Blair Castle - Atholl Estates

Blair Castle
Creating perfect moments in history
Scottish
tradition
and timeless
romance
Nestling in the heart of Highland Perthshire surrounded by
lochs, rivers and glens is Blair Castle, the ancient seat of the
Dukes & Earls of Atholl.
Blair Castle is a regal venue that offers an inspiring range
of rooms, opulent backdrops, romantic interiors and the most
spectacular of gardens in which to celebrate your wedding.
Each bride and groom brings their own personal touches
and the rooms can be combined in a variety of different ways
to create a special and individual experience. The abundance
of choice will suit every taste and style.
Blair Castle offers a unique air, Scottish tradition and timeless
romance that few other wedding venues can match.
Perfect in any season
Blair Castle and its surrounding landscape provide the perfect location for your
wedding at any time of the year.
The Castle’s beautiful interiors provide a fabulous backdrop for your wedding
photography, and the views from the windows are equally stunning whatever time
of year you choose - be it Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter.
The breath-taking Highland colours range from the fresh greens of Spring and
Summer to the golden tapestry of Autumn and the shimmering white of Winter.
Any of these provide an exceptional backdrop to your perfect moment in history.
State Dining Room
Located on the first floor of the Castle is the Georgian styled State
Dining Room which can accommodate wedding ceremonies and
drinks receptions for up to 140 guests, followed by the Wedding
Breakfast in the Ballroom.
For more intimate receptions where dancing is not required, the
State Dining Room can accommodate between 24 and 50 guests.
Alternatively, use of the State Dining Room can be combined with
hire of the Banvie Hall, providing a space for dancing after your meal.
A truly
Scottish
setting
Ballroom
Castle Gardens
On the ground floor of the Castle the majestic Victorian Ballroom built by the
7th Duke of Atholl continues to be the chosen venue for ceremony, dinner and
dancing in a truly Scottish setting.
Should you prefer a less traditional setting for your wedding ceremony,
Blair Castle is at the hub of a designed landscape which encompasses some 2,500
acres (1,000 hectares) within an estate of over 145,000 acres (58,725 hectares).
With its excellent acoustics, modern lighting system, stage and fine dance floor,
you and your guests can enjoy true Scottish hospitality at its best.
Amongst the variety of options the Estate has to offer is Hercules Garden.
The walled enclosure incorporates landscaped gardens, ponds and plantings
which provides a breathtaking backdrop for an outdoor wedding celebration.
The Ballroom can comfortably seat up to 220 people, and yet is still welcoming
and intimate enough to seat 80, guaranteeing to leave you and your guests with
an everlasting impression of your special day.
Adjoining the Ballroom and accessible via a “secret” door, the Banvie Hall with
its glass wall frontage provides a fine view of the magnificent grounds of the
castle and of the surrounding hills.
The locations are endless from St. Brides Kirk and Diana’s Grove to the Whim
or even the heather clad hills that surround Blair Castle.
Whatever your dream, we will help you make it come true.
Blair Castle
offers a multitude
of moods and
environments
From the elegant, airy simplicity of The Banvie Hall to the
classic Victorian styling of our magnificent ballroom, Blair Castle
offers a multitude of moods and environments for your wedding
day. We aim to do everything we can to make your day as special
as possible, offering a level of service that matches the lavishness
of the castle itself.
Every wedding is unique and individually planned. We would
be delighted to help you plan your special day.
Contact us
We warmly welcome enquiries and bookings by telephone,
fax, email, mail – or in person by appointment.
Tel: 01796 481207 Fax: 01796 481487 Email: weddings@blair-castle.co.uk
Mail: Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH18 5TL
Web: www.blaircastleweddings.co.uk
© Photography by Downfield Studios, John Hendry Photography, Paul Booth, Stephen Farthing. Design by dynam.
Facility Fees
Ballroom
Including the Banvie Hall for a Drinks Reception
Additional fee for use of the State Dining Room for the
ceremony
2011
2012
2013
£3600+VAT
£3750+VAT
£3800+VAT
£700+VAT
£800+VAT
£850+VAT
£1500+VAT
£1500+VAT
£1600+VAT
£2350+VAT
£2400+VAT
£2500+VAT
£800+VAT
£800+VAT
£850+VAT
Drinks Reception or Ceremony only
£1500+VAT
£1550+VAT
£1560+VAT
Grounds
West Lawn (ceremony only)
St Brides Kirk
Hercules Gardens (ceremony only)
£200+VAT
£500+VAT
£200+VAT
£500+VAT
£250+VAT
£500+VAT
£500+VAT
£500+VAT
£500+VAT
The State Dining Room
Ceremony & Reception
Ceremony in the Library, reception in the State Dining Room &
dancing in the Banvie Hall
The Library
Ceremony only
The Banvie Hall
All facility fees include the hire of Blair Castle for your wedding; full wedding co-ordination during the planning stages;
table names and seating plan and a dedicated functions team on the day of your wedding.
All rate’s exclude VAT.
Catering
At Blair Castle, we pride ourselves in service excellence and quality, and our caterers, Prestige Scotland encompass both
these qualities while providing you and your guests with the best in fine dining experiences.
Prestige Scotland is our sole caterer and they look forward to sitting with you to create a menu to suit the style and taste
for your special day.
All catering packages include:
Full meal and drinks package
White table cloths, white linen napkins
Kings patteren cutlery
White Royal Doulton china
Savoie fine glassware
Suggested Drinks Packages
Sample One
Two Glasses of Marquis de la Tour Brut Sparkling Wine
(Fresh Orange will be offered as an alternative)
½ Bottle of Branch Creek Chardonnay-Semillion/ Branch Creek Shiraz
A Glass of Marquis de la Tour Brut Sparkling Wine
£21.35 per person, plus VAT
Sample Two
Two Glasses of Carta Nevada Reserva Cava Sparkling Wine
(Fresh Orange will be offered as an alternative)
½ Bottle of Libertad Chenin – Chardonnay / Libertad Malbec Shiraz
A Glass of Carta Nevada Reserva Cava Sparkling Wine
£28.85 per person, plus VAT
Sample Three
Two Glasses of Jacquart Brut Champagne
(Fresh Orange will be offered as an alternative)
Half Bottle of Palena Sauvignon Blanc / Palena Merlot
A Glass of Jacquart Brut Champagne
£33.80 per person, plus VAT
Sample Menus
Menu A
Perthshire Ham Hock Terrine, Crisp Leaf Salad, Pickled Vegetables & Shallot Vinaigrette
˜˜˜
Roast Breast of Gramapian Chicken, Pistachio & Cracked Pepper Crust, Tomato & Rosemary Dressing
˜˜˜
Valrhona Chocolate Bouchon, Pistachio Ganash, Coconut Ice Cream, Candied Pineapple & Spiced Relish
˜˜˜
Coffee and Tablet
£36.25 per person plus VAT
Menu B
Smoked Orkney Cheddar & Leek Tart, Crisp Leaf Salad,
Arran Mustard Dressing
˜˜˜
Honey Glazed Breast of Duck, Braised Pok Choi, Ginger & Star Anise Jus, Sweet Potato Puree, Caramel Carrots
˜˜˜
Carrot Cake, Spiced Mascarpone, Organic Carrot Jelly
˜˜˜
Coffee and Mints
£37.95 per person plus VAT
Menu C
Hot Smoked Shetland Salmon, Chorizo & New Potato Salad, Herb & Caper Oil
˜˜˜
Loin of Lamb with slow cooked Shank Potato Gnocchi, Smoked Garlic Oil, Warm Mediterranean Vegetable Salsa
with Vine Cherry Tomato, Buttered Calva Nero
˜˜˜
Mini Chocolate Bread & Butter Pudding, Raisin Cream, Marmalade Ice Cream
˜˜˜
Coffee and Mints
£39.75 per person plus VAT
Local Churches/Ministers
Blair Atholl & Struan Parish Church
01796 481213
Father Tobias Okoro. St Brides Roman Catholic Church,
Pitlochry
01796 472174
Rev R Fraser Penny, Dunkeld Cathedral
01350 727 249
Rev Frances Forshaw, Vestry Secretary
St Adamnan’s Episcopal Church, Blair Atholl
01738 880 777
Pitlochry Registrars
PRegistrars@pkc.gov.uk or 01796 472 323
Accommodation
Atholl Estate – Historic Lodges
Large Victorian lodges ideal for family groups.
www.athollestateslodges.co.uk
01796 481 355
Atholl Estates – Woodland Lodges
Self-catering 2 & 3 bedroom lodges in the grounds
of Blair Castle.
www.athollestateslodges.co.uk 01796 481 355
Atholl Arms Hotel, Blair Atholl
www.athollarmshotel.co.uk
01796 481 205
East Haugh House Hotel, by Pitlochry
www.easthaugh.co.uk/
01796 473 121
(Exclusive use rates available upon request)
Craigatin House & Courtyard, Pitlochry
www.craigatinhouse.co.uk/
01796 472 478
Knockendarroch House Hotel, Pitlochry
www.knockendarroch.co.uk/
01796 473 473
Accessories & Touches
We have put together a list of local suppliers that we highly recommend who will be able to assist you in planning every part
of your big day.
Flowers
Transport
Photography
Coach House Flowers
Elizabeth Yule
www.coachhouseflowers.com
07876 556 713
Avantgarde Classic Citroens
www.avantgardecars.com
01821 650 436
Downfield Studios
http://www.downfieldstudio.com/
01382 858075
Emma Harvey
Cakes
01796 472 290
McIndoe Horse Drawn Carriages
Scrumptious Cakes
www.mcindoehorsedrawncarriages.co.uk
www.scrumptiouscakes@hotmail.com
01324 86112
01382 816 792
Perth Chauffeur Drive
01738 550 163
Celebration Station
Nigel Lumsden Photographer
www.limages.co.uk
01887 840 744
Ian Sadler at Strathview
Photographic
www.strathviewphoto.co.uk
01796 472 742
www.celebrationstation.co.uk
01738 625 886
Kilt & Highland Dress
Hire
Videography
Hair & Beauty
McNaughton’s of Pitlochry
01796 472 722
www.perthvideoarts.co.uk
01738 551 181
Entertainment
Linen Hire
Atholl Hair & Beauty Room
Angie & Kathleen
01796 481479
Rococo Hair & Beauty
www.rococohairandbeauty.co.uk
01350 727 511
Trilogy (Band & Ceilidh)
www.trilogy.gb.net
07949 099505
Entertainers Agency
www.entertainersagency.com
01738 813 577
Perth Video Arts
PMG Events
www.pmgevents.com
01236 434 535