Option 1: Guests may take private provided shuttle from Glasgow city centre on Tuesday, August 4th, at 1pm. There will be Cimino and Rankin family correspondents on the shuttle to assist! This option exists on the contingency of a demand for it, and more clarity will come following formal invitations and RSVPs. Option 2: Guests may choose to take the train from Glasgow Queen Street station or Edinburgh Waverly Train Station to Stonehaven Station which is a 15 minute cab ride from the Castle. Option 3: Rent your own car & meet us there! Reminder- Scots drive on the left :)
Most guests will stay together on property at Drumtochty Castle (if choosing to stay on the castle grounds). The estate can accommodate 110 guests and will be first come, first served. There will be some overflow into a neighboring towns which we will assist in booking. Rooms will be assigned by the bride and groom via our wedding planner Lisa Bauer, once RSVPs are finalized and payment instructions will be provided at that time. She will also inquire about how many evenings guests will be staying at the castle. Do not panic about lodging we will assist everyone!! Room costs will vary based on room size and number of bedrooms. Prices vary from £180-£500 per night depending on room type. Our wedding planner Lisa Bauer will reach out to each guest to collect room rates and food choices once RSVP's are finalized. If any questions arise, please email her at lisa@tartanweddings.com specifying the bride and groom's names in the subject.
Yes. Your passport must be valid for 6 months after your final travel date. So check if you need to renew yours, or submit a first-time application if you do not have one. Note: it takes 4-8 weeks for non-expedited service.
You will need to fill out the UK ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION (ETA), a requirement that costs £16 to submit. (It's easy!) ETAs are digitally linked to the traveler’s passport, allowing smoother and more secure immigration processing. https://www.gov.uk/eta U.S. citizens do not need any other VISA besides the ETA to travel to the UK.
We have chosen to keep our celebration small and intimate with our closest loved ones. Due to venue limitations, we are only able to accommodate those formally invited on the invitation. We appreciate your understanding.
According to our planner, the best prices will be had between 6 and 2.5 months out. (i.e. book within the February and mid-May 2026 window for optimal rates).
We recommend exploring Edinburgh prior to the wedding as the Edinburgh Fringe festival runs from August 7th-31st making the city incredibly crowded and busy. However, if this is a festival you would like to explore make sure you book accommodation and food reservations beforehand as they book up quickly.
Slightly chilly, high of 64 F (18 C), low of 59 F (10 C). Scottish weather is famously unpredictable! Our celebration will go on rain or shine, so we recommend bringing a light rain jacket or umbrella just in case. A little drizzle only adds to the magic of a Scottish castle.
Yes. We will be providing all meals from the evening of Tuesday, August 4th to the morning of Thursday, August 6th. If staying on Drumtochty grounds, there will be full English breakfast each morning in your kitchen or kitchenette. Wedding Party and family staying in Castle will have breakfast in main kitchen. You are also welcome to bring any food with you and store them in your room!
If you're interested, this may be a good option so everyone can drink and be merry without having to drive, stay late as our reception ends past midnight! If you'd rather stay elsewhere because you have plans to sight see before the ceremony, need specialized accommodation, etc., the castle is only 40 minutes away from Aberdeen --a bigger city with many hotel options!