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The day of your wedding should be nothing less than perfect. After all, the butterflies in your stomach will be enough to contend with without having to worry about whether the venue you’ve chosen will live up to your expectations.

At the Macdonald Holyrood Hotel, Edinburgh, such worries can be cast aside because we will be with you every step of the way. Our standards and service will not only meet your expectations, but will exceed them.

The Salisbury Suite can hold between 50 and 150 for your wedding breakfast – natural daylight and stunning views of the Salisbury Crags and a private terrace accessed through patio doors from the suite. The Holyrood Suite can be used for your ceremony or for a more intimate wedding breakfast of up to 50 guests. The Holyrood Suite can be transformed in the evening for additional space for your evening guests.

  • Civil marriages or religious ceremonies can take place in one of our beautiful function suites.
  • Personal wedding co-ordinator who will spend as much time as you require to ensure your special day will be nothing short of perfect with advise and assistance with bands, flowers, invitations and canapés is on hand if required.
  • Superb setting and backdrop for your wedding day – with permission, photographs can be taken in the grounds of Holyrood Palace or Dunsapie Loch is only 5 minutes drive up Arthurs Seat with breathtaking views across the city.
  • Exclusive use of our 2 function suites – The Holyrood and Salisbury Suites with a private bar area for your guests.
  • Access to our Club Floor Lounge which offers a space for a celebratory drink with your wedding party.
  • Red carpet welcome into the hotel for you and your guests, drinks and canapés can be served within our Piano Bar & personalised menus for your tables.
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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the city
Large hotel

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Swimming pool
Health suite
Beautician
Fitness centre

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
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81 Holyrood Road EH8 8AU Edinburgh (Lothian & Borders)
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