Whilst weddings at Maryculter House are always special, a brand-new unique wedding package has been carefully curated for those seeking the ultimate traditional Scottish lavish affair.

As a Scottish wedding institution, we are well versed in crafting a special day for couples from all over the world. Our historic hotel boasts romance and beautiful surroundings which adds to your perfect day. We’ve taken our many years’ experience and combined them with our unique offerings to bring you the Ultimate Scottish Wedding on Royal Deeside Package, a package that considers even the smallest detail for the most exclusive and wedding of the year.

This exclusive wedding package can only be booked once per year during the second week in August. The four-day event has been crafted to showcase the best of Scotland and give you not just a day, but an experience, to remember. Including an exclusive tour of Drum Castle, an optional bespoke kilt service and a trip to the Ballater Highland Games, this one-of-a-kind Ultimate Wedding Package considers every last detail, and gives you and your guests the chance to experience Scotland like never before.

Your Ultimate Scottish Wedding includes:

Monday
• Arrive and check-in at Maryculter House
• A relaxing cream tea and a chance to catch-up with your guests
• Informal Dinner in Poachers

Tuesday
• Breakfast
• Coach to Drum Castle
• Private guided tour of Drum Castle
• Picnic lunch with Champagne
• Travel back to Maryculter House
• Tutored whisky / gin tasting
• BBQ dinner al-fresco with stunning views of the River Dee depending on the Scottish summer weather.

Wednesday- The big day and main event
• Your special ceremony in our 13th century Great Hall – the only ceremony during the year to take place in here
• Cocktail drinks reception and canapes to celebrate with your guests whilst being serenaded by our piper
• Traditional Celtic hand fasting ceremony
• Speeches accompanied with a Champagne toast
• Sit-down wedding meal
• Your choice of buffet or meal to keep you going whilst you dance the night away

Thursday – Games day
• A Bloody Mary breakfast will await you and your guests and prepare you for the day ahead
• Coach transfer to Ballater Games
• Watch and follow the mased pipe bands display
• Entrance to games
• Games day programme and entry to the exclusive Maryculter marquee
• Two-course buffet lunch served with a choice of drinks
• A traditional crem team served in the afternoon with Champagne
• Coach transfer back to hotel
• Your choice of informal supper so you can relax and take in the beautiful surroundings

Friday
Departure from Maryculter House.

This is your wedding, and we want to make it as unique as possible so please enquire further to see how we can offer bespoke extras including:
• Possible private charter of a train carriage from London
• Kilt hire
• Personalised gifts
• Photographer