WINTON CASTLE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER




I had the absolute pleasure of capturing Kieran & Sophie’s beautiful spring wedding at Winton Castle, one of the most charming wedding venues just outside Edinburgh.


The day couldn’t have been better for photography. Warm spring sunshine, a gentle breeze and just enough cloud cover to soften the light created ideal conditions throughout the day. Alongside our videographer, James, I documented everything from the morning preparations and stunning outdoor ceremony to family portraits, candid moments and a lively cocktail hour filled with laughter.


One of my favourite parts of the day was seeing Kieran and Sophie fully embrace the experience. I always encourage my couples to relax, have fun and not worry about the camera. The best wedding photographs happen when you’re enjoying yourselves, and these two did exactly that. Once the cocktails arrived, their playful personalities really came to life, resulting in some of my favourite portraits from the day.


The speeches brought plenty of emotion. Sophie’s parents shared heartfelt words that had guests reaching for tissues, while Kieran was in great form throughout. The two best men delivered a memorable double act, complete with photographs from Kieran’s younger years that had the entire room laughing.


As a documentary wedding photographer, I particularly enjoyed capturing the atmosphere among the guests. From emotional embraces to spontaneous bursts of laughter, there were so many genuine moments that helped tell the story of the day. These are often the photographs that become most treasured over time.


If you’re planning a wedding at Winton Castle and are looking for a Winton Castle wedding photographer, Edinburgh wedding photographer, or East Lothian wedding photographer, I’d love to hear more about your plans. Winton Castle offers a wonderful mix of historic character, beautiful grounds and relaxed Scottish charm, making it an incredible setting for timeless wedding photography.


Please find below a selection of approximately 150 images from their day.

Aerial view of a grand white château surrounded by lush greenery and a winding river in the French countryside.
Elegant wedding dress with veil hanging on a four-poster bed in a grand bedroom, black and white photography.
White bridal heels displayed on a vintage floral armchair atop a red Persian rug in an elegant, book-filled room.
Elegant wedding flat lay with lace bridal shoes, rings, invitations, perfume, fan, and pearl earrings on red velvet.
A makeup artist applies finishing touches to a bride seated in an elegant green-walled bedroom before her wedding.
Wedding rings in a red velvet box displayed on vintage blue Memoirs of Dundee books on a wooden shelf.
Bride getting makeup applied by artist, with mirror reflection visible in elegant bridal preparation room.
Black and white photo of a woman fanning a seated bride in pajamas while others prepare in the background.
A woman in a gold robe and a boy in blue exchange decorative fans in a warmly lit bedroom.
Wisteria-draped pergola with purple blooms in a lush garden, utility vehicle and white tent in background.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with white chairs on green lawn, stone wall backdrop, and wooden barrels under cloudy sky.
Decorative floral suitcase wedding card box displayed on antique wooden dresser near window.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with elegant chairs on lush green lawn, floral arch backdrop, and cloudy sky.
A smiling bride in white dress sits on bed with curly-haired toddler boy in suspenders in a green bedroom.
Two bridesmaids in robes sit on a bed with a young boy, smiling, as a wedding dress hangs behind them.
Two bridesmaids in robes sit with a young ring bearer on a bed, smiling, with a wedding dress hanging behind them.
Bride jumping for joy with bridesmaids and guests in a elegant room with wedding dress hanging in background.
Black and white photo of bridesmaids getting ready together in an elegant room, laughing and enjoying pre-wedding preparations.
Bridesmaids jumping on a bed in satin dresses during a fun wedding celebration in an elegant bedroom.
Group of young people laughing and playing on a bed in a cozy bedroom setting.
Four elegantly dressed adults posing together in a classic interior with hardwood floors and framed paintings.
Bridesmaids in satin robes lounging together on a bed during wedding morning preparations.
Four guests posing indoors at a formal event, one woman in a red gown with bright red hair, others in elegant attire.
Man in sage green suit walking through ornate iron garden gate flanked by tall red-leafed hedges on a gravel path.
Man in traditional Scottish kilt and waistcoat dancing indoors near antique wooden dresser.
Person packing luggage in a cluttered bedroom with a wooden dresser and suitcase visible.
Two groomsmen in kilts and black vests help each other with neckties while getting ready for a Scottish wedding.
Bridesmaids in red and rose gowns getting ready together in an elegant room before a wedding ceremony.
Black and white mirror reflection of a bride getting ready with attendants, one wearing a wide-brim hat.
Bridesmaid in burgundy dress fastening bracelet on bride's wrist during wedding preparation.
A woman in a blue floral dress and a man in a sage suit hold a toddler at an elegant indoor venue.
Guests mingling in an elegant room with ornate decor, red rug, and paintings during a formal gathering.
Bride getting lipstick applied by makeup artist during wedding preparations in warm indoor lighting.
Man in traditional Scottish kilt outfit with sporran and ghillie brogues standing on red carpet steps.
A woman in a white wedding dress receives a pink rose corsage pinned to her gown by another woman in a floral dress.
Bride in white gown gets lipstick applied by makeup artist during wedding day preparations.
Bride in white wedding dress and veil putting on heels while seated on elegant sofa in luxurious bedroom.
Bride in elegant white gown with long train holds bouquet by sunlit leaded window in vintage room.
Bride in white gown and veil stands by ornate window holding bouquet, cathedral train flowing on floor.
Black and white photo of bride in sleek wedding dress with train standing by leaded glass window.
Elegant bride in strapless gown holding white rose bouquet, smiling in black and white portrait photo.
Bride in white gown walks with bridesmaids in burgundy dresses outside a stone castle venue.
Bridesmaids in burgundy dresses walk along a gravel path carrying pink bouquets outside a historic stone venue.
Bride in flowing white gown walks with bridesmaids in dark dresses outside a stone building in black and white photo.
Bridesmaid in red dress walks down outdoor wedding aisle lined with wooden chairs and guests.
Bride walks down outdoor aisle in elegant gown at garden wedding ceremony with wisteria backdrop.
Groomsmen in traditional Scottish kilts and dark jackets standing in a row outdoors at a wedding ceremony.
Bride walking down outdoor aisle with escort at elegant garden wedding ceremony, guests watching in Scottish attire.
Man holding a baby stands beside wedding ceremony chairs outdoors while guests watch in a garden setting.
Black and white outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated on white chairs, an elegant woman in hat standing in aisle.
Guests seated outdoors on chairs at a garden wedding ceremony, surrounded by lush greenery and stone walls.
Guests seated outdoors at a wedding ceremony, enjoying a sunny day in colorful summer attire.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with guests smiling as couple exchanges vows, woman in blue dress stands prominently among attendees.
Black and white photo of a bouquet of white roses arranged in a circular pattern, viewed from above.
Outdoor wedding ceremony in a walled garden with guests seated on wooden chairs as couple exchanges vows.
Groom in kilt smiles at bride in white gown and veil during outdoor wedding ceremony with seated guests.
Outdoor wedding ceremony in a lush garden with wisteria-covered pergola, bride and groom on green lawn.
Bride in white gown seated at outdoor wedding table with groom in tartan kilt and guests in walled garden.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom signing wedding documents outdoors, flanked by guests in Scottish kilts.
Bride signing wedding register outdoors with groom and guests in Scottish kilts, surrounded by floral arrangements.
Bride and groom walk down outdoor aisle at Scottish wedding, guests applauding, stone wall backdrop.
Bride and groom celebrate their outdoor Scottish wedding ceremony, groom in kilt, guests applauding along the aisle.
Black and white photo of bride and groom walking down outdoor wedding aisle, groom wearing Scottish kilt, guests applauding.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom in Scottish kilt walking hand in hand through a garden pergola.
Bride and groom embracing in a formal garden, groom wearing a traditional Scottish kilt and tartan sash.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom in a kilt walking hand in hand under a floral arch in a garden.
Wedding couple poses before a grand Scottish castle venue surrounded by lush green grounds and tall trees.
Bride and groom stand together on a garden path surrounded by blooming flowers at an elegant outdoor wedding venue.
Bride and groom posing outdoors with an owl landing on bride's hand, groom in tartan kilt, holding white bouquet.
Bride and groom pose with a large owl in flight at a Scottish castle wedding, groom wearing traditional kilt.
Two elegantly dressed women in wide-brim hats chat at an outdoor wedding reception near a stone manor house.
Wedding party posing in front of a grand Scottish castle venue with lush green grounds and cloudy sky.
Wedding guests gather outside a Scottish castle venue, bride holding bouquet, groom in tartan kilt, on a cloudy day.
Bride hugging a guest at a wedding reception outside a stone building, with bridesmaids in burgundy dresses nearby.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom kissing in a Gothic stone archway, bride in flowing gown with long veil.
Bride and groom kissing at the entrance of a Scottish stone manor, groom wearing a traditional kilt, bride in a flowing white gown.
Wedding party celebrating outside a grand stone building, bridesmaids in red dresses and groomsmen in kilts cheering joyfully.
Wedding party poses before a grand Scottish stone manor, groomsmen in kilts and bridesmaids in red gowns.
Black and white wedding party photo outside a historic stone building, bride and groom surrounded by guests in kilts and formal wear.
Wedding party posing in front of a Scottish castle, bride in white gown with bridesmaids in red and groomsmen in kilts.
Wedding party kisses outside a Scottish castle, bridesmaids in red dresses and groomsmen in kilts surrounding the couple.
Joyful wedding party cheers outside a Scottish castle, with bridesmaids in red and groomsmen in traditional kilts.
Bride in white gown celebrates with bridesmaids in burgundy dresses outside a grand stone castle venue.
Bride in white gown poses with four bridesmaids in red satin dresses holding bouquets outside a stone manor.
Bride in white gown with bridesmaids in red dresses posing on lawn outside elegant stone manor house.
Bride in white gown with bridesmaids in rust dresses posing on lawn before a grand Scottish castle.
Wedding party posing outside a Scottish manor, groom in tartan kilt, bride in white gown, family in formal attire.
Seven groomsmen in kilts and dark jackets walk together outside a grand Scottish castle on a wedding day.
Elegant wedding table setup with white floral arrangements, candles, silverware, and place settings in a bright venue.
Elegant wedding reception in a grand Scottish manor with long tables, candelabras, and portrait-lined pink walls.
Black and white wedding photo of bride in gown and groom in Scottish kilt embracing outdoors under flowering trees.
Bride and groom in Scottish kilt pose under purple wisteria pergola on their wedding day.
Bride and groom pose under blooming wisteria, bride holding white bouquet, groom in tartan kilt, garden wedding portrait.
Black and white photo of bride in white gown and groom in Scottish kilt standing together in a lush garden.
Bride and groom dancing in lush garden with wisteria, groom wearing traditional Scottish kilt on wedding day.
Groom carrying bride in white gown outside a grand estate, black and white wedding photo.
Groom in tartan kilt lifts smiling bride in white wedding dress outdoors in lush green garden setting.
Bride in white gown and groom in Scottish tartan kilt pose on lush green lawn before a historic manor house.
Bride in white gown and groom in Scottish tartan kilt embrace on green lawn with historic manor house backdrop.
Bride in white gown and groom in Scottish kilt walk hand in hand on lush green lawn before a historic castle.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand on green lawn before Scottish castle, groom wearing traditional kilt.
Bride in white gown and groom in Scottish tartan kilt hold hands on lush green lawn with historic manor backdrop.
Bride in strapless white wedding gown with deep V-neckline and flowing skirt walks across lush green garden lawn.
Guests applauding at an elegant formal dinner in a grand red-walled dining room with candlelit tables.
Elegant elderly woman in wide-brim hat smiling at a formal wedding reception dinner table with champagne glasses.
A bearded man in a suit giving a speech at an elegant wedding reception in a pink ornate room.
A toddler sits at an elegant wedding reception table with adults, surrounded by floral centerpieces and glassware.
Man in black suit giving a speech at an elegant wedding reception in a ornate room with gold mirrors.
Bride and groom raising champagne glasses during wedding reception toast at elegant dining table.
Two women laughing and raising glasses in a toast at an elegant wedding reception table with candles and glassware.
Groom giving a heartfelt wedding speech at elegant reception while bride smiles adoringly at candlelit table.
Bride and groom seated at wedding reception head table as guest in white hat delivers a heartfelt speech.
Groom delivers wedding speech at candlelit reception table beneath chandelier, bride smiling beside floral centerpieces.
Groom delivering wedding speech to seated guests in a grand candlelit reception room with bride looking on.
Black and white wedding speech photo with groom reading notes by elegant window with chandelier above.
Groom giving a heartfelt wedding speech at an elegant reception, with bride smiling at the head table.
Two groomsmen holding up childhood photos of the bride and groom during a wedding speech in an elegant room.
Black and white wedding reception photo of groom giving speech at elegant venue with guests seated at decorated tables.
Bride and groom raise glasses during wedding reception toast at elegant venue with large windows.
Two groomsmen hold up photos during a wedding reception speech in an elegant pink-walled dining room with candles.
A bride in a white gown smiles while enjoying dessert at her wedding reception table by a large window.
Wedding guests smile and celebrate at reception dinner table in elegant venue.
Elegant room with ornate fireplace, portrait paintings, floral arrangement, and antique furniture on a Persian rug.
Two men in formal attire share a toast at a wedding reception in an elegant pink-walled room with ornate gold mirrors.
Man in Scottish kilt and boy in sage suit pose together on red carpet steps at a formal venue.
Wedding guests laugh during speeches in an elegant dining room with portraits and candlelit tables.
Bride in white gown and groom in blue tartan kilt holding wine glasses in a stone-walled Scottish castle venue.
Woman in floral dress holding cocktails and water glass on tray at elegant party event.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom in Scottish kilt sharing a romantic moment by an open window.
Bride in white strapless gown holding a margarita glass with salted rim at a wedding reception.
Black and white photo of a groom in a kilt and bride in a white gown sharing a toast by a sunlit window.
A bride in a white gown and groom in a Scottish kilt share a toast by a sunlit window with floral curtains.
A groom in a kilt and bride in a white gown smile together holding drinks by an open French door.
Bride and groom celebrate with guests on a floral sofa in an elegant library room during their wedding reception.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom toasting in a cozy library, seated on a floral sofa surrounded by bookshelves.
Bride and groom in Scottish kilt toasting with wine glasses on floral sofa in elegant library setting.
Black and white photo of a bride in white gown and groom in Scottish kilt raising glasses on stone steps.
Bride in white gown and groom in Scottish kilt raising glasses on stone steps at elegant wedding venue.
Bride in white gown and groom in Scottish kilt pose on stone steps with spiral topiaries at wedding venue.
A joyful bride in a white gown and groom in a Scottish kilt hold hands outside a stone manor.
Happy bride and groom laughing outdoors, bride holding cocktail, groom in tartan kilt, lush green garden wedding setting.
Bride in white gown and groom in Scottish kilt pose joyfully before vibrant pink rhododendron bushes in lush garden.
Bride in white gown and groom in Scottish kilt walk through garden as guests toss confetti at outdoor wedding celebration.
Bride and groom posing in front of large pink rhododendron bushes, groom wearing Scottish kilt, bride in white gown.
Groom in kilt tosses child in air as bride in white gown laughs at outdoor wedding celebration.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding hands walking down stone stairs at a castle wedding venue.
Bride twirling in white gown with groom in kilt on garden path at outdoor wedding venue.
Bride and groom embrace near stone staircase, groom wearing traditional Scottish kilt at outdoor wedding venue.
Wedding party posing in a lush garden path, bride in white gown, groom in kilt, with two guests smiling.
A bride and groom share a romantic moment in a lush garden, while guests relax nearby on a wedding day.
Bride in white gown poses with two guests in lush garden setting during wedding celebration outdoors.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom standing on a dock surrounded by a serene pond and lush trees.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss beneath a flowing white wedding veil.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss under a veil on a wooden dock by a serene lake surrounded by lush green trees.
Bride and groom walking through lush green gardens, groom wearing traditional Scottish kilt, on their wedding day.
Black and white photo of bride and groom kissing on a wooden dock surrounded by a tranquil lake and lush trees.
Black and white photo of bride in white gown and groom in tartan kilt walking through lush garden.
A bride in white gown and groom in Scottish kilt walk together along a lush green woodland path.
Bride and groom dancing outdoors near a large tree on lush green grass during their wedding celebration.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sitting on a garden swing, groom wearing a kilt, sharing a romantic moment.
Bride and groom cutting white wedding cake together in elegant room with ornate ceiling, sparkler lit on top.
Bride and groom cutting wedding cake together in elegant Scottish venue, groom wearing traditional tartan kilt.
Bride and groom cutting white wedding cake in elegant room with grand piano, wearing formal attire.
Black and white photo of bride and groom cutting wedding cake in elegant venue, groom wearing tartan kilt.
Bride and groom cutting wedding cake, groom wearing traditional Scottish kilt, sharing a joyful moment in elegant venue.
Bride and groom smile together near a grand piano and wedding cake at an elegant Scottish wedding reception.
Elegant wedding reception with guests mingling, including a person in a wheelchair, in a grand decorated room.
Elegantly dressed wedding guests mingle in a grand venue, with women in formal attire and fascinators socializing.
A young girl peeks behind a white frosted celebration cake on a wooden stand at a party.
Wedding party relaxing on a vintage sofa, bride and groom sharing a candid moment with guests at a elegant venue.
Family in festive costumes laughing together at a wedding reception in an elegant arched venue.
Elderly woman in wheelchair dancing with guests at a wedding reception in an elegant pink room.
Black and white photo of a joyful groom in a kilt sharing a first dance with his bride at a wedding reception.
Bride and groom enter wedding reception in elegant pink ballroom, guests applaud as groom wears traditional Scottish kilt.
Bride and groom share first dance in elegant pink ballroom surrounded by wedding guests in formal attire.
Bride and groom share first dance in Scottish castle ballroom, groom wearing traditional tartan kilt, guests celebrating in background.
Bride in white satin gown dancing with groom during wedding reception on elegant ballroom dance floor.
Guests clapping and dancing at a wedding reception in an elegant room, with one man wearing a traditional Scottish kilt.
Black and white photo of a couple sharing their first dance at a wedding reception surrounded by applauding guests.
Elegant gathering in a pink room with guests in formal attire, including a woman in a wheelchair, at a special event.
Guests dancing joyfully at an elegant wedding reception in a grand ballroom with chandelier and blue mood lighting.
Guests embracing and laughing joyfully on a wedding dance floor in an elegant venue.
Two guests smile and dance together at a wedding reception in an elegant pink-walled venue.
Bride and groom share a joyful dance surrounded by guests at an elegant evening wedding reception.
Bride and groom share romantic first dance lift in elegant red ballroom at wedding reception.
Bride and groom share a dance at elegant Scottish castle wedding reception, groom wearing traditional kilt.
Wedding guests celebrate and dance in ornate venue, dressed in elegant formal attire.
Black and white photo of wedding guests dancing and clapping joyfully in an elegant ballroom.
A joyful child sits on a man's shoulders at a lively wedding reception, surrounded by celebrating guests.
Black and white wedding reception photo of child on shoulders near chandelier amid dancing guests.
Guests dancing joyfully at a wedding reception in an elegant venue, woman in blue dress laughing with arms raised.
Guests dancing joyfully at a Scottish wedding reception, woman in navy dress laughing beside man in tartan kilt.
Bride in white gown with groom in kilt and tartan at outdoor evening wedding celebration.
Guests in Scottish kilts and formal attire enjoy traditional ceilidh dancing at a wedding reception.