A luxurious affair, Crossbasket offers the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable wedding experience for you and your guests. Complete with a four-storey private bridal tower and an array of opulent public rooms including a Grand Roosevelt Ballroom with space enough to welcome over 250 people, Crossbasket Castle promises a truly magical experience.
The spectacular 16th century tower and 18th century castle is tucked away on the outskirts of the bustling city of Glasgow overlooking the stunning waterfalls on the River Calder transporting you to the tranquillity and beauty of a vast country estate.
Rescued from ruin in 2011, this five-star luxury hotel features the latest contemporary fine-dining restaurant from the Roux culinary dynasty.
Crossbasket Castle and grounds can be available for an intimate occasion or exclusively yours. This will ensure complete privacy and give you and your guests uninterrupted access to the grounds and public areas throughout your stay.
Crossbasket Castle is a luxury hotel with 9 bedrooms split into 4 categories, Small Double, Large Double, Junior Suite and Suite. Our 2 bedroomed period Gate Lodge, and 3 bedroomed East Lodge located at the entrance to our estate are perfect for families and friends.
The magnificent castle, manicured gardens and marvellous location makes Crossbasket a truly beautiful setting for a wedding. The castle provides an impressive backdrop to your celebration with versatile facilities that will make your wedding day a joy for you and every one of your guests. We hold a licence that means you may choose to have the wedding ceremony (religious and civil) here as well as the reception.
You can be married in the lounge, on the top floor of the Lindsay Tower, with drinks and an intimate wedding breakfast in the Lindsay Tower Suite. This is the oldest part of the Castle built in the 16th Century, originally to improve its defensive position. It has been recreated as a fabulous and romantic 4 storey suite served by a sweeping spiral staircase; perfect for the happy couple.
Room Hire from £610.00 inclusive of overnight accommodation in the Lindsay Tower for the newlyweds.
There is also deluxe accommodation available for those of your guests who wish to stay the night.
You can be married in the James Little Hall, followed by drinks in the ground floor of the Castle and an intimate wedding breakfast in the Stewart Room overlooking the front lawn or the exquisite Baillie Room. This option is ideal for the smaller wedding party looking to have an intimate ceremony followed by an exquisite meal created especially for you.
A room hire fee would apply of £1800 excluding food and drinks.
If you would like to add the use of the Roosevelt Grand Hall onto your package to give you and your guests uninterrupted access to the grounds, exclusive use of the Castle would have to be taken.
You can be married in the James Little Hall, followed by drinks and canapes. Your wedding breakfast is served in the beautiful Roosevelt Grand Hall overlooking the River Calder.
Crossbasket Castle is required to be taken on an exclusive use basis for these numbers. This will ensure complete privacy and give you and your guests’ uninterrupted access to the grounds throughout your stay, perfect for photographs against the backdrop of the river Calder.
One Night Exclusive Use Only
Sunday – Thursday £6,800 (2023 price), £7,200 (2024 price) £7,700 (2025 price)
Friday & Saturday - Friday & Saturday £7,900 (2023 price), £8,300 (2024 price), £8,800 (2025 price)
Two Night Exclusive Use Only
Sunday – Thursday - £16,500 (2023 price), £17,000 (2024 price), £17,500 (2025 price)
Friday & Saturday - £18,000 (2023 price), £18,500 (2024 price), £19,000 (2025 price)
The exclusive use rate is based on overnight accommodation for up to 18 people on a bed and breakfast basis, all public rooms and Castle grounds. The exclusive use charge does not include food and drink, this is extra.
Our period Gate Lodge, located at the entrance to the Crossbasket Estate, is also available for your guests. The master bedroom features an ensuite, sauna and stream room with French doors leading to the terrace with hot tub. Second bedroom with family bathroom, lounge with dining area, and fully functioning kitchen makes the idea space for families and friends. Not included in our exclusive use fee, but bookable for extra space on our best available rates.
A minimum of 100 day guests are required to take the Castle on an exclusive use basis. Should you wish exclusive use, and your guest list is less than 100 people, a supplement will apply.
A marriage ceremony at Crossbasket is a very special experience. We are very fortunate to have a range of beautiful spacious rooms to choose from; the gold leafed Ballie Room, the exquisite Stewart Room with its lovely bay window overlooking the beautiful gardens or our newest addition, the James Little Hall. Invite your chosen florist to design floral displays to complement your bridal bouquet and organise music to suit your taste, and together with the historical décor, paintings and antiques, the setting could not be more romantic.
Guests are able to enjoy a dining experience where the superb cuisine is overseen by Michel Roux Jr.
Sample menus can be found here for the main restaurant which opens Wednesday to Sunday inclusive for lunch and dinner, and 7 days a week for afternoon tea. Advance bookings are required. Saturdays are very scarce, due to weddings having the Castle reserved exclusively.
Below is our Wedding Pack to download for your perusal, included in this is a Wedding Menu selector; you are required to choose a set menu for you and your guests on enjoy on the big day (one starter, one intermediate, one main course and one dessert). We are also happy to cater for dietary requirements, and would ask that you advise of these during your final details process.
The wedding pack also includes our list of suppliers.
We will be very happy to discuss all aspects of your wedding with you and tailor your event to your requirements for your special day. Please email eventsmanager@crossbasketcastle.com for more information. We regularly host wedding open days which are attended by some of our suppliers. Please watch out for our announcements on social media.
For weddings of above 60 people Crossbasket Castle is required to be taken on an exclusive use basis. This will ensure complete privacy and give you and your guests uninterrupted access to all 8 bedrooms, the Lindsay Tower, public areas and grounds throughout your stay, perfect for photographs against the backdrop of the river Calder.
Provisional dates can be held for 14 days, then a £1000 deposit is required. The balance of one night exclusive use is then due 4 weeks after the first deposit payment. All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable, and we advise that you cover yourself with wedding insurance.
Please do let us know if we can be of any further assistance or if you would like to arrange an appointment to view the Castle.
"We held our wedding at Crossbasket Castle and cannot recommend it enough as a venue. The castle itself is absolutely stunning and has such a peaceful, intimate atmosphere. You have the castle and grounds all to yourself on your wedding day, as well as nine incredible bedrooms to stay overnight. We chose to book all of the bedrooms for the night before too - this was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding as it meant we were able to have a lazy morning, a lovely breakfast, and then get ready for the day ahead.
Aside from the decor and surrounds, the staff were just fantastic. Everything ran like clockwork so we were able to just relax and really enjoy our day. So many of our guests told us how terrific the staff were. They were particularly impressed with how dinner was served with military-like precision!
The quality of the meal was superb. One of our guests told us that it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding and another has tried to recreate the pea soup at home! All in all, excellent. We wouldn't change a second of the day."
Lisa & Chris
"Just a wee email to say thank you so much to you, Rob and everyone at Crossbasket for the most amazing wedding! Was everything I had hoped for and everything went so smoothly. Everyone commented not only on how beautiful Crossbasket is, but the service everyone received and how impeccable it was. I can't wait to come back, I'm sure it won't be long!"
Phillipa
"Colin and I recently held our wedding at Crossbasket and we can truthfully say we could not have had a more special day. From our arrival at the stunning venue for our ceremony, through to carriages at midnight the team at Crossbasket made sure everything was perfect. I’m sure they even made the sun shine for us and kept away the clouds. We had over 120 guests who without exception were suitably impressed by the grandeur of the venue, and the friendliness of the Crossbasket team.
Our entire day was orchestrated to perfection by Vicki, Rob and the amazing staff at the Castle. Nothing was too much trouble and everyone did their job with professionalism and a smile.
Colin and I looked at a few venues across West Scotland but none compares to Crossbasket. We wanted a venue that gave us exclusive use of space, with amazing scenery, and a great menu. Crossbasket Castle gave us this, and so much more. The food was exquisite, with excellent choice and great taste and presentation. They were easily able to cope with the multitude of special and challenging dietary requirements of our guests; a real plus for us.
Colin and I cannot praise the venue highly enough. If you want a perfect wedding then you must choose the perfect venue in Crossbasket Castle."
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