Applecross Walled Garden
Built in the 1970s as a private residence, Applecross Walled Garden was transformed into a restaurant and event venue, preserving its stone architecture while opening its historic grounds to celebrations.
Applecross Walled Garden is a restaurant destination wedding venue in Strathcarron, United Kingdom, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about £20,000 (our estimate), reached from Inverness Airport (INV), 2.5 hours.
About Applecross Walled Garden
Built in the 1970s as a private residence, Applecross Walled Garden was transformed into a restaurant and event venue, preserving its stone architecture while opening its historic grounds to celebrations.
The venue occupies a sheltered walled garden in the remote Applecross peninsula, offering an intimate setting surrounded by 2 acres of cultivated landscape.
Today it operates as a fine dining restaurant with event facilities, maintaining a 4.8/5 Google rating.
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Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About £20,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- £2,500 to £6,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- INV, 150 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Located on the Applecross peninsula, one of Scotland's most remote and scenic destinations
- 2-acre walled garden dating to 1970s construction with restored stone walls
- Restaurant with seasonal Scottish menu using local produce
- Maximum capacity of 150 guests for seated events
A sample wedding weekend
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- Afternoon/eveningGuest arrival in Applecross peninsula; check-in to local accommodations; informal welcome dinner or rehearsal dinner arranged
- 12:00 PMGuest arrival and welcome drinks in walled garden
- 2:30 PMCeremony in walled garden
- 3:30 PMPhotographs in garden grounds; cocktail hour
- 5:00 PMSeated reception dinner in restaurant
- 9:00 PMEvening celebrations (last light approximately 9:30pm in summer, 3:30pm in winter)
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- INV · about 2 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Inverness Airport.
- Direct line
- 01520 744440
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Questions about the venue
Is accommodation available on-site?+
Applecross Walled Garden is a restaurant and day-use venue. However, the village of Applecross offers holiday cottages and guesthouses within 5 minutes' drive, with Strathcarron accommodations 20 minutes away.
What is the weather like for outdoor ceremonies?+
The Applecross peninsula averages 1,600mm annual rainfall. Summer months (June-August) are warmest but unpredictable. Many couples book marquee coverage as backup, or utilize the walled garden's natural shelter.
Can we bring our own catering?+
As a licensed restaurant venue, Applecross Walled Garden operates with in-house catering. Discuss custom menus and dietary requirements directly with the venue.
What is the road access like?+
The Applecross peninsula is accessed via the Bealach na Ba mountain pass (633m elevation) or a longer coastal route. Both are single-track roads requiring careful driving, especially in winter. Allow 2+ hours from Inverness.
Are there wedding day timeline constraints?+
Daylight hours are limited in winter (8 hours in December) but extended in summer (17 hours in June). Most ceremonies occur between 2-4pm year-round to maximize natural light for photography.
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