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Lasswade

Melville Castle

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Price: £1,000 – £5,000

Guests: 160

Bedrooms: 33

Description

Your Dream Scottish Castle Wedding Starts Here

One of the things couples love most about Melville Castle is the flexibility to choose the wedding that suits them best. Unlike many Scottish castle wedding venues, you don't have to book the entire venue to enjoy your special day with us. Whether you're planning a smaller celebration or wish to enjoy exclusive use of the castle, we'll help you create the perfect experience around your vision and your budget.

From the moment you arrive along our mile-long tree-lined driveway, you'll feel like you've stepped into your own fairy tale. Hidden within beautiful grounds yet conveniently close to Edinburgh city centre and Edinburgh Airport, Melville Castle offers the perfect balance of secluded romance and easy access for your family and friends.

You can exchange your vows beneath the open Scottish skies on our stunning South Lawn or inside one of our elegant State Rooms or light-filled Ballroom. However you imagine your day, our experienced team will help bring every detail to life.

After saying "I do", enjoy drinks and canapés while wandering through our picturesque grounds for unforgettable photographs before sitting down to a delicious wedding breakfast. Our talented in-house chefs create seasonal menus using the finest Scottish ingredients, carefully paired with exceptional wines to create a dining experience your guests will remember for years to come.

For larger celebrations, your beautifully dressed marquee provides the perfect setting for dining, speeches and dancing beneath sparkling chandeliers and fairy lights. Later, raise a glass in our atmospheric Library Bar, enjoy a dram of Scottish whisky or dance the night away surrounded by the people you love most.

When the celebrations come to an end, you and your guests can relax in one of our 33 individually designed bedrooms and suites, including two luxurious bridal suites, allowing you to extend your celebrations into the following morning.

From your first enquiry until your last dance, our dedicated wedding team will be by your side, ensuring your planning journey is as enjoyable as your wedding day itself.

As part of your journey with us, you'll also receive exclusive access to our online Wedding Planner where you can:

✔ Create your own personalised wedding quote.

✔ Book a private tour of Melville Castle.

✔ Explore helpful planning tools designed to make organising your wedding simple, enjoyable and stress-free.

Why Couples Choose Melville Castle

✨ Choose the wedding that's right for you – enjoy the flexibility of both exclusive-use and non-exclusive wedding options.

✨ Celebrate within 54 acres of beautiful private woodland and landscaped grounds.

✨ Hold your ceremony outdoors on the South Lawn or inside our elegant historic castle.

✨ Host intimate weddings, micro weddings, romantic elopements or celebrations for up to 200 guests.

✨ Enjoy exceptional seasonal menus created by our talented in-house chefs.

✨ Dance beneath sparkling chandeliers in our elegant marquee.

✨ Relax in one of our 33 unique bedrooms and suites, including two luxurious bridal suites.

✨ Benefit from a dedicated wedding team who will support you every step of the way.

✨ Plan your wedding with confidence using our complimentary online Wedding Planner.

Your love story is unique, and your wedding should be too. Whether you're looking for a beautiful castle wedding without exclusive use or dreaming of having the entire castle to yourselves, we'd love to help you create a day that's perfectly yours.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Kym & Carly

Congratulations on your engagement, and thank you for considering Melville Castle. We know every couple is unique, so we'll take the time to get to know you and create a wedding that's truly personal. Whether you're planning an intimate celebration, a non-exclusive wedding or exclusive use of the castle, our dedicated team will be with you every step of the way. We can't wait to welcome you and help bring your dream day to life.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2003

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Melville Castle

Wedding Venue Type

Castle

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

160

Reception Capacity

200

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Fireworks permitted

Wedding license

Sound system available

Dancefloor available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Confetti permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped gardens

Exclusive use

Water view

Marquee permitted

Bridal Changing Facilities

Disabled access

On-site parking

Ballroom

Outdoor Reception Space

In-house wedding coordinator

Pet friendly

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List

In-house catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Alcohol license

Asian catering

Western / European

External catering permitted

Cultural Specialists

Jewish Wedding Specialist

Muslim Wedding Specialist

Asian Wedding Specialist

Other

Pricing for Melville Castle

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£1,000.00 – £5,000.00

Reviews (36)

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Karen Hunter
11/12/2018
A day to remember A day to remember
Stayed the night before with the whole family which did turn into a massive drinking sesh and yes i did see the groom the night before of the wedding and technically the morning of the wedding as we didnt get to sleep until 3am. It was a simple day nothing over the top as it was about us. We had all our close friends and families. All the men in matching kilts. The day flew in, which we were warned would happen. Married in the castle then party in the marquee at night. Stayed that night too which i had asked the groom to get a pen as i wanted to open the cards as we wete going to rome the following morning and because he was absolutely blootered he invited most of the wedding guests back to which my surprise when i answered the door as i had took my dress off and all i had on was my knickers. So scampered back into the room dressing gown on sincr it turned into an after party in the room. Limo picked us up early in the morning to take us to the airport.Stayed the night before with the whole family which did turn into a massive drinking sesh and yes i did see the groom the night before of the wedding and technically the morning of the wedding as we didnt get to sleep until 3am. It was a simple day nothing over the top as it was about us. We had all our close friends and families. All the men in matching kilts. The day flew in, which we were warned would happen. Married in the castle then party in the marquee at night. Stayed that night too which i had asked the groom to get a pen as i wanted to open the cards as we wete going to rome the following morning and because he was absolutely blootered he invited most of the wedding guests back to which my surprise when i answered the door as i had took my dress off and all i had on was my knickers. So scampered back into the room dressing gown on sincr it turned into an after party in the room. Limo picked us up early in the morning to take us to the airport.
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April & Adam
17/11/2018
So Helpful, An Amazing Day!So Helpful, An Amazing Day!
The staff at Melville couldn't have been more friendly and helpful when we were trying to organise our wedding, and the actual day went perfectly. The venue is beautiful. Absolutely recommend it!The staff at Melville couldn't have been more friendly and helpful when we were trying to organise our wedding, and the actual day went perfectly. The venue is beautiful. Absolutely recommend it!
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Nicola & James
09/11/2018
Perfect wedding day!Perfect wedding day!
We had our wedding in Melville castle in October. The Whole experience was amazing! Fiona was amazing at keeping us calm and reassuring us throughout all the planning and on the big day until John took over! John was amazing too and kept the whole day running smoothly. All the staff were very helpful and friendly. From the moment myself and my bridesmaids checked in the day before the wedding the staff could not do enough for us, everyone was very happy to help with any request we had. Our suite was beautiful and had lots of space for everyone getting ready. On the wedding day we had use of The ballroom, viscount room and the marquee, which was great as they are all lovely rooms. The food was lovely, and there are so many wonderful spots for photos. Our wedding day at Melville Castle was amazing, and we would definitely reccommed it as a wedding location! We had our wedding in Melville castle in October. The Whole experience was amazing! Fiona was amazing at keeping us calm and reassuring us throughout all the planning and on the big day until John took over! John was amazing too and kept the whole day running smoothly. All the staff were very helpful and friendly. From the moment myself and my bridesmaids checked in the day before the wedding the staff could not do enough for us, everyone was very happy to help with any request we had. Our suite was beautiful and had lots of space for everyone getting ready. On the wedding day we had use of The ballroom, viscount room and the marquee, which was great as they are all lovely rooms. The food was lovely, and there are so many wonderful spots for photos. Our wedding day at Melville Castle was amazing, and we would definitely reccommed it as a wedding location!
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Amanda & Jordan
09/11/2018
Amazing venue! Amazing venue!
This venue is absolutely stunning. We loved everything about it from the long drive way to the use of all the different rooms in the castle and marque. The food is amazing and staff are very friendly and helpful. Lots of fantastic spots for photographs! We had the best day and couldn’t imagine a better venue to celebrate our special day. This venue is absolutely stunning. We loved everything about it from the long drive way to the use of all the different rooms in the castle and marque. The food is amazing and staff are very friendly and helpful. Lots of fantastic spots for photographs! We had the best day and couldn’t imagine a better venue to celebrate our special day.
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Laura & Stephen
08/11/2018
Amazing Amazing
The team at Melville Castle made my wedding day! They were great from start to finish! Genuinely couldn’t have asked for more! Five stars and then some!!! The team at Melville Castle made my wedding day! They were great from start to finish! Genuinely couldn’t have asked for more! Five stars and then some!!!
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Lee & Kirsty Mackenzie
08/11/2018
Our perfect day Our perfect day
We honestly can’t thank Fiona and the team at Melville Castle enough, our day was beyond perfect! From the minute we started to plan our day everyone has been so helpful. Our wedding day went extremely smoothly with not one hiccup! Our guests commented on how efficient every step of the day was and how great all the staff were - not to mention the absolutely beautiful venue! We would love to do our day all over again at Melville Castle it was just amazing! We honestly can’t thank Fiona and the team at Melville Castle enough, our day was beyond perfect! From the minute we started to plan our day everyone has been so helpful. Our wedding day went extremely smoothly with not one hiccup! Our guests commented on how efficient every step of the day was and how great all the staff were - not to mention the absolutely beautiful venue! We would love to do our day all over again at Melville Castle it was just amazing!
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Greg & Irina
08/11/2018
We got the wedding we wanted!We got the wedding we wanted!
Can’t recommend Melville Castle enough! We had several international guests so we’re looking forward somewhere to have the wedding but also where they could stay. We were able to even pick the rooms where they stayed, ensuring those who knew each other were near each other. As for the wedding, our planner Fiona has everything organised and it’s easy to see what’s required. We got some great ideas as well as our decorations business at their wedding fair. The grounds are fantastic and the castle is stunning. Many of our guests commented on how beautiful the marquee was and how amazing the food is. We had particular things we wanted, from the music that was played, the centre pieces, the favours, entertainment etc and the castle were very easy going and allowed us to do exactly what we wanted to. 5 stars, easily.Can’t recommend Melville Castle enough! We had several international guests so we’re looking forward somewhere to have the wedding but also where they could stay. We were able to even pick the rooms where they stayed, ensuring those who knew each other were near each other. As for the wedding, our planner Fiona has everything organised and it’s easy to see what’s required. We got some great ideas as well as our decorations business at their wedding fair. The grounds are fantastic and the castle is stunning. Many of our guests commented on how beautiful the marquee was and how amazing the food is. We had particular things we wanted, from the music that was played, the centre pieces, the favours, entertainment etc and the castle were very easy going and allowed us to do exactly what we wanted to. 5 stars, easily.
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Kerry Farrell
08/11/2018
What dreams are made off...What dreams are made off...
We visited many different venues when booking our wedding but as soon as we visited here we knew this was the venue for us, the castle and grounds are beautiful. From the moment we booked Fiona (wedding and events manager) has been fantastic, I could contact her anytime about anything and she was always happy to help, she was also great with given me ideas for the day. The rooms myself and my bridal party stayed in the night before were lovely and the bridal suite was beautiful and the card and Prosecco the hotel had placed in our room was a lovely touch, We used the ballroom, viscount room and the marquee on the day of the wedding and I loved that we could use different parts of the castle, the day of the wedding was more than we could have ever asked for we had such a beautiful day and can’t thank Fiona, John and the rest of the staff at Melville castle enough for such a memorable day.We visited many different venues when booking our wedding but as soon as we visited here we knew this was the venue for us, the castle and grounds are beautiful. From the moment we booked Fiona (wedding and events manager) has been fantastic, I could contact her anytime about anything and she was always happy to help, she was also great with given me ideas for the day. The rooms myself and my bridal party stayed in the night before were lovely and the bridal suite was beautiful and the card and Prosecco the hotel had placed in our room was a lovely touch, We used the ballroom, viscount room and the marquee on the day of the wedding and I loved that we could use different parts of the castle, the day of the wedding was more than we could have ever asked for we had such a beautiful day and can’t thank Fiona, John and the rest of the staff at Melville castle enough for such a memorable day.
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David and Loïc
08/11/2018
Simply the best wedding I could have wished forSimply the best wedding I could have wished for
We are a French couple living in Edinburgh. We had our wedding at Melville Castle in April 2018. Fiona was our wedding planner. She is a pleasure to deal with. She was helpful, patient, organised and she made sure that everything was perfect. We had the best weekend that we could have wished for. The Castle is gorgeous, the team is lovely and helpful, the food was excellent and the whole experience was just perfect. I recommend the Castle and its team without a doubt.We are a French couple living in Edinburgh. We had our wedding at Melville Castle in April 2018. Fiona was our wedding planner. She is a pleasure to deal with. She was helpful, patient, organised and she made sure that everything was perfect. We had the best weekend that we could have wished for. The Castle is gorgeous, the team is lovely and helpful, the food was excellent and the whole experience was just perfect. I recommend the Castle and its team without a doubt.
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Brenna & James Spray
08/11/2018
An absolutely perfect day! An absolutely perfect day!
My husband and I got married at Melville Castle this summer, and people have not stopped raving about the wedding, even now months later. Fiona and the staff at Melville Castle helped us plan the most memorable day for us and our guests (about 110 people in total). They helped accommodate the fact that we had a lot of people coming from the US by doing a block booking for all of the rooms in the castle for both Friday and Saturday nights. I, as well as a lot of our family, cannot eat gluten. Normally this means that we’re stuck eating terribly prepared gluten-free food. The head chef and cooks instead prepared almost everything gluten-free and still maintained the absolutely amazing standard of food that they normally produce. Fiona and her team helped make sure even the tiniest details were how I pictured and made sure my husband and I didn’t have to worry about anything other than getting married on the day of our wedding. We had everything from lawn games to a piper, a rehearsal dinner to an open bar, a ceilidh band and really everything in between. We loved every moment. It’s a beautiful venue and we could not recommend Melville Castle more!! My husband and I got married at Melville Castle this summer, and people have not stopped raving about the wedding, even now months later. Fiona and the staff at Melville Castle helped us plan the most memorable day for us and our guests (about 110 people in total). They helped accommodate the fact that we had a lot of people coming from the US by doing a block booking for all of the rooms in the castle for both Friday and Saturday nights. I, as well as a lot of our family, cannot eat gluten. Normally this means that we’re stuck eating terribly prepared gluten-free food. The head chef and cooks instead prepared almost everything gluten-free and still maintained the absolutely amazing standard of food that they normally produce. Fiona and her team helped make sure even the tiniest details were how I pictured and made sure my husband and I didn’t have to worry about anything other than getting married on the day of our wedding. We had everything from lawn games to a piper, a rehearsal dinner to an open bar, a ceilidh band and really everything in between. We loved every moment. It’s a beautiful venue and we could not recommend Melville Castle more!!

Location & Contact Details for Melville Castle

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Gilmerton Road , Lasswade , Midlothian, EH18 1AP, Scotland, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Take the turn off city bypass at Gilmerton & Galashiels and then follow the signs from the roundabout at Dobbie's garden center you are five minutes away.

Nearest Town

Dalkieth

Nearest Motorway & Junction

City bypass , Gilmerton

Nearest Train Station

Eskbank

Nearest Airport

Edinburgh

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FAQs

Find out a bit more from our FAQs

Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?

Every wedding is different and unique which is what I love about working in weddings. Elopements for two to weddings for 200 have different stories and personalities so every wedding is different in the venue.

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Don't stress everything will come get done. Organise one part of the wedding at a time and you will soon find that you have everything done and do not leave all the little things to last week, the time will whizz past that week try to do a little bit for month up to the wedding

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

too many to choose

Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.

Historic, unique, beautiful, warm and friendly

Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?

at old bridge near river

What’s your favourite canapé?

haggis bon bons

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

wedding cake ( anything sweet)

What is your venue's most unique feature?

Staircase

What part of your business are you most proud of?

When couples see the end result of all their planning.

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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook GiftIf you book for Dec 25 /Jan/Feb 26 on one of our elopement packages and enjoy an upgrade to your room with a bottle of prosecco and chocolate coated strawberries on us.

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