Romantic Breaks in the Highlands of scotland
Whisk your loved one away for a romantic getaway at the Dunalastair, nestled among the poetic drama of the Perthshire Highlands in the Heart of Scotland.
The warmth of our welcome is equally matched to the hotel's Scottish Baronial style and heritage, and the renowned cuisine is both delicious and locally sourced.
Each moment can become a memory, so please, escape to Dunalastair for the perfect romantic break in comfort and style and make your dream a reality.
Here are our latest Romantic Breaks:
Dunalastair Hotel
The Square
Kinloch Rannoch
Perthshire
PH16 5PW
Tel: 01882 632218
Fax: 01882 632371
Further Information on Getting Married in Scotland
Any two persons can marry in Scotland regardless of which country they live subject to meeting the following requirements:
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Both of you must be at least 16 years of age.
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You must not be related to one another in a way which would prevent you from marrying.
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You must both be unmarried. If either of you have been previously married you must produce documentary evidence that your previous marriage ended by death, divorce or annulment.
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You must not be of the same sex (at birth).
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You must both be capable of understanding the nature of marriage and of consenting to marriage.
If you live outside the UK, your marriage in Scotland must be regarded as valid in the country in which you are domiciled (most countries do recognise marriages in Scotland, even when the bride or groom are 16 years old). You can be married in Scotland by either religious ceremony or by civil ceremony. A religious marriage, whether Christian or non-Christian, can only be solemnised by a minister, clergyman, pastor, priest or other person entitled to do so under the Marriage (Scotland) Act, 1977.
Residency Requirement
Scotland is the only country in the UK where there is no residency requirement to be fulfilled. However, at least one of you must personally visit the Registrar for the district in which your marriage is to take place during the seven day period leading up to the date of marriage. Please note, you cannot attend on the day of your marriage.
Giving Notice
You both need to complete and submit a marriage notice to the Registrar for the district in which your marriage is to take place. Notice must be given in the three month period prior to the date of your marriage and not later than 15 days before the date of your marriage. It is usually possible to make a provisional booking with a Registrar before the three month period prior to your marriage date but you will still need to give formal notice within the permitted time period.
Your marriage notice must be submitted early enough to allow the Registrar sufficient time to satisfy himself that you are both free to marry one another. Normally notices should be with the registrar about four weeks before your marriage but if either of you has been married before or are travelling from overseas, the notices should be with the Registrar at least six weeks beforehand.
Although you do not need to attend personally to hand in your marriage notices, at least one of you must attend personally at the Registrar's office during the seven day period leading up to the date of your marriage (not on the marriage day itself). In the case of a religious marriage, this is to collect the marriage schedule. In the case of a civil marriage, it is to finalise the marriage arrangements with the Registrar.
Documents to be Produced
When handing over or sending your marriage notice forms to the Registrar, you will need to supply certain documents for example, your birth certificate. If you have been married before, a decree absolute of divorce or if you are a widow or widower, the death certificate of your former spouse. If you are marrying a step-relative or an in-law, you will need to provide relevant death certificates and/or other documents requested by the Registrar. Only original documents will be accepted.
If you are domiciled outside the United Kingdom, a 'certificate of no impediment to marriage' is required stating that you are free to marry. This should be obtained from your own registrar of marriages or a competent authority that has access to the marriage records in your country. Should any of your documents be in a foreign language, you will need to provide a certified translation in English. If you are unable to provide any of the required documents, the Registrar will advise you what other documents are acceptable.
If you live in England and Wales
If you intend to marry either a person residing in Scotland or a person residing in England or Wales who has a parent residing in Scotland, there is an alternative procedure to follow if you so desire. If you decide to do this, you may give notice to the Superintendent Registrar in the district in England and Wales in which you reside. The person you are marrying must, however, give notice to a Scottish Registrar in the usual way.
After the 21 day period has elapsed from entering the notice in the notice book, the Superintendent Registrar will issue a certificate of marriage, which must be sent to the Scottish Registrar as quickly as possible.
If you are domicilled outside the UK
There are additional requirements for you to fulfil if you are domiciled outside the United Kingdom. If you are subject to the marriage laws in the country in which you are domiciled, you need to obtain a certificate of no impediment to marriage, which will state that you are free to marry. This certificate should be obtained from your own marriage registration authority. A certificate from a lawyer will only be accepted as a last resort since they do not have access to marriage records. If the certificate is in not in English, a certified translation is also required. In the absence of such a certificate without good reason, it may not be possible for you to get married in Scotland. If you have been resident in the United Kingdom for the past two years, you do not need to submit such a certificate.
If you are in any doubt about what is required, contact the Registrar in the district in which you intend to marry. You are also strongly advised to fax over your documents for approval before making your journey to Scotland.
UK Visa Requirements
If you are not a UK passport holder, you may need a Visa to enter the UK. Even if a Visa is not required, you are advised to obtain an Entry Clearance. With this document, you will not be refused entry by UK immigration upon arrival to the UK (subject to certain conditions).
What it Costs to get Married in Scotland
From 1st April 1998, each person submitting a notice of marriage to the district Registrar for either a civil or religious ceremony, must pay GBP12 (GBP = Great Britain Pounds sterling). For solemnisation of a civil marriage, the fee is GBP40. Where permissible, there may be a surcharge for Saturday afternoon ceremonies in the region of GBP50. Many register offices will accept payment by Visa or Mastercard, for which a small processing charge will be made.
The fee payable for a religious marriage is not fixed and is decided by religious celebrant solemnising your marriage. You should expect, however, to pay up to GBP200.
Each extract of your marriage entry in the register of marriages (your marriage certificate) will cost GBP8. The minimum you can pay, therefore, is GBP72 (for a civil ceremony and including a marriage certificate).
Should you wish to use a dressing or changing room at a register office, there may be an additional charge e.g. Gretna's register office charges GBP20. You should check the availability and cost with your register office if you require a changing facility.
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