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By Handfasting Scotland

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Price is €263 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 45m
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Overview

    • Immerse yourself in Scottish tradition with a symbolic handfasting ritual
    • Learn about the ancient meanings of the ritual from a Scottish celebrant
    • Make your own simple vows if you wish during this non-legal ceremony
    • Receive a keepsake certificate of handfasting to remember the experience
    • Locations in Edinburgh, or by arrangement in the heart of the Highlands

Activity location

    • Edinburgh
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1SR, UK
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh: Handfasting Ceremony

  • Activity duration is 45 minutes45m
    45m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€262.61 x 1 Traveller€262.61
Total
Price is €262.61

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    A short symbolic handfasting ritual
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tartan ribbons for binding
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Keepsake certificate of handfasting
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Photos permitted throughout
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    If you would like us to arrange a photographer or piper for the ceremony, these can be arranged at additional cost.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    If you would like to use a specific indoor venue, this may incur an additional cost.

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 18 years
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Step into Scottish tradition with a symbolic handfasting ritual, a timeless ceremony where tartan ribbons bind two hands and two hearts.

Meet your traditional Scottish celebrant who will guide you through the ancient meanings of the ritual, share the Celtic traditions of love and unity, and invite you to make your own simple vows if you wish.

This short ceremony is non-legal and suitable for symbolic commitments, engagements, anniversaries, and vow renewals. It is a heartfelt cultural experience blending history, landscape, and love into a moment you’ll remember for a lifetime.

Locations in and around Edinburgh, or by arrangement in the Trossachs, or in the heart of the Highlands.

Location

Activity location

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    • Edinburgh
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1SR, UK
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom