Caroline&David

Friday to Sunday

Around the Weekend

We would love for you to make a weekend of it. The wedding is on the Saturday, with a relaxed gathering on either side, so there is plenty of time to see everyone.

Friday Evening

For those arriving in Edinburgh on the Friday, we will host an informal get-together so you can catch up with old friends and meet new ones before the big day.

The venue and timing will be confirmed nearer the date.

Saturday — The Wedding Day

The main event. The full running order, from the ceremony in Linlithgow to carriages at midnight, is set out in the Order of the Day above.

Sunday — Open House

Before everyone heads home, we are holding a relaxed open house on Sunday 25th October, from 12 pm. A chance to wind down together, with no schedule and no rush.

Who: All guests are welcome — drop in whenever suits.

Getting There

Travel

The Ceremony — St Michael's Parish Church, Linlithgow

Our ceremony takes place at St Michael's Parish Church, Kirkgate, Linlithgow EH49 7AL — one of Scotland's finest medieval churches, consecrated in 1242 and favoured by generations of Scottish monarchs. It stands beside the magnificent ruins of Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots, overlooking Linlithgow Loch.

If you're arriving early, we'd encourage you to take a look around the church and palace grounds. You may also want to stop for a drink at The Four Marys on the High Street or Platform 3 by the station — both are within five minutes' walk of the church.

By train: Linlithgow is a short direct journey from Edinburgh — approximately 20 minutes from Waverley or Haymarket stations, with trains running every 20 minutes. St Michael's Parish Church is a 5-minute walk from Linlithgow station along the High Street.

By taxi from Edinburgh: The journey takes around 30 minutes. We recommend pre-booking, especially on a Saturday.

By Uber: Ubers are readily available in central Edinburgh and will travel out to Linlithgow. If you are staying outside the city, a pre-booked taxi is the safer option, as Uber availability can be hit and miss further out.

By car: Parking in Linlithgow is limited, so allow extra time if you are driving to the ceremony. The Signet Library sits in Edinburgh's Old Town, where parking is restricted, so we recommend taxis or public transport for the evening reception.

After the Ceremony

A coach will be provided to take guests from St Michael's Parish Church to The Signet Library in Edinburgh. It will depart from outside the church shortly after the ceremony, once photographs and confetti are complete, with guests arriving at The Signet Library around 3:30 pm. You do not need to arrange your own transport for this journey.

Where to Stay

The following hotels offer special discounted rates for our wedding guests. All are within easy reach of The Signet Library in central Edinburgh.

Edinburgh is busy in October — we recommend booking accommodation early.