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Melville Castle

Gilmerton Road Lasswade, Dalkeith, Scotland, EH18 1AP
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About us

Set within the idyllic country estate on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Melville Castle is an enchanting venue for your event. Once the hunting seat of Mary Queen of Scots who planted Chestnut trees for her beloved Rizzio, which still stand in the woodland to this day. The current Georgian Castle was built incorporating the very same foundations by Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, in 1786 for entertaining on a grand scale, which continues to this day. In recent years the castle has been sympathetically restored and offers an array of rooms perfect for every size of event, from small meetings to a large exhibitions; from 4 delegates in a private dining room to 220 guests in our marquee. Guests are invited to enjoy the tranquil comfort of this historic castle including our 33 comfortable bedrooms, on site brasserie restaurant & cellar bar, local woodland walks, country pursuits and activities such as clay shooting, golfing, horse riding and falconry.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1786
Renovated-
Total meeting space-
Guest Rooms33
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AA Hotel Services

Awards

Industry awards
Scottish Hotel Awards 2015 - Winner of Scottish Wedding Venue of the Year 2015 Scottish Hotel Awards 2015 - Winner of Rising Star of the Year Manager. Scottish Hotel Awards 2015 - Nomination for Receptionist of the Year. Scottish Hotel Awards 2016 - Nomination for Reception of the Year Scottish Hotel Awards 2016 - Nomination for Events Individual of the Year Scottish Hotel Awards 2016 - Nomination for Head Chef of the Year Scottish Hotel Awards 2016 - Nomination for Wedding Planner of the Year Scottish Hotel Awards 2016 - Winner of Wedding Planner of the year

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Tourism
Sustainability level: Silver

Certification body: Green Tourism

Issued: 10/28/2021 Expires: 10/27/2026

Meeting rooms

Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
4
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
33
Single (1 bed)
1

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 13.42 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Outdoor Pursuits
Outdoor Pursuits
Recreation
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As one of the leading companies for corporate team building and entertainment in the UK and Ireland, our event managers are fully qualified professionals. They are proficient in planning, organising and managing events at all levels, and their keen eye for detail, commitment to safety, and passion for ensuring everyone enjoys the experience will exceed your expectations, every time. Whatever your chosen service, Team Challenge Company can design and deliver an event that fits your exact requirements. What's more is that we use all of our own equipment, which means you are guaranteed an exceptional level of continuity, from start to finish.
Melville Castle Gate
Gilmerton Road
Edinburgh, GB EH18 1AP
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Cancellation Policy

48hours Prior to Arrival

Additional details

With 7 elegant public rooms, a striking marquee pavilion and ample bedrooms the castle provides a stunning venue to host events ranging from corporate meetings, private dining and romantic Scottish weddings. Melville Castle is located 20 minutes from Edinburgh Airport and six miles from the city centre. It has four main meeting rooms, each with different capacities and settings. We will guide you through every aspect of your event to ensure you have a memorable day in the tranquil setting.

Melville Castle Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Melville Castle's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Melville Castle have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Melville Castle and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Melville Castle's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Melville Castle developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Melville Castle clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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