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Travel Note
Detailed Directions to Carrick Castle Estate (Venue)
Directions: Carrick Castle Estate Lochgoilhead Argyll and Bute PA24 8AF GPS COORDINATES BARN Latitude: 56° 6'57.56"N Longitude: 4°54'46.12"W USING A GPS • Using a GPS to reach Carrick Castle our postcode is PA24 8AF or follow signs from Lochgoilhead. • As you enter Carrick Castle, we are approximately 300m after the 'Carrick Castle, Please Drive Carefully' sign, which you will see on your left-hand side. • Take the track on the right-hand side and the lodge is approximately 200m up the track. You will see a newly built large wooden barn, a small house, and the main lodge. The estate office is located in the small house adjacent to the lodge. • If you reach the castle you have gone too far, turn around, drive back about ¾ mile, we will be the first left after the small bridge. BY ROAD FROM GLASGOW • Follow the A82 along the side of Loch Lomond to Tarbet. • From Tarbet take the A83 through Arrochar to the Rest & Be Thankful (NB. The filling station in Arrochar is the closest garage to fill up with fuel coming from Glasgow side, the closest from Dunoon is Strachur). • Turn left onto the B828 and onto the B839 to Lochgoilhead and Carrick Castle. • Before the humpback bridge into Lochgoilhead turn right towards Carrick Castle – this is clearly signposted. Follow the road for 5 miles. • Approximately 200m after the Carrick Castle sign at the entrance of the village you will see the lodge up a dirt track on the right-hand side. You will see a large wooden barn with the newly built lodge to the left, this is your destination. • If you reach the castle you have gone too far - turn around, drive just over half a mile, and then turn off to the lodge will now be on your left-hand side after a small bridge Public transport information: https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/public-transport/timetables-directory/timetable/302-carrick-castle-helensburgh Watch this video on driving on single track roads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RWwKgCVhuQ
Travel Note
Closest Airports in Scotland and Directions to Venue from Glasgow or Edinburgh Airports
THE CLOSEST CITY AIRPORTS: Glasgow or Edinburgh. TRAVELING TO SCOTLAND (GLASGOW OR EDINBURGH AIRPORT) from outside the UK: From outside the UK, you may be able to fly direct to Glasgow or Edinburgh, or connect to Glasgow or Edinburgh via Heathrow or other major UK airport. Alternatively, you can take a train, or drive to Glasgow or Edinburgh from other major UK cities. If you have flown or taken a train to Glasgow or Edinburgh, it is best to drive (hire a car) from there to the venue as the venue is quite remote. DIRECTIONS TO CARRICK CASTLE ESTATE FROM GLASGOW OR EDINBURGH AIRPORT From Glasgow Aiport: Directions https://maps.app.goo.gl/2SucccvtohnBhkqz8 (google maps) (~1 hour, 20 mins drive) or Edinburgh Airport: Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HXqNfrhHJwpFPkzPA (google maps) (~2 hours, 15 mins drive)
Hotel
Drimsynie Hotel
If you have not yet arranged accommodation, there are rooms available at the Drimsynie Hotel, it is a 15 min drive from the venue. Taxis/Transportation will be available. Drimsynie Hotel has double rooms available for two or three nights. Please call +44 (0) 3339967888 and let them know you are attending a wedding at Carrick Castle Estate for a 10% discount.
Discount Code - 10% discount for events at Carrick Castle Estate
Travel Note
UK Entry Requirements for Non-UK Residents or Non-UK Passport Holders
Please check the GOV.UK website for the most up-to-date information. USA passport holders As of February 25, 2026, U.S. citizens visiting the UK for tourism, short-term study, or business (under 6 months) must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before traveling. The ETA costs £10 (expected to rise to £20), is valid for two years, and is linked to your passport. Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA): Mandatory for air, sea, and rail passengers, including for transit. - Application: Apply online via the GOV.UK website or the official app. - Validity: The ETA allows multiple visits over a 2-year period, but if your passport expires sooner, the ETA does as well. - Passport: Must be valid for the duration of your stay. Visa Requirement: Not required for short-term visits (under 6 months). However, a visa is required for stays longer than 6 months, work, or specialized study. - Decision Time: Decisions are usually made within 3 days. EU passport holders EU citizens visiting the UK for up to 6 months do not need a visa but also must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) starting April 2, 2025, for travel on or after that date. The ETA costs £16, is linked to your passport, and allows multiple entries for 2 years. Valid passports are required. Key Requirements & Details - Application Method: Apply online via the UK ETA app or the GOV.UK website. - Cost & Duration: The ETA costs £16, allows multiple journeys over two years or until the passport expires. Mandatory Date: Required for EU citizens for travel to the UK from 2 April 2025. - Exceptions: Irish citizens, those with UK immigration status (including settled/pre-settled status), or those with a valid visa do not need an ETA.
