Bride and groom hold hands in an autumn meadow at Inchyra as the bride lifts a white umbrella in the wind.

The Byre at Inchyra is one of my favourite wedding venues to photograph. I’ve worked here several times, and it really suits the way I like to tell a wedding story: natural moments, rustic surroundings and people having a brilliant time. It has the countryside charm I love, with comfortable spaces where guests can enjoy the day and a proper party at night.

I’m David Grant Simpson, a Glasgow-based wedding photographer working across Scotland. This guide brings together what I love about photographing weddings at The Byre at Inchyra in Perthshire, with advice on choosing locations and making the photographs feel like you.

Rustic charm, with room for your own personalities

The Byre looks beautiful when it’s decorated and lit for dinner. The rustic character gives the celebration a lovely atmosphere, while the different spaces around the estate offer plenty of variety. At the weddings I’ve photographed, there’s always been a great party atmosphere, and the staff have looked after me well.

It’s a venue where couples can put their own stamp on the day. That suits my photography: I want to capture your personalities, the people you’ve brought together and the little moments that happen between the bigger events.

Bride and groom walk hand in hand through confetti as guests celebrate on the lawn in front of Inchyra House.

Indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies at Inchyra

I’ve photographed outdoor ceremonies on the lawn in front of the main house, and there are different ways to use the estate depending on your plans. The venue’s official ceremony information describes indoor spaces within the Byre alongside outdoor settings such as the house lawn, woodland and Walled Garden. Talk to the team about which locations suit your wedding and how an indoor alternative would work.

One particularly memorable wedding took us right up a hill overlooking the Byre. Emily and Fraser chose that setting for their November ceremony, with views across the Perthshire landscape. You can see their adventurous hilltop wedding story here. It was a particular arrangement for their day, so I wouldn’t assume the same location is a standard option: discuss any ideas like that directly with the venue.

My favourite places for wedding photographs at The Byre at Inchyra

The willow Moon Gate

The circular willow feature I love photographing is called the Moon Gate. It’s a really cool backdrop for portraits and adds something distinctive to pictures from the estate. We can include it in a short wander if that fits your plans.

The woodland

The woodland gives us another feel entirely, with trees and natural surroundings that really suit relaxed portraits. We can choose a route around the time available, the conditions and how much exploring you fancy. There’s no need to make the photographs into a long expedition.

The Walled Garden

Two brides walk hand in hand through confetti as guests applaud their outdoor wedding at The Byre at Inchyra.

I also love having the Walled Garden as an option. It gives us more variety alongside the woodland and barn, and we can choose what works best with the light and the spaces you’re using on the day. Having several different settings nearby makes it easier to tailor the photographs to each couple.

Inchyra House and its lawn

Aerial view of Inchyra House, the Byre buildings and the surrounding lawns and Perthshire countryside.

The front of the main house is another lovely setting for pictures. If you’re thinking about using the house itself, check the arrangements with the venue beforehand. Its getting-ready information lists an Inchyra House Day Room as one option; access and any additional booking should be agreed with the team.

The Byre, dressed for dinner and dancing

Long wedding breakfast tables decorated with flowers and candles beneath the timber beams and stone walls of The Byre at Inchyra.

As beautiful as the grounds are, the Byre itself is a big part of the story. I love the atmosphere when it’s lit and decorated for dinner, followed by the energy of the party. Speeches, conversations and people letting loose on the dance floor are just as important to me as the portraits outside.

Keeping your wedding photographs relaxed

We’ll get organised together before the day, talking about family groups, the pictures you want and how much time you’d like for portraits. I’d rather choose a few locations that really suit you than take you away from your guests for hours. There’s plenty of variety at Inchyra, so we don’t need to visit every spot.

Most of my couples are camera-shy. I’ll get to know you and offer guidance when it helps, keeping things fun and working with your comfort levels. You can read my advice for camera-shy couples for more about that approach.

We can also keep the timing flexible for outdoor portraits, adjusting to the light and weather. Planning the options beforehand means fewer questions on the day, leaving you free to enjoy the celebration.