Dalhousie Castle Wedding Brochure
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We are delighted you are considering Dalhousie Castle for your wedding.
This enchanting 13th century castle is set within a beautiful estate of forest and
parkland, just on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Major restoration has transformed the
interior of this historic venue to host individually styled bedrooms, award winning
restaurants, and an Aqueous Spa, all in keeping with its original history and charm.
Outdoors you can enjoy breath-taking surrounding, with our bridge over the South
Esk River, garden walks and the onsite falconry.
Dalhousie Castle provides a truly idyllic setting for a wedding and honeymoon, and is
available for exclusive or private hire. From the moment you arrive, a warm
wholehearted Scottish welcome awaits you, to ensure yourself and your guests
instantly feel at home.
Inside this brochure you will find information on the packages we offer at Dalhousie
Castle, though if you have something in mind please do let us know, and our wedding
coordinator will create a bespoke package just for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Dalhousie Castle.
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Aqueous Spa, Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh, Scotland EH19 3JB
Telephone: 01875 820 153 Email: [email protected]
www.dalhousiecastle.co.uk
Function Suites
The Chapel
Our charming private Chapel provides a unique location for the most memorable of
wedding ceremonies whether civil, religious or humanist. The terrace doors of the
Chapel that lead onto the patio overlook beautiful Scottish green parkland and the
meandering South Esk River.
Sir Alexander Suite
This suite, includes private use of its own bar and can accommodate up to 100 guests.
It is the perfect place to enjoy arrival drinks, and your evening reception, with a dance
floor perfect for live entertainment of your choice. The suite can also provide a unique
setting for your wedding breakfast for up to 50 guests.
Dalwolsey Lounge
The lounge offers a more intimate locale for smaller parties of up to 22 guests and is
the ideal setting to unwind and enjoy after dinner drinks.
Ramsay Room
The grand setting of the Ramsay Room is sure to impress, with its beautiful mantels,
castle thrones, spectacular chandeliers and large windows, perfect for up to 100
guests.
The Dungeon Restaurant
It is hard to imagine a more evocative setting than the Dungeon Restaurant, with
weapons and armour adorning the thick stone castle walls, this restaurant really does
display the castle’s history. Perfect for parties of 2 to 22.
The Library
Truly the hub of the Castle the Library offers a unique hub for all guests, with its own
bar and comfortable seating.
Exclusive Use
For a truly unique occasion we recommend hiring your very own castle. Dalhousie
Castle can be booked entirely private and at your and your guest’s disposal, allowing
you to create a celebration that is entirely bespoke with complete flexibility. .
Special Extras
To enhance your day we offer the following complimentary:
Honeymoon Suite*
We are delighted to offer our Honeymoon Suite on the evening of your wedding,
including a bottle of champagne.
Master Of Ceremonies
This service is available for all weddings, so you can be confident in the knowledge
that your guests can simply relax and enjoy your day.
Pipe Sergeant*
We offer the service of our Castle’s Pipe Sergeant, who will be pleased to pipe your
guests in and out of the Chapel, and to pipe you in to your wedding breakfast.
Personalised Wedding Stationery
If preferred we can also provide personalised menu cards, table plans and printed
place cards for your day.
Cake Base
Available for use we have a round or square silver cake base, and will provide a cake
knife.
*Availability is subject to 20+ adult guests dinning from our wedding breakfast menu.
Bedrooms & Availability
For the perfect end to the perfect day, retire to one of our individually styled
bedrooms, then enjoy a hearty full Scottish breakfast in our Orangery restaurant. As a
guest at Dalhousie Castle you are also welcome to use our Spa Facilities.
Dalhousie Castle offers 29 beautiful bedrooms in the castle. All of our rooms are the
epitomy of olde worlde charm & comfort. Within this we have 20 historically themed
bedrooms, each individually designed and elegantly styled. All rooms have ensuite
facilities, multi channel TV & Radio, self dial telephone, and razor socket. They are all
fitted with irons & ironing board and hairdryers. A welcoming hospitality tray will be
ready for your arrival, along with fluffy bathrobes and soft slippers.
Castle Rocks
Fully refurbished, the Castle Rocks lodge is just a short walk from the main castle
building. It hosts 6 bedrooms each designed with luxury in mind. Castle Rocks is
perfect to hire exclusively for your wedding party.
You can book 35 bedrooms including all of our Castle Rocks bedrooms, (subject to
availability) without opting for exclusive use of the castle. We do offer discounted
rates for wedding party reservation. Please note that our check-in time is 2.30pm for
all guests staying at the castle including any wedding guests, and check out time is
11.00am on the day of departure.
Falconry Wedding Packages
The Owl Ring Delivery - £120.00
Amaze your guests as a beautiful owl delivers the weddings rings
during your ceremony in the Chapel
The Regal Greeting - £100.00
Greet your guests with one of our majestic eagles or gentle owls for 30 minutes.
Ideal for before the ceremony as your guests arrive at the castle
Meet & Greet - £100.00
Entertain your guests with two of our gentle owls for 45 minutes.
Ideal for after the ceremony in the function rooms
The Wedding Demonstration - £240.00
Enjoy an exciting hour of hands-on flying of birds of prey,
Ideal during arrival drinks & photography sessions
Individual Packages
Perfect as gifts, our individual packages offer exhilarating experiences with a variety
of raptors & owls
For all further enquiries please contact Dalhousie Castle Falconry on 01875 825 728.
Email: [email protected]
Bespoke Room Hire Charges
Prices valid from 1st January 2015 to 31st December 2015
Weekend Wedding Day
Friday 60 - 100 guests £2350.00
Saturday 80 – 100 guest £2500.00
Sunday 40 – 100 guests £2350.00
Includes: The Chapel with Castle Piper, The Ramsay Room Dining up to 100, The Sir Alexander
Room Evening Reception up to 110, and the Brechin Room
Midweek & Smaller Weddings
Monday to Thursday Inclusively
Chapel Ceremony Ceremony up to 60 £365.00
Ramsay Room, Brechin &
Sir Alexander Suite
Dining up to 100
Reception up to 110
£1100.00
Sir Alexander Suite &
Brechin Room
Dining up to 50
Reception up to 110
£825.00
Ramsay Room
Dining up to 100
£825.00
Brechin Room
Dining up to 18
Reception up to 22
£250.00
Dalwolsey Room
Ceremony & Dining for 18
Reception up to 22
£250.00
Gateside
Dungeon Restaurant
Dining up to 22
£250.00
Exclusive Use
Exclusive Use Including Venue Hire, All Bedrooms, Breakfast, Spa Facilities & VAT.
From £15,000.00 Per Day
Subject to availability, beginning at 2.30pm and finish at 9am the following day.
Wedding Sample Menus
Bronze
Roast Plum Tomato and Basil Soup
Terrine of Ayrshire Pork, Apple Chutney
Grilled Mackerel, Spiced Cauliflower, Lemon Jelly
Feta Cheese with Roasted Salt-Crust Beetroot, Sunflower Seeds
Supreme of Corn-fed Chicken, Whisky Cream Sauce
Braised Cheek of Borders Beef, Red Onion Jam
Poached Scottish Salmon, Dill Butter Sauce
Spinach, Walnut and Strathdon Blue Cheese Pithivier, Leek Sauce
All Served with Carrot Puree, Sautéed Cauliflower, Mange Tout and Creamed Potato *Except Pithivier
Raspberry Cranachan, Butter Shortbread
Dark Chocolate Mousse, Orange Madeleine’s
Toffee Cheesecake, Burnt Caramel Sauce
Vanilla Panna cotta, Strawberry Compote, Garibaldi biscuit
£45.00 Per Person
Silver
Chestnut Mushroom and Crème Fraiche Soup, Truffle Oil
Corn-fed Chicken Terrine, Carrot Curd, Roast Walnuts
Spiced Crab in a Herb Mayonnaise, Citrus Salad
Warm Red Onion Tart, Soft Crotin Cheese
Roasted Sirloin of Borders Beef, Port Wine Jus (Served Medium)
Loin of Ayrshire Pork, Fig and Rosemary Jus
Pan- fried Fillet of Cod, Mussel and Saffron Butter Sauce
Butternut Squash Ravioli, Sage Butter
All Served with Shallot Puree, Roasted Celeriac, Plum Tomato Provençale and Fondant Potato *Except Ravioli
Iced Praline Parfait, Chocolate and Orange Sauce
Lemon Posset, Pistachio and Olive Oil Cake
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Salted Caramel, Vanilla Ice Cream
Traditional Trifle laced with Drambuie
£52.50 Per Person
Gold
Celeriac Veloute, Chopped Chestnuts and Chives
Parma ham, Roast Fig and Toasted Brioche
Inverawe Smoked Salmon, Garnished with Chopped Capers, Shallots, Egg and Parsley
Warm Asparagus, Sauce Maltaise (Orange Hollandaise)
Fillet of Borders Beef, Sauce Perigourdine (Served Medium)
Loin of Perthshire Lamb, Herb crust, Tarragon Jus
Pan fried Turbot, Cockle and Sage Butter Sauce
Truffle Risotto, Parmesan Biscuit and Wild Mushrooms
All Served with Fine Beans, Roast Chantenay Carrots, Broccoli in Citrus Butter and Dauphinoise Potato *Except Risotto
Tanzanian Chocolate tart, Clotted Cream, Raspberries
Poached Pear in Marsala Wine, Praline Cream
Strawberry Jelly, Strawberry and Vanilla Ice Cream, Brandy Snap and Financier
Selection of Traditional Scottish Cheeses
£60.00 Per Person
Children's Menu Selector
Tomato Soup
Melon With Berries
Pizza & Chips
Burger or Veggie Burger In A Bun With Chips
Fish Fingers or Cakes With Chips
Chicken Goujons With Chips
Cheesy Pasta
Jelly & Ice Cream
Fruit Salad
£15.80 Per Child
(A half portion of the adult meal is also available at half the selected adult menu price.)
Canapés
Chefs Selection of handmade Canapés served includes:
Foie Gras & Chicken Mousse
Smoked Salmon With Parsley & Caper Butter
Devils On Horseback
Roast Beef & Caramelised Onion
Sole Mousse With A Tomato & Basil Concasse
Red Pepper & Crème Fraiche Mousse
Stilton & Walnut On Rye
Goats Cheese Croquette
Haggis Ball In Oatmeal
A choice of 3 of the above can be chosen for the whole party
£7.50 per person
Extra Special Canapés
Smoked Duck On Brioche With Pickled Walnuts
Smoked Pancetta & Lentil Broth With Poached Oyster
Caviar & Cucumber With Beetroot Jelly
Poached Quails Eggs With Ratatouille & Black Olives In A Savoury Tartlette
Warm Quail Mousse With Fried Egg
£13.00 per person
Local Strawberries
Available May - September
Price Available On Request
Buffet Packages
Buffet Package 1
Selection of Closed Sandwiches
Sausage Rolls
Drumsticks
Tea & Coffee
£10.40 Per Person
Buffet Package 2
Tortilla Wraps
Crab & Sweetcorn Cakes
Sticky Pork
Spicy Potato Wedges & Dip
Tea & Coffee
£14.00 Per Person
Buffet Package 3
Danish Open Sandwiches
Dim Sum
Mozzarella & Red Onion Pizza
Sticky Pork
Selection Of Cheese With
Oatcakes & Chutney
£17.50 Per Person
Finger Buffet Selector
Prices are given per portion. Portion numbers in brackets next to food option
All buffet items are catered for in multiples of 10 portions.
Selection of Closed Sandwiches
Tuna Mayonnaise, Egg, Cheese, Ham, Beef (x4) £3.10
Danish Open Sandwiches
Smoked Salmon, Roast Chicken, Isle of Mull Cheese, BLT, Cucumber (x2) £3.75
Home Made Sausage Rolls (x2) £3.30
Mini Mozzarella & Red Onion Pizzas (x2) £3.60
Selection of Tortilla Wraps (x2) £3.50
Sticky Pork (x2) £3.80
Lamb Brochette With A Warm Tomato and Olive Dip (x1) £3.20
Chinese Dim-Sum With Chilli & Soya Dip (x2) £4.15
Crab & Sweetcorn Cakes With Paprika Mayonnaise (x1) £4.20
Chicken Drumsticks In A Chilli Marinade (x2) £3.20
Selection Of Farmhouse Speciality Cheeses £9.95
Tea or Coffee £2.90
5 Options for £15.00
Bacon Rolls £5.00
Stovies with Crusty Bread (Vegetarian Stovies are also available) £5.00
Haggis Clapshot with Crusty Bread (Vegetarian Haggis is also available) £5.00
* Prices are per person, more vegetarian options are available on request.
Booking Procedure
On initial enquiry we can provisionally hold a date for up to 2 weeks, after which
point it should be confirmed by deposit & signed terms & conditions. The deposit
required to confirm wedding bookings is £2000.00. For weddings of 22 or less guests
the deposit required to confirm the wedding booking is £500.00. The 90% balance of
payment for the wedding is due 3 month prior to the event and the remaining balance
14 days prior to the event. Please note the wedding deposit is for the wedding account
only, and does not cover accommodation. The confirmation deposit is non-refundable.
Please note patrons are reminded that they must refrain from smoking in Dalhousie
Castle in accordance with Scottish Law. Thank you.
Wedding Insurance
Your wedding is the most special day of your life. With so many things to think about
we know that a number of our guests have found the peace of mind that taking
wedding insurance offers a great advantage. If you would like to know more about
Wedding Insurance just ask your wedding coordinator.
Corkage
Should you prefer to supply your own Wine, Sparkling Wine or Champagne for your
wedding breakfast only you may do so. For the evening reception our policy is that
only beverages supplied by the castle from our wine and drinks list are available for
sale and consumption.
Our corkage charges are as follows:
£ 15 per 75cl bottle of Still Wine
£20 per 75cl bottle of Sparkling Wine
£25 per 75cl bottle of Champagne
Bought in spirits & boxes of beer are not permitted. Deliveries can only be accepted 2
days prior to the Wedding. Included in this price is the use of our lead crystal glasses,
the storage, chilling, breathing and serving of the wine throughout the day.