FAQs — Balfreish Barns

What is included if i book Balfreish Barns as my wedding venue?

The minimum package is the hire of the venue, i.e. the Barns and access to the majority of the gardens. This also includes portable wedding toilet hire. Additional props will be available if desired, i.e., 1 large and 2 small whisky barrels,milk churns, fridges, buckets for iced beers and wine, water jugs,rustic arch, decorated jars for flowers, tree trunk cuts and other small oddities

Is there room for a dance floor? Do we need to put down flooring?

There is lots of room for a dancing in the Long Barn - some or all of the tables from the meal can be removed to clear the floor.

Is there accomodation nearby for our guests?

There is a variety of accomodation nearby, self catering or B and B. There are also lots of bigger guests houses and hotels in both Inverness and Nairn

Can we supply our own alcohol and food or caterers?

Yes! you can supply your own alcohol but must also hire at least 2 experienced staff to manage the bar. No BYOB is allowed

Where are the bathroom facilities for guests?

bathroom facilities at the present are portable wedding toilets.

Are children permitted at Balfreish Barns?

Yes but there are two unfenced ponds in the garden so young children would need to be under adult supervision at all times

How many guests does Balfreish allow?

Maximum number of guests for seated meal in the Long Barn would be 90 and up to 130 for evening

Are camping and caravans allowed?

Can we have flower petals, rice, confetti etc?

Flower petals only

Can we bring our pets?

If there is a special pet that you would like to be part of the ceremony then we would be pleased to discuss, otherwise no.