Weddings
Your Perfect Day in a Historic Setting
The Black Watch Castle and Museum offers a wedding venue filled with history, elegance and charm. Located in the heart of Perth, our Castle provides an unforgettable backdrop for your ceremony, reception and evening celebrations. Whether you are planning a small and intimate occasion or a grand celebration, our versatile spaces, beautiful gardens and award-winning catering ensure your special day is truly unique.
Our experienced Events Team will guide you through every step, from the first viewing to the moment your last guest departs, making sure your day runs smoothly and is remembered for all the right reasons.
Ceremony Spaces
We have four beautiful locations for your ceremony, each offering its own style and atmosphere.
Queen Mother Room
The Queen Mother Room is a bright and elegant space suitable for up to 90 guests. Its ground-floor location provides full disabled access, welcoming all attendees. The refined décor and flexible layout allow the room to be adapted for both traditional and modern ceremonies. Large windows fill the space with natural light, offering a perfect backdrop for photographs. This versatile room creates an elegant and memorable setting for your ceremony.
Queen Mother Room
The Queen Mother Room is a bright and elegant space suitable for up to 90 guests. Its ground-floor location provides full disabled access, welcoming all attendees. The refined décor and flexible layout allow the room to be adapted for both traditional and modern ceremonies. Large windows fill the space with natural light, offering a perfect backdrop for photographs. This versatile room creates an elegant and memorable setting for your ceremony.
The Bistro blends historic architecture with contemporary touches, offering a stylish indoor setting for up to 100 guests. Its central location within the Castle ensures easy access for attendees and a smooth flow during your ceremony. High ceilings and period features create a striking environment that can be tailored to your preferred ceremony style. The space works well for larger ceremonies and can be arranged to suit both formal and intimate settings.
Bistro @ The Castle
The Bistro blends historic architecture with contemporary touches, offering a stylish indoor setting for up to 100 guests. Its central location within the Castle ensures easy access for attendees and a smooth flow during your ceremony. High ceilings and period features create a striking environment that can be tailored to your preferred ceremony style. The space works well for larger ceremonies and can be arranged to suit both formal and intimate settings.
Wavell Room
Perfect for smaller, more intimate ceremonies, the Wavell Room accommodates up to 20 guests. Located on the upper floor of the Museum, it has characterful features that give the room a cozy and personal feel. Access is via a lift for those with mobility needs, though the space is not suitable for wheelchair users. Its quiet, private setting makes it ideal for couples seeking a more personal and close-knit ceremony.
Wavell Room
Perfect for smaller, more intimate ceremonies, the Wavell Room accommodates up to 20 guests. Located on the upper floor of the Museum, it has characterful features that give the room a cozy and personal feel. Access is via a lift for those with mobility needs, though the space is not suitable for wheelchair users. Its quiet, private setting makes it ideal for couples seeking a more personal and close-knit ceremony.
Our landscaped gardens offer a romantic outdoor option for ceremonies of up to 40 guests. With the Castle as a picturesque backdrop, the gardens are especially suited for spring and summer weddings. Easy access from the public car park ensures a smooth arrival for guests. This natural setting provides a light-filled and tranquil environment for exchanging vows and capturing beautiful photos.
The Gardens
Our landscaped gardens offer a romantic outdoor option for ceremonies of up to 40 guests. With the Castle as a picturesque backdrop, the gardens are especially suited for spring and summer weddings. Easy access from the public car park ensures a smooth arrival for guests. This natural setting provides a light-filled and tranquil environment for exchanging vows and capturing beautiful photos.
Making It Yours
You are welcome to personalise your ceremony space with flowers, aisle décor, and music, as long as arrangements are agreed in advance with our Events Team. We work closely with trusted local florists, cake designers, and décor specialists who can help bring your vision to life.
Reception Options
After your ceremony, guests can gather for a drinks reception in the Courtyard or the Waterloo Room, depending on the weather. These spaces offer a comfortable environment for socialising and photography while other areas are prepared for your dining or evening celebration. Our team will ensure everything is ready for a smooth transition between spaces, creating a relaxed and enjoyable experience for you and your guests.
Dining
The Queen Mother Room can accommodate up to 90 guests for seated dining, with flexible table layouts to suit your style. Options include round tables, long banquet-style arrangements, or a combination of both, and additional table styles can be arranged through our trusted local hire partners. For larger celebrations, the Queen Mother Room can be combined with the Bistro to seat up to 150 guests, allowing everyone to dine together comfortably. Our catering team provides a range of menu options, from plated meals to buffet-style dining, tailored to suit the tone of your event.
Evening Celebrations
In the evening, the Bistro becomes the main space for dancing and entertainment, with a dancefloor at the fireplace end of the room. The coffee and cake station can be transformed into a bar area, while the Waterloo Room and the upper end of the Bistro are set up with relaxed seating for guests. Lighting, music, and furniture layouts can be adapted to create the right ambience, whether you are hosting a live band, DJ, or a more informal gathering. Additional extras such as photo booths, cocktail stations, or other entertainment can be arranged in consultation with our Events team.
Dining
The Queen Mother Room can accommodate up to 90 guests for seated dining, with flexible table layouts to suit your style. Options include round tables, long banquet-style arrangements, or a combination of both, and additional table styles can be arranged through our trusted local hire partners. For larger celebrations, the Queen Mother Room can be combined with the Bistro to seat up to 150 guests, allowing everyone to dine together comfortably. Our catering team provides a range of menu options, from plated meals to buffet-style dining, tailored to suit the tone of your event.
Evening Celebrations
In the evening, the Bistro becomes the main space for dancing and entertainment, with a dancefloor at the fireplace end of the room. The coffee and cake station can be transformed into a bar area, while the Waterloo Room and the upper end of the Bistro are set up with relaxed seating for guests. Lighting, music, and furniture layouts can be adapted to create the right ambience, whether you are hosting a live band, DJ, or a more informal gathering. Additional extras such as photo booths, cocktail stations, or other entertainment can be arranged in consultation with our Events team.
Menus and Catering
Our in-house catering team creates dishes that reflect the very best of seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, with menus designed to complement the style and tone of your celebration. From formal dining to relaxed buffets, we offer a wide variety of options that can be tailored to suit your preferences. With years of experience delivering weddings and private events, our team ensures your menu is as memorable as the setting.
In addition to our seasonal packages, we are happy to design bespoke menus on request, giving you the freedom to shape your wedding dining exactly as you wish. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free alternatives are available and are crafted to closely reflect your chosen dishes, ensuring every guest feels included.
FAQs
When can we access the venue to set up?
From 9am on the day of your wedding. Early access the day before can be arranged with prior agreement from the Events Team.
Can we store decorations after the wedding?
Yes, we can store decorations and props for collection the following day with prior arrangement.
Do you work with external suppliers?
Yes, we regularly work with trusted local florists, cake makers, décor specialists, and event hire companies who know our venue well.
Enquire About Your Wedding
- Fill out the Event Enquiry Form Below
- 01738 638152, Option 2
- manager@theblackwatch.co.uk