Auchen Castle
An award-winning fairytale castle wedding venue nestled within the enchanting scenery of Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland.
Unique castle wedding destination, hosting weddings for 2-150.
Dining for up to 110 guests and dancing space for 150.
Choice of luxurious bridal suites for your unforgettable stay.
26 elegant bedrooms offering accommodation for up to 52 guests.
Stunning 34 acres of gardens for enchanting ceremonies and photographs.
Unique intimate Turret weddings
Prices & Key Facts
Prices
Price Band: ££ - £££
Typical Price: £10,035
Price Range: £8,535 - £13,735
Price based on a typical wedding reception for 60 guests, on a Saturday in Spring. Price includes venue hire, wedding breakfast, drinks package and evening buffet.
Hire Price Range: £1,995 - £5,995
Per Person Price Range: £109 - £129
Capacity
Guests for a ceremony: 110
Guest Capacity (min/max): 2 / 150
Guests for sit down meal: 2 - 104
Accommodation
Accommodation Rooms: 26
Accommodation Capacity: 52
About Auchen Castle
Auchen Castle is an exclusive wedding venue offering elopements for two and weddings of up to 110 day guests and 150 evening guests. Ceremonies can take place in the Castle’s romantic state room or turret, on the picturesque lawns outside, or at the local church. From day one, couples will be supported by a talented team experienced in bringing dream weddings to life. Plus, the castle has boutique bedrooms, is dog-friendly, and loves to host rehearsal dinners and post wedding day barbecues.
Auchen Castle is a Scottish fairytale wedding venue, nestled in rolling hills just 30 minutes north of Gretna Green, and only an hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh. Every single wedding here, no matter how big or how small, is original and unique. Whether you’re planning from afar or have some special details in mind, we're here to bring your love story to life. The castle, with its romantic turret, is the perfect fit for elopements, while our majestic reception rooms are more suited to larger, exclusive-use weddings. As a wedding-only venue, our expert team are on hand to help you every step of the way. Designing and planning weddings that our couples and their guests will cherish for a lifetime is what our dedicated wedding team are passionate about. From first glance to first dance, you can trust us to bring your unique wedding dreams to life.
Elopement/Intimate/Small Weddings:
Enjoy all the luxury and grandeur of a castle wedding, with the intimacy of a small boutique hotel. Our unique castle turret is the perfect place for small but memorable celebration. The turret can be styled how you wish, and after the all-important 'I dos', you and your selected guests will enjoy a seven-course menu with perfectly paired wines.
Exclusive Use Weddings:
Auchen Castle becomes yours for the weekend with exclusive use of all reception rooms, the gardens and bedrooms, which can accommodate up to 52 guests overnight.
As an added bonus, you'll get exclusive access to Auchen Castle's online Wedding Planner, where you can:
✔ Create your own personalised wedding quote.
✔ Book a private Show Around of the venue.
✔ Discover helpful planning tools to make the process stress free and fun.
Venue highlights:
- Dining for 110, dancing for 150, or elopements for 2
- 26 elegant bedrooms accommodating 52 guests
- 34 acres of Italianate gardens, with outdoor ceremonies available
- Choice of rooms for ceremony and wedding breakfast
- Dog-friendly
- Day two events welcomed
The Details
Venue Type
Boutique hotel
Castles & Palaces
Elopements
Historic
Outdoor / Garden
Exclusive use
Intimate Venue
Unique & Unusual
Weekend Hire
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Outdoor Ceremonies
Venue Setting
Countryside
Waterside
Remote
Woodland
Additional Facilities
Bespoke weddings
Dance floor
Discos permitted
Dog friendly
Fireworks permitted
Honeymoon suite
Licensed bar
Live music permitted
Onsite car parking
Outdoor ceremonies
Wedding coordinator
Wedding packages
Good Disabled Access
Catering Options
BBQ / Hog Roasts
Buffet
Inhouse Caterers
Special Guides for Brides Offers
Swiftly Ever After Special package for May - December 2025, Numbers based on 30 people including couple. Prices from £5,995.00
Instructions
Swiftly Ever After May - December 2025 Numbers based on 30 people including couple. Venue hire & wedding coordinator to assist with planning. Master of ceremonies. White table linen, tablecloths & napkins, cutlery, crockery & glassware. Easel for table plan, traditional cake stand & sword. Scottish Piper to pipe into your ceremony. Hand-tied seasonal bouquet & buttonhole. One-tier wedding cake. Evening DJ. Honeymoon suite for night of the wedding. Two glasses of Prosecco, three-course sit down meal & a glass of wine. Choice of evening buffet. Prices from £5,995.00
Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions: A minimum of 10 bedrooms must be booked (not included in price). An additional supplement applies for Friday and Saturday weddings. Additional day guests £109.00 per person. Upgrades are available to other food and drink packages. Please speak with Auchen's wedding team.
Winter special
Instructions
January - March 2026 Numbers based on 40 guests, including couple. Glass of Prosecco. Three-course seated meal with glass of wine. Prosecco toast. Choice of evening rolls. Evening DJ. Honeymoon suite for night of the wedding. Venue hire. Price from £4,995.00
Terms and conditions
T&Cs: A minimum of 10 bedrooms must be booked (not included in price). An additional supplement applies for Friday and Saturday weddings. Additional day guests £119.00 per person. Upgrades are available to other food and drink packages. Please speak with Auchen's wedding team.
Contact & Location
Auchen Castle
Beattock, DG10 9SH, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
FAQs
Absolutely! Auchen Castle is a showstopping venue. Exclusive use will give you run of the gardens, the castle, and all 26 bedrooms. For the ultimate Scottish castle wedding experience, we recommend exclusive use! We offer exceptionally competitive prices for exclusive use weddings.
As a Scottish wedding venue, we don't actually require a license! In Scotland it is the individual (e.g. the registrar) who holds the license, as opposed to the venue. This means that you can get married anywhere (with the landowner's permission!) With that in mind, we have complete flexibility on where you hold your ceremony - in the castle, the gardens, by the lake, or in the surrounding grounds.
Definitely! Outdoor weddings are available at Auchen Castle. You can get married in the Italian Garden, the surrounding grounds, or at the edge of the beautiful lake.
Please contact us directly to discuss this.
No. We have an exceptionally talented culinary team. All catering is taken care of by our team, and our Head Chef will design a menu that reflects your taste, the season, and any dietary requirements.
Please contact us directly to discuss this. Many options are available, depending on where you choose to host your ceremony, and whether you choose an exclusive use wedding (which gives you run of the entire castle and gardens!)
Please contact us directly to discuss this.
No, there are no noise restrictions.
Yes! We can organise spectacular fireworks at the Castle.
Yes! We allow biodegradable confetti and dried petal confetti at our wedding venue.
Please contact us directly to discuss this.
Absolutely! We have a choice of suites. All have grand four-poster beds with beautiful lounge areas and magical views of both the gardens and lake, these dreaming dens are rich in character and charm.
Yes, we have 26 bedrooms at the Castle, sleeping 52 guests.
Yes, there is additional accommodation nearby.
Yes, there is ample parking for all your guests here at the Castle.
Definitely! Auchen Castle is a very dog-friendly wedding venue, in fact we often have our own pup on site. You are very welcome to invite your four-legged friends to your wedding.
Good question! We can arrange for a Scottish piper to pipe you into your wedding, a beautiful owl to deliver your rings, and hot toddies while fireworks light the dark Scottish sky!
Yes, you can be married outside in our Italian gardens in front of our fountain ( weather permitting as we are in Scotland of course!)
Our Sustainability Commitments
Auchen Castle is a special destination that is part of independent hotel group, Original Collection. As one of the UK's fastest growing boutique hotel collections, we understand the importance of our responsibility to future generations. We are acutely aware that the choices we make at Auchen Castle, if they're not environmentally driven, could affect this. We don't do 'green' by halves; we're always evolving our operations to protect our natural environment from any potential adverse effects of the hotel. We are making eco-conscious changes, implementing them in every aspect of the hotel. We are committed to continuous improvements in our business in across these core areas of sustainability: Energy Efficiency, Carbon Reductions, Purchasing Policies, and Single Use Plastic Elimination. Detailed ethics, sustainability and purchasing policies can be found on our website. We welcome the opportunity to discuss eco-friendly weddings and celebrations.
Why Couples Recommend Auchen Castle
Couples consistently praise Auchen Castle for its exceptional wedding experience, highlighting the dedicated and friendly staff who go above and beyond to ensure a magical day. The all-inclusive packages are highly recommended for stress-free planning, with excellent preferred vendors for everything from flowers to hair and entertainment. The delicious food, from wedding breakfasts to evening buffets, also receives rave reviews. The beautiful venue creates a fairytale atmosphere, and the attentive service ensures a relaxed and unforgettable experience for couples and their guests.
Personal Message
Sarah Threkeld
General Manager
At Auchen we love a wedding & making a couples day come to life! What is important is that the day is your vision & that we make it seamless so that you do not think but enjoy your day. My team and I have worked at Auchen for many years & the venue holds a special place in my heart which allows me to use previous wedding experience to guide you through this daunting time & make the preparation fun. I look forward to hearing about of your dream day & any questions you may have.
Customer Service Finalist 2025
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