A SCOTTISH hotel has won an award for the best wedding hotel in the world – for a record sixth time.
Balbirnie House Hotel in Fife has now won for the sixth time in a row at the Haute Grandeur Awards – also awarded in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
The hotel also received Best Country Hotel in Europe and Best Romantic Hotel in Scotland.
Other accolades for the A listed Georgian mansion include winning best global destination wedding retreat in 2018 and best European wedding hotel in 2020 and has said it has celebrated the union of 172 couples this year alone, with a further 170 already booked in for 2024.
Gaynor Russell, head of weddings and events at Balbirnie House, said: “There are weddings, and then there are Balbirnie Weddings. To receive this recognition for a sixth time is something the whole team is incredibly proud of.
“What matters most to us is that these awards are based on the experiences of our couples and their guests. The trust placed in us to deliver such important days is what drives everything we do.”
Managing director Nicholas Russell added: “Weddings have always been at the heart of Balbirnie House, and to be recognised globally for a sixth time is a significant milestone for the entire team.
“It reflects not only consistency, but also the creativity, care and attention to detail that define every celebration we host. Scotland continues to grow as one of the world’s most desirable wedding destinations, and we are proud to play a part in that story.”
The hotel, dating back to 1777, is also progressing plans for future expansion following approval for a £1.4 million woodland cabin development, which will increase on-site accommodation capacity from 75 to 100 guests from Spring 2027.
