Melville Castle Hotel, Exclusive Hire
Melville Gate, Edinburgh, EH18 1AP -
Up to
250 guests
Located just on Edinburgh’s city centre doorstep, surrounded by luscious, enchanting woodland, Melville Castle is the perfect setting for your wedding. We invite our guests to spend time in the beautiful, tranquil setting of the historic and characterful castle.
When you arrive at the historic castle, you will receive a warm, red carpet welcome. From start to finish, your special day will unfold seamlessly with our dedicated and experienced team on hand. They will be available to assist and support you throughout your plans and preparations to ensure everytthing runs smoothly.
The hotel is licensed to hold civil ceremonies and partnerships with up to 90 guests. Our ceremonies can take place in the delightful garden area or the spectacular ballroom. For your wedding breakfast, we can accommodate up to 70 guests in the Viscount room. If you have a longer guest list, we can accommodate your event in our permanent marquee.
Melville Castle is available for exclusive use, allowing you and your guests to make the most of the whole venue for your big day.
When your day comes to an end, our beautiful Bridal Suite offers the perfect place to spend your first night of married life. Your guests can also find accommodation in one of our 32 bedrooms. The following morning, you can enjoy a delicious Scottish breakfast in the dining room.
To arrange a visit or for more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Melissa Davidson and the fantastic Wedding and Events Manager are available to answer your questions and arrange a wedding consultation.
If you’d like more info or have any questions, please click Send Quick Enquiry.
Exclusive Hire
88% would book it againCapacity & layout
Standing
up to 250
Theatre
up to 250
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 250
Amenities
Space rules
Allowed events
Wedding ceremony licence
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Reviews
Sorush Khajepor
February 2025We booked a table at this Melville Castle hotel for lunch. It is placed in a vast beautiful state with long trees, a river and walking areas. The building itself is a castle with lovely rooms containing paintings, statues, and chandeliers. It is posh. I add some pictures here. The lunch menu was good. The pie of the day was chicken pie which I had. I wished they had steak pie. It was very nice. The chicken pie was tasty. The crust was amazing. The side vegetables were selected carefully to be colorful. Our waiter was very nice.
Chris
February 2025Such a great experience, from the staff to the little details in the room and throughout the hotel. We loved looking at all the different tapestries and paintings. Food was amazing, the fondant specifically was to die for and breakfast options were also fantastic. Overall really happy!
R Donnelly
February 2025A lovely place to stay. The castle rooms were tasteful and comfortable, excellent shower and bath. The grounds were equally good and enhanced by the woodland walks for the dogs who were also welcome in the hotel. The hotel staff were excellent. If you eat in the restaurant, I would suggest to wear an extra layer of clothing as it is quite cool. (We were there in February when it was very cold outside). I will definitely go back to this hotel.
FK H
February 2025We would come back! We can recommend the stay in this fabulous castle. I have high expectations for hotels and all of them were met: the state of the property, cleanliness of the room, absolute quietness in the rooms, a great bed, nice staff and good options for breakfast. So all in all we had a wonderful stay!
Ken Mavor
February 2025Lovely hotel. Secluded but 20 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh. Far from the crowd. Great walks for the dog. Staff and service excellent. Food brilliant as well. Far, far better than your chain hotel.
Exclusive Hire
88% would book it again