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Venue hire

If you are looking for a venue that will impress, hold an unforgettable event at a historic site fit for kings and queens.

  • Jacobite Room ready for a Corporate Event

    Corporate Events

    Impress and inspire your guests by holding a corporate event at Edinburgh or Stirling Castles.

    • Edinburgh Exterior at night with Flambeaux lit

      Edinburgh Castle

      Give your guests the chance to get up close to a world-famous icon.

    • Interior of the Great Hall set up for a function

      Stirling Castle

      Join in a long tradition of spectacular events held at this former royal residence.

  • Bride and groom under archway at Edinburgh Portcullis

    Weddings

    Begin the next chapter of your life together in a place that’s had a starring role in Scotland’s story.

    • Duff House exterior with newlywed husband carrying wife, both smiling

      Find a venue

      From castles to cathedrals and manor houses, our properties make a spectacular location for your special day.

    • Bridge and groom in the Great hall

      Wedding photography

      You can hire most of our wedding venues as a backdrop to your photographs, even if your ceremony will be held elsewhere.

    • Interior with pews at Iona Abbey

      Wedding planning guidelines

      Everything you need to know about hiring one of our sites as a wedding venue for your big day.

    • Bride on a staircase

      Make a wedding enquiry

      Get in touch with our weddings team about booking one of our properties for your ceremony, reception or photography.

  • A general view of Doune Castle.

    Community events

    Everything you need to know about holding a community event at a historic site we look after.

    • An interior view of Glasgow Cathedral.

      Holding a community event

      Discover whether we can accommodate your community event at a historic property in our care.

    • A general view of Aberdour Castle, taken from the terraced garden.

      Before you apply

      All you need to know before applying for a community event at one of the historic sites we care for.

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General enquiries
0131 668 8600

Contact us

Historic Environment Scotland Head offices:

Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH
John Sinclair House
16 Bernard Terrace
Edinburgh
EH8 9NX

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Historic Environment Scotland is the lead public body established to investigate, care for and promote Scotland’s historic environment.

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