Gay Friendly Wedding Venue in Near Braemar, Aberdeenshire. AB35 5YJ

Mar Lodge is a unique NTS property set in the heart of the Cairngorms national park.

The house was originally built in 1895 for Queen Victoria’s Granddaughter, Louise, the first duchess of Fife.

Still a working sporting estate, the NTS took over in 1992 and it has been used as a wedding venue since then.

Our exclusive use packages run from Friday to Monday and give full access to all of the public/function rooms for the duration of your stay, plus accommodation for 43 guests. There is also the option of separately hiring the two cottages on the estate which sleep an additional 10 and 8.

Our reputation as a relaxed family and friend led wedding venue is growing, and we have many happy couples who don’t want to leave on Monday morning.

Which package is best for you depends on the number of guests, anything over 80 and we would advise that you include the stags head ballroom for your celebration.