Day before the wedding
- AfternoonEdinburgh Castle and Royal Mile walking tour · 3h
- EveningDinner at Dishoom Edinburgh
☀️ The relaxed weekend
Boat days, gardens, gentle walks and long lunches.
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Mary's Milk Bar
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningHighlands day trip: Loch Ness and Glencoe · 12h
- EveningGhost tour of the underground vaults · 1.5h
🍷 The foodie weekend
Wine tastings, cooking classes, markets and great tables.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonScotch whisky tasting experience · 1.5h
- EveningDinner at Wedgwood the Restaurant
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Oink
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningWhisky distillery day trip · 9h
- EveningScottish dinner and ceilidh show · 3h
🧗 The adventure weekend
Hikes, kayaks, balloons and things to brag about at brunch.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonArthur's Seat hike · 2h
- EveningDinner at Wedgwood the Restaurant
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Oink
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningHighlands day trip: Loch Ness and Glencoe · 12h
- EveningGhost tour of the underground vaults · 1.5h
Staying longer?
Add one of these full-day trips:
- Highlands day trip: Loch Ness and Glencoe. A full day through the most dramatic scenery in Scotland, with an optional Loch Ness cruise.
- Whisky distillery day trip. Visit working distilleries in the countryside, with tastings and a scenic drive.
- St Andrews and Fife fishing villages day trip. The home of golf, a ruined cathedral and pretty harbor villages along the coast.
Budget-friendly bites
- Oink, Old Town, Edinburgh. Hog roast rolls carved to order. A cheap, famous lunch.
- Mary's Milk Bar, Grassmarket, Edinburgh. Small gelato shop with castle views.
Getting around
- Central Edinburgh is compact and hilly. Walking is the best way around the old and new towns.
- The tram runs from the airport to the city center every few minutes.
- Trains from Edinburgh Waverley reach Perthshire, Stirling and St Andrews' nearest station, Leuchars.
Questions about a Scotland wedding weekend
How many days should wedding guests spend in Scotland?
Three days covers the essentials: arrive the day before, the wedding day and a free day after. Guests flying long-haul often stay four to six days and add day trips such as highlands day trip: Loch Ness and Glencoe or whisky distillery day trip.
What is the best group activity for wedding guests in Scotland?
Popular choices are edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile walking tour, highlands day trip: Loch Ness and Glencoe, scotch whisky tasting experience. Most offer private options for groups of 10 to 20.
Where can guests eat cheaply in Scotland?
Try Oink (Old Town, Edinburgh), Mary's Milk Bar (Grassmarket, Edinburgh).
When is the best time for a wedding in Scotland?
May to September is the most popular season.
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