Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course is a 13th-century baronial mansion set on 240 acres of parkland near Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire — around 17 miles north-west of Aberdeen. With its own championship golf course, an 800-year-old Cave Bar, and a ballroom built for celebrations, it’s a genuinely special venue, and one I was glad to add to the list of Scottish wedding venues I work at.

I provide wedding DJ and ceilidh calling services at Meldrum House. If you’re planning your wedding here, this page covers what you need to know about how the space works for entertainment. You can also read my full review of a recent Meldrum House wedding for Katie and Ryan.

The Ballroom

Meldrum House’s ballroom, with its private arrival foyer and floor-to-ceiling views over the estate, is built to handle a full-scale wedding reception comfortably. It’s a room with real presence, and one that suits both an elegant sit-down wedding breakfast and a proper, lively evening party once the tables are cleared.

I bring my full sound system, lighting rig and DJ booth to every booking here, and the room’s proportions give me plenty to work with — enough space for a generous dancefloor without ever feeling like guests are dancing in a corridor.

Ceilidh Dancing at Meldrum House

The ballroom works well for ceilidh dancing — there’s enough clear floor for a good-sized set, and the room carries a caller’s voice well. At Katie and Ryan’s wedding, we did the Gay Gordons and the Virginia Reel — two dances that work brilliantly together, particularly with a crowd that’s ceilidh danced before. If you’re planning your own wedding ceilidh, both are worth considering.

Getting There — A North East Venue Worth the Journey

Meldrum House sits further north than many of the venues I cover, and it’s a proper drive from my base — around 150 miles each way. It’s not a trip I make lightly, but the venue makes it worthwhile every time. I’d encourage any couple getting married in Aberdeenshire not to rule out booking a DJ from further afield if they’re set on a particular style or service — I’m always happy to discuss travel for the right wedding.

What I Provide at Meldrum House

Wedding DJ — a full evening disco service including professional sound system, lighting rig, DJ booth, and a music programme planned with you in advance. I take care of everything from the first dance through to the final song.

Ceilidh Calling — I act as ceilidh caller, explaining and leading the dances with traditional music, before transitioning into the evening disco. No prior dance experience is needed among your guests — I bring everyone along regardless of ability, though it certainly helps when a good number already know the moves.

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