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Travel & Stay

We can't wait to share our love of Scotland with all of you. Our wedding will take place on the beautiful Penicuik Estate in the small town of Penicuik (pronounced penny-cook) just 10 miles south of Edinburgh (pronounced eh-duhn-bruh). 

 

Details on where to stay and how to get to our venue are below. If you're looking to extend your trip in Scotland, or the UK in general, we've put together some suggestions.

Getting to Scotland

We want your journey to Scotland to be as easy as possible, so we chose to host our wedding near Edinburgh—the biggest international travel hub in Scotland. Edinburgh Airport offers direct flights from Boston and New York and connections through London or Ireland for further US cities. ​Once you've arrived in Edinburgh, you can take a taxi/uber or rent a car to get to Penicuik. 

By plane

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is a dream to fly into—make sure to take a look at the window to see the city and the Firth of Forth as you land.

 

If you have credit card points or air miles and would like to use them to book, Ethan is happy to give advice on how to make your points go the extra mile. 

By train

Train travel is one of the joys of living in the UK. There are direct services almost every hour from London to Edinburgh Waverly station. We'd reccommend LNER's direct Azuma service. 

What does a Bostonian call a fast train?
Azuma!

Azuma is the LNER service from London to Edinburgh. 

Where to stay

The town of Penicuik offers multiple options for places to stay if you'd like to enjoy a rural setting and be close to the venue (our recommendations are below). From Penicuik, it is a quick 5 minute taxi ride to get to and from the venue (we'll provide details for local taxi companies). 

 

If you'd prefer more choice, everything that central Edinburgh has to offer is only a 25 minute drive from the venue. 

Where to Stay
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Penicuik Estate (Our Venue)

Due to limited on-site capacity, we will let you know directly if we have an on-site room available for you. 

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For those staying on-site, you can find details of the accommodation here. 

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The Craigie Hotel

Located in Penicuik, this newly refurbished hotel was originally an Edwardian home dating to 1824. It boasts 16 elegant bedrooms, a first-class restaurant, stylish bar, and lovely grounds. It is just over a mile from Penicuik Estate (a 5 minute drive). 

Website

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Airbnbs

There are a few Airbnbs in Penicuik, and many a short drive away in surrounding towns and in the southern neighborhoods of Edinburgh. We've compiled a list below to get you started.

Airbnb List

Extending your visit

We know that Scotland is a long way from home for a lot of you—did we say thank you yet? If you're looking to make the most of your time in Scotland, here are some suggestions. London is also an easy train journey away for those craving something more urban. 

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Isle of Skye & The Highlands

Fancy a road trip? Scotland has some of the most incredible scenery. The highlands is the term for the northern part of Scotland, encompassing the western islands (called the Hebrides) and the mainlands to the east. Make sure you pack wet weather gear and a camera. 
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A few of our favorite places: 

  • Dunvegan Castle & Gardens (Skye)

  • Neist Point Lighthouse (Skye)

  • The Storr (Skye)

  • The Stein Inn (Skye)

  • Eileen Donan Castle (near Skye)

  • Luskentyre Beach (Lewis & Harris)

  • Eilean Glas Lighthouse (Lewis & Harris)

  • The Fife Arms (Cairngorms)

  • Balmoral Castle (Cairngorms)

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St Andrews & Fife

Not only is it the home of golf—its one of our favorite places in the world! St Andrews is home to many golf courses (including the oldest in the world!), lovely hotels and delicious restaurants. The surrounding county—Fife—is worth exploring as well.
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A few of our favorite places: 

  • West Sands Beach

  • St Salvator's Quad & Chapel

  • Cottage Kitchen

  • Tailend (the best fish & chips!)

  • Forgans

  • Lade Braes Walk

  • The Fife Coastal Path

  • Cambo Gardens

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Edinburgh

One for the history and architecture buffs. Edinburgh—home to Scottish Parliament—is filled with centuries of stories. It's also where JK Rowling wrote many of the Harry Potter books, so you can find magical easter eggs all around the city. 

A few of our favorite places: 

  • Gleneagle's Townhouse

  • Dean Village

  • The Palmerston

  • Arthur's Seat (the big hill)

  • Edinburgh Castle

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse

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