The Ultimate Experience
Adam’s mastery of form in his radical adaptation of this Castle (originally dating from 1590) has created a grand, impossibly romantic backdrop for modern events. Set in nearly 600 acres of beautiful countryside with woodland walks, inviting sandy beaches, terraced gardens and charming follies, this is a unique and inspirational setting for entertaining guests.
Grand and prestigious or intimate and relaxed - the options at Culzean are endless.
The breathtakingly beautiful red Circular Saloon, with views towards the Isle of Arran, can seat 70 guests for a ceremony or concert, followed by dinner in the surprisingly intimate State Dining Room. For a larger event, the Home Farm Restaurant can accommodate up to 100 guests for a banquet and ceilidh.
This air of exclusivity extends to the six-bedroomed Eisenhower Apartment on the top floor of the Castle, which can accommodate up to twelve guests in a private country house style and is the perfect location for a honeymoon or luxury executive retreat.
MID-WEEK 2010 WEDDING SPECIALS !!!
We are delighted to offer a special 'Mid-week Wedding Package' at the highly competitive price of £7,500.00 plus VAT for ceremonies taking place from Monday to Thursday, inclusive.
Please contact us to discuss available dates.
Total cost of £7,500.00 (plus VAT) is based on private hire of the Castle for 60 guests, with 'Glasshouse Hospitality' providing an exclusive fine dining service. This special rate includes the following:
· Welcome Drinks’ Reception in the impressive Armoury
(pre-service) with 2 glasses of sparkling wine per guest
· Wedding Ceremony can take place in the elegant Round
Drawing Room with views over the Firth of Clyde towards
Arran, or on Robert Adam’s Oval Staircase.
· Drinks and Canapé Reception (post-service) with 2
glasses per guests and canapés held in the Armoury
· Photography can take place in the grounds of Culzean
Country Park and in the interior of Culzean Castle.
· Optional tour of the Castle for wedding guests
· Three course fine dining menu, as below, with coffee
and hand made fudge
· Half a bottle of wine per guest during dinner
· Fine white Simplicity china
· Burgunder crystal glassware and Jester style cutlery
· Uniformed staff
· Table Design – crisp floor length table linen and
napkins
· Dancing can be held in the Georgian Kitchen
Menu :
Isle of Uist Hot Smoked Scottish Salmon
with Mango Salsa and Herb Oil
~
Roast Best End of Lamb served with
Dauphiniose Potatoes, Fine Beans, Pancetta and Rosemary Gravy
~
Caramelised Blueberry Brulée
served with Gartmore Shortbread
~
Freshly Brewed Coffee served with Hand Made Fudge
The State Dining Room can seat a maximum of 72 guests - for guests numbering over 60 in total we will be happy to provide a cost per additional guest.
Details of wines and canapés and any other further information is available upon request.
A 'Cash Bar' can be made available.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
For further information, please contact Fi in the Hospitality Development Department at Culzean Castle on 0844 493 2149 - or +44(0)1655 884455 if calling from outside the UK - or by e-mail at culzean@nts.org.uk
We are now also able to offer a special Weekend Wedding Package, valid on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays (subject to availability). For prices and more information please contact Fi in the Hospitality Development Department at Culzean Castle on 0844 493 2149 - or (0)1655 884455 if dialling from outside the UK - or by e-mail at culzean@nts.org.uk
* Now licensed for Civil Partnership Ceremonies *
Culzean Castle
WEDDING TARIFF 2010 & 2011
Robert Adam’s magnificent cliff-top castle was built for David Kennedy, the 10th Earl of Cassillis, to entertain his friends in style. Today Culzean can be yours for a summer’s evening, to entertain your friends in 18th-century elegance with superb views across the sea to the Island of Arran.
From April to October (inclusive) the Castle is available for private hire from 4.30pm until 12.00am midnight. In winter (November to March inclusive) it can be made available for functions throughout the day.
Some rooms in the Castle and other buildings around Culzean’s beautiful grounds can be hired at any time for a more self-contained event and at a more modest fee than that for the whole Castle. Our charges reflect the Trust’s primary purpose of conserving Culzean for people’s enjoyment, now and into the future.
Private Hire of Castle Facilities as required:
e.g. Wedding (max 72 guests):
using the facilities available to host the following -
Grooms Reception in the Armoury
followed by
Wedding Service in Round Drawing Room or Oval Staircase
followed by
Cutting of the Cake in the Armoury
then
Tour of the Castle for Wedding Guests
followed by
Dinner in the State Dining Room
then
Dancing in the Victorian Kitchen
or
Cocktail Reception throughout Castle (standing) ~ max 150 guests
Facility Fee: Friday, Saturday, Sunday £6,000 + VAT
Facility Fee: Monday to Thursday £4,000 + VAT
Ailsa Room
Lunch, Dinner Parties, Seminars ~ max 48 guests
Facility fee: £900 + VAT
Restaurant
Dinners, Receptions, Ceilidhs ~ max 100 guests
Facility fee: £1,500 + VAT
Camellia House
Wedding Service ~ max 40 guests
Facility fee: £1,500 + VAT
Auditorium
Conferences, Lectures ~ max 80 delegates
Facility fee: £700 + VAT
Marquee Site Fee
For use of ground in front of Castle (Marquee connected to Castle) ~ max 200 guests
Facility fee: £9,000 + VAT
Marquee Site Fee
For use of ground at Events Field, Home Farm ~ 300+ guests
Facility fee: £2,500 + VAT
Marquee Site Fee
For use of Fountain Court Lawn in front of the Castle ~ max 900 guests
Facility Fee : By Negotiation
Provisional Bookings
A provisional reservation should be made in writing to Ms Fi McClelland, Hospitality Development Co-ordinator, and will be held for a maximum of two weeks.
Confirmation of Booking
A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the Facility Fee is required to confirm a booking. Visa and Mastercard are welcome, or a cheque made payable to
The National Trust for Scotland.
A written acknowledgment will be issued.
Terms of Settlement
A final invoice will be issued after the event and settlement must be made within 14 days of invoice.
We can assist you in arranging every aspect of a function to suit your particular requirements.
Catering is provided by Glasshouse Hospitality. The Managing Director, Brian Galbraith, can be contacted on
tel: 07720 013 216
for further information on Catering options and wines.
Music and Light Entertainment
Suggestions can be offered, including a pipe band, lone piper, clarsach player, string quartet, singers or Highland dancers.
Scottish Law prohibits Smoking within any public building, regardless of private hire.
For further information please contact:
The Hospitality Development Department
Culzean Castle
Maybole
Ayrshire
Scotland KA19 8LE
Tel: 0844 493 2149 or +44 (0)1655 884455
Fax: 01655 884503
Email:culzean@nts.org.uk
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