Katy & Matt
29.05.25
Please RSVP as soon as possible for accommodation purposes.
TIMELINE
Wednesday 28th May 2025
Check in from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Welcome drinks & food trucks
Scottish Breakfast served between
8:00am - 10:00am for all Castle Guests
Ceremony to be held outdoors at 1:00pm
Drinks Reception & Canapés from 2:00pm
Wedding Breakfast from 4:00pm
Dancing, Drinking & Late Night Snacks
Thursday 29th May 2025
Friday 30th May 2025
Scottish Breakfast served between
8:00am - 10:00am for all Castle Guests
Check out no later than 11:30am
Achnagairn Castle, Inverness
LOCATION & TRAVEL
Located in the Scottish Highlands, 2 hours north of Edinburgh, Achnagairn will be your home for 2 nights whilst we celebrate! With over 24 bedrooms and 7 Mini Manors on the estate itself, we have room for everyone to stay.
Getting There
Flying - 1hr 35 mins from London
Book your flights to Inverness Airport. From the airport, it’s a 20 minute taxi ride.
Train - 11hr - 15hr from London
You can take the traditional train line or opt for the Caledonian Sleeper Train which is direct & overnight to Inverness
Drive - It’s a long way!
From London to Inverness, you’re looking at a 10 hour drive, make sure you bring snacks.
Airport —> Castle
Transport will be either Taxis or Shuttles depending on flights to Inverness. This will be updated once we have numbers.
You will only be able to check into the Castle from 4:00pm - 8:00pm, no earlier.
Accomodation
Castle Rooms & Mini Manors
On Site
The castle hosts 24 bedrooms with 21 ensuites and the Mini Manors, located just 200m away from the castle, means we will have room for everyone to stay overnight on the castle grounds.
The cost of accommodation is at a discounted price for all guests as we would love to have you stay within the castle/close by for our special day. The flat rate for all guests staying at our venue is £220.00 per person for a 2 night stay minimum.
Breakfast is included on both mornings at the castle. Mini Manor guests will receive a breakfast hamper each morning and castle guests will be invited to the breakfast room for a Scottish Fry Up between 8am-10am.
Off Site
If accomodation at our venue isn’t for you, you are free to book your own accomodation off site at local BnBs/Hotels. There are several in Inverness just 20 minutes from the venue.
Please note that you will need to plan your own transport to and from the venue and will not be included in Castle or Mini Manor breakfasts.
Early RSVPs will help us sort & confirm rooms for you!
Things To Know
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On the wedding day, please come in formal attire appropriate for an outdoor ceremony in Scotland.
Kilts are encouraged! They are available to rent locally from multiple different providers like:
https://www.benwyviskilts.co.uk/online-kilt-hire
https://www.mccalls.co.uk/outfitbuilder/
https://macgregorandmacduff.co.uk/collections/inverness-kilt-hire -
Late May is Spring in Scotland…and Scotland may be cold. As of May this year it’s averaging between 22-26°C. Please keep an eye on the weather and dress appropriately.
There’s always a chance of rain in the Highlands but we have a Wet Weather Plan! There will be an indoor ceremony if it’s too wet.
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Please no phones during the ceremony. This is a private moment for all invited and we want you all to look amazing in the photos. We have professionals to capture the moment and once the ceremony is over, you’re free to take photos, swipe on tinder or film drunken antics.
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Whilst we adore your children, we don’t have the room for your little ones to join. So please make this an adult only few days! Children from immediate family only.
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Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all. However, if you wish to honour us with a gift, a cash gift would be welcome - but not expected.
We really don’t want to fly back to New Zealand with fine china & silverware so save yourself the fuss and join us in celebrating!