Barcaldine Castle

Seated dinner: 36 guests

“Our venue is ideally suited to small intimate wedding parties due to the relatively compact nature of the castle, our maximum capacity is 36 people including the Bride and Groom.”

Ceremony, seated: 36 guests

“The maximum number of guests we can seat for a wedding ceremony in the castle is 36.”

Rooms: 6 rooms

“Our exclusive castle hire offers six luxury en-suite bedrooms located on the second and third floors (either six doubles or five doubles and a twin).”

Sleeps: 12 guests

“However, in terms of sleeping arrangements, the castle can only accommodate 12 guests in existing beds, with the option to add 3 additional folding child beds.”

Room types: 6 listed

“Deluxe Double or Twin Room”

Whole property to yourselves: Yes

“You and your guests will receive exclusive use of our Castle, giving you the intimacy and privacy you need for your wedding day and preparations.”

Shortest whole-property stay: 2 nights

“Due to the nature of the B&B business, we require a 2 night minimum stay exclusive use for all weddings from April to October and between 20th December and 5th January.”

Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

“The castle can also be hired for exclusive use during this period but it is not a requirement.”

Legal ceremony on site: Yes

“The Registrar charges £489.40-£659.05 to conduct a wedding at Barcaldine Castle.”

Outdoor ceremony: Yes

“If the weather permits, you may wish to have your ceremony out in the gardens, with the castle featuring as a glorious backdrop.”

Indoor option if it rains: Yes

“We do ask that you consider the lovely highland weather, and plan for an indoor wedding as well, just in case.”

In-house catering: No

“As we currently don’t provide in-house catering or any services of this kind, we pride ourselves on having close relationships with highly recommended suppliers.”

Outside caterers allowed: Yes

“Catering: Prices starting at £40 per head and your chef/caterer is booked separately.”

Bring your own wine: Yes

“However for weddings we offer BYOB for wine and champagne only.”

Bar on site: Yes

“The Castle is licensed and we have a small bar with champagne, wine, 6 whiskies, gin, vodka, white rum, beers and soft drinks.”

Private chef: Yes

“There is an option to use the kitchen to prepare your own dinner or hire in a local chef.”

Price: £150 to £165 per head

“Wedding Facility Fee: 2026/7 – £165 per person (the facility fee is payable for all guests other than very small babies) for weddings of up to 20 guests and £150 per person for weddings with 21 to 36 guests.”

Included: Furniture and staff

“All table cloths and napkins are also included, as well as crockery, glasses, cutlery and wedding furniture for your ceremony and dinner, staffing to move furniture and re-set the room, use of our catering kitchen, BYOB with no corkage charge, chilling facility/ice and an experienced team member to support from planning to delivery of your bespoke event.”

Not included: Catering and rooms

“Catering: Prices starting at £40 per head and your chef/caterer is booked separately.”

Exclusive use required: No

“The castle can also be hired for exclusive use during this period but it is not a requirement.”

Children: Yes

“Child policy: Children must be over the age of 12 years unless the castle is exclusively booked.”

Nearest airport: GLA, 120 min by car

“Conveniently Situated a 2 hour drive north of Glasgow Airport”

Parking: Yes

“Just above the shores of Loch Creran, our ‘Black Castle’ has its own private grounds and breathtaking views over the loch to the Glencoe mountains, with large pebbled parking surrounding the castle and a sundial on the lawn; it is also home to a stunning Great Hall and Lairds Parlour, complete with open fireplaces, secret staircases, bottle dungeon, and turrets.”

Event spaces: Banquet room

“Meeting/banquet facilities”

Reception indoors: Yes

“From November to March (excluding 20th December to 5th January) we can offer hire of the Great Hall for 2-3 hours for a wedding ceremony, photography and drinks/canapes reception for up to 36 guests.”

Gardens: Yes

“If the weather permits, you may wish to have your ceremony out in the gardens, with the castle featuring as a glorious backdrop.”

Private grounds: Yes

“Just above the shores of Loch Creran, our ‘Black Castle’ has its own private grounds and breathtaking views over the loch to the Glencoe mountains, with large pebbled parking surrounding the castle and a sundial on the lawn; it is also home to a stunning Great Hall and Lairds Parlour, complete with open fireplaces, secret staircases, bottle dungeon, and turrets.”

Mountain view: Yes

“With the stunning backdrop of the mountains of Glencoe and all the splendour of a traditional turreted Scottish castle.”

Historic building: Yes

“Built in 1609 by “Black” Duncan Campbell and restored in 1897 by Sir Duncan Campbell 3rd Baronet of Barcaldine, Barcaldine Castle offers something truly beautiful.”

Coordinator on the day: No

“We may not have an on-site Wedding Coordinator, but our small team are more than happy to help.”