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Review by Kerria Whitton-Davies, 25/03/2007   

We were married here in August 2006, and I couldn't have hoped for a more beautiful day. The castle is small but perfect and s being lovingly restored back to it’s former glory, the Laird had installed an amazing solid wood balcony and the heraldry is beautifully hand painted or carved by the Laird himself who is a real craftsman by trade. Nothing is slap-dash here, it is very clear these people wait (and save) long and hard to do the job properly. Everything was planned to precision timing (apart from me being late!), the scene when I looked into the chapel before walking down the wee aisle was simply stunning, with candles and the most amazing sense of calm- the atmosphere was everything I could of hoped for.

If I could marry again I would book Balgonie with no second thoughts as the Laird and his son Stuart are true professionals with a passion for what they do and their sheer dedication makes you realise that what they do isn't just a job - it's their life. Not many castles can boast this and if you are thinking of a castle wedding, this is as authentic as it gets (not mentioning some who claim to give you the medieval atmosphere, but actually its just poster paint and a couple of suits of armour!). Whether you are planning a wedding or just a visit, come and see Balgonie, you won't be disappointed.

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Review by Carol Evans, 28/12/2008
Balgonie Castle is almost like Brigadoon, only real. My husband, David, and I ran across Balgonie purely by accident on a whirlwind vacation to Scotland in 2004. After falling in love with everything ...

Review by Kerria Whitton-Davies, 25/03/2007
We were married here in August 2006, and I couldn't have hoped for a more beautiful day. The castle is small but perfect and s being lovingly restored back to it’s former glory, the Laird had installe...

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Selected: Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate

Crathes can trace its history back directly to King Robert the Bruce, who gave the Burnett of Leys family a piece of land on 1323, upon which they built their first recorded home on the new acquisition. A fascinating relic of this association is the jewelled ivory Horn of Leys, part of the King’s benevolence to the family, which can be seen still in the Great Hall.

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