Kelburn is the ideal place for your dream Castle wedding. We specialise in small intimate weddings, and you and your guests have exclusive use of our beautiful Castle and grounds for the day and evening.

We welcome weddings of up to 48 guests, and to these we can offer rooms to 21 people for overnight accommodation with full Scottish breakfast.

Your ceremony will be held in our 18th century Drawing Room with its high cornice and sash windows. This room was originally the grand dining room of the house, and is rated today by many architectural historians as one of the most beautiful rooms in Scotland. You are welcome to approach our local Minister to perform your ceremony: unfortunately we are not licensed for civil ceremonies.

After the service you may wander down the grand staircase to the Entrance Hall, where you and your guests will be offered a glass or two of sparkling wine.Brides often choose to cut their cake at this time, for which purpose we can supply a ceremonial dagger, you may then make your way out to the gardens. There are many beautiful photo opportunities around the Castle, we have a pair of yew trees which are believed to be over 1000 years old, and a weeping larch which spreads over a quarter of an acre and affords a chance for some stunning wedding photos. These three trees have been listed as part of Scotland’s 100 most important Heritage Trees. Adjacent to the Castle forecourt is the Plaisance, the old walled garden largely landscaped and planted by the 3rd Earl and Countess of Glasgow, and a glorious mix of colour during the spring, summer and autumn. If you fancy something less energetic than a stroll through the gardens, then a game of croquet on the lawn may be in order.

The wedding meal is served in the Victorian Dining room with its original William Morris wallpaper and Chippendale chairs. The table is set with the family silver and flowers from the gardens, and while you enjoy your meal you can watch the spectacular sunsets over the Island of Cumbrae. We will provide small posies of flowers from our gardens, however, if you require more elaborate and formal displays we can recommend a local florist.

We have an interesting and innovative menu selection, and we will be delighted to discuss any dietary requirements with you when you make your booking. We offer a good quality table wine served with the meal, however, at the request of a client, we can provide alternative choices.

If you would like to organise a ceilidh or a disco, this can be held in the Entrance Hall, where guests can take time out from dancing and watch from the grand staircase.

For those staying overnight we have 13 rooms accommodating 21 guests, some large and airy, some small and cosy, but all different and comfortable. A full Scottish breakfast is served in the Dining room in the morning at a time of your choosing.