Sunset LGBTQ Holyrood Park elopement in Scotland

This sunset outdoor elopement in Edinburgh was not only beautiful and peaceful, but also adventurous. These two wonderful girls travelled all the way from Canada for their LGBTQ e to exchange vows in the great outdoors of Scottish capital.

I met with Chloe and Kate in the late afternoon at the Vennel Steps for some wedding photos in the Old town. After the photoshoot, we took an Uber to Holyrood Park where we met with their wonderful celebrant - Lizzie Edgerton.

Humanist celebrant: Lizzie Edgerton

Flowers: Rose & Ammi

Kate's wedding dress: Office Seven



Sunset same-sex Edinburgh elopement with Arthur's Seat hike


When I asked Kate and Chloe about why decided to elope, they said:

We are both people pleasers and the thought of trying to coordinate a traditional wedding while keeping everyone else happy felt stressful, and left little room to do things how we wanted. Eloping was our perfect solution to celebrate our love and to make sure that we were doing what was best for us.

Their ceremony, conducted by Lizzie, was so beautiful and emotional that even her and I shed some tears. And all of that surrounded by the most magical scenery - green hills of Holyrood Park, vivid yellows of wild gorse, and of course Dunsapie Loch in the background. But also swans and wee ducks which came to witness their ceremony.

The day ended with a sunset hike up Arthur's Seat, which was a wonderful opportunity for a champagne pop and to be able to admire gorgeous city views. And as much as the sun disappeared behind clouds when we reached the top, both Kate and Chloe loved the experience.

Finally, the last thing on the agenda was an Uber that took us to the Raging Bull, where Kate and Chloe shared their first pint as a married couple.


Edinburgh Castle
Same-sex wedding photos in Edinburgh Old town
Same-sex wedding photos in Edinburgh Old town with Edinburgh Castle in the background
Same-sex wedding photos in Edinburgh Old town with Edinburgh Castle in the background
Same-sex wedding photos in Edinburgh Old town
Edinburgh Old town
LGBT elopement in Edinburgh Old town
LGBT elopement in Edinburgh Old town
LGBT elopement in Edinburgh Old town
Same-sex outdoor elopement in Holyrood Park in Scotland
Same-sex outdoor elopement in Holyrood Park in Scotland
Same-sex outdoor elopement in Holyrood Park in Scotland
LGBT elopement in Edinburgh - wedding ceremony
LGBT elopement in Edinburgh - wedding ceremony
Dunsapie Loch in Holyrood Park in Scotland
Two brides exchanging vows at their outdoor wedding in Holyrood Park in Scotland
Two brides exchanging vows and laughing at their outdoor wedding in Holyrood Park in Scotland
Two brides exchanging vows and laughing at their outdoor wedding in Holyrood Park in Scotland
Two brides exchanging vows and laughing at their outdoor LGBT wedding in Holyrood Park in Scotland
Two brides exchanging vows and laughing at their outdoor LGBT wedding in Holyrood Park in Scotland
Handfasting ceremony at same-sex elopement wedding in Scotland
Handfasting ceremony at same-sex elopement wedding in Edinburgh
Handfasting ceremony at same-sex elopement wedding in Scotland
Two brides exchanging rings at their wedding ceremony in Edinburgh - LGBT elopement wedding in Scotland
Two brides kissing at their wedding ceremony in Edinburgh - LGBT elopement wedding in Scotland
Humanist celebrant Lizzie Edgerton conducting same-sex elopement ceremony in Edinburgh
Humanist celebrant Lizzie Edgerton conducting same-sex elopement ceremony in Edinburgh
Two brides and their humanist celebrant getting emotional at the end of the wedding ceremony
Two brides laughing after their wedding
Gorgeous scenery of Edinburgh's Holyrood Park
Two brides hiking Arthur's Seat after their elopement ceremony
Two brides hiking Arthur's Seat
Views on the hike up Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh
Views on the hike up Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh
Couple laughing and enjoying their post-ceremony hike up Arthur's Seat
Champagne pop moment on Arthur's Seat - same-sex wedding in Edinburgh
Champagne pop moment on Arthur's Seat - same-sex wedding in Edinburgh
Two brides enjoying the views from Arthur's Seat
Two brides enjoying the views from Arthur's Seat
Two brides embracing on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh
Couple kissing over a pint of Guiness and cocktails in a bar



Scotland is a wonderful place for an LGBTQ elopement and it's not just about the scenery. Same-sex couples have equal rights in Scotland since 2014 which is one of the reasons why so many queer brides and queer grooms have since decided to choose this gorgeous country for the most meaningful moment of their lives.

If you're planning your own LGBTQ wedding and looking for inspiration, check out some more beautiful moments I photographer for my wonderful couples:

Same-sex micro-wedding at Royal College of Physicians

Rainy lesbian City Chambers elopement


And if you'd like to exchange ideas and are looking for a photographer, please get in touch.

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