Wedderburn Barns

Stylish party and wedding barns in the Scottish Borders an hour from Edinburgh. Dinner and parties for up to 150 with accommodation available in adjacent castle

[Kate Nicholls OBE @UKHospKate]

F Scott Fitzgerald - one of my favourite writers - born today 1896. “Here's to alcohol, the rose-colored glasses of life."

[Scottish Wedding Industry Alliance @ScotWedAlliance]

Confirmation from @scotgov
Masks don’t need to be worn whilst dancing!
Or during drinks reception, canapés or drinks at the bar.
They do during the ceremony.
*Please note further guidance still to be published

[Wedderburn Barns @PartyBarns]

@MrsPandP Absolutely!

[Wedderburn Barns @PartyBarns]

27.5 degrees for today’s outdoor ceremony. This doesn’t happen often in Scotland but we’re glad it has for this lovely couple!

[Scottish Wedding Industry Alliance @ScotWedAlliance]

Before COVID hit the Scottish wedding industry generated 1.4 billion each year for our vital economy
@NicolaSturgeon @_KateForbes @scotgov @ScottishGroup @wearethentia @BBCGaryR @BBCRadioScot @BBCScotlandNews
https://t.co/di3ieZSvBn
#fightforfunding #savescottishweddings

[Scottish Wedding Industry Alliance @ScotWedAlliance]

Another day and still no clarity!!
Weddings should be given the same time to plan as your ‘Euro Zone’
We bet that wasn’t left until the day before!!
Can we have the move to Fri 16th and Fri 6th.
💴 Suppliers are losing money!!
💌 Couples are in bits!!
@NicolaSturgeon @_KateForbes

[Wedderburn Barns @PartyBarns]

We need changes in rules to be made on Fridays, not Mondays. Please understand our industry and the frustrations of the couples getting married #savescottishweddings #whataboutweddings #fightforfriday

[Scottish Wedding Industry Alliance @ScotWedAlliance]

We have been patient!
Our suppliers are on edge!
Couples have no idea what they are planning!
Nerves are shattered!
Come on give answers!
We need your help now!! @NicolaSturgeon @_KateForbes @ScotWedAlliance @ScottishGroup
@wearethentia
#fightforfriday #scottishweddings #swia

[Wedderburn Barns @PartyBarns]

Hoping you will support Scottish weddings and reduce the requirement for 2m distancing during ceremonies and give any other relaxations you can @NicolaSturgeon @_KateForbes @HumzaYousaf @JohnSwinney @FergusEwingSNP @AngusRobertson @ShonaRobison #savescottishweddings

[Wedderburn Barns @PartyBarns]

The industry is asking for parity @NicolaSturgeon @jasonleitch @HumzaYousaf @_KateForbes I weep for all the stressed couples out there (I also missed our son’s last primary school sports day - and I would rather have seen that than football) #savescottishweddings

[Scottish Wedding Industry Alliance @ScotWedAlliance]

Starting line up
1. Football
2. Darts
3. Reality TV
4. Golf
5. Political events
6. TV Shows
7. Films

Substitutions
1. Weddings
2. Kids sports days
3. School prize giving
4. Funerals
5. Family celebrations

Referees @NicolaSturgeon @jasonleitch
#savescottishweddings

[Wedderburn Barns @PartyBarns]

@JessieSorores @BorisJohnson Keep fighting the good fight!

[Wedderburn Barns @PartyBarns]

We need distancing for ceremonies reduced to be in line with hospitality and domestic houses. The 2m rule/1 household rule makes no sense when the guests can all stay in the same house within breaking the rules @HumzaYousaf @NicolaSturgeon @jasonleitch #savescottishweddings

[Scottish Wedding Industry Alliance @ScotWedAlliance]

The games not started but our industry is already losing!
Losing businesses, losing jobs, losing hope!
Please @scotgov @NicolaSturgeon give our precious Scottish wedding industry clarity, change to restrictions and parity with other events we see happening!
#savescottishweddings

[Wedderburn Barns @PartyBarns]

@SilverB35036766 @davedav29426621 @ScotWedAlliance @UkRagdoll2009 @scotgov @NicolaSturgeon @HumzaYousaf Doesn’t make it right

[Scottish Wedding Industry Alliance @ScotWedAlliance]

Nice to see you are promoting lateral flow tests for the football @HumzaYousaf @scotgov @ScotGovFM
Why did you refuse for weddings?
Our industry is being discriminated against.This needs to change!
We are suffering!
This is not good enough!!

[Wedderburn Barns @PartyBarns]

We are happy to have more freedom already but to help couples plan we need a roadmap for entertainment - and for the distancing disparity between ceremonies and receptions to be addressed as it now makes no sense @scotgov @_KateForbes @NicolaSturgeon @HumzaYousaf

[Scottish Wedding Industry Alliance @ScotWedAlliance]

Couples are in touch with us asking what is permitted in Level 1/Level 0 for dancing and entertainment!
We really urgently need @scotgov clarity!
Our industry needs more information!
Couples are on hold waiting on answers #scottishwedding #urgentanswers

[Wedderburn Barns @PartyBarns]

@gillyano1874 @fromsmallacorns @ScotWedAlliance @scotgov I agree. It’s sometimes difficult to find the rules on the @scotgov website - especially soon after an update.

[Professor Karol Sikora @ProfKarolSikora]

For those of us who have been relatively unaffected by lockdowns, it's so important to try and understand what others are going through.

Businesses destroyed, mental/physical health issues and more.

I know I've been lucky. I can't imagine how hard it's been for some.

[Wedderburn Barns @PartyBarns]

That feeling when tomorrow’s bride walks into the barn courtyard, gasps and tells you how beautiful it is. We love our job #weddings

[Wedderburn Barns @PartyBarns]

Delighted by today’s announcement from @scotgov Weddings and receptions with 50 from 26th April, 100 expected from early June, then up to 200 from late June. More details to follow but this is good news for so many of our couples!

[Wedderburn Barns @PartyBarns]

Weddings are likely safer than most hospitality environments as there is a guest list and track and trace can be guaranteed. Please give us some clarity and reason for hope in the announcement today @ScotGovFM @scotgov #savescottishweddings #whataboutweddings

[Wedderburn Barns @PartyBarns]

@jaykinney2 @ScotWedAlliance @scotgov @NicolaSturgeon It also means they can say that weddings can go ahead so they don’t have to give any more funding - when the reality is very, very different!