Frequently Asked Questions
Your friendly guide to romantic and luxury hotels in Scotland
Welcome to Scotland - the perfect romantic escape. You can elope, marry, honeymoon or just relax and rediscover yourselves amidst the sensuality, intrigue, mystique and romantic lure which is Scotland. Whisky, bagpipes, tartan and kilts. Ancient castles and churches, architecture of every style imaginable and seemingly endless untamed landscapes. Mist-hung mountains and deep cold lochs. Steeped in legend and lore, the beauty of Scotland, sometimes wild yet often so tranquil, will steal your breath and make your heart race.
Picnic with champagne on a glorious mountain top. Propose on a castle turret. Marry on a steam train. Pamper yourselves with a delicious spa hotel break. Honeymoon on horseback. Follow in the footsteps of the many celebrities who have chosen to enjoy their romantic escape, honeymoon or even wedding in our breathtakingly beautiful country? All of this and much more is waiting for you here.
- Read a guide to Scotland
Need help to plan your wedding in Scotland?
A recent change in the law enables civil ceremonies to take place in Scottish hotels and castles. So you can now hold your civil or religious marriage service at hotels or other venues which hold a civil wedding licence.
For quick details of the legal requirements go to www.edinburgh.gov.uk/marriage
The great increase in the ‘destination wedding’ idea has naturally brought with it a huge interest in the requirements and procedures for Scottish marriages. Getting married in Scotland is not only special – but easy, no matter where in the world you come from. And to make it even easier why not download one of our useful guides and forms below
Getting married in Scotland
www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/regscot/getting-married-in-scotland/index.html
Applying for the services of a registrar
www.gro-scotland.gov.uk
Venues with civil licences
www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/files/approved-places-by-council.html
Or of course you can arrange for your priest or minister to conduct a religious marriage service at the venue of your choosing.


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