Stirling's hospitality facilities are actively working to help newlyweds stranded due to the closure of Broomhall Castle.
The Menstrie site, which dates back to 1874, went into liquidation last week. The owner said the costs of the pandemic have made the venue's future "infeasible."
This means that 12 staff employed at Broomhall have been laid off, and a total of 18 couples booked into the hotel for their wedding were held in the dark. Neglected and forced to vie for a new reservation amid uncertain recovery possibilities. deposit.
But since confirmation of the Broomhall liquidation hit social media last week, a series of sterling venues have offered to help those looking to keep the big day on track.
The Observer spoke to Jennifer Curry and Rachel Jenkins. We were planning a Harry Potter-themed big day at the castle next February, but this news has thrown us in tatters.
However, after hotel management found the Observer's story online and contacted them, the two were able to secure use of her Colessio at Stirling's Hotel.
Lesley Monaghan, Business and Events Manager at Hotel Colessio, said: for the venue.
"There has been a very positive response and we have been able to sort things out for some people. I know there are couples who are very stressed, so please help."
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It's no secret that it's been hit very hard in , so local businesses are working together and trying to really help out with other hotels with strong ties.These couples are outside
The two also released social media posts praising the support of the city's Birds and the Bees venues and urging two well-known city hotels to reach out to the Broomhall couple.
Stirling's Golden Lion Hotel wrote: Covid has not been kind to the industry at all.
"People needing to rebook functions
"If we can't help you, we'll send you to another venue, so that you can sort out the problem." Good luck."
This was also reflected at the King Robert Hotel in Bannockburn, which posted: It's been a very trying time for the industry as a whole these days, especially after Covid.
"If you're interested in rebooking for an upcoming event, please give us a call and we'll make sure we can help. If you've already paid a deposit, no deposit is required."
"We will do our best to accommodate any bookings."
