Description
Set within 55 acres of private grounds outside Edinburgh, Norton House is a 19th-century manor house approached through a stone gatehouse and along a tree-lined drive.
The Usher Suite, Garden Suite and smaller period rooms allow celebrations to take different forms, while the lawns provide space for civil, religious and humanist ceremonies outdoors. Evening receptions can welcome up to 200 guests.
A wedding shaped around you
From traditional celebrations to something completely individual, our experienced wedding team will tailor every element around you.
Norton House welcomes civil, religious and humanist ceremonies, both indoors and outdoors. Our dedicated coordinators will guide you throughout the planning process, ensuring your celebration feels personal, relaxed and seamless.
The team was named Best Wedding Team and Norton House Best Venue in the East at the 2025 Confetti Wedding Awards, recognising the passion and care behind every wedding.
Choose your ceremony setting
The Usher Suite
Capacity: 140 for a ceremony or wedding breakfast; 200 for the evening
Filled with a wonderful sense of occasion, the Usher Suite allows you to exchange vows beneath sparkling chandeliers before transforming for dining and dancing.
The Garden Suite
Capacity: Up to 130 guests for a civil ceremony
Located within the walled garden, this self-contained venue enjoys its own grounds. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame views across the grounds and fill the room with natural light, while modern décor provides a versatile backdrop for your chosen style.
Intimate Ceremony Rooms
Capacity: Up to 40 guests
The Drawing Room, Redwood Room, Linden Room and Verandah Suite each offer period features and views across the manicured grounds, making them well suited to celebrating with your closest family and friends.
The Lawns
Exchange your vows beneath the open sky, surrounded by rhododendrons, mature trees and beautiful Scottish countryside.
Celebrate in the grounds
Following your ceremony, explore 55 acres of private grounds while enjoying reception drinks, photographs and lawn games.
From the stone gatehouse and tree-lined drive to the walled garden and sweeping lawns, Norton House offers countless characterful settings throughout the seasons.
Food and drink
Our kitchen team creates seasonal menus showcasing the best available regional produce.
From elegant wedding breakfasts to sharing dishes and interactive evening food stations, every course is prepared with care. Our team can also create a signature cocktail or themed bar inspired by you, adding another personal touch to your celebration.
Make more of your celebration
Arrive the night before, host a private welcome dinner or enjoy afternoon tea with your loved ones. You can also unwind in the hotel's spa and swimming pool before the celebrations begin.
On the wedding morning, spacious suites within the original house provide elegant places in which to get ready, with period features, dressing tables and generous living areas creating a beautiful backdrop for photographs.
Stay together
Norton House has 83 elegant bedrooms, including four distinctive feature rooms. Family-friendly accommodation and preferential wedding rates are available, with a full traditional breakfast included.
Your guests can stay close to the celebration and come together again the following morning to share their favourite moments.
Book your private viewing or explore Norton House through our virtual tour.
