Located just outside Inverness and only a stone’s throw from Loch Ness, the Loch Ness Country House Hotel sits firmly as one of my favourite wedding venues in the Scottish Highlands.


I’ve been lucky enough to photograph multiple weddings here yearly and have got to know the venue and their lovely staff well. If you’re thinking of getting married in this beautiful area of the world, here’s just a few reasons why I think you’ll love this venue as much as I do.

The House


The Georgian house boasts eleven luxury bedrooms, as well as two cottages. The venue is very versatile as they can cater to anything from 2 guests up to 150. You also have the option of booking exclusive use of the property where you can enjoy the house all to yourself. The hotel’s interiors are elegant and modern but still in keeping with the classic Georgian architecture. 

Historic Victorian mansion with stone facades and tower features stands elegantly among trees on an overcast day.

Georgian exteriors

A newlywed couple poses elegantly between ornate marble columns in a historic archway with decorative tile flooring.

Elise & Sam

Historic Victorian stone mansion with curved bay windows and tower feature set against a dusk sky in Scotland.

Georgian exteriors

A makeup artist applies cosmetics to someone wearing a white robe during wedding preparations in a warm-lit room.

Victoria getting ready in one of their Garden cottages

Three people in period costumes rehearse a comedic theatrical farce scene on a vintage set with teal wallpaper.

Groomsmen getting ready in an Executive Double room

People in white robes gather in an elegant dressing room with dark curtains and a wedding dress hanging in the background.

Karen getting ready in an Executive Double room

A lot of the time when I’m shooting couple photos, I take them outside but when you have interiors like this, I love to also grab some of my couples in different spots around the house. 

A couple stands in an ornate stone archway with gothic columns and decorative tiles during a wedding ceremony.
A couple in wedding attire playfully stands on a bed in a traditional room with dark red walls and wooden furniture.
A joyful moment captured on a staircase as a couple laughs together, with the bride holding a beautiful floral bouquet.
A couple stands together on an elegant wooden staircase with a crystal chandelier hanging in a vintage interior setting.
Romantic wedding couple sharing an intimate moment in an elegant bay window room with flowing bridal gown and dark curtains.
A couple in elegant wedding attire pose together on a vintage red chaise lounge in a luxurious room with damask wallpaper.

For your ceremony, you can enjoy saying “I do” in a bright and spacious room in front of floor to ceiling windows and you can decorate it to fit your vibe. Here’s some inspo from just a few of my couples who have married here. As you then move through for canapes and drinks, the staff can convert it for your reception. 

Wedding couple walks down the aisle in a bright chapel venue with vaulted ceiling and large windows as guests look on.
A happy couple holds hands during their wedding ceremony beneath an archway decorated with greenery.
Couple shares a romantic moment under a green archway during an indoor wedding ceremony with guests looking on.
Elegant wedding ceremony venue with skylights, wall sconces, and rows of white chairs on a plaid carpeted floor.
Wedding ceremony takes place in an elegant indoor venue with floral arch and string lights overhead.
Wedding ceremony taking place in a modern venue with string lights overhead and guests seated in white chairs.
A tender wedding ceremony moment under a white draped arch with ivy greenery decorations.

The Gardens


The house is set within 6 acres of stunning landscaped gardens which are great to escape to for couple’s photos and some quiet time together. They're so well kept and look especially beautiful in the Summer when the whole garden is in bloom and we can get gorgeous photos among the flowers and within the walled garden. 

A dreamy view through a wildflower garden with colorful blooms and tall trees in the background.
Two wedding guests share a romantic moment in a lush garden with pink flowers and an ornate iron gate.
A couple poses amid blooming purple wildflowers and green foliage in a romantic garden setting.

Surrounding Area


And of course, getting married at the Loch Ness Country House Hotel, means it is only a short drive to some of the most iconic views of the Highlands! So, we’ll go on a wee adventure, jump in my car and I’ll take you along to some of the most breathtaking spots on the banks of Loch Ness. You can take in the views, spend some quality time together and I’ll snap away in the background getting gorgeous, natural photos of you both. Some of my favourite spots to take couples in this area are Lochend,…

Then we’ll head back to your party!

People and a dog sharing a moment on a scenic lakeshore with mountains and moody skies in the background.
A wedding couple poses on a rocky beach shore in Scotland with dramatic cloudy skies and mountains in the background.
Black and white photo of a couple wrapped in a plaid blanket sharing a romantic moment by a lakeside.

Dog Friendly


Finally, the hotel is also dog friendly! So, if you’d like your canine pal to be a part of your special day, the Loch Ness Country House Hotel can make this happen for you.

People in formal wedding attire pose with their dog on the shores of a scenic Scottish loch beneath moody skies.
A couple sits on gravel with their dalmatian dog while toasting with drinks at an outdoor celebration.
A child in a flowing dress runs with a bouquet while a baby sits on the ground at a formal event.

Get in touch!

So, if you’re thinking about getting married at this stunning venue, do get in touch! I would absolutely love to capture your special day for you.

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A bride and groom walk down the indoor aisle at an elegant wedding venue with cathedral windows and white chiavari chairs.
A delicate white poppy blooms in a lush garden meadow with colorful wildflowers and tall trees in the background.
A couple in wedding attire stands near a stone building with cypress trees at dusk.
A wedding couple stands in a stone gate entrance surrounded by lush garden greenery and yellow flowers.
Wedding party in matching emerald green dresses laugh together while holding vibrant floral bouquets during celebration.
A couple embraces in an elegant stone archway with ornate columns and decorative architecture.
A couple embraces on a rocky beach shore with dramatic mountains and stormy waters in the Scottish Highlands.
Wedding guests joyfully shower the couple with pink confetti outside a historic brick building during a celebration.
Wedding guests dance with raised hands on a wooden dance floor under a crystal chandelier at an indoor reception.
A romantic wedding couple embraces on a rocky beach in Scotland with mountains in the background, captured in black and white.
An elegant white wedding dress hangs above a red chaise lounge in a luxurious room with burgundy walls and chandelier lighting.
A couple in formal wedding attire stands outside a cottage window adorned with autumn colored ivy and ferns.
A romantic black and white wedding dance moment under twinkling string lights with one partner wearing a traditional Scottish kilt.
Two champagne glasses sit on a wooden table next to a moody floral arrangement with dark burgundy and peach roses.
Wedding party poses playfully under an ornate stone archway with glowing lantern at dusk.