Weddings · The Old Smiddy

Your wedding, beneath Stirling Castle

An intimate wedding for up to 50 guests in a working distillery at the foot of Stirling Castle. Exclusive use, a full bar, great food from Tatties and Tipples, and a team who help you plan every detail.

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Up to 50guests, seated
Exclusiveuse of the whole distillery
2 minfrom Stirling Castle

Weddings at Stirling Distillery

Celebrate in one of Stirling's most unique and intimate venues, nestled beneath the castle. Our wedding package combines exclusive venue hire, thoughtful planning support, great food, drinks and a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of Stirling.

Exclusive wedding venue hire

The whole distillery, yours for the day

Exclusive use of Stirling Distillery for up to 50 guests, with support from our team throughout the planning of your day.

£2,750Exclusive venue hire

Included with your venue hire

  • Exclusive use of Stirling Distillery for your wedding celebration
  • Planning support from the Stirling Distillery team
  • As many pre wedding planning meetings as you need
  • Ongoing communication in the lead up to your wedding
  • Support with timings, layout and the running of your day
  • Removal of our usual distillery tables and chairs
  • Replacement with standard wedding tables and chairs
  • Table linen
  • Venue set up ahead of your celebration
  • Full bar service provided by Stirling Distillery throughout your event

Food and drink

Catering is provided by Tatties & Tipples. Choose the elements that suit your day.

Canapés

From £12 pp

A choice of 3 canapés per guest, served during your drinks reception.

Additional canapé choices can be added for £3.50 per person, per option.

Three Course Wedding Meal

£45 pp

Catering by Tatties & Tipples.

  • Cold starter
  • Hot main course
  • Cold dessert

Premium main course options are available at an additional supplement.

Wedding Drinks Package

£30 pp
  • Prosecco on arrival
  • Half a bottle of wine per person with the meal
  • Sparkling wine for the wedding toasts

Additional drinks are available from the fully stocked Stirling Distillery bar throughout your celebration.

Evening Food

From £9 pp
  • Late Night Rolls, £9 pp. A classic crowd pleaser, 1.5 rolls per guest.
  • Evening Buffet, £12 pp. A relaxed selection of savoury favourites served later in the evening.

Wedding package for 50 guests

An example of how it comes together. Every wedding is costed to your own numbers and choices.

Exclusive wedding venue hire£2,750
Canapés£600
Three course wedding meal£2,250
Wedding drinks package£1,500
From£7,100 for 50 guests

Evening food can be added from £450 to £600, depending on your chosen option. A full celebration including evening food would therefore typically start from approximately £7,550 to £7,700 for 50 guests.

Example menus

The following dishes are examples of the options available from Tatties & Tipples. Final menu choices are agreed in advance, with dietary requirements catered for where possible.

Canapé examples

Choose any 3 as part of the standard canapé package · extra choices £3.50 pp

  • King Prawn Tempura with sweet chilli dip
  • Haggis Bon Bon with mustard mayonnaise
  • Wild Mushroom Arancini with truffle aioli
  • Mature Cheddar & Pickle Skewer
  • Falafel with tahini yoghurt
  • Chicken Liver Parfait with caramelised onions and oatcake
  • Duck Spring Roll with hoisin drizzle
  • Steak Crostini with chimichurri sauce
  • Pork & Chorizo Sausage Roll with chilli jam
  • Haddock Croquette with tartare sauce
  • Sun Dried Tomato & Smoked Cheddar Quiche
  • Tomato & Bocconcini Bruschetta with balsamic glaze and basil
  • Mini Lamb Kofta with mint yoghurt dressing
  • Goats Cheese & Beetroot Tart with hazelnut crumble

Starter examples

 

  • Chicken & Apricot Terrine with onion chutney, watercress and Arran oatcakes
  • Gin Cured Salmon with cucumber ribbons, pickled shallots and dill crème fraîche
  • Ham Hock Terrine with cauliflower piccalilli, watercress and sourdough
  • Creamy Burrata with heritage tomato, croutons and basil oil
  • Whipped Goats Cheese with roast beetroot, carrot crisps and sourdough crostini

Main course examples

Premium mains at a supplement: Roast Scottish Striploin of Beef · Beef Wellington

  • Roast Chicken Supreme with thyme and red wine gravy
  • Chicken Balmoral with haggis and whisky cream sauce
  • Slow Braised Beef Shin with shallot and red wine jus
  • Slow Roasted Lamb Shank with heritage carrots and mint jus
  • Pan Roasted Salmon with lemon butter and caper sauce
  • Root Vegetable Wellington with rich tomato and herb sauce
  • Wild Mushroom & Pea Risotto with aged Parmesan, truffle oil and watercress

Dessert examples

 

  • Dark Chocolate Tart with salted caramel sauce and crème fraîche
  • Sicilian Lemon Tart with seasonal berries, raspberry coulis and meringue
  • Traditional Scottish Cranachan with toasted oats, raspberries, whisky and honey
  • White Chocolate & Strawberry Cheesecake with fruit coulis and Chantilly cream
  • Scottish Cheese Plate with oatcakes, chutney and grapes

Evening food examples

Evening Buffet £12 pp · Late Night Rolls £9 pp

  • Evening buffet: sausage rolls, mini steak pies, mini mac & cheese pies, chicken goujons, vegetable spring rolls, mixed sandwiches
  • Late night rolls: 1.5 rolls per guest, choice of sausage, bacon or tattie scone, served with tomato and brown sauce

Make it your own

Every wedding is different, and we're happy to work with you to create a celebration that feels personal to you. Our team, alongside Tatties and Tipples, will work with you on your food, drinks, layout, timings and finishing touches to help bring your plans together.

A wedding celebration at The Old Smiddy, Stirling Distillery

Weddings at the Old Smiddy

Intimate, characterful and unmistakably yours.

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Tell us about your day

Send us your date, rough numbers and what you're dreaming of. We'll reply with availability, honest advice and a quote.

Prefer to talk it through? Call 01786 596496.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Can you host a wedding at the distillery?

Yes. The Old Smiddy offers an intimate distillery wedding beneath Stirling Castle, exclusively yours for the day.

How many guests can a distillery wedding hold?

It suits smaller, intimate weddings of up to around 48 seated. Contact us and we will talk through your numbers.

What is included?

Exclusive use of the space with bespoke gin and whisky touches. Packages are tailored to you rather than one size fits all.

Can our guests enjoy a tasting?

Yes. A guided tasting or a Gin School session can be part of your celebration.

How do we book a wedding?

Get in touch and we will arrange a visit and build a bespoke plan for your day.

Stirling Distillery at the Old Smiddy, below Stirling Castle

Planning a visit?

Find us below Stirling Castle

The Old Smiddy, 9 Lower Castlehill, Stirling FK8 1EN.
Open Monday to Saturday 11am to 5pm and Sunday 12 to 5pm.

Exploring the area? See our guide to distillery tours near Stirling.

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