One of the most romantic wedding venues in Scotland is Edinburgh Castle. There are several areas within the castle grounds that couples can marry, the most intimate of which is St. Margaret’s Chapel. The chapel is one of the oldest intact buildings in Scotland and is only large enough to hold a few guests but around the chapel are assorted museums, barracks and open spaces. Anyone who has visited the castle will know that the views over Edinburgh and beyond are fantastic given the right weather and fortunately the early fog lifted and left us with clear blue skies for the wedding of David and Claire.
Even getting there was a bit of an adventure, with me and Matt driving underneath the castle through the ‘military’ tunnel and parking right between two of the castle’s big canons – who said parking in Edinburgh was difficult?
The lovely bride Claire and her father were escorted into the chapel by a piper – which seemed to conjour up a few dozen more tourists. All part of getting married in Edinburgh!
After the ceremony, we took our time taking photographs outside the chapel near Mons Meg – an absolutely huge canon looking out over Edinburgh City – and then in several scenic spots around the grounds as we headed towards the Great Hall. The hall was not available for us to photograph in, but we were guided along by the very helpful Sandra to a room in the Royal Residence with a grand fireplace. Although the fire wasn’t real, the warmth inside was very welcome.
Dancing in the Royal Residence
Having taken our shots inside with some more passing tourists for company, we finished off our Edinburgh Castle wedding with some photographs next to the canons before heading for the reception venue at Howie’s Restaurant in Waterloo Place.
Kissing at Edinburgh Castle
Kissing over the Cannon
If you would like to find out more about booking us for your wedding photography in Edinburgh, whether it’s in a castle or not, then please get in touch. You can contact us using either our wedding enquiry form or by calling 0141 416 5141 – we also provide wedding photography in Glasgow and elsewhere in Scotland of course.
Great work Stuart, lovely images
Great images Stu. Nice to have such a venue.