Songs for a romantic Scottish wedding

Scottish songs for wedding ceremony, first dance & reception

If you’re tying the knot in Scotland and looking for some music for the occasion, we’re here to help. We’ve put together a fantastic list of Scottish wedding songs with ideas for your ceremony, first dance and evening reception…

Scottish traditional and folk songs

Many of these songs sound great played live on the bagpipes. You can also find some fantastic recordings from traditional Scottish choirs, orchestras, singers and bands.

• Flower Of Scotland
• Skye Boat Song
• The Rowan Tree
• Highland Cathedral
• Scotland The Brave
• Auld Langs Syne
• Wild Mountain Theme
• Highland Cradle Song
• Caledonia
• Loch Lomond

Scottish contemporary romantic songs

These romantic songs by Scottish folk, pop and rock artists could make great first dance songs, or music to walk down the aisle to.

• Let’s Get Married (The Proclaimers)
• Mountains (Biffy Clyro)
• Loving You (Paolo Nutini)
• Flowers In The Window (Travis)
• Pointless (Lewis Capaldi)
• Next To Me (Emeli Sande)
• Universe & U (KT Tunstall)
• Whole Of The Moon (The Waterboys)
• Love Is All Around (Wet Wet Wet)

Scottish evening reception songs

These songs by Scottish bands and artists are sure to get everyone up on the dancefloor at the evening reception.

• 500 Miles (The Proclaimers)
• Sweet Dreams (Eurythmics)
• Don’t You Forget About Me (Simple Minds)
• Dignity (Deacon Blue)
• Young At Heart (The Bluebells)
• Suddenly I See (Song by KT Tunstall)
• This Is The Life (Amy Macdonald)
• Feel So Close (Calvin Harris)
• Take Me Out (Franz Ferdinand)

We hope you enjoy choosing your Scottish wedding playlist from our list of suggestions. Take a look at our wedding planning checklist for some more helpful advice when planning your big day with us! You can also find information on our romantic wedding venue in the heart of the Scottish Highlands and contact us here to chat with our friendly weddings team.