weddings
the perfect marriage of ancient & modern
Totally private and 500 years old, Aikwood Tower is steeped in history and romance. Our first registered marriage was in 1602 and the marriage stone of Robert Scott of Aikwood and Elspeth Murray of Elibank, still presides over today's wedding ceremonies and celebrations.
If you're looking for a unique, intimate, exclusive use Scottish castle wedding with five-star style, there's no better place to celebrate the first day of the rest of your lives together.
Aikwood Tower provides the backdrop to a wedding with serious wow factor and a day that you and your guests will remember forever. Its magical charm, history, stunning woodland surroundings and luxury accommodation, captivate everyone who visits.
EXCLUSIVELY YOURS
Available on an exclusive hire basis (Friday to Monday), Aikwood Tower is perfect for religious, humanist or civil weddings with up to sixty guests.
We only host a maximum of 15 weddings a year and each and every one of those is unique and adapted to our couples’ personalities and style. Central to our approach from the very start is close collaboration with you to bring all your dreams and ideas to life.
Our experienced and friendly wedding team headed up by Vicki are on hand to provide specialist and creative advice on all aspects of your wedding day - from budget advice to venue styling, flowers to photographers, drinks to music.
MAKE YOUR OWN HISTORY
The historic building, natural stonework and picturesque gardens really are a blank canvas that allows couples to create the wedding style and atmosphere that's just perfect for them, using the building and grounds as you wish depending on guest numbers and wedding plans.
Small, intimate wedding ceremonies are ideal in the Great Hall, while for larger guest numbers the Laich Hall situated within the main Aikwood Tower building is wonderful. For the wedding breakfast and dancing, our converted cart shed provides an impressive and versatile rustic space for you to celebrate your marriage in style.
The beautiful walled garden and orchard create a wonderful outdoor setting for drinks, photographs, games and socialising. Many couples also choose to have their ceremony outside on the lawn or terrace – Scottish weather permitting!
PRICES & PACKAGES
By hiring Aikwood Tower for your wedding weekend you have exclusive use of the unique property and beautiful grounds, giving you the most perfect relaxed and intimate atmosphere for your special day. To receive our wedding brochure contact us via our enquiry form below. Details of special wedding packages - including a new package for small and intimate weddings and a Winter Wedding offer, can also be found on our news pages.
We have an approved list of external catering teams who are familiar with Aikwood Tower and work with the finest local, seasonal produce. They can create a menu perfectly suited to you and your day, including relaxed and formal dining options – from afternoon tea to hog roasts, to sharing platters or a more formal three course wedding breakfast. When it comes to drinks, we offer couples a corkage option or our experienced bar team can organise all your reception and wedding breakfast drinks with an evening cash bar.
WEDDING INSPIRATION
Each couple that marries at Aikwood Tower has a very individual idea for how they want their day to look and feel and so how our function spaces are used and styled are all designed around that vision. Find some of your own inspiration and ideas in our wedding gallery.
Thank you to all our lovely couples and their photographers for sharing their very special pictures and memories with us.
"Thank you for making our wedding such an unforgettable experience. It felt like we were getting married in a friend’s house. The staff, the house, the location and even the weather all made our day perfect. We can’t thank you enough.
– jen & struan
A PLACE Full of history
The Scottish Borders has some of the richest and most dramatic history in the whole of Scotland. Discover turbulent tales of the Border Reviers, journey through the ancient hunting grounds and houses of Scottish royalty, immerse yourself in the literature of Walter Scott and James Hogg and trace your own family connections to the area. Or just soak up the fantastic history of Aikwood Tower – the 500-year-old walls have many stories to tell!
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