Melville Castle

from £2,000
Melville Castle is a hidden gem located in the heart of Midlothian and has been lovingly restored to include individually styled rooms and luxurious suites. The historic atmosphere and contemporary marquee make the perfect backdrops to any wedding.
Overview
Pricing
from £2,000

Packages start at £89pp 2023 / £99 pp 2024

All packages include the following:

  • Wedding co-ordinator to assist with planning
  • Dedicated manager to assist on the day
  • Master of ceremonies
  • White table linen, tablecloths and napkins
  • Menu tasting for wedding couple
  • Personalised table menus
  • Easel for table plan (table plan not included)
  • Traditional cake stand and sword
  • All cutlery, crockery and glassware
  • Hotel postbox for cards
  • 10 room discount vouchers
For a personal quote please contact the venue and mention Coco
Need To Know
  • Ceremony Capacity : 150
  • Dinner Capacity : 70 - 160
  • Standing Capacity : 200
  • Licensed for Marriage : Yes
  • Catering : In-house
  • Bar : In-house
  • Accommodation : Sleeps 65
  • Child Friendly : Yes
  • Pets Welcome : Yes
  • Late License : 12am (marquee) 24 hour (resident)
  • Exclusivity : Yes
  • Disabled Facilities : Yes
Contact Details
Melville Castle
Gilmerton Road
Midlothian
EH18 1AP
About

The Setting

The bustling city of Edinburgh is just a few minutes’ drive away from Melville Castle. Explore the heady delights of the city, then wind your way along the tree-lined drive to the Castle’s private 54-acre estate to bed down beneath the turrets. Where better to stay when visiting Edinburgh than in a castle?

Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Park and Arthurs Seat are all within a 20 minute drive from the hotel. Plus Murrayfield Stadium, the Edinburgh Playhouse and Edinburgh Airport are nearby.

The Vibe

Dramatically revamped…

‘Edinburgh’s most eagerly awaited reopening of 2021’ – Melville Castle combines Scottish grandeur with many original touches.

From intimate fairy-tale weddings and secret elopements to exclusive opulent banquets for 150, their team is on hand to orchestrate your special day. Enchanting ballrooms, manicured gardens, a contemporary marquee and luxury rooms connect together to create the perfect backdrop to any celebration.

Food is one of the most memorable elements of a wedding, so it’s important to get it right. You and your guests are in very safe hands at Melville Castle. From melt-in-the-mouth canapés and gourmet wedding breakfasts to tantalising and moreish midnight snacks there is something for everyone. Their food is made using the freshest local ingredients and can be tailored to reflect your taste.

Don’t let the party finish without some rest. The 33 bedrooms including nine suites are each individually styled with unique key features and Scottish artefacts. The two Bridal Suites bask in the history of the lovers Mary Queen of Scots and David Rizzio, and will ensure a memorable night for newly-wed couples. Fall asleep comfortably in the magnificent beds, dressed with the very best Egyptian cotton bedding to ensure the ultimate comfort. Let the party continue at breakfast and reminisce the memories forever forged the day before.

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from £2,000