Cardney Steading is a brand new addition to the wedding venue scene in central Scotland. I could boast about it right away or give you some facts first so that you can form your own opinion before I voice mine. I’m sure you’d prefer the latter, in which case, let’s start with the basics.

The Venue

There are a number of buildings and locations available for your celebrations on the grounds.

Wedding Couple at Cardney Estate – Scotland Wedding Venue

The main area includes a courtyard surrounded by the cattle shed, the old mill, the Double Barrel bar, facilities buildings including toilets, cloak room and powder room as well as the shooting lodge overseeing the loch.

The Cattle Shed

The Cattle Shed is a contemporary space that’s been lovingly restored to preserve its rustic barn character. Natural light pours in through the large sliding doors, revealing stunning views out onto the loch, woodlands and beyond. It’s a blank canvas area that can be transformed into your dream place for the evening reception. Dancing your soles off guaranteed!

The Cattle Shed Stag Head – Cardney Estate – Scotland Wedding Venue
The Cattle Shed Table – Cardney Estate – Scotland Wedding Venue

The Old Mill

The Old Mill is one of the three available ceremony areas.  It’s a place where the rustic-grandeur mixes with a home-from-home feel. It’s a perfect place for a small ceremony with close family and friends. Large double doors open directly onto the central courtyard area, which is perfect for group photos if you don’t fancy walking too far away or have guests with mobility problems.

The Old Mill at Cardney Estate – Scottish Wedding Venue

Right between the two buildings above you will find the Double Barrel bar conveniently serving refreshments indoors and outdoors. It conveniently connects all the main areas of the venue ensuring excellent flow to any group of guests. Don’t worry if the weather is not ideal. The courtyard is partially covered by a glass canopy.

Double Barrel Bar at Cardney Estate – Scottish Wedding Venue

Through the back and right next to the cattle shed you will find a firepit area surrounded by cosy stomps, woodland and with the hills in the background. Grab a guitar and a couple of drinks and head right outside. It’s only a few steps away.

Fire pit at Cardney Estate – Scottish Wedding Venue

The Shooting Lodge

The Shooting Lodge offers a broad veranda with unrivalled views of the estate, the loch and the surrounding hills.

Married Couple next to the Shooting Lodge at Cardney Estate – Scotland Wedding Venue

Accommodation at the venue

The three cottages are just a short drive away.

Craigmore

Craigmore is a 3 bedroom accommodation that sleeps 6. With its open plan living, dining and kitchen area it offers a perfect area for bridal preparations.

Middle Cardney

Middle Cardney is a 3 bedroom, 2 living room spacious accommodation that sleeps up to 10. It’s just a short walk away from Craigmore making it an ideal spot for the groom.

Middle Cardney Cottage – Cardney Estate – Scottish Wedding Venue

Couple Lodge

Only a few steps away from Craigmore and Middle Cardney, the Couple Lodge is a cosy cabin with unmatched sights right through the french door at the bottom of the king sized bed. If you feel like waking up to the tranquil view of the hills dotted with sheep, you’re in the right place.

Wedding Dress at Couple Lodge, Cardney Estate – Scottish Wedding Venue
View from the Couple Lodge at Cardney Estate – Scotland Wedding Venue

For more information visit: https://www.cardneyestate.co.uk/storage/app/media/accommodation/cardney-accommodtion-min.pdf

Guest accommodation:

Although Cardney Estate do not offer additional accommodation for guests, the venue is within an easily driving distance of Dunkeld, Blairgowrie and a number of other towns with plenty of hotels and B&Bs at hand.

What’s included:

Cardney offer exclusive use of the venue for your wedding day with access the day before to setup and prepare. They will provide an experienced wedding coordinator that will liaise with your suppliers and will coordinate everything on the day.

As part of the package you will receive a staffed bar, heating source, PA system for speeches, cloakroom facilities and a point of contact for the estate.

Cople married at Cardney Estate Grounds – Scotland Wedding Venue

What’s not included:

Items such as tables and chairs, cutlery and crockery or catering equipment are not provided and will need to be sourced by yourself so you can make sure you get exactly what you like!

Additionally:

Cardney can provide wild Venison, Lamb and Game upon request with prior arrangement. If you like the outdoors, they offer an unmatched experience at fly fishing for trout, clay pigeon shooting and Land Rover escapades into the wild.

In their owners words: “Cardney Steading is a rural wedding venue in Scotland, where you’re invited to enjoy our estate and everything it has to offer. Unlike other countryside venues, our indoor and outdoor areas are all easy to access and close at hand.”