Boturich Castle is an estate destination wedding venue in Alexandria, United Kingdom, hosting 200 at dinner and 250 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about £21,000 (our estimate), reached from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), 35 to 45 minutes by car.
Boturich Castle
Boturich Castle stands apart as a 14th-century stronghold offering genuine Scottish heritage rather than a manicured countryside retreat.
About Boturich Castle
Boturich Castle stands apart as a 14th-century stronghold offering genuine Scottish heritage rather than a manicured countryside retreat.
The estate commands panoramic views across the River Leven and Loch Lomond, with 20 acres of private grounds that function as both ceremony backdrop and guest experience.
This is raw authenticity: stone walls, period architecture, and landscape that shaped clan history.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 200 guests
- Standing reception
- 250 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 50 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 0 rooms
- Sleeps
- 0 guests
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
- Rooms for the party nearby
- Yes
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About £21,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- From £5,000 venue fee
- Venue fee
- £5,000
- Not included
- VAT, catering, drinks and rooms
House rules
- Exclusive use required
- Yes
- Fireworks
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- GLA, 45 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Setting
- Lakeside, historic, elegant
The place
- On a lake
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
- Private grounds
- Yes
- Mountain view
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bring your own wine
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 14th-century castle with original stonework and architectural character spanning over 600 years
- 20 acres of private grounds including river views and direct access to Loch Lomond landscapes
- Capacity to host 20 to 150 guests across multiple indoor and outdoor spaces within the estate
- Located 20 miles northwest of Glasgow, combining accessibility with genuine rural Scottish setting
A sample wedding weekend
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- 2:00 PMGuest arrival at Balloch; check-in to onsite accommodation or nearby hotels
- 6:00 PMWelcome reception in castle grounds or interior space with light refreshments
- 10:00 AMPre-ceremony photos and final preparations
- 1:00 PMCeremony begins (outdoors on grounds or indoors depending on weather and preference)
- 2:30 PMCocktails and guest mingling in estate grounds or designated spaces
- 4:00 PMReception and dinner service commences
- 9:00 PMEvening entertainment and dancing
- 11:00 AMOptional farewell brunch or guest departure
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- GLA · about 45 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Glasgow International Airport.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold both ceremony and reception at Boturich Castle?+
Yes. The estate provides indoor spaces within the castle structure and outdoor grounds suitable for ceremonies, with separate reception facilities. Exact configuration depends on guest count and seasonal considerations. Contact the venue directly at http://www.boturich.co.uk/ for layout options.
What is the minimum group size?+
The venue accommodates a minimum of 20 guests, making it suitable for intimate gatherings as well as larger celebrations up to 150 people.
Are there hotels nearby if we need additional accommodation?+
The estate offers onsite accommodation, and the nearby town of Balloch has additional hotels within 5 miles. Loch Lomond resorts and Alexandria lodging provide further options for extended guest parties.
What is the cancellation policy?+
Visit http://www.boturich.co.uk/ or contact the venue directly for current terms, as policies may vary by booking date and package.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 200 guests
“The Pavilion can host weddings of up to 200 day guests with an additional 50 evening guests”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 250 guests
“It can accommodate 50 to 250 guests.”
Read the source for standing receptionSmallest party taken: 50 guests
“It can accommodate 50 to 250 guests.”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 0 rooms
“Boturich Castle is a private home and as such we have no on-site overnight accommodation.”
Read the source for roomsSleeps: 0 guests
“Boturich Castle is a private home and as such we have no on-site overnight accommodation.”
Read the source for sleepsWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“You will have exclusive use of the castle & its secluded grounds.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesRooms for the party nearby: Yes
“South Lodge sleeps 10 people and is less than a 10 minute drive away.”
Read the source for rooms for the party nearbyLegal ceremony on site: Yes
“The estate is licensed for marriages and civil partnerships, with both indoor and outdoor options supported by the on-site team.”
Read the source for legal ceremony on siteOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“The wedding ceremony takes place either in the castle grounds or within our glass sided pavilion which also holds the wedding breakfast and evening reception.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“The wedding ceremony takes place either in the castle grounds or within our glass sided pavilion which also holds the wedding breakfast and evening reception.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsIn-house catering: Yes
“Enjoy the very finest Scottish cuisine prepared by our expert chefs including locally caught fish, the finest meats & seasonal game.”
Read the source for in-house cateringBring your own wine: Yes
“One of our policies that is rare to find and very popular with a lot of our couples is the ability to provide their own drinks for the reception and meal, and we don’t charge corkage!”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: Yes
“The Pavilion Bar is fully stocked & ready for any drink or occasion.”
Read the source for bar on sitePrice: From £5,000 venue fee
“Our venue hire starts from £5,000 + VAT and our catering costs start from £35 per head for a three course meal.”
Read the source for priceVenue fee: £5,000
“Our venue hire starts from £5,000 + VAT and our catering costs start from £35 per head for a three course meal.”
Read the source for venue feeNot included: VAT, catering, drinks and rooms
“Our venue hire starts from £5,000 + VAT and our catering costs start from £35 per head for a three course meal.”
Read the source for not includedExclusive use required: Yes
“You will have exclusive use of the castle & its secluded grounds.”
Read the source for exclusive use requiredFireworks: Yes
“Fireworks are permitted and can be arranged over the loch, subject to the venue’s guidance and supplier coordination.”
Read the source for fireworksReception indoors: Yes
“The wedding ceremony takes place either in the castle grounds or within our glass sided pavilion which also holds the wedding breakfast and evening reception.”
Read the source for reception indoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“As evening falls, the Pavilion shifts into a party space with a flexible layout for live bands or DJs.”
Read the source for space for dancingSetting: Lakeside, historic, elegant
“Our historic castle and its extensive grounds on the banks of Loch Lomond will provide a breathtaking & exclusive backdrop for your wedding or event.”
Read the source for settingOn a lake: Yes
“Our historic castle and its extensive grounds on the banks of Loch Lomond will provide a breathtaking & exclusive backdrop for your wedding or event.”
Read the source for on a lakeGardens: Yes
“Immerse yourself in the atmospheric surroundings of our extensive estate & gardens”
Read the source for gardensPrivate grounds: Yes
“The Pavilion, Castle & Estate will be exclusively yours for your wedding or event.”
Read the source for private groundsMountain view: Yes
“We offer a castle setting with the most stunning views of Loch Lomond and the surrounding mountains.”
Read the source for mountain viewHistoric building: Yes
“Boturich Castle was built in 1836 & is the only remaining privately owned Estate within Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park.”
Read the source for historic buildingCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Your own dedicated wedding team will help you plan every detail for a perfect wedding.”
Read the source for coordinator on the day