1) Bothwell Bridge Hotel
A landmark hotel offering excellent facilities within a relaxed homely environment.
Four generations of the Martalo family are dedicated to providing unparalleled quality and service. Located in Bothwell, a historic town on the outskirts of Glasgow with excellent road and rail links to the rest of Scotland.
The hotel offers a perfect venue for weddings, conferences and special occasions.
The Martalo's restaurant has a fantastic Scottish Italian menu and the Da Vinci's bar has a relaxed atmosphere for a great night out!
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2) Blairquhan Castle
A 5 star exclusive use venue (graded by Visit Scotland), completed refurbished in recent years to provide guests with the 21st century comfort in a 19th Century A-listed building
When you hire Blairquhan Castle for your wedding it is exclusively yours for the whole duration of the hire - no need to share with other people, like what you have to compromise when booking your wedding at a hotel.
The Castle is set in over 200 acres of private parkland and beautifully landscaped gardens, with lots of photo opportunities around.
There are 15 individually designed bedrooms, some of them featuring four-poster beds and four stunning function suites with maximum capacity of 100 for dining.
There are also 8 self-catering holiday cottages on the estate, providing additional accommodation for bigger wedding parties.
Blairquhan will be exhibiting at the SECC wedding show on 20th & 21st February (Stand 405B), and also have an in-house wedding open day on Sunday 13th March, 1-4pm.
Blairquhan was once listed as one of the top 15 wedding venues in the world by the Independent newspaper - and it's only a 50 minute drive from Glasgow, and 2 hours from Edinburgh.
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3) Lochside House Hotel
Lochside House Hotel and Spa, one of Ayrshire's Premier Wedding Venues, is a hidden Scottish gem - an enchanting location offering an unforgettably unique setting for your forthcoming Wedding celebrations. An award winning venue offering a wealth of experience – from start to finish.
Lochside House Hotel and Spa can offer you an alternative wedding service or ceremony within the hotel, allowing you to continue your celebrations by flowing from your wedding ceremony room to your evening reception. Both civil and religious ceremonies are conducted at the hotel.
From the initial meeting through to the date of your wedding their wedding co-ordinator will take time to discuss your wedding plans, guiding you through the running of the day and ensuring that your dreams of that day are made a reality. All the staff at Lochside strive to provide the very best service and hospitality. This is achieved in a friendly and welcoming manner, and extended to all the guests attending.
They have included the following as part of your wedding package:
Red carpet, canapes on arrival, personal wedding co-ordinator and master of ceremonies, exclusive use of your chosen function suite for your reception, personalised seating plan and wedding menus, use of cake stand and knife, white linen tablecloths and napkins (wedding meal), discounted accommodation rates for guests, complimentary overnight accommodation with breakfast for the bride and groom and free car parking for guests.
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4) Carlton Hotel
The Carlton Hotel is a luxurious modern wedding venue, unique with style and hospitality, perfect and stunning for your magical day - with modern landscaped gardens it provides the ideal setting.
The Barony suite can accommodate up to 220 guests for wedding receptions and is complimented by the adjacent barony lounge which, combined, allows your wedding to flow from start to finish. With floor to ceiling glass windows looking out to the terrace and gardens, the atmosphere is complete and awaits your arrival.
The Mharena suite, which caters for up to 60 guests, is a tastefully decorated room which offers a neutral base to compliment your chosen colours.
Years of wedding management experience ensures that every detail from start to finish will be accommodated. Your own personal wedding coordinator will take care of the running of the day leaving you free to enjoy the romance of your wedding.
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5) The Radstone Hotel
The Radstone Hotel (formerly Shawlands Park), South Lanarkshire is a luxury venue that has undergone an extensive refurbishment.
Tucked away in rural Lanarkshire within the picturesque Clyde Valley, the hotel is set in its own extensive grounds situated on the A71, ideally just off the M74, half-way between Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The spacious and unique hotel combines modern and eclectic styles, resulting in a dynamic atmosphere. Be impressed by the grand foyer perfect for meeting your friends and colleagues whether for a relaxing coffee or special occasion. Boasting 44 rooms including spacious suites, the hotel can accommodate single, double, family and group bookings.
The Opal Bar Restaurant Lounge offers the ultimate social and dining experience with a varied menu to choose from. Complete with meeting rooms and a Function Room - the largest in South Lanarkshire that can hold up to 350 guests, or be split to accommodate less, retaining the perfect atmosphere for your wedding, celebration or meeting. The hotel is sure to exceed every expectation.
The hotel also hosts a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system and is a fully air-conditioned venue, with a 200-space private car park available .
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6) The Georgian Hotel
Under new Ownership since November 2007 and recently refreshed, this small family run hotel really is the ideal choice for your business or leisure needs, and with competitive room rates offers an alternative choice to the larger less personal hotel groups.
The Georgian Hotel is available all year round for weddings and other private functions, popular locally for celebrating birthdays, christenings and first communions.
They also host many local business conferences, meetings and training seminars catering for up to 150 delegates.
An easy commute to Glasgow the hotel attracts visitors planning a shopping trip in the city or attending one of the many concert venues.
The Garden Suite is a luxurious air conditioned function suite, the ideal venue with its panoramic conservatory front can accommodate 120 guests for dining and 150 when full. For a smaller, more intimate occasion, they also have the Corinthian Suite which can accommodate for up to 50 people.
The Georgian Hotel is now offering fantastic wedding packages for the 2016 / 2017 wedding season.
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