Haddo House Weddings - National Trust for Scotland

Haddo House Weddings
Haddo House Weddings
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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
Palladian-style 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
01651 851440 or email
haddoweddings@nts.org.uk
Thank you!
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Your arrival at
Haddo House
Upon entering the estate, the long, sweeping driveway leads you to the
welcoming outstretched arms of 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.
Haddo House Weddings
a place for weddings
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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: 110
Library
A romantic alternative for your civil wedding ceremony, the Library
retains its original 19th-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.
Drawing Room
Intimate yet impressive, the Drawing Room is ideal for smaller wedding
ceremonies.
Maximum Capacity: 40
Haddo House Weddings
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Maximum Capacity: 80
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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: 110 (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: 80 dining (80 drinks receptions)
The Dining Room offers an elegant setting for rehearsal meals and intimate
wedding dinners.
Maximum Capacity: 17
Haddo House Weddings
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Dining Room
Your celebration
in the grounds of
Haddo House
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Canadian Hall
Just a short stroll from the main house stands the
Canadian Hall, inspired by the 7th Earl of 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.
It has excellent acoustics and a sprung dance floor,
so you can let your hair down and end the day with
a party to remember!
The Canadian Hall also has a separate seated bar area
where guests can enjoy quiet conversation during the
celebrations.
Maximum Capacity: 250 (160 dining)
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Marquees
For larger weddings, marquees can be erected on the
Lower Lawn, adjacent to the Canadian Hall.
Maximum Capacity: 300
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How to find us
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8
A9
6
Peterhead
A948
A947
A9
By car
Huntly
A9
7
Haddo House
A90
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A944
Aboyne
Aberdeen
3
A9
Banchory
A93
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4
933
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2
A9
Montrose
Directions from Aberdeen city centre:
Follow the A90 (signposted Fraserburgh and Peterhead). At the roundabout after
Bridge of Don 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 (B9170). 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 (Service 290/291/292) from Aberdeen bus station. The bus
stops in Tarves, from where there is a 3-mile walk to Haddo House.
By train
The nearest railway station is Inverurie (12 miles)
3371 CCP 1.5m 9/14
8
A9
Haddo House is 4 miles north of Pitmedden, 8 miles north-west
of Ellon and 19 miles north of Aberdeen city centre and Aberdeen
International Airport.
a place for weddings
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Haddo House
Methlick
Ellon
Aberdeenshire
AB41 7EQ
Scotland
Telephone: 01651 851440
Email: haddoweddings@nts.org.uk
Visit: www.nts.org.uk/weddings
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