An East Lothian wedding venue that was named Wedding Venue of the Year at the Scotland Prestige Awards has hailed an increase in bookings of 75 per cent after a six-figure refurbishment.
Dunglass Estate posted the increase in 2022 bookings against 2021, and said the rise coincides with the completion of an extensive renovation of the grounds, venue and accommodation.
Simon Usher, estate owner and managing director, said: “It’s in the last nine months that we’ve noticed a really significant spike in bookings.
“We hosted all weddings that were rearranged due to covid in 2021 and last year was fully booked with all new enquiries.
“Now, we’re at capacity for 2023 weekends and only have a limited number left in 2024 too, with a waiting list of couples anticipating the opening of our 2025 diary.”
The vast Dunglass Estate has been in the Usher family for over 100 years, originally purchased by Simon’s great-grandfather in 1919.
“I took over as custodian in 2009 and now live on-site with my wife and two children,” Mr Usher added. Prior to this, Dunglass had predominantly been an agricultural estate with in-hand and tenanted farming along with a number of property lets.
Dunglass Estate hosted its first weddings in 2009 with a clear span marquee adjacent to the historic 15th-century Collegiate Church.
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