The Gleneagles Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Auchterarder, United Kingdom, hosting 200 at dinner and 250 at the ceremony.

The Gleneagles Hotel

AuchterarderScotland, United Kingdom

The Gleneagles Hotel is a historic property in Auchterarder set within private grounds, with gardens, mountain views and 233 bedrooms across room types ranging from Classic Doubles to the Royal Lochnagar Suite.

Guests
200 at dinner250 at the ceremony
Rooms
233 rooms
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
All year
Getting there
EDIabout 45 min by car

About the venue

The Gleneagles Hotel is a historic property in Auchterarder set within private grounds, with gardens, mountain views and 233 bedrooms across room types ranging from Classic Doubles to the Royal Lochnagar Suite.

Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, the venue hosts outdoor ceremonies with indoor backup, seating up to 250 for a ceremony and 200 for a seated dinner, or 360 standing.

A ballroom and banquet spaces handle the reception indoors, with in-house catering, a bar, dance space and fireworks permitted.

An on-site coordinator works with couples year-round, and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is a 45-minute transfer away.

  • 233 bedrooms, from Classic Doubles to the five-guest Luxury Suite with View
  • Seats 250 for a ceremony, 200 for dinner, or 360 standing
  • Legal ceremonies on site, outdoors or indoors with a backup option
  • Ballroom and meeting/banquet spaces with in-house catering and an on-site bar

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
200 guests
Standing reception
360 guests
Ceremony, seated
250 guests

Staying over

Rooms
233 rooms
Room types
13 listed

House rules

Weddings held
All year
Fireworks
Yes
Children
Yes
Nearest airport
EDI, 45 min by car

Questions about the venue

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Can we hold a legally recognised ceremony at the hotel?
Yes. The Gleneagles Hotel is licensed for legal ceremonies on site, and you can marry outdoors with an indoor backup space available.
How many guests can we invite?
The venue seats up to 250 for a ceremony and 200 for a seated dinner, with capacity for 360 standing.
How do guests get there from the airport?
The nearest airport is Edinburgh (EDI), around a 45-minute transfer from the hotel.
Is there someone at the hotel to help plan the day?
Yes. There is an on-site coordinator, and Karen McVeigh, Event Manager, can be reached at playground.planners@gleneagles.com or +44 1764 662231.
Are children welcome and is there a pool?
Children are welcome, there is a pool on site, and Deluxe Family Rooms accommodate up to four guests.

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Sources and booking notes

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  • Seated dinner: 200 guests

    “Ideal for larger celebrations, The Ballroom can host up to 200 guests for dining, 250 for a ceremony and up to 360 for a drinks reception.”
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  • Standing reception: 360 guests

    “Ideal for larger celebrations, The Ballroom can host up to 200 guests for dining, 250 for a ceremony and up to 360 for a drinks reception.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 250 guests

    “Ideal for larger celebrations, The Ballroom can host up to 200 guests for dining, 250 for a ceremony and up to 360 for a drinks reception.”
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  • Rooms: 233 rooms

    “Our estate is 850-acres, we have 233 bedrooms and we carry out about 50 activities for our guests.”
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  • Room types: 13 listed

    “Classic Double or Twin Room”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “You’re legally allowed to say ‘I do’ in any spot of your choosing, whether that’s an ancient heather-strewn hillside or our inimitable ballroom with its hundred-year history.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “You’re legally allowed to say ‘I do’ in any spot of your choosing, whether that’s an ancient heather-strewn hillside or our inimitable ballroom with its hundred-year history.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “With multiple gathering spaces and plenty of room for marquees, we can accommodate any size of guest list from bijou family affairs to full blown extravaganzas.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Whatever your vison or theme, our chefs would be thrilled to design a bespoke menu for you, using the fin est locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients, while our sommeliers and bar managers enjoy nothing more than pairing the perfect pour.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “From glamorous cocktails in the American Bar to the Michelin-starred fine dining, we’ll help you tailor every detail.”
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  • Weddings held: All year

    “We cater for all tastes, all allergies, across every season, using fine local produce and it tastes every bit as good as it looks.”
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  • Fireworks: Yes

    “From flowers, fireworks and fabulous food, to menus, musical entertainment and muddy adventures, you’ll be assigned your very own event manager – who’ll have an initial chat with you about your budget and ideas, and then work with the teams across the estate to bring your vision to life!”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Children 5 years and under stay free when sharing room with parents or adult.”
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  • Nearest airport: EDI, 45 min by car

    “The estate lies within an 45 minutes drive of Edinburgh and 1 hour’s drive from Glasgow airport, both serviced by daily international flights.”
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  • Event spaces: Ballroom and banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Ideal for larger celebrations, The Ballroom can host up to 200 guests for dining, 250 for a ceremony and up to 360 for a drinks reception.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “And if you fancy a ceilidh to make your event go with a swing, the beautifully polished floor is fully sprung.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Country pursuits, the great outdoors, and complimentary access to our Health Club with three pools, a state-of-the-art gym and fitness classes for every guest.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Offering separate sitting rooms and dining areas, and beautiful views of the hotel grounds, gardens and Perthshire countryside, a Gleneagles Estate Suite is a luxurious and spacious home from home.”
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  • Private grounds: Yes

    “With 15 versatile spaces and meeting rooms to call your own and 850 acres to wander, romp and roam across, our home under the Ochil Hills offers endless ways to assemble your brightest sparks.”
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  • Mountain view: Yes

    “As one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Scotland (if we do say so ourselves), we’re lucky to have a picture-perfect backdrop of the Ochil hills and the Highlands beyond, as well as ballrooms and banqueting spaces fit for the finest celebrations.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Fling on your finery and join us in our historic halls to drink, dine and dance until the wee hours.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “From flowers, fireworks and fabulous food, to menus, musical entertainment and muddy adventures, you’ll be assigned your very own event manager – who’ll have an initial chat with you about your budget and ideas, and then work with the teams across the estate to bring your vision to life!”
    Read the source for coordinator on the day

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