Room, Brechin &

Sir Alexander Suite

Dining up to 100

Reception up to 110

£1100.00

Sir Alexander Suite &

Brechin Room

Dining up to 50

Reception up to 110

£825.00

Ramsay Room

Dining up to 100

£825.00

Brechin Room

Dining up to 18

Reception up to 22

£250.00

Dalwolsey Room

Ceremony & Dining for 18

Reception up to 22

£250.00

Gateside

Dungeon Restaurant

Dining up to 22

£250.00

Exclusive Use

Exclusive Use Including Venue Hire, All Bedrooms, Breakfast, Spa Facilities & VAT.

From £15,000.00 Per Day

Subject to availability, beginning at 2.30pm and finish at 9am the following day.

Wedding Sample Menus

Bronze

Roast Plum Tomato and Basil Soup

Terrine of Ayrshire Pork, Apple Chutney

Grilled Mackerel, Spiced Cauliflower, Lemon Jelly

Feta Cheese with Roasted Salt-Crust Beetroot, Sunflower Seeds

Supreme of Corn-fed Chicken, Whisky Cream Sauce

Braised Cheek of Borders Beef, Red Onion Jam

Poached Scottish Salmon, Dill Butter Sauce

Spinach, Walnut and Strathdon Blue Cheese Pithivier, Leek Sauce

All Served with Carrot Puree, Sautéed Cauliflower, Mange Tout and Creamed Potato *Except Pithivier

Raspberry Cranachan, Butter Shortbread

Dark Chocolate Mousse, Orange Madeleine’s

Toffee Cheesecake, Burnt Caramel Sauce

Vanilla Panna cotta, Strawberry Compote, Garibaldi biscuit

£45.00 Per Person

Silver

Chestnut Mushroom and Crème Fraiche Soup, Truffle Oil

Corn-fed Chicken Terrine, Carrot Curd, Roast Walnuts

Spiced Crab in a Herb Mayonnaise, Citrus Salad

Warm Red Onion Tart, Soft Crotin Cheese

Roasted Sirloin of Borders Beef, Port Wine Jus (Served Medium)

Loin of Ayrshire Pork, Fig and Rosemary Jus

Pan- fried Fillet of Cod, Mussel and Saffron Butter Sauce

Butternut Squash Ravioli, Sage Butter

All Served with Shallot Puree, Roasted Celeriac, Plum Tomato Provençale and Fondant Potato *Except Ravioli

Iced Praline Parfait, Chocolate and Orange Sauce

Lemon Posset, Pistachio and Olive Oil Cake

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Salted Caramel, Vanilla Ice Cream

Traditional Trifle laced with Drambuie

£52.50 Per Person

Gold

Celeriac Veloute, Chopped Chestnuts and Chives

Parma ham, Roast Fig and Toasted Brioche

Inverawe Smoked Salmon, Garnished with Chopped Capers, Shallots, Egg and Parsley

Warm Asparagus, Sauce Maltaise (Orange Hollandaise)

Fillet of Borders Beef, Sauce Perigourdine (Served Medium)

Loin of Perthshire Lamb, Herb crust, Tarragon Jus

Pan fried Turbot, Cockle and Sage Butter Sauce

Truffle Risotto, Parmesan Biscuit and Wild Mushrooms

All Served with Fine Beans, Roast Chantenay Carrots, Broccoli in Citrus Butter and Dauphinoise Potato *Except Risotto

Tanzanian Chocolate tart, Clotted Cream, Raspberries

Poached Pear in Marsala Wine, Praline Cream

Strawberry Jelly, Strawberry and Vanilla Ice Cream, Brandy Snap and Financier

Selection of Traditional Scottish Cheeses

£60.00 Per Person

Children's Menu Selector

Tomato Soup

Melon With Berries

Pizza & Chips

Burger or Veggie Burger In A Bun With Chips

Fish Fingers or Cakes With Chips

Chicken Goujons With Chips

Cheesy Pasta

Jelly & Ice Cream

Fruit Salad

£15.80 Per Child

(A half portion of the adult meal is also available at half the selected adult menu price.)

Canapés

Chefs Selection of handmade Canapés served includes:

Foie Gras & Chicken Mousse

Smoked Salmon With Parsley & Caper Butter

Devils On Horseback

Roast Beef & Caramelised Onion

Sole Mousse With A Tomato & Basil Concasse

Red Pepper & Crème Fraiche Mousse

Stilton & Walnut On Rye

Goats Cheese Croquette

Haggis Ball In Oatmeal

A choice of 3 of the above can be chosen for the whole party

£7.50 per person

Extra Special Canapés

Smoked Duck On Brioche With Pickled Walnuts

Smoked Pancetta & Lentil Broth With Poached Oyster

Caviar & Cucumber With Beetroot Jelly

Poached Quails Eggs With Ratatouille & Black Olives In A Savoury Tartlette

Warm Quail Mousse With Fried Egg

£13.00 per person

Local Strawberries

Available May - September

Price Available On Request

Buffet Packages

Buffet Package 1

Selection of Closed Sandwiches

Sausage Rolls

Drumsticks

Tea & Coffee

£10.40 Per Person

Buffet Package 2

Tortilla Wraps

Crab & Sweetcorn Cakes

Sticky Pork

Spicy Potato Wedges & Dip

Tea & Coffee

£14.00 Per Person

Buffet Package 3

Danish Open Sandwiches

Dim Sum

Mozzarella & Red Onion Pizza

Sticky Pork

Selection Of Cheese With

Oatcakes & Chutney

£17.50 Per Person

Finger Buffet Selector

Prices are given per portion. Portion numbers in brackets next to food option

All buffet items are catered for in multiples of 10 portions.

Selection of Closed Sandwiches

Tuna Mayonnaise, Egg, Cheese, Ham, Beef (x4) £3.10

Danish Open Sandwiches

Smoked Salmon, Roast Chicken, Isle of Mull Cheese, BLT, Cucumber (x2) £3.75

Home Made Sausage Rolls (x2) £3.30

Mini Mozzarella & Red Onion Pizzas (x2) £3.60

Selection of Tortilla Wraps (x2) £3.50

Sticky Pork (x2) £3.80

Lamb Brochette With A Warm Tomato and Olive Dip (x1) £3.20

Chinese Dim-Sum With Chilli & Soya Dip (x2) £4.15

Crab & Sweetcorn Cakes With Paprika Mayonnaise (x1) £4.20

Chicken Drumsticks In A Chilli Marinade (x2) £3.20

Selection Of Farmhouse Speciality Cheeses £9.95

Tea or Coffee £2.90

5 Options for £15.00

Bacon Rolls £5.00

Stovies with Crusty Bread (Vegetarian Stovies are also available) £5.00

Haggis Clapshot with Crusty Bread (Vegetarian Haggis is also available) £5.00

* Prices are per person, more vegetarian options are available on request.

Booking Procedure

On initial enquiry we can provisionally hold a date for up to 2 weeks, after which

point it should be confirmed by deposit & signed terms & conditions. The deposit

required to confirm wedding bookings is £2000.00. For weddings of 22 or less guests

the deposit required to confirm the wedding booking is £500.00. The 90% balance of

payment for the wedding is due 3 month prior to the event and the remaining balance

14 days prior to the event. Please note the wedding deposit is for the wedding account

only, and does not cover accommodation. The confirmation deposit is non-refundable.

Please note patrons are reminded that they must refrain from smoking in Dalhousie

Castle in accordance with Scottish Law. Thank you.

Wedding Insurance

Your wedding is the most special day of your life. With so many things to think about

we know that a number of our guests have found the peace of mind that taking

wedding insurance offers a great advantage. If you would like to know more about

Wedding Insurance just ask your wedding coordinator.

Corkage

Should you prefer to supply your own Wine, Sparkling Wine or Champagne for your

wedding breakfast only you may do so. For the evening reception our policy is that

only beverages supplied by the castle from our wine and drinks list are available for

sale and consumption.

Our corkage charges are as follows:

£ 15 per 75cl bottle of Still Wine

£20 per 75cl bottle of Sparkling Wine

£25 per 75cl bottle of Champagne

Bought in spirits & boxes of beer are not permitted. Deliveries can only be accepted 2

days prior to the Wedding. Included in this price is the use of our lead crystal glasses,

the storage, chilling, breathing and serving of the wine throughout the day.