Tied in a Bow January 2015 | Page 66

tanding above its own beach and with a history reaching over 500 years, Ackergill Tower is set in 3,000 acres of majestic gardens and offers an inspirational stage for the biggest day of your life. Choose from a selection of beautiful and historic event spaces, each with its own style and character to create an occasion that’s as special and unique as your love.

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We can accommodate up to 72 of your friends and family in the Tower and its four wonderful cottages, both before and after your big day. Careful restoration has ensured that the bedrooms at Ackergill Tower have retained their original charm and character, whilst boasting every 21st century luxury you would anticipate from a venue of this calibre. With our world renowned head chef creating delectable dishes, utilizing the wonderful fresh produce from neighbouring farms, we can cater to well over 100 guests, leaving each with a satisfied smile.

Our dedicated wedding manager will help you plan every last detail of your big day to ensure that it is truly unique and personal to you. No matter how big your dreams we’ll turn them into reality and take the stress and strain out of planning your nuptials. We also have a selection of wedding day packages to make things even easier. Choose the one that best suits your needs, then add your choice of finishing touches to create an occasion that reflects both your personalities perfectly.

As the perfect end to your big day, let the wonderful staff at Ackergill Tower arrange one of our famous beach bonfires on the sands of Sinclair Bay. With a hot chocolate to warm the hands and a dram of whisky to warm the soul, this is a side of Scotland that most will never see. Complete with an authentic bagpiper filling the air with traditional Scottish melodies, this is a truly incredible way to spend your first evening as newlyweds.

For your first night as man and wife we can provide our award winning Treehouse, perched in a 150 year old sycamore tree surrounded by beautiful woodland. Officially opened by HRH the Prince of Wales in 2003, it provides the perfect location for complete luxury and an idyllic start to married life. One of the largest in Europe, it’s a quiet and peaceful haven of tranquility in which to enjoy your first night of wedded bliss.