Mark Owen 'hires castle for wedding'

Mark Owen will tie the knot with his partner Emma Ferguson at a castle in the Scottish Highlands, it has been claimed.

The couple have revealed their plans to 50 guests who will attend the ceremony but will not disclose the exact location until the day arrives, according to the Daily Record.

It is believed that the pair are keen to keep the media at bay throughout their celebrations after snubbing a photo deal from a celebrity publication.

A source said: "They have been offered staggering amounts of money by a magazine to do the whole Posh and Becks thing. But it didn't really appeal to them.

"They have picked a venue that holds a lot of sentimental value. But they want it to be a surprise for their family and friends right up until the big day."

Reports suggest that even Owen's Take That bandmates Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Jason Orange are clueless about what the star has in store.

The insider explained: "All they know is they have a night off and won't be expected to provide the entertainment."

Owen and Ferguson have been engaged since 2006. They have two children together, 3-year-old Elwood and 9-month-old Willow Rose.