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Pollok House Weddings

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Pollok House

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Regarded as one of Scotland’s grandest Edwardian country houses, Pollok House offers peace and tranquillity amidst a 1,000-acre estate, within easy access of Glasgow city centre (3 miles) and Glasgow International Airport (8 miles).

The ancestral home of the Maxwell family, whose connection with Pollok dates back to the thirteenth century, Pollok House is famous for its striking architecture, luxurious furnishings and world-famous art collection, including masterpieces by El Greco, Blake and Murillo.

With beautifully manicured gardens and sweeping staircases, Pollok House offers the perfect setting for your fairytale wedding.

Whether your dream wedding is grand and sumptuous; intimate and relaxed; religious, civil, or humanist, we guarantee outstanding service and memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

As Pollok House offers a variety of wedding options, our Wedding Co-ordinator will always be on hand to offer friendly advice and support. This brochure provides a flavour of what is available at this extraordinary venue.

By celebrating your wedding at Pollok House you will be actively supporting the vital work of the National Trust for Scotland, one of Scotland’s leading conservation charities, and helping us to protect the nation’s natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy.

Thank you!

Contact us

To arrange a visit call us on 0844 493 2202 (+44 141 440 7904 from outside the UK) or email pollokhospitality@nts.org.uk

Welcome to Pollok HouseCongratulations on your engagement and thank you for considering Pollok House as the venue for your special day.

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Your arrival atPollok HouseA short drive through the estate’s picturesque country park leads to Pollok House, beautifully framed by its walled courtyard and gardens.

As you enter the grand Entrance Hall, lavishly decorated in marble, mahogany and bevelled glass, the sweeping double staircase guides you majestically to the principal rooms.

Surrounded by family portraits, classic busts and armorial shields, the Entrance Hall is bright, welcoming and ideal for greeting guests as they arrive at Pollok House.

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Pavilion LibraryWithin Pollok House, wedding ceremonies are held in the Pavilion Library, probably the finest twentieth-century library in Scotland, containing over 7,000 books and manuscripts.

The Steinway concert grand piano holds pride of place in the room and has been played by many a famous pianist over the years to entertain guests and welcome brides down the aisle.

Occupying the whole of the eastern pavilion, this versatile room is framed by Ionic columns and adorned by some of Pollok’s most treasured paintings, including the famous El Greco masterpiece Lady in a Fur Wrap (c1577–9).

From the Library, French doors open on to the wonderfully manicured Parterre Garden, ideal for photographs, celebratory drinks and canapés or simply a relaxing stroll before being seated to dinner.

Maximum Capacity: 100 (75 for civil weddings)

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Depending on the size of your wedding party and the formality of the occasion, Pollok House offers you a choice of unique locations for dining.

Dining RoomLocated in the western pavilion and within easy access of the Pavilion Library, the Dining Room is elegantly decorated and features masterpieces by Gerrit Malleyn depicting Dutch hunting scenes.

Maximum Capacity: 75

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Edwardian Kitchen RestaurantBright and spacious, the Edwardian Kitchen Restaurant retains many of its original features, including gleaming tiled walls, an impressive range and large wooden sideboards.

Ideal for both formal and informal celebrations, the restaurant opens on to the Tea Garden where guests can enjoy the evening air and a quiet conversation during the festivities.Maximum Capacity: 60

Servants’ HallLocated next to the Edwardian Kitchen Restaurant, the wonderfully versatile Servants’ Hall can seat up to 60 guests. Maximum Capacity: 60

Servants’ Quarters(including Edwardian Kitchen Restaurant and Servants’ Hall)

Combining the Edwardian Kitchen Restaurant and the Servants’ Hall offers you the opportunity to extend your party and accommodate up to 120 guests within the house.

The Servants’ Quarters are also ideal for ceilidhs, dances and large evening receptions. Maximum Capacity: 120

MarqueesFor larger weddings, marquees can be erected in a choice of locations within the beautiful grounds, including the Tea Garden, which is adjacent to the Edwardian Kitchen Restaurant, or the Front Lawn with the house providing a spectacular backdrop.Maximum Capacity: 400

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• Dedicated wedding co-ordinator and toastmaster

• Use of the Pavilion Library for your ceremony, including gold bentwood chairs and vintage damask linen for the ceremony table

• Arcadia Duo – pianist and flautist to play for 3 hours during your ceremony and drinks reception

• Basket of confetti cones with rose petals for guests

• Use of the Pavilion Library and Parterre Garden for a drinks reception

• Use of the house and grounds for photography

• Optional guided tour of Pollok House for guests

• Use of the Dining Room for your wedding breakfast, including gold bentwood chairs, white table linen, glassware and crockery

• Personalised table plan, menus and name place cards

• Use of the Servants’ Quarters for your evening reception with tea- light candles and garden decorations

• A basket of satin slippers for the ladies in the evening

• Complimentary parking

• Private powder room

• Wedding rehearsal

Your wedding, your way At Pollok House, we want to make planning your wedding as simple and enjoyable as possible. Whether you decide to design your own bespoke wedding or select Pollok House’s special wedding package, our Wedding Co-ordinator will always be on hand to provide support and advice.

Pollok wedding package Pollok House is available for hire during the day and exclusively from 5pm until midnight; the package includes the following:

Please contact the event team at Pollok House for prices and menus.Sharon Casey Photography

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How to find us

Pollok House is 3 miles south of Glasgow city centre.

By carPollok House is off the M77 on Pollokshaws Road.

Directions from the north:Leave the M77 at J1 and turn left onto Dumbreck Road. At the next set of traffic lights turn right onto Haggs Road. Follow the road around to the right onto Pollokshaws Road. Turn right into Pollok Country Park (signposted).

Directions from the south:Leave the M77 at J2 and turn right onto Barrhead Road. At the next roundabout turn left onto Pollokshaws Road. Turn left into Pollok Country Park (signposted).

By busFirst Bus services 45 and 57 both stop on Pollokshaws Road, opposite the main entrance to the Country Park.

By trainPollokshaws West station, 200 metres from the Country Park entrance.

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Pollok Country Park2060 Pollokshaws RoadGlasgowG43 1ATScotlandTelephone: 0844 493 2202 or+44 141 440 7904 from outside the UKEmail: pollokhospitality@nts.org.ukVisit: www.nts.org.uk/weddings

The National Trust for Scotland for Places of Historic Interest or

Natural Beauty is a charity registered in Scotland, Charity Number SC 007410

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