Weddings at Macdonald Holyrood Hotel, Edinburgh

Romance blossoms in Edinburgh's historic streets and, with its picturesque location in the city's Old Town, the Macdonald Holyrood Hotel is the ideal venue for a Scottish wedding. Offering luxury accommodation, a health and beauty spa, award-winning food and drink, elegant wedding suites and beautiful photogenic surroundings, this city-centre hotel will make your big day one to remember.

Civil ceremonies can be held the hotel's elegant Holyrood Suite and the spacious Salisbury Suite can host a reception for up to 160 guests.

Please send us an enquiry form or call a member of the Weddings and Events team on 0844 879 9028 to discuss your special day.

Wedding Function Rooms

The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel has a self-contained events floor that can be booked for the exclusive use of wedding parties. Greet your guests in the private bar and reception area before holding your civil or religious ceremony in one of two elegant suites. Enjoy views of Arthur's Seat from the refined Holyrood Suite or book the light-filled Salisbury Suite and sip champagne on the unique outdoor terrace. For a truly personal event host a small reception in the Library, an elegant private space on the Club Floor.

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  Send us an enquiry form or call 0844 879 9028 for further details.

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Planning Your Special Day

Your special day should be perfect. That's why one of our expert team of wedding co-ordinators will be on hand throughout to discuss your plans and ensure everything runs smoothly on the day. They can help with all aspects, from menu and wine selections to table plans and entertainment, leaving you to simply enjoy yourself.

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  Our wedding service includes:

  • A personal co-ordinator to help plan your day
  • A wedding package tailored to your exact needs
  • Use of the hotel's silver cake base and knife
  • Glass of champagne for the bride and groom
  • Complimentary accommodation with breakfast for the bride and groom
  • Reduced overnight rates for wedding guests
  • Complimentary dinner, bed and breakfast on your first wedding anniversary
  • Complimentary 6-month gym membership for the bride and groom
  • We can also help arrange florists, entertainment, transport, beauty treatments and weekend group activities

  To book an appointment with our wedding planner call 0844 879 9028. Alternatively please request a wedding brochure.

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Wedding Packages and Offers

The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel is happy to tailor a wedding package to your exact needs. Book an appointment with our wedding planner to discuss your big day.

Wedding Food & Drink

Whether you require a lavish five course banquet or a simple buffet, our accomplished chefs are committed to sourcing only the finest, freshest produce for your wedding feast. Your personal wedding co-ordinator can help you choose from one of our exclusive wedding menus and drinks packages or help you to create your own.

• Wedding Breakfast Menu Selector

  WEDDING BREAKFAST MENU SELECTOR

  Please choose a set menu from those following dishes, minimum of 3 course + coffee

  Starters

  Tomato and Basil Soup (V) £3.75
  Leek and Potato Soup (V) £3.75
  Cream of Mushroom and Tarragon Soup (V) £3.75
  Red Onion and Goat Cheese Tart, Rocket Leaves, Chilli Oil (V) £4.25
  Trio of Melon, Strawberry, Mint, Cracked Black Pepper Syrup,
  Parma Ham £4.25
  Smooth Chicken Liver and Foie Gras Parfait, Cumberland sauce,
  toasted brioche £5.75
  Sole and Salmon Terrine, Citrus and Dill Emulsion £5.75
  Smoked Chicken and Wild Mushroom Terrine, Spicy Pear Chutney £6.25
  Duo of Smoked Salmon and Smoked Halibut, Caper Berries, Lime Dressing £6.75
  Grilled Sea Bass Fillet, Fennel and Dill Saladette, Pesto Dressing £7.25

  Intermediate courses (optional)

  Trou Normand (Apple Sorbet with a splash of Calvados) (V) £2.75
  Lychee and Champagne Sorbet (V) £3.25
  Demi-tasse of Tomato and Basil Soup (V) £2.25
  Demi-tasse of Leek and Potato Soup (V) £2.25
  Demi-tasse of Cream of Mushroom and Tarragon Soup (V) £2.25
  Haggis Neeps and Tatties with a whisky café au lait £5.25

  Main Courses

  Thyme Scented Chicken Breast, Arran Mustard Sauce £17.25
  Chicken Supreme, Pistachio and Cream Cheese Farce
  Pink Peppercorn Café au Lait £18.25
  Pan Fried Fillet of Scottish Salmon, Crushed Baby New Potato
  Garden Vegetables, Saffron Beurre Blanc £18.25
  Roast Loin of Pork, Bubble and Squeak Mash, Calvados and Rosemary Jus £18.75
  Roast Rib Eye of Beef, Horseradish Mash, Garden Vegetables
  Yorkshire Pudding, Red Wine Jus £21.25
  Beef Wellington, Roasted Root Vegetables and Potato,
  Port Wine and Truffle Jus £25.75
  Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb, Clapshot Mash, Spring Vegetables,
  Mint Scented Jus £23.75
  Pan Fried Cod Fillet, Pickled Fennel, Creamed Potatoes, Beurre Bordelais £19.75
  Grilled Red Mullet Set, Sundried Tomato and Basil Mash Potato,
  Salsa Verde, Balsamic Reduction £22.75
  Grilled Goat Cheese and Mediterranean Vegetable Feuilletté,
  Rocket and Parmesan Salad (V) £17.25
  Wild Mushroom and Cashew Nut Ragout, Filo Basket, Balsamic Reduction (V) £18.75
  Sundried Tomato and Asparagus Risotto, Parmesan Cheese £19.25

  Desserts

  Dark Chocolate and Orange Tart, Vanilla Crème Anglaise £5.25
  Strawberry Cheesecake, Fruit Coulis, Fresh Berries £5.25
  Lemon Tart, Chantilly Cream, Raspberry Coulis £5.25
  Drambuie Flavoured Cranachan Mousse, Crispy Chocolate Wafer Basket £5.75
  Profiteroles, Vanilla Cream, Chocolate Sauce £5.75
  Blueberry Crème Brulée, Langue de Chat Biscuits £6.25
  Apple and Fruits of the Forest Crumble, Vanilla Ice-cream £6.25
  Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding, Ice-cream, Butterscotch Sauce £6.25

  Cheese Course (optional)

  Grilled Goat Cheese, Celery Apple and Walnut Salad £5.75
  Selection of Continental Cheeses, Quince Jelly, Grapes, Biscuits £5.75

  Coffee

  Freshly Brewed Coffee with Mints £2.75
  Freshly Brewed Coffee with Tablet £3.25
  Freshly Brewed Coffee with Petit Fours £3.50
  Freshly Brewed Coffee with Homemade shortbread £3.95

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• Canapés

  CANAPE MENU SELECTOR

  £ 3.95 per person for 3 items
  £1.00 per canapé per person thereafter

  Cold Canapé:

  Foie Gras Mousse, Onion Chutney
  Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese
  Parma Ham, Cornichon Crouton
  Prawn in a Cocktail Sauce
  Smoked Mackerel Rillette

  Hot Canapé:

  Tomato, Olive and Goat Cheese Crostini
  Smoked Salmon and Spring Onion Quiche
  Crispy Duck Pancake
  Spinach and Stilton Tartlet
  Basil and Mozzarella Aranchini
  Vegetables Spring Roll

  Petit fours:

  Lemon and Orange Tartlet
  Strawberry Dipped in Chocolate
  Fruit Kebab
  Selection of Truffles
  Mini Meringue
  Fudge

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• Drinks Packages

  Whites

  Italy

  22 Pinot Grigio Ca' Lunghetta, 12% alc £18.95
  Dry, full bodied with acacia flowers. Great with salads, fish dishes, light meat terrines, light soups.

  Australia

  34 Katherine Hills Colombard Chardonnay, 12.5% alc
  Honeydew melon and kiwi. Goes well with salads, light meat terrines and light soups £19.95

  France

  14 Chablis J.Moreau, 12.5% alc £28.50
  Candied citrus fruit. Delicious with seafood, fish terrine, meat and offal terrine

  Spain

  31 Rioja White, Marques de Caceres 2005 , 12% alc £20.95
  Mineral, pear and white flower. Best with salads, light seafood Dishes, Mediterranean starters, grilled meat.

  USA

  8 Willowood Chardonnay , 13.5% alc £18.95
  Citrus fruit, light buttery flavour. Superb with meat and offal terrine, warm vegetable soup, fish in sauce.

  Rosé

  36 Chateau Routas, Wild Boar Rosé, 13.5% alc £22.95
  Refreshing and dry with hints of berry and mint. Great with salads, light seafood dishes, Mediterranean starters, grilled meat and spicy dishes

  Reds

  France

  47 Cote De Beaune Village Louis Latour, 13% alc £29.95
  Subtle with notes of fresh strawberries. Excellent with lamb, grilled meat and white meat

  38 Cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine de Massia £17.95
  A delicious soft easy drinking red - packed with ripe red fruit characters
  Spain

  64 Rioja Marques De Caceres, 13% alc £22.95
  Ripe red fruit with a delicate oak aftertaste. Try with lamb, grilled meat, white meat and spicy food

  Australia

  51 Katherine Hills Shiraz/Cabernet, 14.5% alc £19.95
  Soft and full bodied, fleshy berries and black pepper. Good accompaniment for beef in rich sauce, stew and game.

  Chile

  44 Torreon De Paredes Merlot, 13.5% £20.95
  Ripe black fruits, extremely noticeable plum and cherry. Goes hand in hand with beef in rich sauce, game and stews.

  South Africa

  59 Cape Bay Pinotage, 13.6% alc £21.95
  Ripeness, voluptuous berry flavours. Drink with lamb, grilled meat, white meat, spicy food

  USA

  43 Merlot, Willow wood, Central Valley £20.95
  California is becoming recognised for the high quality of the ripe merlot grapes that it provides. This is an example of a delicious soft rounded red with soft hints of ripe red berries and supple tannins.

  Champagne and Sparkling Wine

  France

  1 'Chimere' Champagne Brut, Mansard, 12% alc £35.95
  Exotic fruit and floral aroma. Great as an aperitif, in cocktails and for toasts
  
  3 Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne, 12% alc £40.95
  Vine and lime blossoms. Great as an aperitif, in cocktails and for toasts

  Italy

  Cava Brut, Vallformosa, Penedes, Spain NV £22.50
  A blend of equal quantities of Mucebeo, Yarello and Parellada. A jubilant and lievely fizz. Gentle apricot and apple aromas

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