A castle on the outskirts of Edinburgh is undertaking a series of improvements following a £3.4 million investment from The Cumberland Building Society.
Carlowrie Castle, which was built in 1852 in the Scottish Baronial style, boasts 21 bedrooms with stunning views of the countryside.
The venue, which is known for hosting weddings and events, has been awarded a string of accolades in recent years including being named one of the top three venues in Europe at the International Hotel Awards, and one of the eight best wedding venues around the world by Grazia Magazine.
Work funded by the investment, which will see the venue welcome more guests and offer a greater choice of accommodation, is already underway.
A formerly derelict stables block inside a walled garden in the castle grounds has been restored to house seven en-suite bedrooms, while five modern cabins and a sauna will be erected, offering accommodation for a further 10 people.
When the works are complete, the castle and its 32-acre grounds will be able to accommodate 50 guests.
Carlowrie Group founder and CEO Andrew Marshall said, “We’re delighted to have worked with The Cumberland to create new accommodation options for our guests at Carlowrie Castle in order to meet growing demand. It was crucial for me to find the right lending partner and when I came across The Cumberland I was pleased that our founding values were aligned. They ticked all the right boxes and the team didn’t disappoint when it came to working together to make our goals a reality.”
Alasdair Swan, senior commercial manager at The Cumberland, added, “We have really enjoyed the opportunity to support Andrew with his latest ventures, and particularly to have played a role in the expansion of Carlowrie Castle, which is such a renowned venue and an excellent Scottish success story.”
