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Galloway Activity Centre is an outdoors, Loch side wedding venue located near Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

Your Unique Day

If you are looking for something different, then look no further. Each Loch Ken Wedding is unique, and our small team will work with you to create a personalised wedding weekend that your guests will be talking about for years to come. We only host a handful of weddings each year, each one is special, and we don’t believe in set packages – this is your day, the way you want it.

Stunning Grounds & Accommodation

We have 30 acres of grounds overlooking Loch Ken, with some of the most stunning views you will find in Scotland. For your wedding weekend, this is closed off to the public for your exclusive use. Our 89-bed spaces are nestled around the grounds and include luxury off-grid cabins, quirky glamping options and en-suite lodge rooms. The Otter Eco-Bothy is the perfect luxury honeymoon suite and is a highlight for many couples. With its log-fired hot tub overlooking the water, there’s no better way to finish your big day than by soaking under the vivid stars of the Galloway Dark Sky Park.

Fab Indoor Spaces

As part of your wedding package, we help you decorate our 120-seat glass-fronted dining room to your individual tastes. Imagine enjoying a celebratory feast with your loved ones while looking out over the stunning vista of Loch Ken. Adjacent to the dining room is our much-loved Boat Shed. It makes the perfect dance floor for the evening and a beautiful space during the day for your guests to enjoy canapés after your ceremony.

Memorable Activities

For a truly memorable weekend, you can take advantage of the Galloway Activity Centre’s 30 years of experience delivering award-winning activities. As personalised as the rest of your wedding, we can arrange anything from Highland Games to a Bride vs Groom Dragon Boat race to an exciting selection of nighttime activities. We’ve yet to have someone say their vows on the 30-foot giant swing, so you could be the first!

Contact Us

Whatever ideas you have for your perfect day, then get in touch and see what we can do for you.

  • Family-run activity centre on the banks of Loch Ken
  • Glass-fronted dining room overlooking Loch Ken (seats 120 people)
  • 89 bed spaces, including hot tubs & glamping
  • Beautiful outdoor ceremony locations
  • Arrive at your ceremony by boat
  • Huge selection of outdoor activities
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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Marquees and tents
Barn
Outdoor license
Tipis and yurts
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Fire ceremony
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

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

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
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Loch Ken, Shirmers Bridge, Parton DG7 3NQ Castle Douglas (Dumfries Galloway & Ayrshire)
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