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Scottish Highlands

Rolling green hills, braying bagpipes and crisp red tartan - it really is no wonder the Scottish Highlands have gained a reputation as one of the most ruggedly romantic destinations in all of Europe. We paid a visit to this little part of the world and, amongst crumbling castles and traces of romances long past, we explored all that the Highlands have to offer for the adventurous lovers of today. It didn’t take long to discover that all of the cliches are not only true, but wonderful. It seemed as if every venue was a castle, every designer specialised in plaid and every local greeted us with a smile and a joke (delivered in a warm, lilting accent, of course). The skies on our September trip held nothing but sunshine and we very luckily avoided the rain altogether!

After eight straight days of roaming, exploring, collaborating and photographing all that we found, we believe we can now confidently share all of the hidden (and not-so-hidden) gems that the Scottish Highlands have to offer couples planning a romantic destination wedding. All the necessary ingredients are there, with a few fun Scottish twists sprinkled in for fun (ever thought of cutting your wedding fruit cake with a shiny sword?). Read on to discover our top picks for venues, florals, designers, photographers, planners and everything in between from Inverness all the way to Aberdeen! Just make sure you don’t leave your kilt at home - this is bagpipe country, after all.

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A Planners Guide to Getting Married in the Scottish Highlands
A Planners Guide to Getting Married in the Scottish Highlands
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A Planners Guide to Getting Married in the Scottish Highlands
A Planners Guide to Getting Married in the Scottish Highlands

We asked Wedding Planner Emma from Timeless White to share with us her on-the-ground advice and local insight for planning a Destination Wedding in the Scottish Highlands.

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Featured ArticlesWell Travelled BrideFebruary 15, 2020Karen ThorburnScottish Highlands
Myrtle & Bracken
Myrtle & Bracken

Myrtle & Bracken draws inspiration from the wild beauty of the Scottish landscape to create organic, bespoke floral designs for your Highlands wedding.

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Well Travelled BrideFebruary 15, 2020Myrtle & Bracken
Matthew Oliver Weddings
Matthew Oliver Weddings

This sophisticated man about the world creates dreams and occasions that will make your heart miss a beat.

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Wedding PlannerWell Travelled BrideNovember 24, 2019Matthew Oliver WeddingsDestination
Blair Castle
Blair Castle

This castle is imbued with a rich history, but the gorgeous grounds and bespoke services make it a dream come true for brides of today.

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VenueWell Travelled BrideJuly 29, 2019Karen ThorburnScottish Highlands
Karen Thorburn
Karen Thorburn

Joyful candids and relaxed, posed portraits from this Highlands photographer means there will be an image from your wedding to frame for everyone.

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PhotographerWell Travelled BrideJuly 10, 2019Karen ThorburnScottish Highlands
Gordon Castle
Gordon Castle

Book your stay at Gordon Castle and watch the wedding of your dreams unfold, whether intimate or lavish.

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VenueWell Travelled BrideJune 19, 2019Gordon CastleScottish Highlands
Turin Castle
Turin Castle

Celebrate in style while enjoying the modern comforts of this gorgeous historic castle.

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VenueWell Travelled BrideJune 18, 2019Turin CastleScottish Highlands
Drumtochty Castle
Drumtochty Castle

Drumtochty Castle is the ideal setting for the fairytale wedding of your dreams, providing the grandeur of a castle with the romantic history of the highlands.

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VenueWell Travelled BrideJune 18, 2019Drumtochty CastleScottish Highlands
Mandarina Shoes
Mandarina Shoes

We are firm believers that no outfit is complete without the perfect pair of shoes - and a wedding day is no exception!

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Bridal FashionWell Travelled BrideMarch 12, 2019Scottish Highlands
Samantha Cardno
Samantha Cardno

A cheerful Scottish makeup artist with a talent for bringing a glowing smile out of every bride to be.

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Hair & MakeupWell Travelled BrideJanuary 29, 2019Samantha CardnoScottish Highlands
Achnagairn Estate
Achnagairn Estate

Of all the manors in the Scottish Highlands, our favourite venue for your fairytale wedding is Achnagairn Castle, where romance and history meets comfort and practicality.

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VenueWell Travelled BrideJanuary 17, 2019Achnagairn EstateScottish Highlands
Pyrus Botanicals
Pyrus Botanicals

Compliment, rather than compete with, the wild beauty around you with lush floral arrangements by one of Scotland’s most talented florists.

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FloristWell Travelled BrideNovember 4, 2018Pyrus BotanicalsScottish Highlands
Timeless White
Timeless White

The creatives at Timeless White recognise that there are few places in the world more stunning than Scotland, with its natural beauty and rich history. 

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Wedding PlannerWell Travelled BrideSeptember 3, 2017Scottish Highlands
Hays Flowers
Hays Flowers

The ladies at Hays Flowers have carried on a Scottish family legacy for generations, providing special occasion florals as vibrant and lush as their country’s heritage.

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FloristWell Travelled BrideSeptember 3, 2017Scottish Highlands
Taylor Made Events
Taylor Made Events

One of Scotland’s premier wedding planners, Jill Taylor of Taylor Made Events is passionate about delivering weddings that are nothing short of perfection.

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Wedding PlannerWell Travelled BrideSeptember 1, 2017Scottish Highlands
Liana Mitrea
Liana Mitrea

For brides with whimsical, adventurous style, Aberdeen-based photographer Liana Mitrea is the perfect fit for a Highlands wedding.

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PhotographerWell Travelled BrideSeptember 1, 2017Scottish Highlands

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