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Wedding Testimonials
Special Words From Our Wonderful Couples “As we looked for venues around Edinburgh, Thirlestane stood out with its unique combination of beautiful, historic interior spaces, incredible grounds, and...
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Stephanie and Matt
Stephanie and Matt travelled from America to Scotland to celebrate their wedding. With 45 of their closest friends and family also making the journey, together they toured around the UK and Scotland to...
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Dina and Calum
Dina and Calum travelled from New Zealand to be married at Thirlestane Castle in September 2023. Calum, British, and Dina, American, were joined by over 70 friends and family for a truly stunning...
View ArticleWild Outdoor Camps
Discover the magic of Thirlestane Castle’s day and overnight camps, where children embark on exciting adventures in the enchanting woodlands. From learning essential bushcraft skills and mastering...
View ArticleThirlestane Tales – Midside Maggie
There is an abundance of tales to be told on your tour of Thirlestane Castle. Our guides and volunteers each have a few favourites that they love to share with our visitors. We wanted to share some of...
View ArticleSpecialist Tours – Art & Architecture
Join our experienced guides on this exclusive tour dedicated to the castle’s architecture looking at the people responsible for its baronial style, exquisite plaster work ceilings and Victorian...
View ArticleSpecialist Tours – Maitland Family Tour
The Maitland name is synonymous with Scotland’s history. The Maitlands came to Britain from France with William the Conqueror in 1066 and settled in Northumberland. In 1590, John Maitland became Lord...
View ArticleHorse Riding Holiday
Horse Riding HolidayWhether you’re an experienced rider eager to pop over a few cross country jumps or a beginner wishing to improve your skills in an awe-inspiring yet safe environment, rest assured,...
View ArticlePast Event – BVAC Classic – Festival of Motoring 2024
Sunday 2nd June 2024 Join us for The BVAC Classic Festival of Motoring, the premier classic car show in Scotland. This has been held annually at Thirlestane Castle for over 15 years and is organised by...
View ArticlePast Event: Dachshund Day
Join us on the 19th of May 2024, for a fun family day for Dachshunds, their owners and all family dogs too. Thirlestane Castle is proud to host this event which is organised by the Scottish Dachshund...
View ArticlePast Event: Antiques Roadshow
Antiques Roadshow – July 2024 We are delighted to be welcoming Antiques Roadshow to Thirlestane Castle this summer! Please note this is a ticketed event and there will be no additional entry available...
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The small but mighty State Room…
The State Rooms are the grandest rooms within the Castle and where many important gatherings have taken place throughout history. Between the Drawing Room and Dining Room lies the Ante-Drawing Room...
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View ArticleAntiques Roadshow at Thirlestane Castle
The Thirlestane team were delighted to welcome the Antiques Roadshow in July as part of the 47th series of the award-winning programme. This episode has now aired on BBC One and included some wonderful...
View ArticleThe Creation of Thirlestane Castle
Thirlestane Castle has been the ancestral home of the Maitland family since 1590. In 1590, John Maitland, Chancellor of Scotland under James VI, was ennobled as Lord Maitland of Thirlestane. He chose...
View ArticlePrivate Castle Tours
Visitors are able to arrange Private Castle Tours all year round. Our exceptional guides bring the 400 year history of Thirlestane to life on these special access tours. The post Private Castle Tours...
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