Weddings at Dunollie are one of our favourite things! Dunollie is a working heritage site and welcomes visitors throughout the season. Outside our public opening hours, the grounds become a private setting for small weddings and special gatherings.
Weddings & Special Events at Dunollie Museum Castle and Grounds
Celebrating your wedding or special occasion at Dunollie Museum Castle and Grounds offers a setting that is both intimate and unforgettable. With sweeping views across Oban Bay and a landscape steeped in centuries of Highland heritage, Dunollie provides a naturally romantic backdrop for life’s most meaningful moments.
Our experienced onsite team will support you from your initial enquiry through to the day itself, helping to ensure your ceremony is relaxed, personal and beautifully delivered.
Why choose Dunollie?
- A distinctive historic castle setting above Oban Bay
- Ceremonies held within the characterful castle ruins
- The option of our Willow Garden as an alternative location
- Panoramic coastal scenery ideal for photography
- Private access outwith visitor hours
- Warm, professional guidance from our dedicated team
To enquire about hosting your wedding or event, please contact us at info@dunollie.org, and a member of our team will be pleased to discuss your plans.
Availability
As Dunollie operates as a daytime visitor attraction, ceremonies and private events are scheduled outwith normal hours, ensuring exclusivity and privacy for you and your guests.
Guest Numbers
Dunollie is ideally suited to smaller, intimate ceremonies within the castle grounds.
The maximum number of guests for ceremonies within the castle ruins or Willow Garden is 35.
For couples wishing to host a larger celebration, we also have a meadow area within the grounds where a marquee may be erected. Marquee hire and associated arrangements would be organised and funded directly by the hirer; however, this option provides the opportunity to extend your celebrations on site.
Subject to licensing, larger gatherings of up to 100 guests can be accommodated within a marquee setting.
Layout options and practical arrangements can be discussed during the planning process to ensure the space works comfortably and safely for your event.
Weddings at Dunollie
Ceremonies are typically held within the grounds of Dunollie Castle, where the historic ruins and coastal setting create a striking and memorable atmosphere. The sense of history combined with the open sea views makes for a truly special experience.
Should the weather be unfavourable, ceremonies can be moved to our Willow Garden, which provides a partially sheltered and equally charming alternative within the estate.
Both civil and religious ceremonies are welcome, subject to the appropriate arrangements being made directly with your chosen registrar or celebrant.
Pricing
Hire fees vary depending on the nature and requirements of your event.
For a personalised quotation, please email info@dunollie.org with your proposed date and details, and we will be delighted to assist.
We would be honoured to play a part in your special day at Dunollie — where history, landscape and heritage come together to create a truly remarkable setting for your celebration.