Penicuik Estate

Just ten miles south of Edinburgh, Penicuik Estate spans 3,100 hectares of designed landscape, framed by the Pentland Hills. At the heart of the estate, Penicuik House is the centrepiece of every wedding. With sixteen bedrooms, it brings everyone together, creating a welcoming home for your celebration. Light-filled drawing rooms, the Courtyard and Rose Garden provide beautiful settings for ceremonies, receptions and outdoor gatherings. Penicuik House can host up to 48 guests for dining, with accommodation for 32. Additional houses and cottages provide retreats for a further 16 guests, bringing the total sleeping capacity to 48.

Nestled in the Sunken Garden beside Penicuik House, the Glass Orangery is a modern haven of glass, greenery and light. By day, it offers a bright, light-filled setting for ceremonies year-round. By night, it glows softly with music and candlelight. The Orangery accommodates up to 200 guests for a seated dinner, or 150 for dinner and dancing. Beyond the house, the estate opens into extraordinary outdoor settings. At the High Pond, celebrations unfold beneath sailcloth tents, softly lit as dusk settles. Old Penicuik House and Eskfield offer unforgettable spaces for open-air parties or enchanting dining in a tranquil walled garden.

From intimate ceremonies to grand gatherings, each celebration is shaped with care and attention to detail.

The estate offers a range of romantic settings for wedding ceremonies, starting with the elegance of Penicuik House, which features both indoor and outdoor options, and the intimate charm of its historic Courtyard. Nestled in the Sunken Garden beside Penicuik House, the Glass Orangery offers a bright, light-filled setting for ceremonies year-round. Just a five-minute stroll away, the High Pond Reserve provides a magical, nature-filled backdrop beside the water, perfect for unforgettable celebrations.

Penicuik House offers a refined and elegant setting for wedding receptions, with its striking architecture and versatile indoor and outdoor spaces ideal for both grand and intimate celebrations. Nestled in the Sunken Garden beside Penicuik House, the Glass Orangery is a modern haven of glass, greenery and light. The orangery accommodates up to 200 guests for a seated dinner, or 150 for dinner and dancing. For those seeking a nature-filled experience, the nearby High Pond Reserve provides a peaceful lakeside backdrop. The celebration can continue at Old Penicuik House or Eskfield, with options for open-air gatherings or dining in Eskfield’s charming walled garden. This exclusive waterside location can host up to 250 guests and is a blank canvas for creating a truly personalised wedding.

With eleven suites and five generous double bedrooms, all en-suite, Penicuik House sleeps 32 overnight guests. A further 16 guests can be accommodated in the beautiful collection of lovingly restored cottages and houses, all featuring cedar hot tubs and cosy outdoor fireplaces, offering a relaxed, luxurious stay for family and friends.

A partnership with The Edinburgh Catering Company promises an exceptional dining experience. This premier catering team is known for creative and modern event menus crafted with fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients from the estate and across Scotland. Every detail, from customised service to exquisite presentation, elevates your celebration.

By choosing Penicuik Estate, couples support a regenerative approach that values nature, community, and cultural heritage. The estate’s long-term vision is one of positive environmental impact and connection, addressing climate change through sustainable practices and community-focused efforts.

Situated ten miles south of Edinburgh, near the town of Penicuik, Penicuik Estate combines rural tranquillity with convenient access to the city. Its scenic surroundings and proximity to amenities make it an ideal venue for destination weddings, offering a peaceful retreat with the charm of Scotland’s countryside.