What is it like to work with Coleen McKay Weddings?

Working with Coleen McKay Weddings offers a calm, design-led, highly personalised wedding planning experience that covers logistics, creative direction, supplier management and full wedding day coordination.

Does Coleen McKay plan destination weddings?

Yes, Coleen McKay specialises in luxury destination weddings across Europe and beyond, supporting couples from initial venue searches to travel logistics and multi-day events.

How does communication work during wedding planning?

Clients receive monthly review calls, unlimited email support, clear timelines and a private planning portal to keep communication organised and seamless at all times.

Will Coleen be present on our wedding day?

Coleen oversees the entire planning journey and is present for all key stages, with additional senior planners supporting on the wedding day for flawless execution.

Do you help with design and styling?

Yes. Coleen McKay Weddings offers full creative direction, including moodboards, styling concepts, tablescape design and cohesive visual planning for a beautifully curated event.

Scottish Destination Wedding. Cluny Castle

Luxury Scottish Wedding Venues: Inside the Exclusive Cluny Castle Estate

Planning a Scottish Destination Wedding?

Surrounded by the boundless beauty of Aberdeenshire, Cluny Castle is an award-winning wedding venue where centuries of Scottish heritage meet contemporary elegance and impeccable hospitality. It’s a breathtaking private setting designed for couples seeking a truly unforgettable celebration.

Offering the ultimate retreat for your wedding, every corner— from the ancient chapel to the candlelit Tenants Hall and the sweeping grounds—invites you to create a modern-day fairy tale that feels entirely your own.

Adored by couples across the UK, London and New York, Cluny Castle offers a level of quiet and exclusive luxury. The castle is exclusively yours for the duration of your celebrations, giving you complete privacy and freedom.

A Historic Estate Filled With Modern Romance

Originally built in the 14th century and lovingly restored over generations, Cluny Castle remains a privately owned family home. From the moment you enter through the gated entrance and follow the sweeping driveway, the grandeur ahead becomes impossible to ignore. The clean, light façade of the castle feels inviting and beautifully romantic.

Hosting only a select number of weddings each year, Cluny offers a level of exclusivity that few venues can match. With absolute privacy, a personalised approach and a dedicated team focused on crafting once-in-a-lifetime celebrations, this is a place where love stories become part of its rich legacy. Every wedding here feels extraordinary, intimate and deeply personal—a privilege reserved for a limited few.

Stay in Splendour, Celebrate in Style

Extend your celebration with exclusive on-site accommodation for up to 28 guests. This gives you the time and space to savour every moment without the rush of a single-day event. Cluny Castle offers full-weekend celebrations where every detail is thoughtfully curated, allowing you and your loved ones to relax and immerse yourselves fully.

While you’re at the castle, everything is seamlessly taken care of. Thoughtfully prepared rooms, elegant interiors and impeccable service ensure that you and your guests feel completely looked after. From quiet morning walks through the estate to late-night champagne toasts under the stars, Cluny offers a world of celebration without ever needing to leave the grounds.

Endless Ceremony Options

Cluny Castle’s private chapel provides the perfect indoor backdrop for an intimate and romantic wedding ceremony, comfortably hosting up to 120 guests. Outdoors, the grand entrance to the castle is equally beautiful. It’s a wonderful location for a ceremony, drinks reception and photographs.

Dinner & Reception Options at Cluny Castle

At Cluny Castle, the choice is entirely yours.

Host an intimate, candlelit dinner in Tenants Hall—a lovely indoor space with neutral tones and a warm, inviting atmosphere that can host up to 90 guests. Alternatively, create an exquisite outdoor celebration in a Sperry tent overlooking the castle’s grand exterior and the tranquil pond.

Plan Your Scottish Destination Wedding With Us

At Coleen McKay Weddings, our team works closely with Cluny Castle to plan, deliver and style impeccable Scottish destination weddings. For more information—and to begin planning your celebration—send us a message at coleen@coleenmckay.com or contact us. We would be delighted to assist you.