Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Highland Wedding & Event Venue in Aberdeenshire
Aswanley has been a cherished family home for generations, offering exceptional wedding venues, self-catering Highland holiday cottages, and unique corporate events in Aberdeenshire. Our 16th-century fortified house and Victorian barn provide a magical backdrop for weddings, while our three cottages cater to families and groups. We specialize in Land Rover Experience team-building activities, fly-fishing, and stalking holidays, blending tradition with modern sustainability practices.With over a decade of experience in hosting weddings and events, our team ensures every detail is meticulously managed. Our commitment to conservation and eco-friendly farming reflects our dedication to preserving the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands. We pride ourselves on personalized service, combining local expertise with a passion for creating unforgettable experiences.
Services
Wedding Venue
Holiday Cottages
Corporate Events
Land Rover Experience
Fly Fishing
Stalking Holidays
Farming & Conservation
Venue Hire
Filming
Sports Events
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer exclusive use of a 16th-century wedding venue with modern amenities.
- Our three self-catering cottages sleep up to 20 guests in Highland surroundings.
- We partner with Land Rover Experience for unique team-building activities.
- Our family has farmed sustainably here for over 40 years.
- We provide tailored fly-fishing and stalking holidays with expert guides.
Services
Wedding Venue
Our 16th-century fortified house and Victorian barn offer a magical setting for weddings. The venue includes exclusive use of the space, catering kitchen, and seating for ceremonies or receptions. We accommodate both intimate gatherings and large celebrations in the Scottish Highlands.
Holiday Cottages
Three Highland cottages sleep 4-20 guests with modern comforts. Options include romantic retreats, family-friendly houses, and group accommodations near the River Deveron. Properties feature fully equipped kitchens and scenic countryside views across the Aberdeenshire estate.
Corporate Events
Land Rover Experience Scotland partners with us for 4WD team-building challenges. Our 1000-acre estate hosts corporate entertainment days with purpose-built facilities. We also offer venue hire for events companies running Highland-themed corporate activities in Aberdeenshire.
Fly Fishing
Tailored fly-fishing experiences on the River Deveron with catch-and-release policies. We cater to all skill levels from beginners to experienced anglers. Packages combine fishing with accommodation in our Highland cottages for multi-day sporting holidays in Scotland.
Farming & Conservation
Mixed farming enterprise with 350+ sheep and crop production using sustainable methods. Our conservation efforts include moorland habitat management, river ecosystem protection, and reforestation projects across 1000 acres of Aberdeenshire countryside.
People
Jack & Sarah Ingleby
Head of Operations and Farming Enterprise
Jack grew up on Aswanley managing livestock before studying engineering. He oversees farming operations and events, combining mechanical expertise with rural enterprise. Sarah supports operations management across the estate's diverse activities.
Rachael Ashley
Wedding and Events Manager
With a geography degree and experience in event management, Rachael coordinates weddings and corporate events. She ensures seamless planning from initial inquiries to day-of coordination, prioritizing client satisfaction at the Highland venue.
Claire Morrison
Wedding and Events Assistant
A former beautician and nursery manager, Claire brings organisational skills to wedding coordination. Having married at Aswanley herself, she offers firsthand experience alongside professional support for Highland weddings.
Alistair Rauscher
Farm Manager
Al manages land and buildings with expertise from international farming roles. He oversees tree work, repairs, and sustainable land management, ensuring the estate's infrastructure supports both traditional farming and modern events.
Sandy Robson
Shepherd
Long-serving shepherd Sandy manages 350+ breeding ewes with specialist shepherding skills. He ensures livestock welfare and productivity, maintaining traditional practices while adapting to modern farming requirements on the Aberdeenshire estate.
Questions
What wedding packages do you offer?
We provide venue-only hire for ceremonies and receptions with exclusive use of our 16th-century house, gardens, and Victorian barn. Packages include tables, chairs, and catering kitchen access.
Can I stay overnight at Aswanley?
Yes, we have three self-catering cottages sleeping 4-20 guests. Jocky Milne's is romantic for two, Wester Park suits families, and Straitinnan accommodates four guests near the River Deveron.
Do you host corporate events?
Yes, we offer Land Rover Experience team-building days and venue hire for corporate entertainment. Our 1000-acre estate accommodates filming, sports events, and Highland-themed corporate activities.
What field sports are available?
We provide fly-fishing on the River Deveron and stalking holidays with expert guides. Outings cater to all experience levels, combining traditional Scottish field sports with accommodation in our Highland cottages.
Is Aswanley accessible for disabled guests?
Our Victorian barn has level access for wheelchair users. Please discuss specific requirements when booking to ensure we accommodate mobility needs across our historic buildings and grounds.
Reviews (5)
Mary Kenmuir
Sep 08, 2019
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Great venue for weddings, beautiful setting with extensive grounds, inside just as lovely with generous seating and entertaining areas, staff very efficient and whole day went smoothly
Greta Willis
May 12, 2019
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A well designed wedding venue with plenty of scope for individual choice within the building. There is ample room in the main hall for the tables for the reception to be along the side and the main hall is ideal for a disco or ceilidh. Outside in good weather chairs can be set out for an outside wedding ceremony.
Jim Rooney
Jul 18, 2018
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A beautiful venue for our son and daughter in law's wedding, perfect facilities very helpful staff and the cottages are fantastic.
Holly Lithgow
Dec 31, 2015
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Thank you so much for all your help in the run up to our wedding and on the day itself, you were just brilliant! We had a fantastic day, it was everything we hoped and more, and a lot of that was down to your hard work so thank you! Lots of our guests have got in touch to say they had a great, and that they thought Aswanley was a wonderful venue! :)
John Farquharson
Jan 07, 2014
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We decided to have our wedding here as we wanted somewhere relaxed and informal to have a our wedding reception. That is definitely what we received, we had a lovely relaxed day and our guests absolutely loved the setting, enjoying the scenery while having the canape's in the afternoon. You cant beat the view and the setting of Aswanley, its very secluded. We were provided with lots of help and advice from Louise Brown, the wedding coordinator at Aswanley. Nothing is too much bother for her and she constantly tried her best to help us work through what ever we wanted to achieve. I would recommend
