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About Thirlestane Castle

Thirlestane Caste is nestled in the breathtaking Scottish Borders, just 40-minutes south of Edinburgh. It’s one of the oldest and finest inhabited castles in Scotland, where royalty and distinguished guests have been entertained since the 16th century. 
Thirlestane sits in the heart of the Lauderdale Estate, surrounded by mature woodland and the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders.
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or the ultimate experience, enjoy Thirlestane Castle exclusively for several days with additional activities and delicious dining options to create a once in a lifetime unforgettable memory. 
The Castle’s pink sandstone turrets, dramatically decorated rooms, rustic spaces, and peaceful outdoor locations, make Thirlestane the perfect setting for your authentic castle wedding. 
Only a small number of couples get the privilege to say “I do” at Thirlestane each year, allowing our team to get to know exactly what your dream day entails and creating bespoke celebrations every single time. 

The castle’s dramatically decorated State Rooms, rustic Vaulted Cellar and unique outdoor spaces including the Cobbled Courtyard, former Rose Garden and The Terrace, allow you to stage your celebration in a variety of ways. From the grand and experiential, to the intimate and elegant, let your vision come to life at Thirlestane… 

Stay in our uniquely designed castle suites, which sleep a total of 16 people.  Each suite is tastefully decorated to a 5-star standard, with antiques and artwork from the castle’s collection adding a touch of history and elegance. 
In addition, guests can stay amongst nature in our Sustainable Woodland Lodges which are set in the tranquil woodlands surrounding Thirlestane Castle. Run on renewable energy, they each feature their own hot tub and can be booked out exclusively, to accommodate up to 20 guests. We can also provide details of local accommodation for additional guests. 

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    We would just like to say thank you to you and the staff at the castle for making Saturday such a special day for our family, everyone was extremely friendly and courteous. It is a stunning setting, and the weather was great.
    Telfer/Green Wedding, July 2021
    We loved that Thirlestane was a more personal experience. We got the feeling at a lot of the other venues that it was more of a 'wedding factory' where every few days they were pumping out weddings. We liked that Thirlestane didn't have a wedding every weekend, and that we could really personalize our day rather than choosing this or that from a list. We also loved the accommodation at the castle, and the experience we'd have of having our close friends/family at the apartments to celebrate over a few days rather than rushing in and out in one night. It really felt from the beginning like nothing was too much trouble, and that continued on to the week itself. Everyone spoke so highly of the venue and the event, and that's in no small part to the team at Thirlestane who pulled it all together. We're honestly so grateful at the care and effort that was put into our day- we had the best time and hope to come back for a visit!
    Goodfellow Wedding, July 2022
    Thirlestane checked all of the boxes for what we wanted on our wedding day. During the planning and wedding day, we felt like Monica excelled at partnering with us and our wedding planner to ensure all of our wedding vendors knew how the two days would go and where things would be located logistics wise. we were blown away by the hospitality provided by Evelyn, Martin, and the rest of the Thirlestane team. From Evelyn giving us and Kayla's parents a tour of the castle the week before the wedding, to the team greeting us upon arrival and departure to help with our many heavy bags, to Martin & team moving around furniture / ensuring the property was clean & tidy, to the wonderful tours provided to the wedding party the day of the welcome party, everything was spectacular service. Staying at the castle felt like a luxury experience and we will never forget it.
    Murray / Smyth Wedding, September 2022

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    Thirlestane Caste is nestled in the breathtaking Scottish Borders, just 40-minutes south of Edinburgh. It’s one of the oldest and finest inhabited castles in Scotland, where royalty and distinguished guests have been entertained since the 16th century. 
    Thirlestane sits in the heart of the Lauderdale Estate, surrounded by mature woodland and the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders.
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    or the ultimate experience, enjoy Thirlestane Castle exclusively for several days with additional activities and delicious dining options to create a once in a lifetime unforgettable memory. 
    The Castle’s pink sandstone turrets, dramatically decorated rooms, rustic spaces, and peaceful outdoor locations, make Thirlestane the perfect setting for your authentic castle wedding. 
    Only a small number of couples get the privilege to say “I do” at Thirlestane each year, allowing our team to get to know exactly what your dream day entails and creating bespoke celebrations every single time. 

    The castle’s dramatically decorated State Rooms, rustic Vaulted Cellar and unique outdoor spaces including the Cobbled Courtyard, former Rose Garden and The Terrace, allow you to stage your celebration in a variety of ways. From the grand and experiential, to the intimate and elegant, let your vision come to life at Thirlestane… 

    Stay in our uniquely designed castle suites, which sleep a total of 16 people.  Each suite is tastefully decorated to a 5-star standard, with antiques and artwork from the castle’s collection adding a touch of history and elegance. 
    In addition, guests can stay amongst nature in our Sustainable Woodland Lodges which are set in the tranquil woodlands surrounding Thirlestane Castle. Run on renewable energy, they each feature their own hot tub and can be booked out exclusively, to accommodate up to 20 guests. We can also provide details of local accommodation for additional guests.