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Venachar Lochside Wedding Venue

A New Kind of Scottish Wedding

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A beautiful, exclusive use lochside wedding venue near Aberfoyle, set in the heart of Stirling Scottish nature.

  • A newlywed couple walking hand in hand down the aisle during an outdoor wedding ceremony by Loch Venachar, surrounded by friends and family, with confetti falling from the sky under a cloudy sky.

    Lochside Backdrop

  • A bride and groom standing outdoors by Loch Venachar with mountains in the background during a wedding ceremony. The bride is sitting on a chair, wearing a white lace wedding gown, holding floral bouquet.

    Exclusive Use

  • A bride and bride exchange vows during a wedding ceremony, with an officiant reading from a book behind them, surrounded by floral decorations and large windows overlooking an outdoor landscape.

    Up to 100 Guests

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At Venachar Lochside, you should expect

  • Interior decor with a dark wooden sideboard, a neon wall sign that says 'Happily Ever After,' flower arrangements, antlers, and green foliage plants.

    Expert Hospitality

    Our passionate and experienced team will look after you every step of the way, from planning with Sue, our dedicated Wedding Specialist, to a wedding manager coordinating everything on the day to ensure your wedding runs exactly as it should.

  • A white, shell-shaped plate with small food portions, including a dollop of sauce or puree, small cubes of cheese or fruit, and garnishes, placed on a wooden table with a knife and fork on either side, a napkin, and a paper menu.

    Everything Taken Care Of

    From set-up and final clean down to the carriages to take you back to Aberfoyle, our team takes care of everything. With our own bar running all day and enjoy luxury wedding dining created by our chefs using seasonal Scottish produce, everything you need is all taken care of.

  • Outdoor lawn wedding setup by a Loch Venachar with a decorated arch and rows of chairs on the grass.

    More Than Just A Venue near Aberfoyle

    This is a place you can return to long before and after your wedding day. As we are just a 25 minute drive from Aberfoyle, many love visiting the restaurant and spa in the months leading up to the wedding, getting to know the team and the space, which makes the day itself feel even more personal and special.

‘Aberfoyle’s most beautiful wedding ceremony backdrop’

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  • A decorated wedding breakfast table set for celebration in a bright room with large windows overlooking a scenic view.

    Natural Decor

  • A long wooden dining table set for a celebration or event in a bright, modern room with large, sloped windows and string lights. The table is decorated with glass vases holding flowers, candles, and wine bottles, with neatly arranged plates, glasses, and napkins.

    Earthy Tones

  • A decorated dining table with flowers, wine bottles, Glassware, candles, and napkins, set for a celebration or dinner event, indoors with fairy lights in the background.

    Refined but Wild

 How Much do Weddings Cost?

The price of a wedding depends on the time of year, the day of the week, when you book, how many guests, and which package you go for. At Venachar Lochside we have four packages priced differently.

  • Package Available (Monday-Friday) November to February

    Minimum spend for the day is £4000

  • Package Available (Monday-Thursday) October to April.

    2026 - £140

    2027 - £145

    2028 - £175

  • Available all year round

    Weekend (Friday-Sunday)

    2026 - £195

    2027 - £205

    2028 - £220

    Mid-Week (Monday-Thursday)

    2026 - £185

    2027 - £195

    2028 - £210

    Per Guest

  • Package available everyday any time of the year

    2026 - £275

    2027 - £290

    2028 - £330

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Want to add accommodation and transport to your package?

We’ve partnered with The Abbotsford Callander and Lenny Estate (luxury local stays) and Doune Travel (reliable local coaches). We’ll organise your wedding, accommodation, and transport. Zero faff, zero stress. We also offer a complete wedding package that includes accommodation and travel. Please see the brochure for full details and pricing.

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“Our wedding day felt incredibly special and so much of that is thanks to the warmth and care shown by everyone at the venue. We felt genuinely looked after throughout the day. Your professionalism, kindness and calm presence made everything feel relaxed and natural”

— Testimonial’s from our local couples

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Ceremony Options

  • A wedding ceremony with two women in white dresses holding hands and facing each other, with a woman officiant standing behind them, under a floral arch with sunflowers, in a room with large windows and an audience watching.

    Indoor Ceremony

  • A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors on a deck by a lake, with a bride and groom standing close together, smiling, surrounded by seated guests clapping and enjoying the moment, with scenic mountains and trees in the background.

    Decking Ceremony

  • Outdoor lakeside wedding setup with rows of chairs decorated with peach ribbons, a wooden arch with fabric and greenery, a black leather sofa, and mountains in the background.

    Lawn Ceremony

Come and Experience It

Photos never quite capture the scale of the views, the calm of the water, or the way the light moves across the loch.

The best way to know if Venachar Lochside is right for you is to walk it, stand in it, and picture your day here.

We host a limited number of weddings each year to keep each one personal.

If it feels like the right fit, let’s arrange a viewing. We are located just up The Duke’s Pass from Aberfoyle.

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