12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Casual
***All guests are encouraged to stay on the castle grounds for 3 nights, May 22-25. We have assigned rooms/cottages for each guest/family. Please refer to the Lodging section of the website for payment details and room assignments before RSVPing.*** Guests are encouraged to arrive at the main entrance of the Castle no earlier than noon on Friday, May 22. Guests will be greeted and escorted to their assigned rooms or cottages. Check-in for the Castle grounds ends on Friday at 10 pm. Guests should not arrive after this time unless previously arranged with Becky and Christian.
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Casual
Guests are free to come and mingle as everyone arrives at the castle. There will be an informal meal of sandwiches, crisps, charcuterie boards, tray bakes for dessert, and drinks.
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Casual
A traditional Full Monty Scottish breakfast in the grand dining hall of the castle- includes locally sourced butcher’s bacon, sausage, eggs, haggis, black pudding, grilled tomato, beans, mushrooms, potato scone & toast.
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Athletic Clothes and Shoes.
Join us for a traditional Mini-Highland Games and Clay Pigeon Shooting activities on the castle grounds. We will be splitting into 2 groups and then swapping activities midway through. Suitable for all ages.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Casual
Standing proudly since the 14th century, Duns Castle has been family-owned since 1646. Join us to hear its history, presented by Mr. Hay, owner of the estate. Held in the library with pre-dinner drinks.
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Casual
Join us for a casual BBQ dinner of Wagyu beef burgers, Greek pork souvlaki skewers with Tzaziki, BBQ boneless chicken thighs, German Bratwurst sausage, Halloumi & Roast veg skewers. Plus sides and sauces.
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Casual
Continental breakfast of natural yoghurt with berry compote and granola, a selection of international meats and cheeses, croissants with butter and jam, assortments of Danish pastries, fruit platter with a selection of melon slices, such as cantaloupe & honeydew, strawberries, fresh grapes & sliced pineapple, tea, coffee, and juice.
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cocktail Attire
The ceremony is from 2:00- 3:00, followed by a champagne toast and catered canapes.
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Cocktail Attire
There will be a Falconry demonstration for guests to enjoy while the family and couple take photos. A fully interactive birds of prey experience. Becky and Christian will join in after. Passed canapés and drinks served.
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cocktail Attire
Sun, May 24, 2026, 7:30 pm - Mon, May 25, 2026, 12:00 am
Cocktail Attire
Time to dance! There will be light bites of savory mini pies.
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Casual
Informal meal of Breakfast rolls – Soft buns filled with bacon, sausage, egg &/or cheese and coffee, tea, juice, as you gather to say goodbye to Becky and Christian.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Casual
We kindly ask guests to check out of their castle/cottage rooms by 11:30 am on Monday.