Carrick Castle Estate
Marry in a stunning Scottish castle. Carrick Castle Estate offers breathtaking views, luxury amenities and a dedicated team.
DIY Barn Venue with luxury accommodation
Relaxed style in a stunning Scottish location
Ceremony location overlooking Loch Goil
Small and Intimate Castle Venue with suppliers available
Business details last verified on 4th of February 2026 by the Guides for Brides team.
Prices & Capacity
Prices
Typical Price: £14,400
Price Range: £6,200 - £63,600
Capacity
Ceremony: 120
Standing: 120
Seated Meal: 120
Accommodation
Sleeps: 22
About Carrick Castle Estate
Set amidst the scenic Argyll and Bute hills, Carrick Castle Estate offers a breathtaking backdrop for your dream wedding. This exclusive-use venue features a captivating castle, charming courtyard, and idyllic gardens, creating an unforgettable setting for your special day.
Carrick Castle Estate: An Enchanting Setting for Your Unforgettable Wedding
Nestled within Argyll and Bute's breathtaking scenery, Carrick Castle Estate offers an unforgettable romantic backdrop for your wedding celebration. This exclusive-use estate boasts a grand 15th-century castle, meticulously restored to its former glory, and a contemporary glass marquee.
Lochside Outdoor Ceremony
Exchange vows on our lochside lawn, framed by tranquil waters and Highland peaks for a breathtaking open-air backdrop just steps from your reception.
Rustic Barn Reception
Celebrate your reception in the rustic barn, a blank canvas to plan and design your day just the way you envision it. From a laid back, rustic, farm-style occasion with hay bale seating and tractors draped with fairy lights; to a vintage themed grand affair with floral chandeliers overlooking the evening festivities.
Luxury Accommodation
Indulge in luxurious accommodation for you and your guests. The Lodge and the Annex offer 11 luxury bedrooms with panoromic loch views, perfect for your dearest and nearest 22 guests to celebrate the whole weekend together.
DIY & self-catering weddings
Perfect for couples seeking flexibility, Carrick Castle Estate offers DIY and self-catering wedding options. You’re free to choose your own caterers, suppliers, and styling, allowing you to create a celebration that feels completely personal.
Tailored Wedding Packages
Choose from various wedding packages designed to meet your needs. Experienced wedding planners will collaborate to create a bespoke celebration that reflects your vision and style. From small and intimate lodge weddding for 22, to grand barn celebration for 120, you can find a packages that suits you.
Enchanting Surroundings
Explore the manicured gardens and ancient woodland, providing endless opportunities for breathtaking wedding photographs.
The Details
Venue Type
Castles & Palaces
Exclusive use
Historic
Elopements
Venue Setting
Countryside
Remote
Waterside
Woodland
Additional Facilities
Bespoke weddings
Honeymoon suite
Orangery Or Marquee
Outdoor ceremonies
Wedding coordinator
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Outdoor Ceremonies
Receptions Only
Special Guides for Brides Offers
20% off on DIY Barn Wedding Package for 2026 weddings, available at £11,520 for 3 nights!
Instructions
Enquire now and include '2026 Offer' to received the last few available dates.
Terms and conditions
Subject to availability and event type, barn wedding packages only.
Check Your Date
Contact & Location
Carrick Castle Estate
Lochgoilhead, PA24 8AF, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
FAQs
Our weddings vary depending on the size and style of your celebration. Small and intimate Lodge weddings could be around £6,2000, while our DIY Barn weddings at about £14,400 and all-inclusive options are priced based on guest numbers and season — just get in touch and we’ll happily guide you.
Yes — always. When you book with us, the entire venue is yours, giving you complete privacy to relax and celebrate with your guests.
No, and we warmly welcome registrars and humanists who conduct the ceremony, and the local registrar's office in Dunoon can take care of all the paperwork for you.
Absolutely. Many couples choose an outdoor ceremony overlooking Loch Goil or within the grounds, with indoor options available should the weather change.
Most couples spend between £15,000 and £55,000 in total, depending on guest numbers, accommodation, catering choices, and how much they’d like to personalise their weekend.
Carrick Castle Estate is an unlicensed venue and we don‘t charge corkage, meaning you can bring along your own beverages and consume them on the premises. The only rule is that you can‘t bring your own booze and then sell it to your guests– unless you hold a license.
Yes! As a DIY venue, all suppliers are arranged directly by the couple or the wedding planner.
Check in is from 4 pm, and you can always get in touch to check if early check-in is available.
The event curfew is midnight and while we understand it may take a little time for guests to say their goodbyes, we are strict on the time that amplified music is switched off. If you have a band or a DJ please let them know all music must end at midnight.
Yes, please feel free to put us in touch with your band to work out the logistics.
Sorry, no. We are situated in a National Park and a residential area and so fireworks are not permitted.
Confetti is allowed in most areas on the estate as long as they're bio-degradable.
Candles are welcome as long as they’re safely enclosed, and we’re always happy to advise on what works best in each space.
The Lodge includes a beautiful honeymoon suite that many couples choose for their wedding weekend, with loch views to wake up to the morning after.
Yes — we can accommodate up to 22 guests on site, making it easy to spend the whole weekend together with your closest family and friends.
There’s plenty of accommodation nearby in Lochgoilhead and the surrounding area, and we’re happy to share local recommendations with your guests.
Our Sustainability Commitments
The estate was established in 2014 when the three previously separate estates of Invernoaden, Glenfinnart and Carrick Farm were combined to create a single block of land extending to 3,446 hectares (8,818 acres). The land is now undergoing a transformation in land use to create commercial forest on around one third of the Estate and protected open hill on the remainder. It is the Estate’s intention to manage the open hill to protect and enhance endangered habitats through sensitive and sustainable land use management. This is far removed from the agricultural practices of old which put sheep on the hill and suppressed not just the flora but also the fauna and the habitats that they need for their survival. The Historic extensive overgrazing the land for decades led to a noticeable deterioration in the biodiversity of both Fauna and Flora aspects of the area. The Estate is currently undergoing a remarkable transformation with the implementation of ecologically sound management practices, which with time will aim to restore this area its once pristine diverse hill site.
Why Couples Recommend Carrick Castle Estate
Couples consistently describe their wedding experience at Carrick Castle Estate as nothing short of magical, frequently praising the breathtakingly beautiful and picturesque setting amidst the Scottish loch and mountains. A significant highlight for many is the exclusive weekend hire, which transforms the celebration into a relaxed and unhurried luxury holiday, allowing for more quality time with family and friends. The five-star on-site accommodation is universally lauded as flawless and impeccably equipped with facilities such as hot tubs and saunas. The entire venue team receives exceptional feedback for being incredibly supportive, patient, and professional, offering guidance throughout the planning process and ensuring everything runs seamlessly on the day. Couples particularly value the estate's versatility and the freedom it offers for a DIY-style wedding, with flexible use of spaces like the rustic barn and scenic lawns. The experience is often enhanced by unique, unforgettable touches, such as a Land Rover trip into the hills for stunning photographs, making it a highly recommended choice for a dream wedding.
Customer Reviews
15 reviews
From The Team
Katherine Xie
Wedding Specialist
If you’re reading this, you’re probably imagining more than just a wedding day — you’re imagining time well spent with the people you love. That’s what makes Carrick Castle Estate so special to us. We offer space, flexibility, and a genuinely warm welcome, so couples can slow down, celebrate in their own way, and enjoy the whole weekend together. It means a lot that so many of our couples return over the years, bringing family, memories, and new chapters back to the place where it all began.
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