Marriage and Civil Ceremonies

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Dunaverty Village Hall

Dunaverty Village Hall

The community owned Dunaverty Hall opened in June 2016 after a large amount of fund raising was carried out.  Since then there has been numerous weddings where everyone has congratulated us on a good job done! The large hall can easily seat 130 guests around 10 round tables and 5 rectangular tables.  We have a […]

Colonsay Hotel

Colonsay Hotel

Built in 1750 as an inn for the local population and the rare visitor, the exterior of The Colonsay hotel in Scotland has remained largely unchanged. Perched on the hillside above the harbour, the hotel has commanding views over the sea to the neighbouring island of Jura. Inside, The Colonsay retains much of its original […]

Portsonachan Hotel

Portsonachan Hotel

On the beautiful Southside shores of Loch Awe, the Portsonachan Hotel built circa 1840 provides accommodation as bed and breakfast and invites you to relax in a panoramic atmosphere. Discover the Splendour of Scotland with The Portsonachan Hotel accommodation on Loch Awe. Portsonachan Hotel and Self Catering Lodges is arguably the most picturesque holiday destination in Argyllshire, […]

Lochgilphead Registration Office

Lochgilphead Marriage room

The town of Lochgilphead, home to Argyll and Bute Council headquarters at Kilmory Castle. The castle gardens, home to many rare rhododendrons and unusual trees and plants, offer a stunning backdrop for photographs, as do the nearby Crinan Canal and front green. The registrar’s office and ceremony rooms are at the top of Argyll Street […]

Frequently Asked Questions

Elaine Crichton

Marriage and Civil Partnership Questions and Answers Are all couples required to wait the minimum 29 day notice period? Yes, unless they are granted dispensation under exceptional circumstances. The date that notices are lodged will begin the 29-day minimum notice period. Can couples who lodge notice now extend their notice period if required? No, notices […]

Why Choose a Registrar for Your Ceremony?

Lorna Wilson

Courtesy of Wonderful & Strange Photography Why Should I Choose a Registrar from Argyll and Bute? Ask any newly married couple and they’ll tell you that organising a wedding can be stressful – there’s so much to plan. Here in Argyll and Bute, we want the run up to your big day to be an enjoyable experience, […]

Fees and Charges

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Prices Correct from 1st April 2025 Statutory Fees for Lodging Notices Statutory Fees for Lodging Notices Marriage or Civil Partnership Description Price Processing two Notice Forms £90.00 One  Extract £10.00 Total   £100.00 Payment Information and Travel Costs When you book a Registrar for your special day, you’re not just booking someone to turn up and say […]

Civil Partnership paperwork

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Here are some of the forms and guidance you may need for your civil partnership. Please speak to your Registrar about what paperwork you will be required to complete. Information Leaflet – Civil Partnership in Scotland This leaflet provides you with information on the legal requirements for a civil partnership in Scotland and can help […]

Civil partnership information

Who can register a Civil Partnership in Scotland? Any two persons, regardless of where they live, may register a civil partnership in Scotland provided that: both persons, are at least 16 years of age on the day they wish to register their civil partnership. They are not related to one another in a way that […]

Marriage Paperwork

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Here are some of the forms and guidance you may need for a marriage in Scotland. Please speak to your registrar about what paperwork you are required to complete. Terms and Conditions This leaflet is the terms and conditions for civil ceremony bookings with our registration team Terms and Conditions Document 2024 Information leaflet – […]