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Shieldaig Lodge Hotel

Your exclusive Highland wedding, surrounded by breathtaking lochside beauty.

Highland, Gairloch

from £1,500

30 guests

read 2 reviews

Secluded Highland venue in a 26-acre private estate.

Commanding views of the picturesque loch and surrounding landscape.

12 charming boutique bedrooms providing accommodation for your guests.

Dreamy four-poster wedding suite with a freestanding roll-top tub.

Exclusive-use option for up to 30 guests, or 60 (marquee required).

Beautiful outdoor Highland inspired spaces and garden for ceremonies.

Business details last verified on 14th of July 2026 by Shieldaig Lodge Hotel.

Prices & Capacity

Prices

Typical Price: £1,850

Price Range: £1,500 - £13,995

Capacity

Ceremony: 30

Standing: 30

Seated Meal: 30

Accommodation

Sleeps: 27

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About Shieldaig Lodge Hotel

Set on the shores of Loch Gairloch in the Scottish Highlands, Shieldaig Lodge is a boutique country house wedding venue specialising in romantic elopements, intimate weddings and exclusive-use celebrations. With breathtaking waterfront views, exceptional fine dining, luxurious accommodation and a dedicated wedding team, we'll help you create a wedding that's relaxed, personal and unforgettable.

Nestled on the shores of Loch Gairloch, a spectacular sea loch opening onto the Northern Minch, Shieldaig Lodge is a boutique country house wedding venue where breathtaking coastal scenery, warm Highland hospitality and unforgettable celebrations come together. Whether you're planning a romantic elopement, an intimate wedding or an exclusive-use celebration, you'll find the perfect setting to begin your next chapter.
Exchange your vows overlooking the tranquil waters of Loch Gairloch, surrounded by 26 acres of private grounds and the dramatic beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Whether you choose an elegant indoor ceremony, a waterside celebration or a service at the local church, every wedding feels peaceful, personal and completely your own.
Our talented in-house chefs will create a fine-dining menu tailored to your celebration, while our experienced wedding team will help bring every detail to life. For elopements and micro weddings, we'll curate a truly bespoke experience and can even act as your ceremony witnesses. For larger celebrations, enjoy exclusive use of the lodge and create a memorable Highland wedding surrounded by those you love most.
With 12 beautifully appointed bedrooms accommodating up to 26 guests, your nearest and dearest can stay overnight and wake to a traditional Full Scottish Breakfast together. We're also proud to welcome your four-legged family members and are delighted to host rehearsal dinners and relaxed Day Two celebrations.
From your first enquiry to your wedding day, our dedicated Wedding Coordinator will be by your side every step of the way. You'll also enjoy complimentary access to our online Wedding Planner, where you can create a personalised quote, book a private tour and organise your wedding with ease.
Your love story deserves an unforgettable Highland setting—and we'd love to help you create it at Shieldaig Lodge.

The Details

Venue Type

Elopements

Small Hotel

Boutique hotel

Country House

Historic

Intimate Venue

Outdoor / Garden

Unique & Unusual

Weekend Hire

Exclusive use

Land For Hire

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony licensed

Humanist / Celebrant weddings

Outdoor Ceremonies

Receptions Only

Venue Setting

Waterside

Waterside

Coastal

Countryside

Remote

Woodland

Catering Options

Inhouse Caterers

Additional Facilities

Bespoke weddings

Dog friendly

Honeymoon suite

Licensed bar

Outdoor ceremonies

Wedding packages

Fireworks permitted

Orangery Or Marquee

Onsite car parking

Champions of

Sustainability

LGBTQIA+ Weddings

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Contact & Location

Shieldaig Lodge Hotel

Shieldaig, IV21 2AW, Highland, United Kingdom

FAQs

Absolutely! Shieldaig Lodge is a relaxed and intimate venue. Exclusive use will give you run of the gardens, the main house, and all 12 bedrooms. For the ultimate Scottish country house 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 main house, the gardens, by the loch, or in the surrounding grounds.

Definitely! Outdoor weddings are available at Shieldaig Lodge. You can get married on the lawns, in the surrounding grounds, or at the edge of the loch.

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 hotel and gardens!)

Please contact us directly to discuss this.

Please contact us directly to discuss this.

Yes! We allow biodegradable confetti and dried petal confetti at our wedding venue.

Please contact us directly to discuss this.

Yes! Shieldaig Lodge has a dreamy four-poster wedding suite with a freestanding roll-top tub, with views of the loch.

Yes, Shieldaig Lodge has 12 beautifully boutique bedrooms.

Yes, there is additional accommodation nearby.

Yes, there is ample parking for your guests.

Yes, Shieldaig Lodge is a dog-friendly wedding venue.

Our Sustainability Commitments

We're committed to protecting the spectacular Highland landscape that surrounds Shieldaig Lodge. Through thoughtful environmental practices, responsible sourcing and caring for our beautiful estate, we're proud to create memorable weddings while helping preserve this special place for future generations.

Commitment to LGBTQIA+ Couples

At Shieldaig Lodge, every love story is welcome. We proudly celebrate LGBTQIA+ weddings and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and welcoming experience for every couple. Our dedicated team will work with you to ensure your wedding reflects your unique relationship in a setting where everyone feels valued, celebrated and at home.

Customer Reviews

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Lucy

Oct 2023 -

Grant Green

Feb 2023 -

From The Team

Sarah Barraclough

General Manager

At Shieldaig Lodge, every love story is welcome. We proudly celebrate LGBTQIA+ weddings and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and welcoming experience for every couple. Our dedicated team will work with you to ensure your wedding reflects your unique relationship in a setting where everyone feels valued, celebrated and at home.

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