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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 on a 350 acre woodland glen.
For more info on Drumtochty area, please visit our Things to Do page.
Event Schedule
Bus Departs Edinburgh
TUESDAY JUNE 17TH, 2025
11AM
Bus departs Edinburgh City Center 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
Guest Arrivals
Join us for Welcome Tea, light bites, and Refreshments, and explore the castle grounds.
Rehearsal Dinner
TUESDAY JUNE 17TH, 2025
EVENING 7:00PM
Drumtochty Castle | Terrace & Reception Rooms
Attire: Cocktail Attire -- Kilts welcome & encouraged
Join us in the castle terrace and reception rooms for a Scottish Whole Hog Roast, handmade local Aberdeenshire ice creams, and entertainment. Open to all guests.
Cocktail Hour
TUESDAY JUNE 17TH, 2025
EVENING 6:00PM
Drumtochty Castle | Reception Rooms
Attire: Cocktail Attire -- Kilts welcome & encouraged
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
Attire: Formal Evening Wear | Black Tie Encouraged but not Required
Join us for a day-long, traditional Scottish Wedding.
CEREMONY
St. Palladius Chapel, Drumtochty Estate
Attire: Formal Evening Wear
Join us at St. Palladius Chapel for our wedding ceremony. 15 min walk from the Castle.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
*times subject to slight change
2:15 PM - 4:15 PM
COCKTAILS & BRIDAL PARTY PHOTOS
Drumtochty Castle | Terrace & Grounds
Attire: Formal Evening Wear
Join us for cocktails, a Scottish Oysterman, Whisky Tasting (must RSVP), and canapés on the estate grounds.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
SPEECHES & TOASTS
Drumtochty Castle | Ballroom
Attire: Formal Evening Wear
Join us for a champagne toast & speeches prior to dinner service, in the Ballroom.
5:00 PM - 7:00 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 four course, plated dinner featuring ingredients grown on the estate, and local to the county.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
RELAXATION HOUR
Relax and recover in your room, play cards & billiards, enjoy a cigar, or walk the grounds before evening dancing.
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
LIVE SCOTTISH BAND & DANCING
Drumtochty Castle | Ballroom
Attire: Formal Wear
Join us in the Castle Ballroom for an open bar with a live band, dancing, and ceilidh caller.
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
EVENING SUPPER BUFFET
Drumtochty Castle | Dining Room
Attire: Formal Evening Wear
Enjoy an evening buffet of Scotch Hand Pies made with local fare, 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; more information in your formal invitations.
Checkout is at 12 noon.
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