Duart Castle holds a small number of exclusive weddings throughout the year. The Banqueting Hall seats up to 80 guests, with more able to stand, and two smaller rooms take up to 20. The castle is the seat of Clan Maclean on the Isle of Mull, above the Sound of Mull, and it describes itself as more than 700 years old.
Seminars and company events
The official site presents weddings, vow renewals, film and television use, and its events program. It does not present a seminar or company event offer, so this page does not describe one. Organizers of a private celebration are the audience, and a company event would need a direct inquiry to the castle.
Weddings and receptions
Ceremonies can take place in three places: outside by the single cannon looking down the Sound of Mull, in the Banqueting Hall, or in the Sea Room. The Chief's private Drawing Room is occasionally available. Couples who wish to renew their vows are also welcome.
Weddings are held before or after the usual opening hours, so you and your guests have exclusive use. The castle is open from April 1 to October 18. In April and in the first half of October it closes at 4:00 p.m., which allows weddings from 4:30 p.m. From May to September it is open from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., so a ceremony can take place before opening or after closing, from 5:30 p.m. Morning ceremonies are possible.
Rooms and capacities
The Banqueting Hall, or Great Hall, is the largest room in the castle. It is reached through the Sea Room and can be set with seating according to the number of guests, up to 80 seated, with the remaining guests standing. It has a grand piano that a guest may play. The hall displays portraits of three centuries of Macleans.
The Sea Room is the access room to the hall. Large south-facing windows look down the Sound of Mull and Loch Linnhe. It is licensed for weddings and suits small parties of up to 20 people. The Chief's Drawing Room holds up to 20 people. Because it is not open to the public, it is not restricted by the castle opening times.
Catering
The castle offers wedding catering, from a champagne or whisky reception with homemade canapes to a buffet meal in the adjacent tearoom, using local produce. A traditional fruit wedding cake can be added. For a morning ceremony, the castle suggests bacon rolls and homemade soup. Request the current offerings and price list from the wedding team.
Accommodation
The castle site has a page on where to stay. The pages used for this listing do not describe on-site rooms, so confirm the options with the team.
History and setting
Duart Castle has dominated the view to the Sound of Mull and Loch Linnhe for over 700 years, with huge curtain walls and a solid keep. The castle site speaks of a 13th century castle. It is open to visitors, with a tearoom serving Isle of Mull produce, and a gift shop.
Getting there
Duart Castle, Isle of Mull, Scotland, PA64 6AP. The castle site has a page on how to arrive. The wedding team can be reached through the castle's wedding inquiry address on its site.
