Wedding photography and film at Glamis Castle

Glamis Castle is a castle wedding venue in the Angus region of Scotland, set within 300 acres of parkland with towers that rise dramatically against the open sky.

The childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and the setting of Macbeth — Glamis is one of Scotland's most iconic castles, set in 300 acres of Angus parkland with towers that dominate every portrait.

As the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and the legendary setting of Shakespeare's Macbeth, it carries a weight of history that very few venues anywhere in the world can match. For us, a castle like this represents everything we love about Scottish weddings: grand architecture, sweeping landscapes and a sense of occasion that needs very little help to feel extraordinary. It is absolutely a venue we would love to bring our cameras to.

Frequently asked questions about Glamis Castle

What is it like to get married at Glamis Castle?

Getting married at Glamis Castle is a genuinely historic experience. As the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and the legendary setting of Shakespeare's Macbeth, the castle carries a sense of living history that few venues in Scotland can match. Set within 300 acres of Angus parkland, with towers that rise dramatically above the landscape, it lends a grandeur and romance to a wedding day that is entirely its own.

How does the castle setting affect wedding photography and videography?

A castle like Glamis presents extraordinary visual opportunities, from the soaring towers and ancient stonework to the sweeping parkland that surrounds it. For us as photographers and filmmakers, the interplay of natural light against centuries-old architecture is something we find endlessly compelling. The scale of the setting means there is real variety across a wedding day, whether you are looking for intimate portraits close to the walls or wide, landscape-led images that capture the full drama of the grounds.

Can we book Big Day Productions to photograph or film our wedding at Glamis Castle?

Absolutely, we would love to hear from you. Glamis Castle is exactly the kind of venue we are passionate about, and we would be delighted to discuss how we could document your day there. Get in touch through our contact page and we can talk through your plans, our packages and how we work.

Are there accommodation options near Glamis Castle for wedding guests?

The Angus countryside surrounding Glamis offers a range of places to stay, from country hotels and guesthouses to self-catering properties that can suit larger groups of guests. We would recommend asking your venue coordinator for their preferred local suggestions, as they will have up-to-date recommendations tailored to your guest numbers and needs.

How do guests typically travel to Glamis Castle for a wedding?

Glamis Castle sits in rural Angus, so most guests arrive by car, and the castle's parkland setting means there is space for that. For those travelling from further afield, the broader Angus and Tayside area is well connected by rail, and your venue coordinator will be best placed to advise on local transport arrangements or any shuttle options that work well for the estate.

What makes Glamis Castle stand out compared to other Scottish castle wedding venues?

Glamis carries a combination of royal heritage and literary legend that is genuinely rare, even among Scotland's many historic castles. The sheer scale of the estate, with 300 acres of parkland framing those iconic towers, means the setting feels cinematic in every direction. For couples who want a venue with deep historical roots and a landscape that does much of the storytelling on its own, Glamis is in a category of its own.