Name: Balbirnie House
Address: Balbirnie Park Markinch Village by Glenrothes Fife, Fife, KY7 6NE, Scotland
Telephone: + 44 1592 610066
Price range: £85.95
Rating: 5

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4 Star Hotel

Venue Overview

Balbirnie Park Markinch Village by Glenrothes Fife

Balbirnie House Hotel has been honored as the World's Best Wedding Hotel for the fourth consecutive time at the Haute Grandeur 2023 global hotel awards. This achievement marks a remarkable milestone in Scotland's hospitality sector.

Description

Situated amidst picturesque 400-acre parkland between Edinburgh and St. Andrews, Balbirnie House stands as a luxurious Scottish wedding venue offering an idyllic country house setting for your special day.

Recognized as a prestigious four-star hotel, it is celebrated as one of Britain's premier wedding destinations.

Our venue is versatile, accommodating up to 216 guests for a wedding banquet and 250 for an evening reception.

Whether you seek tailored services or comprehensive packages at reasonable prices, our commitment to delivering exceptional service remains unwavering from your initial inquiry to your joyous celebration.

Irrespective of your wedding's scale, we eagerly await the opportunity to showcase the splendor of Balbirnie House. Reach out to schedule your visit today.

Please see a link below to our Pinterest for our favourite images and inspiration for your own special day.

Brochures

Venue Type

Restaurant
Country House
Gardens
Historical

Style

Classic
Destination

Facilities

Guest Accommodation
Late License
Fully Accessible
Outdoor Ceremony

Meet the Dream Maker

Gaynor Russell

Hotel Director

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What people are saying!

Average Rating: 5 out of 5 - based on 23 reviews

From our first visit to Balbirnie, every staff member made us feel so special - no other venue could compare. After booking, we had so much support from our dedicated coordinator, Katy, who was always on hand for any questions. She guided us through the process, making the whole experience so …

stress-free and exciting. They have weddings all the time, but from the moment I arrived the evening before the wedding, every staff member recognised me and did everything they could to make me feel like a Vip! On the day, Katy and David dealt with all suppliers, popped in to check on me throughout the morning and reassured me that everything was in hand. I didn’t have anything to worry about, and they guided us through the day so it was seamless and absolutely the best day we could have dreamed of. All our guests have given me such glowing feedback of their own experiences with the staff throughout the day, and everyone has remarked on how well the day flowed. It was a magical experience, and picking Balbirnie was the best decision we could have made. I just wish we could do it all over again!

Review submitted on Fri, 25th of April, 2025

From the planning process right up to our big day, everything at Balbirnie House was perfect. Katy was super helpful in the lead up to the wedding, answering any and all questions we had and putting our minds at ease. On the day, everything was so well organised and the venue looked perfect. All of …

our guests complimented how well the day ran and how welcoming the staff were. Our food was really good, as well as drinks and canapes too. We felt really taken care of by the MC Angela on the day and really appreciated all of the little moments she gave us to have five minutes to ourselves as a newly married couple and take it all in. The grounds of the venue are beautiful and allowed us to get some fabulous photos. From the moment we started getting ready, to the final dance, everything was perfect.

Review submitted on Wed, 23rd of April, 2025

Wow! From the moment we viewed Balbirnie, it was a yes straight away and I’m so glad we made that decision. Throughout the full process, the wedding co-ordinators were on point. Always checking in, guiding us and answering any questions (in my case, multiple) I was never feeling stressed or …

worried about the lead-up to our day, I was constantly reassured. On the day of our wedding, I was constantly kept up to date with everything, any last-minute changes I had were taken care of and staff were on top of it all. I had no stress, nothing to worry about whatsoever. Our master of ceremonies (Angela) was absolutely outstanding. The full co-ordination of the day ran so smoothly, it was incredible. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better team to have looked after us on our wedding day, they constantly went above and beyond for everything. Every little detail was impeccable. Our guests gave incredible feedback and most said they had never been to a wedding where everything ran like clock work - and it really did. From booking to our big day, the service was 10/10. I’d like to thank the staff who gave us the most unforgettable day x

Review submitted on Sun, 13th of April, 2025

We got married at Balbirnie in July 2024. We chose Balbirnie for our wedding venue as it was very clear from the start that they cared about us and our wishes for the most important day of our lives. We were shown around the venue at our first meeting and we loved that there were multiple locations …

to choose from to have the service, drinks and reception. The venue itself is absolutely stunning and the grounds are beautiful in summer.

From the first meeting to the day itself, the service from all the staff was exceptional. We are extremely grateful to Gaynor (our wedding coordinator) who really went out of her way to accommodate our particular requests – including organizing an alternative table setting to accommodate our floral displays. Thank you so much Gaynor; you were so kind on the day & nothing felt too much trouble. We really loved the time to ourselves after the ceremony.

The day itself was everything we hoped for. We were very lucky to have a glorious sunny day and we got married outside on the lawn. All of our guests commented on the beautiful and romantic setting. Our evening reception was in the ballroom which looked very pretty.

The food was delicious and guests all gave positive feedback. Service was fast and well-organized. The team gladly accommodated all of our dietary requests and gluten free guests in particular were really happy with their dishes. The day ran efficiently but nothing felt rushed. We had multiple meetings with the team before the day to make sure we were happy with everything on the schedule.

We strongly recommend this venue to any couples wishing to get married in a beautiful setting with exceptional staff who know what they are doing.

Yong Yong and Duncan

Review submitted on Sat, 29th of March, 2025

Balbirnie House was amazing from start to finish. Great communication and nothing was too much trouble. They really helped make the day special. They organized so much behind the scenes which let us enjoy the day to the fullest. Guests loved the food and the building and would recommend to anyone.