Barceló Stirling Highland Hotel

Congratulations, you're getting married . . .

Barceló Stirling Highland Hotel is the ideal wedding venue in Stirling. This Victorian hotel is situated in the Old Town of Stirling with panoramic views across Forth Valley. Dating back to 1854 when it was a High School the hotel is steeped in history and boasts a full working Observatory which can be hired for star gazing. Just a few minutes walk from Stirling Castle, for weddings of 70 guests or more, the castle grounds can be used on a complimentary basis for your photos creating a truly romantic, picturesque setting to celebrate your special day. Whatever type of day you’re looking for, whether it's a fairytale wedding with a lavish reception, an intimate celebration with your closest friends and family, or a civil partnership or commitment ceremony we can help you to create the perfect day.

The hotel has a licence to hold civil wedding ceremonies for up to 100 guests and 96 bedrooms, so your whole day can be spent at this unique venue. We have four beautiful function rooms to host your special day, holding up to 100 guests. Each is unique, with original features including high vaulted ceilings, wrought iron chandeliers and stone fireplaces.

As well as an exquisite interior the hotel also offers a Health Club with a swimming pool for your guests to enjoy, and beauty rooms to ensure you feel relaxed and pampered on your special day. Located in the centre of Stirling, with excellent motorway and train links, arriving at the hotel couldn’t be easier for you and your guests.

A moment to remember begins with a unique setting. Built in 1854 as the High School, Barceló Stirling Highland Hotel ranks alongside the Castle as one of the great landmarks of this proud lowland city. With its imposing redbrick exterior and authentic Victorian charm, it’s guaranteed to give you and your guests a real sense of occasion from the moment you arrive.

We have a choice of well-appointed function rooms, many with ornate period features including vaulted beamed ceiling and chandeliers and all easily adapted to suit any occasion from a large corporate event to a small private party. We know you’ll have a million things to think about, so our experienced team will be on hand to help and advise from initial enquiry to final farewells.

Staying over means the moment doesn’t have to end with the last dance or glass of Champagne. All our bedrooms are decorated and furnished in a classic style sympathetic to the hotel’s Victorian character, with colours and design elements reflecting our Scottish heritage. So whether you’re planning a major family gathering or meeting up with a few close friends, you can be sure of plenty of moments we know you’ll never forget.