Lochgilphead

Lochgilphead Registration District

Tying the knot in Mid Argyll or the heart of Knapdale? Lochgilphead is your go-to office.

Office details:

1A Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RD

01546605521 (option 5)

lorna.wilson@argyll-bute.gov.uk

Covers ceremonies in:

Lochgilphead

Ardkinglas

Cairndow,

Inveraray,

Minard,

Ardrishaig,

Tarbert,

Portsonachan,

Furnace,

Lochgair,

Auchindrain,

Craobh Haven.

Getting married near the historic Kilmartin Glen? You guessed it—Lochgilphead!

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Our Registrars

Lorna Wilson – Registrar for Lochgilphead

Started in Registration – May 2010

Holds the Certificate of Proficiency in the Practice of Law and Registration

“I have been working in Local Authority since 1991 and moved to the registration service in 2010. I love coming to work; every day is a new day, it is a wonderful job and I feel very privileged.

Melanie MacLean- Marriage Officer for Lochgilphead

Started in Registration – June 2021

‘I very recently (June 2021) started this job. I was at a stage in life where I thought ‘what do I want to do for the next 20 years’.

Testimonials

I can't recommend Lorna highly enough. She is such a lovely lady with a very calming nature. Lorna really put us at ease on our Wedding Day and we shared a few laughs along the way. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a lovely day. We will cherish the memories forever!

man in a kilt and a woman in a white dress with shops and water in the background

Davey and Nicky

The George Inveraray

We wanted to write to express our heartfelt thanks for conducting our wedding ceremony on the beach at Crear on such a cold and wet October day. Despite the weather, you helped make the occasion truly special and memorable for us. Your warmth, calm professionalism, and good humour set such a lovely tone for the day. You made us both feel comfortable and helped us focus on the joy of the moment rather than the wind and rain. We are so grateful for your patience and your willingness to brave the elements to make our ceremony exactly as we had hoped.

Alix and Lauren

Crear

Travelling to Lochgilphead

By Road – 88 miles from Glasgow to Lochgilphead

A scenic hour and a half drive from Glasgow past the shores of Loch Lomond and over the magnificent Rest and Be Thankful, down the western side of beautiful Loch Fyne, brings you to the gateway of this stunning and historic area of Argyll.

Inveraray

The Royal Burgh of Inveraray is the former capital of Argyll and is the home of the Duke of Argyll, Chief of the Clan Campbell. Neil Munro, author of the Para Handy tales, was born in the town in 1863.

A particularly picturesque town, Inveraray provides easy reach to many other tourist attractions. The town’s ceremony rooms are located on an upper floor within a property on Inveraray’s Front Street, with views overlooking the loch. The facilities can accommodate up to 30 people.

Lochgilphead

Twenty-four miles south of Inveraray on the A83 is the town of Lochgilphead, home to Argyll and Bute Council headquarters based at Kilmory Castle. The castle gardens, home to many rare rhododendrons and unusual trees and plants, offers a stunning backdrop for photographs, as do the nearby Crinan Canal and front green.

Lochgilphead Marriage Room

The Registrar’s office and ceremony rooms are at the top of Argyll Street within easy walking distance of the waterfront and car parking. The ceremony room can accommodate up to 30 people. Located on the ground floor with wheelchair access and toilets.

Arrangements of silk flowers are available but you can provide your own flowers if you wish. Music facilities and a limited choice of music is available and you are free to bring your own CDs.

There is parking available at the ceremony rooms and within easy walking distance. On weekdays, however, only two spaces can be reserved.