Venachar Lochside Wedding Venue
A New Kind of Scottish Wedding
A beautiful, exclusive use lochside wedding venue near Aberfoyle, set in the heart of Stirling Scottish nature.
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Lochside Backdrop
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Exclusive Use
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Up to 100 Guests
At Venachar Lochside, you should expect
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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.
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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.
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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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Natural Decor
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Earthy Tones
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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.
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Package Available (Monday-Friday) November to February
Minimum spend for the day is £4000
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Package Available (Monday-Thursday) October to April.
2026 - £140
2027 - £145
2028 - £175
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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
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Package available everyday any time of the year
2026 - £275
2027 - £290
2028 - £330
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.
“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
Ceremony Options
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Indoor Ceremony
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Decking Ceremony
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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.