Family and Friends
State Dining Room
Originally added in 1530, this part of the castle housed the Great Hall on the first floor. The space was transformed during the 1740s, when the castle was remodelled as a Georgian mansion, and one of Scotland’s greatest dining chambers was created. The magnificent interior is enhanced by the superb views over the landscape to distant Schiehallion.
So when an occasion requires an appropriate sense of style, the baroque accent of the State Dining Room offers a regal setting for private dinners, where 16-50 guests can celebrate a special anniversary or gather for a corporate event such as impressing key clients or marking an important milestone. The State Dining Room is also a splendid setting for wedding ceremonies and drinks receptions for up to 140 people.
The State Dining Room is available from 6pm from 1st April to 31st October, and sometimes earlier during the winter.
Capacity and room details:
- Theatre / Reception - up to 140 guests
- Dining - 16 - 50 guests
- 10.9 x 7.9 metres
The Library
In the dignified quiet of the Library, lined with a magnificent portfolio of Scottish learning, small gatherings of up to 40 guests can meet and soak up the unique atmosphere. The Library is perfect for small wedding ceremonies, board meetings for up to 12 directors, and can be transformed into a meeting room with up to 40 theatre-style seats.
The Library wing was built by the 2nd Duke of Atholl around 1750, and rebuilt in 1814 following fire damage.
The busts lining the shelf tops include literary luminaries such as Milton and Shakespeare. They were originally created by John Cheere in the 1750s for Diana’s Grove, situated in the gardens, and then re-housed in the Library.
The Library is available throughout the year.
Capacity and room details:
- Theatre / Reception - 40 guests
- 7.5 x 4.5 metres
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