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With over 260 castles, stately homes, and ruins,
Aberdeenshire is known as 'Scotland's Castle Country.'
It is home to more castles per acre than anywhere else in the UK, and you can discover 19 of the most famous and dramatic castles right here including:
Drumtochty Castle & Estate
...in the village of Auchenblae, situated in a 300-acre woodland glen
For more info on Drumtochty area, please visit our Things to Do page.
Address: Auchenblae, Scotland, AB30 1TP, United Kingdom
Event Schedule
Bus Departs Edinburgh
TUESDAY JUNE 17TH, 2025
11AM
Radisson Blu Hotel
The Royal Mile, 80 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TH, UK
Bus departs Edinburgh for Drumtochty Castle from
the Radisson Blu Hotel at 11am.
Guest Arrivals & Welcome Party
TUESDAY JUNE 17TH, 2025
2PM
Drumtochty Castle & Estate
Auchenblae, Scotland, AB30 1TP, United Kingdom
Join us upon your arrival for a Welcome Tea, with light bites, and Refreshments, and explore the castle grounds.
Attire: Casual
Rehearsal Dinner
TUESDAY JUNE 17TH, 2025
EVENING 7:00PM
Drumtochty Castle | Terrace & Reception Rooms
Dress Code: Cocktail Attire & Kilts
At Rehearsal Dinner we would be happy for you to wear a kilt, key scarf, sash or any other tartan inspired attire you wish! Not required, but there will be many guests dressed in Scottish formalwear this day.
*Wedding Day (6/18) is Traditional Formalwear -- No kilts please.
Join us on the Castle Terrace for a Scottish Whole Hog Roast, an Open Bar, handmade local Aberdeenshire ice creams, and entertainment.
Open to all guests.
Cocktail Hour
TUESDAY JUNE 17TH, 2025
EVENING 6:00PM
Drumtochty Castle | Gold & Blue Reception Rooms
Dress Code: Cocktail Attire & Kilts
Join us for cocktails before dinner.
Open to all guests.
Wedding Day
WEDNESDAY JUNE 18TH, 2025
1:30 PM - MIDNIGHT
St. Palladius Chapel & Drumtochty Castle
Dress Code Ladies: Formal Evening Wear | Men: Black Tie (Optional)
Please: No kilts on Wedding Day, thank you.
Join us for a day-long, traditional Scottish Wedding.
CEREMONY
St. Palladius Chapel, Drumtochty Estate
Attire: Formal Evening Wear | Black Tie (Optional)
Join us at St. Palladius Chapel for our wedding ceremony. 15 min walk from the Castle.
Optional Shuttle provided.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
*times subject to slight change
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
COCKTAIL HOUR & WHISKY TASTING
Drumtochty Castle | Terrace & Grounds
Attire: Formal Evening Wear
Join us for Whisky Tasting (must RSVP), wine & cocktails, a Scottish Oysterman, and canapés on the estate grounds.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
SPEECHES & TOASTS
Drumtochty Castle | Ballroom
Attire: Formal Evening Wear
Join us for a champagne toast & speeches prior to dinner service, in the Ballroom.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
WEDDING BREAKFAST
Drumtochty Castle | Ballroom
Attire: Formal Evening Wear
Join us for a 'Wedding Breakfast,' so-called in Scotland because it is the very first meal a Bride and Groom share together. A multi-course, plated dinner featuring ingredients grown on the estate, and local to the county.
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
DESSERT & COFFEE
Guests will send off the Bride & Groom to their Couples Photo session, and proceed to the Gold & Blue reception rooms where they will enjoy their dessert selections and have coffee service.
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
LIVE SCOTTISH BAND & DANCING
Drumtochty Castle | Ballroom
Attire: Formal or Cocktail Wear
Join us in the Castle Ballroom for an Open Bar with a live band, dancing, and ceilidh caller.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CIGARS, GAMES, & RELAXATION
Drumtochty Castle | Terrace & Reception Rooms
Attire: Formal or Cocktail Wear
Partake in cigar hour on the terrace, play cards or billiards, walk the grounds, or relax before Live Band & dancing.
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
EVENING SUPPER BUFFET
Drumtochty Castle | Dining Room
Attire: Formal or Cocktail Wear
Enjoy a supper buffet of Scotch Hand Pies made with local fare, Open Bar, wedding cakes, and coffee.
11:55 PM
FINAL DANCE
Last Dance at Midnight
Brunch
THURSDAY JUNE 19TH, 2025
10:30 AM
Drumtochty Castle & Estate
Attire: Casual
All guests will be provided with brunch before departing, either in your estate rooms or in the dining room.
Bus Departure & Checkout is at 12 noon.
The return trip is roughly 2.5 hours to Edinburgh City Center.
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