Fonab Castle Hotel

Seated dinner: 80 guests

“We can accommodate up to 80 guests for your wedding meal with a maximum of an additional 20 evening guests.”

Standing reception: 100 guests

“- Cocktail reception capacity: 100 guests”

Ceremony, seated: 80 guests

“We can accommodate up to 80 guests for your wedding ceremony and wedding breakfast.”

Rooms: 42 rooms

“- 42 bedrooms and Suites across 8 distinctive categories”

Sleeps: 84 guests

“- Sleeps up to 84 guests”

Room types: 10 listed

“Woodland Room”

Whole property to yourselves: Yes

“Yes, you can book Fonab Castle for exclusive use for your event, wedding or corporate retreat.”

Shortest whole-property stay: 2 nights

“Our exclusive use package is available for a minimum two-night stay only.”

Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

“Fonab has two smaller rooms within the castle for a more intimate celebration.”

Legal ceremony on site: Yes

“The length of your ceremony will depend on the style you choose, whether a civil or humanist ceremony, as well as any personal touches you wish to include, such as readings, poems, handfasting, sand ceremonies, or other meaningful rituals that reflect your love story.”

Outdoor ceremony: Yes

“Whenever possible, we love to host your ceremony outdoors, surrounded by the beautiful grounds and tranquil Highland setting.”

Indoor option if it rains: Yes

“Should the Scottish weather have other plans, an elegant indoor ceremony space will be available, ensuring your day can continue seamlessly, whatever the weather.”

In-house catering: Yes

“Paul Tyrell, our Executive Chef, will craft a personalised menu to suit your preferences.”

Bar on site: Yes

“The new Sandemans Bar has also recently opened, offering guests an intimate and stylish setting within the castle to relax and enjoy a drink.”

Pets: Yes

“Yes, we do in our pup-friendly rooms - Woodland Lodge Rooms and Woodland Lodge Superior Rooms.”

Nearest airport: EDI

“EDI”

Parking: Yes

“Yes, our car park is located at the hotel entrance on a level, tarmac surface.”

Step-free access: Yes

“Fonab Castle has level access with guest rooms available on the ground floor.”

Event spaces: Banquet room

“Meeting/banquet facilities”

Reception indoors: Yes

“For larger celebrations, the Loch Faskally Suite provides a spectacular setting, with panoramic views across the loch.”

Reception outdoors: Yes

“Your time at the castle is entirely your own - whether that means champagne on the lawn, pre-dinner gatherings in the lounge, or a gala dinner in the brasserie.”

Swimming pool: Yes

“The spa facilities include a 15-metre swimming pool and outdoor jacuzzi, with treatments using products by luxury brands Matis from Paris and the Hebridean Ishga which uses locally harvested seaweed.”

On a lake: Yes

“Sitting proudly on the banks of Loch Faskally in Highland Perthshire, Fonab Castle Hotel is a truly outstanding and unique setting for your perfect day.”

Gardens: Yes

“The bedrooms are spread across four locations in our beautiful grounds.”

Mountain view: Yes

“The original bright red sandstone castle building has been vastly extended with a modern construction which provides the ‘1892 On The Loch’ restaurant and the ‘Lounge Bar’ with floor to ceiling glass windows providing spectacular views over the loch and surrounding mountains.”

Historic building: Yes

“Built in 1892 in the elegant Scots Baronial style, the castle was commissioned by Lt. Colonel George Glas Sandeman, grandson of the founder of George G. Sandeman Sons & Company Ltd.”

Coordinator on the day: Yes

“From your initial enquiry to your wedding day, a dedicated wedding coordinator will assist you every step of the way.”