Bachilton Barn is an estate destination wedding venue in Scotland, United Kingdom, hosting 220 at dinner and 250 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about £20,000 (our estimate), reached from Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 75 minutes by car.
Bachilton Barn
Bachilton Barn sits on the grounds of Bachilton House, a historic estate near Methven in Perthshire.
About Bachilton Barn
Bachilton Barn sits on the grounds of Bachilton House, a historic estate near Methven in Perthshire.
The barn has been carefully restored to preserve its original character while accommodating modern weddings, offering stone walls, timber features, and countryside views across 300 acres of private land.
The venue marries agricultural heritage with contemporary event hosting, creating a setting rooted in Scottish rural tradition.
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Bachilton Barn is an absolutely beautiful venue, but what made it truly special was how warm, welcoming, and intimate it felt. From the moment we arrived, we knew it was the perfect place for our wedding.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 220 guests
- Standing reception
- 250 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 220 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 12 rooms
- Sleeps
- 40 guests
- Room types
- 2 listed
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About £20,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- £4,500 to £9,500 venue feeAisle estimate
- Included
- Ceremony space, reception space, a coordinator, furniture and cleaning
- Not included
- Catering
House rules
- Exclusive use required
- Yes
- Music until
- midnight
- Pets
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- EDI, 75 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Countryside, restored, relaxed
The place
- Private grounds
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- No
- Outside caterers allowed
- Yes
- Bring your own wine
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Grade A listed estate spanning 300 acres of private grounds in Perthshire
- Original barn structure with restored stone walls and period timber details
- Capacity for 20 to 150 guests with flexible indoor and outdoor ceremony options
- On-site accommodation available for guests seeking a multi-day celebration
A sample wedding weekend
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- Afternoon/eveningGuest arrival and check-in at Bachilton House; welcome drinks or rehearsal dinner optional
- 10:00 AMGuest arrival and ceremony setup
- 2:00 PMCeremony begins in barn or on grounds
- 3:00 PMPhotographs on estate grounds
- 5:00 PMReception and dinner in the barn
- MorningLeisurely checkout or extended brunch for guests
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- EDI · about 1 h 15 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Edinburgh Airport.
- Direct line
- 01738 505722
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold both ceremony and reception at Bachilton Barn?+
Yes. The barn accommodates full-day events with options for ceremonies indoors or outside on the estate grounds, followed by reception in the restored barn space.
Is the venue licensed for civil ceremonies?+
Bachilton Barn holds a civil ceremony license. Confirm current licensing status and any restrictions directly with the venue before finalizing dates.
What is included in the venue hire?+
Venue hire typically includes access to the barn, grounds, and basic facilities. Catering, decorations, and additional services are arranged separately. Contact the venue for a detailed package breakdown.
Are there lodging options for out-of-town guests?+
On-site accommodation is available at Bachilton House. Additional hotels and cottages operate within 15 minutes of the estate in Methven and surrounding villages.
What is the nearest airport?+
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is approximately 50 miles away, roughly 75 minutes by car. Glasgow Airport and Dundee Airport are alternative options within 90 minutes.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 220 guests
“The Barn capacity: 220 guests maximum with room turnaround for dining”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 250 guests
“Evening capacity: 250 guests”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 220 guests
“Outdoor ceremony space capacity: 220 guests maximum, subject to overall dining capacity”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 12 rooms
“Bedrooms: 12”
Read the source for roomsSleeps: 40 guests
“Total overnight capacity: 40 guests”
Read the source for sleepsRoom types: 2 listed
“Accommodation consists of 5 holiday cottages and 2 luxury Mongolian yurts”
Read the source for room typesWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“Exclusive use of the barn on your wedding day to celebrate your love story.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Outdoor ceremony options available”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: No
“We ask couples to choose from a list of our recommended caterers for their wedding day.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: Yes
“External catering is permitted: choose from our supplier list or pay a fee to bring in a new caterer.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBring your own wine: Yes
“No corkage fee applies.”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: Yes
“Our fully stocked, in-house bar is built right into the venue, offering flexible drinks packages tailored to your day.”
Read the source for bar on siteIncluded: Ceremony space, reception space, a coordinator, furniture and cleaning
“Everything below is built in to every single wedding package at Bachilton.”
Read the source for includedNot included: Catering
“We ask couples to choose from a list of our recommended caterers for their wedding day.”
Read the source for not includedExclusive use required: Yes
“Bachilton Barn is an exclusive-use wedding venue located in Perthshire, Scotland, set within a private 700-acre rural estate.”
Read the source for exclusive use requiredMusic until: midnight
“Music must end by midnight”
Read the source for music untilPets: Yes
“Dog friendly venue”
Read the source for petsParking: Yes
“Free Wifi and parking.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“The venue is fully accessible”
Read the source for step-free accessReception indoors: Yes
“Walk through our ceremony areas, bar and reception rooms, and the main barn set-up, so you can picture how your day will flow from start to finish.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“Whether that’s a candlelit dinner inside in Lochy or an al fresco celebration on the terrace, our spaces adapt to your plans.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“The spacious dancefloor and entertainment facilities mean you and your loved ones can party into the night.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“With multiple indoor areas, intimate rooms, and vast outdoor spaces, Bachilton Barn is a blank canvas that can bring a wide range of creative visions to life.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Countryside, restored, relaxed
“Set within 700 acres of picturesque countryside, our location provides a variety of beautiful backdrops, from the characterful stone barn itself to the expansive fields and tranquil natural surroundings.”
Read the source for settingPrivate grounds: Yes
“Bachilton Barn is an exclusive-use wedding venue located in Perthshire, Scotland, set within a private 700-acre rural estate.”
Read the source for private groundsCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Your wedding packing comes with a Bachilton coordinator, either Kayleigh or Ellie, our award-winning wedding team.”
Read the source for coordinator on the day