As of January 8, 2025, you need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to travel to Scotland (well, the whole U.K.). You can apply for it online. It costs £10.00 until April 8, 2025 and then it will cost £16.00 starting April 9, 2025. It takes at least 3 business days for a decision. Each individual person will need a visa (even children & babies). For more information, visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta.

Please use the website or the official app on your phone. There are 3rd-party companies that charge way more and there are even scam websites now, so be careful, especially if it costs more than the above listed amounts.

We have hired a bus through AC's Taxis to take people to & from the Castle.

Morning Pick-Up:

- Time: 8:30 a.m. sharp departure

- Location: West Register House, Charlotte Square (https://maps.app.goo.gl/TynBasnHe5GANbt7A) to Winton Castle

Evening Drop-Off:

- Time: 11:45 p.m. (23:45) sharp departure

- Location: Winton Castle to West Register House, Charlotte Square (https://maps.app.goo.gl/TynBasnHe5GANbt7A)

Please let us know whether you do not intend to take the bus. Thank you!

For the Mini Highland Games (whether you are participating or not): Whatever is comfortable & appropriate for athletic events. The Games will take place rain or shine, so keep in mind that it might be muddy!

For the Wedding: Black Tie Optional (full-length dresses, jumpsuits, pantsuits, suits, or slacks with a button down and jacket). We do not care about the color, but if you wear white, someone may unintentionally (or intentionally) spill so much red wine on you (think buckets).

Please bring a small bag that can fit in your lap on the bus with your fancy wedding clothes.

After the game, there will be a communal area for the men & a communal area for the women to change. Unfortunately, there are only showers in the men's area. We will be providing body wipes & deodorant for both areas. Thankfully, it won't be too hot out.

There will be around 2.5 hours between the Mini Highland Games & the Ceremony for people to change, mingle, and eat a quick lunch.

Before the Games: Light pastries

After the Games: Mix of sandwiches, wraps, & fruit

After the Ceremony: Canapés

Dinner: When you RSVP, you will be able to pick your starter, main meal, & dessert for dinner. There are two options for each course of the dinner.

If you have kids joining, they will have a separate kid's menu. Unfortunately, we cannot customize the RSVP options to include their meal, so if you are RSVPing for kids, just pick a random food option & we will provide the following 3-course meal:

(1) Starter - Strawberry and melon salad; (2) Main Meal - Macaroni cheese; (2) Dessert - Brownies and Ice Cream

Later in the Evening: Cake

End of the Night: Evening Buffet

To rent/drive a car in Scotland, you will need:

(1) Your passport; AND

(2) Either a European driver's license OR a driver's license written in English

Since everyone is coming from the U.S. & France, we should all be good!

In Scotland, they drive on the left side of the road. Also, if you are driving out in the countryside, keep in mind that there are roads that have one lane that goes in both directions, so please look into passing rules in addition to just general rules of the road.

Because of limited venue space, we unfortunately can't accommodate plus-ones beyond those named on the wedding invitation. We hope you understand our decision.

July 15, 2025