Only
twelve miles from Edinburgh in a pastoral valley,
this romantic castle wedding venue stands on the summit of a knoll on
the periphery of the romantic Borders immortalised by Sir Walter Scott.
Borthwick
Castle built in 1430, is unique and exclusive. Once the refuge of Mary
Queen of Scots and the Earl of Bothwell and besieged by Oliver Cromwell
in 1650, the atmosphere and grandeur of its romantic past have been
lovingly cherished and maintained.
Relax in the elegantly proportioned State Room with its beautifully
arched windows, tapestries and the small chapel once used by Mary Queen
of Scots on her many visits to the castle.
All
the bedchambers, tastefully furnished in period style, have showers
and toilets en-suite. The bedchambers, once occupied by the tragic Queen
and the ill-fated Bothwell, have four
poster beds and are available to guests.
Twentieth century amenities and central heating have been introduced
without obtruding upon the medieval ambiance which never fails to enchant
even the most sophisticated of travellers.
Guests
will wonder at the miracle of the stone mason's art embodied in the
spiral staircases, the fourteen foot thickness of the walls and the
magnificent twin towers which stand 100 feet high from the dungeons
to the battlements.
Borthwick
Castle may be hired on an exclusive basis as a unique venue for intimate
weddings or a gathering of the clans!
Borthwick
Castle is an idyllic setting with open countryside yet Edinburgh's city
centre, with its theatres and other attractions, just 20 minutes away.
A full sporting programme can be arranged close by, to include archery,
game and clay pigeon shooting, fishing, falconry, golf and horse riding.
The
evening guests dine in the magnificent setting of the candlelit Great
Hall where a four course meal is prepared by the gourmet chef who describes
his cuisine as 'modern British with a strong bias for Scotland's natural
larder.' A comprehensive wine list is complimented by a fine selection
of malt whiskies.
While
the castle caters for banquets of up to 50 guests, it especially welcomes
those in search of that intimate dinner for two. In either case, the
experience is unforgettable.
For
bookings and information on Weddings at Borthwick Castle - Click
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At Borthwick Castle you can sample
some truly intruiging Scottish history...
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"...Thanks
to Yvonne and Steve of Scottish Wedding Consultants my husband
and I were able to have the wedding day of our dreams. Coming
from literally half a world away (Melbourne, Australia), I was
more than a little nervous as to what would confront us upon our
arrival in beautiful Scotland. It didn't take long to feel completely
relaxed, and dare I say a little excited, as Yvonne had covered
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many times over." Mia & Paul, Melbourne,
Australia
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