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We understand that every wedding is unique, which is why our dedicated wedding co-ordinators are on-hand to assist in the creation of a bespoke wedding package tailored to your every need. Whether you’re looking for large, small, traditional, or something a little bit different, you have a choice of wedding suites, with capacities ranging from 20 to 300 guests. Our Barony Ballroom boasts unique designer furnishings and large floor to ceiling windows flooding the room with natural daylight.
While your guests are soaking up the sun on the Champagne Terrace, or sipping Prosecco in the private reception lounge, you can capture those beautiful intimate shots of your big day in one of our private gardens, or by the traditional grand manor staircase.
With a reputation for delicious food, we take great pride in sourcing local ingredients to create first class menus, allowing your guests to indulge in a sumptuous meal selected by you. Following your meal, dance the night away in your chosen wedding suite with our resident DJ, who comes included in your wedding package.
With 147 bedrooms, and reduced accommodation rates available when booking direct with the hotel, your guests can treat themselves to a night of comfort and luxury.

An exclusive use castle for up to 200 people, for truly unforgettable weddings.
Have all your guests stay and dance the night away, with a breathtaking ballroom and 24 entirely unique castle bedrooms and 35 more on the estate.

Facilities and Capacity
Shieldhill Castle can be traced back to as early as 1199. The team at this venue has maintained many original features while adding luxurious touches for one-of-a-kind festivities. With an array of event spaces located throughout the former castle, couples will get lost in the charming Scottish landmark as they rejoice in two families becoming one. PIcturesque wedding ceremonies can take place in the castle’s 16th-century chapel. A staple of Scottish tradition and family heritage, this quaint space allows you to exchange vows in front of 100 seated guests. Whether you’re religious or not, this striking chapel adds an extra sense of enchantment to your big day.

After your ceremony, you and your guests can reside in the dining room to enjoy delicious food and drink. More informal dinners can take place in the Alexandra Room with our Intimate Wedding Package starting from £2000 for 25 guests. Complete with large bay windows and panoramic views of the castle grounds, you and your guests can mingle and admire the gorgeous surroundings in an intimate setting.
For Weddings over 30 guests the Wedding Breakfast and Reception would take place in the expansive marquee. With ample space for 120 seated guests, a dance floor, and stage to have live entertainment or a DJ, you and your guests can dance the night away under the light canopies in this large setting.

After your celebrations, you and your newlywed can retire in the executive Chancellor Suite. Featuring an in room hot tub, with views of the grade two listed gardens. This gorgeous room offers both relaxation and sophistication. What’s more, there are an additional 15 rooms within the hotel, 4 Scandinavian Lodges and 10 Courtyard Rooms, perfect for families with our conjoint rooms and to have your guest's on the grounds for an overnight stay.

Packages
Luxury Intimate Wedding Package
Available throughout 2022-2024 with weekend and midweek availability for up to 25 people
Exclusive use of the Chapel and Alexander Lounge
After ceremony drink for all guests
After ceremony canapes
3 course meal
Glass of Prosecco for the speeches
All cutlery, crockery, glassware, linens and centre pieces
Shieldhill Castle cake stand and sword
Use of Castle and grounds for photographs
INTIMATE PACKAGE OFFER FROM £2,000

Whether you are planning a small do for 25 guests or a big knees-up for up to 150 of your nearest and dearest, this beautifully proportioned venue has a space to suit your big day.

Each wedding includes a world-class piper (of course!), exclusive use of our beautiful Auditorium and Blue Room, our wedding co-ordinators on hand through the planning process and on the day and a host of other extras, all with the incredible Scottish hospitality and fantastic food and drink for which the venue is renowned. The National Piping Centre can host your ceremony, reception or even wedding party for couples who married abroad. Our beautiful and flexible spaces can help you create the day of your dreams.

We welcome all couples to The National Piping Centre and believe that your special day should be as individual and personal as you both wish, therefore every booking guarantees you the guidance and support of our wedding event specialists, to help you dream, cherish and create the wedding day you want.