Haddo House - National Trust for Scotland

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Haddo House - National Trust for Scotland
Haddo House
a place for weddings
Martin A. Leckie Photography
Haddo House
Welcome to Haddo House
Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for
considering Haddo House as the venue for your special day.
One of Scotland’s grandest Palladianstyle homes, Haddo House is set
amidst 200 acres of beautiful Scottish
countryside, yet is within easy access
of Aberdeen city centre and Aberdeen
International Airport (19 miles).
Designed by William Adam in 1732
for the 2nd Earl of Aberdeen, this
sophisticated venue provides the
perfect setting for your wedding. Crisp
Georgian architecture, lavish Victorian
interiors and glorious terraced gardens
present endless photo opportunities.
Whether your dream wedding is
grand and sumptuous; intimate and
relaxed; religious, civil or humanist;
we guarantee outstanding service and
memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
As Haddo House offers a variety
of wedding options, our Wedding
Coordinator will always be on hand to
offer friendly advice and support. This
brochure provides a flavour of what is
available at this extraordinary venue.
By celebrating your wedding at Haddo
House you will also be actively
supporting the vital work of the National
Trust for Scotland, one of Scotland’s
leading conservation charities, and
helping us to protect the nation’s natural
and cultural heritage for present and
future generations to enjoy.
Contact us
To arrange a visit call us on
0844 493 2179 (+44 1651 851440
from outside the UK) or email
haddoweddings@nts.org.uk
Thank you!
A place for weddings
Your arrival at
Haddo House
Upon entering the estate, the long,
sweeping driveway leads you to the
welcoming outstretched arms of
Haddo House.
Scott Hogg Photography
Haddo House
From the oak-panelled Entrance Hall,
guests are guided up the grand staircase
and along the elegant curved corridor
to the principal rooms.
A place for weddings
Your ceremony
at Haddo House
At Haddo House, your ceremony can be held in the Chapel, Library or
Drawing Room.
Chapel
Dating from 1881, the Chapel is available to all Christian denominations.
The traditional wooden pews, vibrant stained glass windows and golden
altar make this a very special place to hold your ceremony.
Listen out for the Chapel’s magnificent pipe organ welcoming guests to
this exclusive venue.
Maximum Capacity: 100
Library
A romantic alternative for your civil wedding ceremony, the Library retains
its original nineteenth-century decor, including chandeliers, sweeping
drapes and rich cedar and ebony bookcases.
Surrounded by family portraits and heirlooms, the Library offers an
ambience which is both grand and homely.
Maximum Capacity: 120
Drawing Room
Intimate yet impressive, the Drawing Room is ideal for smaller
wedding ceremonies.
Maximum Capacity: 40
Haddo House
Scott Hogg Photography
Your reception
at Haddo House
Depending on the size of your wedding party and the formality of the
occasion, Haddo House offers you a choice of unique locations for drinks
receptions and dining.
Ante, Drawing and Morning Rooms
Bright and spacious, the interconnecting Ante, Drawing and Morning Rooms
allow you to move seamlessly through the house, mingling with your guests.
Sip champagne and relax as you contemplate the grand oil paintings,
and enjoy the breathtaking views across the terrace gardens.
Maximum Capacity: 160 (drinks receptions)
Library
Versatile and spacious, the Library offers the perfect dining experience.
Enjoy your wedding meal in a room which has hosted royalty and
dignitaries over the centuries.
Maximum Capacity: 90 dining (120 drinks receptions)
Dining Room
The Dining Room offers an elegant setting for rehearsal meals and intimate
wedding dinners.
Maximum Capacity: 26
A place for weddings
Your celebration
in the grounds of
Haddo House
Canadian Hall
Just a short stroll from the main house stands the
Canadian Hall, inspired by Lord and Lady Aberdeen’s
first trip to Canada in 1890.
The Canadian Hall is ideal for evening receptions,
ceilidhs and dances for up to 250 guests or dining
for up to 160 guests.
With excellent acoustics and a sprung dance floor,
you can let your hair down and end the day with
a party to remember!
The Canadian Hall has a separate seated bar area
where guests can enjoy quiet conversation during
the celebrations.
Maximum Capacity: 250 (160 dining)
Marquees
For larger weddings, marquees can be erected on
the Lower Lawn, adjacent to the Canadian Hall.
Maximum Capacity: 500
Scott Hogg Photography
Haddo House
Martin A. Leckie Photography
A place for weddings
Harry Fraser
Catering Services Limited
Harry Fraser Catering Services
Limited is proud to be the north-east
of Scotland’s preferred caterer.
From your first contact with us, our
dedicated team will be on hand to
help you make the right choices
with the menu and wines.
Your wedding day is one of the
best days of your life and we pride
ourselves on the fact that we can add
to that joy by providing an exquisite
meal. We can ensure you won’t be
worrying about the catering on your
special day.
When organising your function you
need to know that your chosen caterer
delivers on their promises for that
special occasion. We treat every
event individually. This means that
the menu, service style and budgets
can be tailor-made to meet your
specific requirements.
Our dedicated team of professionals
will be with you from the first enquiry
to the last dance, with the guarantee
of peace of mind for the bride
and groom.
By choosing Harry Fraser Catering you
can be assured of outstanding food
coupled with a service backed by
over 40 years of experience.
From magnificent Castles like
Fyvie, Drum, Crathes and Fraser to
outdoor marquees, or even your own
back garden, we can provide an
outstanding meal and service that
you will never forget.
Blackhall Industrial Estate, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 4FW
Tel: 01467 622008
www.harryfraser.com
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Nicholas Frost Photography
Artistic, classic and reportage photography.
Captured by a two photographer husband and wife team
Tel: 01224 712003
NFP Studio, 8 Auchmill Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen AB21 9LD
Email: info@nicholasfrostphotography.co.uk
www.nicholasfrostphotography.co.uk
A place for weddings
photofanatical.com
photofanatical.com is a fresh and
modern company with an excellent
reputation for creative and original
images. Whether you are looking
for fun, colour and informality or
elegance and detail in your wedding
photographs, we will ensure that you
get what you want. All of our weddings
are presented in your own unique and
personally designed digital album –
a truly appropriate showcase for our
informal and creative photography.
With four different wedding photography
packages to choose from, there is a style
to suit your very special day and your
budget, perfectly.
Tel: 01779 841451 Mobile: 07952 021650 Email: sue@photofanatical.com www.photofanatical.com
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Hudsons Catering
Hudsons love weddings at Haddo House. We don’t make
a fuss – we listen to what you want and then, on the day,
quietly and efficiently go ahead and produce the results we
promised. We look forward to making the decisions together
that are right for you.
Tel: 01224 791100
www.hudsonscatering.co.uk
Come and meet us – we can organise so much more than
just the food if you would like us to. Our brides often find it
much easier to have one steady, experienced hand helping
them through what can sometimes be stressful decisions.
Email: enquiries@hudsoncatering.co.uk
A place for weddings
Simon Clubb Photography
Your day, our vision and a lifetime of memories
“We would be honoured to share your big day with you.”
144 Crown Street, Aberdeen AB11 6HS
Tel: 01224 585158
www.simonclubb.com
Haddo House
Email: simon@simonclubb.com
Meldrum House
Country Hotel & Golf Course
Set amidst beautiful countryside, Meldrum House Country
Hotel & Golf Course offers unrivalled quality. Only a
few miles from Aberdeen, this is one of the finest luxury hotels
Scotland has to offer.
Imagine traditional Scottish hotel luxury with modern facilities.
Set in the expansive Meldrum Estate, the hotel accommodation
is across three buildings – each with its own distinct character.
The hotel dining room serves the best of local produce, while
the comfortable bar is a great place to relax after a game of golf.
With delicious menus, beautiful rooms and the striking backdrop
of the north-east countryside, Meldrum House is an exceptional
wedding reception venue.
Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course
Oldmeldrum
Aberdeenshire
AB51 0AE
Tel: 01651 872294
Email: events@meldrumhouse.com
www.meldrumhouse.com
A place for weddings
CP&Co.
Gibbs
you’re invited…
tailored to suit
Specialists in the design and print of bespoke invitations for
Weddings • Occasional • Corporate Events
a stunning impression for that special day…
7 Constitution Street, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 4SQ
Tel: 01467 624754 www.cpandcompany.co.uk
Haddo House
Suits • Highland • Formal Wear • Bespoke Tailoring
Sale and Hire
9 Market Place, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 3PU
Tel: 01467 624198 www.gibbsmenswear.co.uk
Chauffeured Classics
There’s only one way to travel – the classic way
The Flower Shop
Chauffeured Classics run a substantial fleet of chauffeur-driven classic,
prestigious vehicles for hire at competitive rates for all special occasions.
We are an Interflora florist creating beautiful
and stunning floral arrangements for weddings
and all other special occasions.
Our uniformed, highly experienced team of professional chauffeurs are all
accredited by the British Chauffeurs Guild. Chauffeured Classics will ensure
you have a wedding experience that is second to none.
Ythan Terrace, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 9LJ
Tel: 01358 720401
Email: info@ellonflowershop.co.uk
www.ellonflowershop.co.uk
Fordoun Bridge, Fyvie, Aberdeenshire AB53 8JP
Tel: 01651 891129 Fax: 01651 891139
www.chauffeuredclassics.co.uk
A place for weddings
Cake Affair
Rococo Quartet
The Rococo Quartet is the ideal combination to transform your occasion
into an elegant and sophisticated event. The string quartet performs to your
specifications at any function from weddings to corporate events.
Unique cakes created with style, innovation and imagination
Tel: 07734 049486 Email: info@rococoquartet.com
www.rococoquartet.com
Little Brownhill, Rothienorman, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 8XJ
Tel: 01651 821191 Email: jenny@cakeaffair.co.uk
www.cakeaffair.co.uk
Lochter Activity Centre
Aberdeen Arms Hotel
Stag & Hen Parties and Celebrations
Make Lochter Aberdeen your first choice
for Stag and Hen parties and birthday
celebrations. The emphasis is on fun and
laughter! After some adrenalin-fuelled
activities, enjoy a BBQ and drinks.
Entertainment and a disco can be arranged
for later in the evening.
Oldmeldrum, Inverurie,
Aberdeenshire AB51 0DZ
Tel: 01651 872000 Fax: 01651 873373
Email: info@lochter.co.uk
www.lochter.co.uk
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The Aberdeen Arms Hotel is home to many award-winning beers and ales.
The hotel offers a free mobile bar service and can cater to your party’s
every requirement. Bar prices that won’t empty your sporran!
All the perks of your local pub but in the venue of your choice.
Tel: 01651 851214
Email: cfowlie@btconnect.com
The Friendly
Food Company
We specialise in catering for:
• Weddings of up to 150 guests
• Drinks Parties and Canapé Receptions
• Lunch and Dinner Parties • Buffets
and can provide wines and a licensed bar
THE FRIENDLY FOOD COMPANY unites the cooking expertise of
Beth Bruce-Gardner, a cordon bleu cook, with fresh produce from
local suppliers.
Whether you are planning a dinner for 20 guests or a wedding reception
for 150 in a marquee, Beth provides a flexible and personal service.
From the menu consultation to the hire of tableware and equipment,
as well as the provision of friendly and efficient staff, together we can
achieve the perfect event.
Greenspot Farm, Oldmeldrum, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 0AG
Tel: 01651 872351 Email: beth@thefriendlyfoodcompany.com
www.thefriendlyfoodcompany.com
Hazel Mair
Wedding music
tailored to suit your needs
17 Belvidere Crescent, Aberdeen AB25 2NH
Tel: 01224 635747 Mob: 07779 237107
Email: musicalmairs@aol.com
A place for weddings
Roy Stewart
Video Productions
Mark of Quality
for HD Wedding DVDs
Tel: 07710 401934
Email: roy@rsfilms.tv
www.rsfilms.tv
“Weddings can be tremendous fun to film and it is a great feeling to hand over a quality
record of the bride’s Big Day which she can cherish and enjoy for many years.”
Specialists in wedding flowers
Westhill Shopping Centre, Westhill, Aberdeen AB32 6RL
Tel: 01224 749508
www.wowfloraldesigns.com
Strathorn Farm Stables
Horse-Drawn Wedding Carriages
Turn back the clock and arrive at your wedding in a horse-drawn carriage.
Make your wedding day unforgettable by travelling in the Strathorn Wedding
Carriage pulled by a pair of Clydesdale horses or a single Clydesdale.
Strathorn Farm, Nr Old Rayne, Pitcaple, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 5EJ
Tel: 01464 851204 Email: strathornfarm@yahoo.com
www.strathornfarm.co.uk
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Premier Studios
Premier Studios, 11 The Square, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 9JB
Tel: 01358 721768 Email: s.lofthouse@talk21.com www.aberdeenwedding.co.uk
Bridal Boutique
Notes for Your Special Day
Fraserburgh
For the woman who wants to make an impression, no matter what the occasion,
Bridal Boutique offers a range of elegant and sophisticated ball gowns,
evening dresses and cocktail wear in both contemporary and classic styles.
Known throughout Fraserburgh and the surrounding areas as a premier boutique
for wedding dresses and accessories, we treat each of our customers to the same
individual service, to create a comfortable environment where you can choose
from our unrivalled collection of fine garments and accessories.
For our bridal collection, our dresses range from size 8 to Plus sizes and include
Allure, Alfred Angelo, Bonny Bridal, Hilary Morgan, Romantica, Ronald Joyce,
and Jasmine.
For the mother of the bride, with our expert assistance, we can help you choose
and fit one of our beautiful outfits. Naturally, we carry an impressive array
of fascinators, matching handbags and just about every accessory a mother
of the bride could need.
32-36 Mid Street, Fraserburgh AB43 9AJ
Tel: 01346 518250 Email: shonadownie@btinternet.com
www.aberdeenweddingdresses.co.uk
A place for weddings
a place for weddings
Our wedding venues
across Scotland
For information on all Trust venues:
Telephone: 0844 493 2111 or
+44 131 243 9555 from outside the UK
Email: weddings@nts.org.uk
Visit: www.nts.org.uk
Haddo House
How to find us
Haddo House is 4 miles north of Pitmedden, 10 miles north-west
of Ellon and 19 miles north of Aberdeen city centre and Aberdeen
International Airport.
By car
Directions from Aberdeen city centre:
Follow the A90 (signposted Fraserburgh and Peterhead). At the roundabout take
the first exit onto the B999 (signposted Tarves). Drive through Pitmedden village.
Follow signs for Haddo House, turning right just before Tarves village.
Directions from Aberdeen International Airport:
Follow the A96 (signposted Inverness). Turn off the A96 into Inverurie; in the
centre of Inverurie follow signs for Oldmeldrum. At the roundabout take the first
left, following the Oldmeldrum bypass. At the third roundabout take the second
exit (signposted Methlick). Turn right onto the B999 (signposted Tarves). Turn left,
following signs for Haddo House.
By bus
Stagecoach Bluebird from Aberdeen bus station. The bus stops in Tarves, from
where there is a 4-mile walk to Haddo House.
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a place for weddings
Haddo House
Methlick
Ellon
Aberdeenshire
AB41 7EQ
Scotland
Telephone: 0844 493 2179 or
+44 1651 851440 from outside the UK
Email: haddoweddings@nts.org.uk
Visit: www.nts.org.uk
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