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CAKES

John and Janice make the most delicious and yummy home baked cakes!  We've tried them!
Contact John or Janice @ Coylum Cakes Tel 01479 810309 Email jandj2@mac.com Website: www.coylumcakes.co.uk

Kevin @ Varis Pipe Dreams tel 01309 696810
Website varispipedreams.co.uk

CARS and CHAUFFEUR

From Bentleys to a Ferrari, a professional service to suit your needs
Contact George tel 01463 234777 / 07836 332342
Website www.chauffeursinverness.com

Limousines, Jaguars and a professional service Contact Colin @ Platinum Limo Company Tel 0870 2244405 or 07981 942031 Email info@ptlimo.co.uk
Website www.ptlimo.co.uk

Chaffeur driven and luxury car hire
Website: www.europecarhire.org


CEILIDH / CELTIC DANCE LEADER

Peter Vallance tel 01309 691986


CEREMONY

Our website giving further information on all the different forms of ceremony we offer from baby namings to funerals
Website Alternative Ceremony

CHILD CARE

These wonderful ladies will take care of your childcare arrangements - whenever you need!  During the preparations? ceremony? reception?  Whilst the bride and groom take time to get ready? Contact Abbey or Teresa @ Direct Childcare Mobile Creche.
Tel 01463 703036 Email info@directchildcare.co.uk
Website www.directchildcare.co.uk

 

CHOIR

For the 3 person Georgian choir call Bill Henderson tel 01309 672951 mob 07876 213576

For Sonas a three woman female accapella choir call Kate O’Connell tel 01343 850266
Website: sonas.me.uk

For The Big Choir call Kate O’Connell tel 01343 850266 OR
Bill Henderson tel 01309 672951 mob 07876 213576
Website: forresbigchoir.org.uk


CIRCLE DANCE MUSIC

Call Bill Henderson for the Findhorn Festival Band (Balkan and Gypsy Circle Dance) tel 01309 672951 mob 07876 213576


CLOWNING

Sacred Clown - Lesley Quilty tel 01309 691711


DRESSES – WEDDING BELLES

For a warm, professional and first class service contact
Mel at Wedding Belles, Tel 01349 880900
Website: www.weddingbellesbridal.net


(ARTISTIC) FLOWER ARRANGING

An artistic and more natural kind of flower arranging
Kate Bewick tel 01343 850002


GAY WEDDINGS

Our dedicated website for same sex couples tying the knot
Website: Gay Weddings In Scotland


GIFTS AND FAVOURS
(Dreamcatchers and handmade soaps)

Beautiful, creative and lovingly made
Delphine at Herbedaceous tel 01667 455343
Email Delphine@herbedaceous.com
Website: Herbedaceous.com


GIFTS

Shona offers fun alternative bouquets made from chocolates or chocolate favours or thank yous for your family and guests.
Contact Shona @ Alternative Bouquets Tel 01463 231641
Email info@alternativebouquets.co.uk
Website www.alternativebouquets.co.uk

A coat of arms for your name
Contact the folk @ Heraldic Art & Design Tel 01463 222349
Website www.heraldry.co.uk

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Avalon dos Santos tel 07765 820841
Email avalondossantos@yahoo.com

HAIR DRESSER

Ron tel 01309 690 222
Email ron@changehairdesign.co.uk

JEWELLERY (DESIGNER)

Beautifully made bespoke gold and silver jewellery
Melina Clark tel 01309 691757
Website: melinajewellery.com


JEWELLERY (CONTEMPORARY AND CREATIVE WITH BEADS)

Could be something for the bride or could be favours or gifts for guests
Gina at Hot Gossip Beads tel 07766 731708
Email mark.mackintosh@virgin.net


KILTS - CHISHOLMS

Handsewn kilts to buy or hire
Contact tel 01463 234599
Email info@kilts.co.uk


MUSICIANS

SOLO
Drum (Bodran) Kate O’Connell tel 01343 850266
Drum (Bodran) Rory O’Connell tel 01343 850266
Fiddle Sarah Smith tel 07974 614558
Harp Kate O’Connell tel 01343 850266
Pianist Susanne Olbrich tel 01309 692253
Pianist Sarah Smith tel 07974 614558
Pipes (Irish) Rory O’Connell tel 01343 850266

SOLOIST
Kate O'Connell tel 01343 850266

SOUNDING RITUAL
Susanne Olbrich tel 01309 692253

SACRED DANCE LEADER

Andy Bettis tel 01309 690198
Website Andybettis.com


STATIONERY

Adriana Sjan Bijman tel 01309 690081
Website adrianasjanbijman.co.uk

STATIONERY (HANDMADE)
Samantha Answell tel 01463 861256
Email info@moments-weddings.co.uk
Website moments-weddings.co.uk


STORYTELLER

A very talented and very Scottish wonderful, witty woman!
Margot Henderson tel 01309 691182


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VENUES

A wealth of stunning locations in Northern Scotland from castles to churches - see also www.weddingvenuesinscotland.co.uk

ADVIE CHURCH
Managed by Tulchan Sporting Estates, a beautiful privately owned church available for alternative ceremonies in a traditional setting
Contact David White 01807 510200

BANFF SPRINGS HOTEL
With great views from the Dining room on the outskirts of Banff
Contact the wedding team 01261 812881
Email info@banffsprings.co.uk
Website www.banffsprings.co.uk

BORTHWICK CASTLE
Stunning castle just south of Edinburgh
Contact Mary 01875 820514
www.borthwickcastle.com

BRODIE CASTLE
Near Forres, Moray. Beautiful grounds, house and steading
Contact Linda
www.ntshospitality.org.uk

CASTLE HOTEL (THE)
Friendly, cosy, elegant and luxurious in beautiful surroundings and close to the ruined Huntly Castle – hence the name
Contact Michaela tel 01466 792696
Email info@castlehotel.co.uk
Website www.castlehotel.uk.com

CAWDOR CASTLE
Castle near Nairn with gardens and woods
Contact The Administrator 01667 404401
Email info@cawdorcastle.com
www.cawdorcastle.com

CULLODEN HOUSE HOTEL and GARDEN MANSION HOUSE
Near Inverness
Contact Pat Davies 01463 790461
www.cullodenhouse.co.uk

DUFF HOUSE
A beautiful country gallery with beautiful woodland setting
Contact John Wedding Co-ordinator 01261 818181
Email duff.house@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website www.duffhouse.com

FAIRBURN CENTRE
Muir of Ord near Inverness for activities, peaceful setting, homely atmosphere
Contact Sylvia 01997 433397
Email enquiries@fairburncentre.com
Website www.fairburncentre.com

FINDHORN BEACH
A natural outdoor setting amidst all the elements
Contact Angie 01309 692523

FYVIE CASTLE
Near Turriff, Aberdeenshire
Website www.ntshospitality.org.uk

GORDON ARMS HOTEL (THE)
A Grade B listed building in the main square in Huntly
Contact David or Jennifer 01466 792288
Email reservations@gordonarms.demon.co.uk
Website www.gordonarms.demon.co.uk

GUTHRIE CASTLE
Between Edinburgh and Aberdeen
www.GuthrieCastle.com

HUNTLY CASTLE
Beautiful ruined castle in Huntly, Aberdeenshire
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk

KNOWES HOTEL (THE)
Friendly hotel with various rooms available
Contact Debbie or John 01261 832152
Website www.knoweshotel.co.uk

MORAY ART CENTRE
Newly built modern building at The Park, Findhorn
Contact Diane 01309 690712
Email info@morayartcentre.org
Website Morayartcentre.org

MUCKRACH LODGE
Highly recommended - luxurious, friendly, fine dining, atmospheric, classy, relaxing . . .
Call Andy or Rebecca tel 01479 851257
Email info@muckrach.com
Website www.muckrach.com

NATURE SANCTUARY (The)
Unique built of recycled materials with a grass roof (small numbers)
Contact Angie on 01309 692523

NEWBOLD HOUSE
Various rooms and beautiful gardens
Contact Sarah or Mary tel 01309 672659
Website http://newbold.anu.net/index/the-house-and-the-gardens

POLMAILY COUNTRY HOTEL (THE)
Very comfortable and friendly luxury family hotel with lots of child-friendly facilities
Contact Tracy tel 01456 450343
Email info@polmaily.co.uk
Website www.polmaily.co.uk

ROTHIEMURCHUS
An area in the Cairngorms National Park offering lots of activities and with the most beautiful Loch An Eilein
Tel 01479 812345
Email info@rothie.net
Website www.rothiemurchus.net

ROYAL FINDHORN YACHT CLUB
Various rooms and the piers set on the spectacular Findhorn Bay
Contact Martin or Susie tel 01309 690247
Website www.rfyc.net

SHAMBALA RETREAT CENTRE
Stunning settings (ballroom, deck or grounds) on Findhorn Bay, Moray
Contact Kate or Thomas tel 01309 690690
Website www.shambala-retreat.org

SPYNIE PALACE
Near Elgin, Moray
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/elgin/spynie/index.html

TULCHAN ESTATES
A unique Scottish experience - stunning rural Scotland at its best with luxury accommodation
Tel 01807 510200

TULLOCH LODGES
Beautiful chalets for peace, relaxation and comfort in a natural setting with a wee loch to get married by!
Contact Mary tel 01309 673311
Email enquiries@tullochlodges.com
Website www.tullochlodges.com

UNIVERSAL HALL (THE)
Unique, large five sided hall at The Park within the Findhorn Foundation
Contact members of the team on tel 01309 691170


INTERESTING LINKS

THE FINDHORN FOUNDATION a spiritual community in Northern Scotland
Contact number 01309 690311
Website www.Findhorn.org

NEWBOLD HOUSE a Findhorn based intentional community
Contact number 01309 672659
Website www.Newboldhouse.org

SHAMBALA a retreat centre for Healing and Universal Compassion
Contact number 01309 690690
Website www.Shambala-retreat.org

MORAY ART CENTRE an all-year programme of films, recitals, lectures and art classes involving local and international teachers and artists
Contact number 01309 690712
Email info@morayartcentre.org
Website www.Morayartcentre.org


FRIENDS’ LINKS

ARTIST / ILLUSTRATOR www.allisoncarmichael.com
Allison is a talented artist, designer and illustrator with her own unique style - she exhibits her paintings and also does commissions

BOARD GAMES www.thedavincigame.com
The designers of the fabulous board game (the best Da Vinci Game out there!) that comes with ingenious codes, riddles and logic challenges

CIRCLE DANCE andybettis.com
Check out Andy's website for a unique blend of circle dance info, music, computing and Japanese animated film!

HOLIDAYS netmefrance.com
Friends who have holiday apartments (with computer and internet access) in Languedoc Roussillon, Southern France handy for summer sun or winter skiing

HOME EDUCATION indigoextra.com
Useful information for parents considering or already home educating their children

TOP FRENCH FILMS topfrenchfilms.info
Information on and reviews of the best ever French language films. Production details and cinema posters for dozens of the best films from France.

WEBSITE DESIGN 1websitedesigner.com
Martin designed and created this website which can beautifully speak for itself!

Please email me, Angie if you’d like to feature on this page of links
AngelaAlexandra@aol.com

There’s always room for another friend or useful contact!

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