Barcaldine Castle:

Marriage ceremonies for up to 60 guests may be conducted in the castle grounds or beside the candle lit fireplace of the atmospheric Great Hall. For small groups of up to 16 we can offer the more intimate Laird's Parlour with roaring open fire. The facility fee for a marraige ceremony due to Barcaldine Castle is £250-500 (individually quoted depending on numbers and time required at the castle).  Seating for guests is limited to 30 and with parties over this in number there is standing room only for additional (or all) guests.

Religious:

A religious ceremony may be possible and enquiries can be made with our local Minister (Mr MacCormick) on 01631 710364. There is no charge by the Minister, but a donation for the local Church is welcome. Or contact can be made with the the Church of Scotland in Oban via their web site www.obanchurch.com

For issue of a Marriage Schedule you will need to contact the Registry Office gemma.cummins@argyll-bute.gov.uk or forms may be downloaded from http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk

Civil:

Barcaldine Castle is a licensed venue for civil marriage ceremonies. Laws and regulations on marriages in Scotland can be found at http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk

At least 15 days notice is required for a civil ceremony to take place and 4-6 weeks notice is recommended.

Ceremonies are conducted by the local Registrar who can be contacted by e mail gemma.cummins@argyll-bute.gov.uk or telephone 01631 567930.

The Registrar's charges (@ October 2003), which must be paid direct and in advance, for conducting a marriage ceremony at Barcaldine Castle are as follows:

The fees for registration staff are in addition to statutory Marriage Notice, Civil Marriage and extract fees prescribed annually by the Registrar General (currently £93.50)