Say 'I do' on board Fingal!

Congratulations if you said ‘Yes!’ and are newly engaged to be married!

Your exciting journey now begins as you set sail to find and say ‘I do!’ to your perfect wedding venue.

At Fingal, discover a truly unique wedding destination aboard your own private ship. A former lighthouse tender, which delivered vital supplies to remote lighthouses around Scotland’s dramatic coastline, Fingal has been beautifully transformed, retaining many stunning nautical details, linking to her seafaring past.

Evoking old Hollywood glamour from the golden era of travel, AA Hotel of the Year Scotland, Fingal, is guaranteed to be unlike any other wedding setting you have ever experienced.

The exterior of Fingal at dusk.

A perfect location

Fingal is permanently berthed in the historic Port of Leith, only two miles from the centre of Edinburgh and 40 minutes’ drive from Edinburgh airport, easy to reach for your guests both local and further afield.

Creating memories to last a lifetime

Many happy couples have chosen to start their celebrations on the eve of the big day, with intimate private dining for up to 12 guests in the original Bridge of the ship, where the captain held command and steered the ship’s wheel.

The Bridge of Fingal with a large dining table and chairs. There are candelabra on the table and the ship's wheel is in the background.

With exclusive use, from the moment our crew warmly welcome you on board the ship is yours. Our dedicated events team, boasting decades of event management expertise, is committed to ensuring every detail is perfectly orchestrated and your event truly exceptional.

On the Big Day

On your Wedding Day, make a show-stopping entrance down one of two sweeping staircases into Fingal’s enchanting double-height Ballroom. A raised gallery offers a perfect space for entertainment and musicians to add an extra touch of celebration to your special day.

Fingal's Ballroom with flowers decorating the raised gallery and many chairs set up for the wedding ceremony.

Following your ceremony, dine on delicious seasonal dishes created by our team of talented Chefs. Beautifully prepared and presented, and bursting with flavour.

With 22 nautical-inspired cabins for your guests, containing handcrafted interiors, bespoke soft furnishings and Noble Isle amenities, each cabin is named after a Stevenson lighthouse.

The Ballroom at Fingal with several round tables set up for a wedding breakfast.