FAQs

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COVID-19

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Travel restrictions, testing, and mask mandates change frequently. Please make sure you are fully vaccinated and review guidance from Scotland and the US prior to travel. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/international-travel-during-covid19.html https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/ https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-international-travel-quarantine/ https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-safe-and-protecting-others/

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Weather

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Expect daytime temperatures of 63-68°F. While generally mild, there can be fast changing conditions of sun, overcast, rain showers, and humidity.

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Dress code

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Long or cocktail dresses for women. Suits for men. Be aware of uneven walking surfaces such as gravel and grass.

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Size

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We wanted to keep the wedding intimate. As such our venue can host 40-60 of our closest family and friends for the ceremony and reception.

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Unplugged ceremony

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Our ceremony will be phone free. Reception is spotty at Aikwood anyways. And our photographers will be there to capture the whole event.

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Passports

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Yes, you need a passport! Passports must not expire within 6 months after the final day of travel. Renew your passports now as they can take several months to process.

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Transportation

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Transportation will be provided to and from the ceremony for our guests staying at our hotel blocks. If you choose to drive, remember that they drive on other side of road and from the other side of the car across the pond! See our travel page for more information on the best ways to get to Aikwood.

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Castle

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Aikwood is a traditional Border Peel Tower with medieval castle charm and over 500 years of history, dating back to 1455. The fortified residence can be considered a castle by definition.