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Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel

• Hotel
• ·500 attendees
• ·184 bedrooms
• ·9 meeting rooms

The Edinburgh Grosvenor hotel comprises of two buildings, the main hotel and the Townhouse. It combines an 1860s listed building with a stylish and modern interior. The hotel is located just 200 metres from Haymarket Station, and is just an 8 minute walk to Princes Street and 6 minutes to the EICC. Whether you are hosting a small event or large conference, the Edinburgh Grosvenor has the space and know-how to ensure that everything goes to plan. Our meeting rooms can hold up to 500 delegates and come ready with state of the art equipment while technical support is always on hand from our Hilton Team Members. Unwind in a comfortable guest room, each with its own unique character. Choose one of our on-demand movies on the interactive LCD TV or check your emails with high speed internet access. Some rooms are equipped with desk and others with an easy chair. The Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor also offers Deluxe Rooms and Suites within the main building and the Townhouse. Dining is available in the Townhouse Restaurant or you can enjoy a light meal and a drink in BAR 521.

The Merchants Hall

• Unusual
• ·250 attendees
• ·3 meeting rooms

The Merchants’ Hall is a beautiful A-listed building in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre, which provides a distinguished and impressive location for events. With just two rooms (plus an anti-room) The Merchants’ Hall can be hired exclusively if both rooms are booked. The Hall, with its magnificent domed ceiling provides an exceptional setting to host all types of events, from conferences to drinks receptions to private dining events, including weddings. The mahogany-panelled Court Room is an elegant area for smaller numbers with portraits by Raeburn and Ramsay adorning the rich crimson walls. Catering is offered via a group of preferred catering professionals, who can create menus and packages for all tastes and budgets. Having exclusive use means both the venue and catering staff concentrate their full attention on the guests, thus ensuring the smooth running of each event. The venue staff usually book conference catering on behalf of clients. The Merchants’ Hall is the head-quarters of one of Edinburgh’s oldest and most prestigious business organisations – The Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh, thus ensuring the building is well maintained and is in secure hands. Until recently it was used exclusively by The Company’s Members, but now is available to be enjoyed by all on a private basis.

Holiday Inn Express EDINBURGH CITY CENTRE

• Hotel
• ·30 attendees
• ·161 bedrooms
• ·1 meeting room

Only 5 minutes walk to Princes Street (East End) and 10 minutes walk to the Royal Mile. Located near the St James Shopping Centre and Omni Centre. The hotel offers free luggage storage facilities. The hotel is located within a listed Georgian style building and neon signage is not permitted. Please call the hotel on 0131 558 2300 should you require directions. The hotel is a perfect base while staying on business or leisure. The hotel is within walking distance of Waverley Railway Station, St Andrews Square, Broughton Street, George Street and Queen Street. Express by Holiday Inn Edinburgh City Centre has meeting rooms specifically designed for smaller meetings and events such as training days, interviews, boardroom meetings and presentations. Call 0131 558 2312 or 0845 604 0645 for more information.

Apex European Hotel

• Hotel
• ·100 attendees
• ·66 bedrooms
• ·3 meeting rooms

Just 15 minutes’ walk from Princes Street and Murrayfield Stadium, the Apex Haymarket Hotel offers rooms with stylish décor and HD LCD TVs. Free Wi-Fi is also available. Haymarket Rail Station is 200 metres away and regular buses provide easy access to Edinburgh’s sights. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament are all within 3.2 km. Decorated in a simple, modern style, the rooms have tea/coffee making facilities and free local telephone calls. All rooms have a bathroom with a bath or powerful shower and luxury toiletries. The Metro West End Bar and Brasserie features British and international dishes, including Aberdeen Angus beef and traditional Scottish dishes such as haggis. Room service is available 24/7. Concierge services are available including same-day laundry facilities. Children are welcome and cots and high chairs can be provided on request.

The Intercontinental Edinburgh The George

• Training centre
• ·400 attendees
• ·240 bedrooms
• ·7 meeting rooms

InterContinental Edinburgh The George offers unrivalled facilities for meetings, conferences and special events with function rooms, equipped to the highest of standards accommodating between 2 and 300 people including the beautiful King's Hall with ornate architectural features and the wow factor you need to make an impact with your next event. InterContinental Edinburgh The George is within easy reach of all major tourist attractions and places of interest, including Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Yacht Britannia, Princes Street Gardens, The Palace of Holyrood House, and many more. The hotel boasts a fantastic bar and restaurant - one of the places to be seen in Edinburgh. The hotel has some of the most unique and flexible conference and banqueting venues in Edinburgh along with 240 luxurious bedrooms offering the highest standards. The bedrooms are all luxuriously appointed, many with air conditioning and all with the finest and most comfortable beds you’ll sleep in. Recognised by Conde Nast Traveller, Readers’ Choice Awards 2017, The InterContinental Edinburgh The George has to be one of the top choices of hotel to stay in Edinburgh. Scottish Hotel Awards: 2019 - Luxury Brand Hotel of the Year 2018 - Conference Hotel of the Year 2017 - Scottish Hotel of the Year Winner and City Hotel of the Year Green Tourism - Gold Awardee

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• Unusual
• ·120 attendees
• ·5 meeting rooms

The Scotch Whisky Experience has been welcoming Whisky lovers to its historic home on Castlehill for 25 years, but an appreciation for Scotland’s national drink isn’t required to enjoy this stunningly unique Corporate and Private events Venue. Hosted by award-winning in-house ‘Amber Restaurant’ team, your guests can expect superb food, friendly and efficient service, and a stunning location comprising five beautifully different events spaces, refurbished and equipped to a 5 star standard.

Meeting Venues Edinburgh

• Conference centre
• ·40 attendees
• ·6 meeting rooms

Meeting Venues Edinburgh provides stunning conferencing facilities in a listed building situated in the heart of the city's beautiful Georgian New Town in St Andrew Square. The venue is a few minutes from the city centre and bus and train stations. We don’t just do rooms. We do meeting, training and conference spaces for effective events. You can expect flexible pricing, smooth bookings and big smiles when you arrive. And you'll enjoy sparkling water on tap, lunch served on the dot and an IT solution that you can rely on. In essence our Meeting Venues are dedicated spaces for busy people to think clearly, tick off agendas, achieve results and burst into action. So why are we the perfect fit for your event? UK network of 30 venues with over 200 rooms Capacity for 2 to 100 people All venues close to transport links Natural daylight in the majority of rooms Flexible pricing with hourly, half day and full day room hire Competitive full and half day delegate packages Dedicated central reservation team ensuring smooth bookings Bespoke catering Audio visual equipment Support services with a smile IT that can be relied on Complimentary still & sparkling water, flip chart, whiteboards & pens, pads & pencils

The Bruntsfield

• Hotel
• ·120 attendees
• ·67 bedrooms
• ·2 meeting rooms

A classic Edinburgh townhouse styled hotel with contemporary touches, overlooking Bruntsfield Links park close to the city centre and all major tourist attractions. Comfortable, quiet, individually designed bedrooms with sparkling bathrooms ensure a comfortable stay.Executive, premier rooms and four poster bedrooms are also available. Cardoon, the hotel's award-winning restaurant serves modern Scottish food whilst the stylish bar and the relaxing lounge are perfect places to unwind. Meeting and event rooms are also available. Friendly, professional service makes this hotel perfect for either business or leisure. Easly accessed from all main roads and free parking for guests. Two meeting rooms and several syndicate rooms are available. The Park Room which can accommodate up to 85 guests has natural daylight with full blackout facilities. The air-conditioned Blythswood Room can accommodate up to 12 delegates and is the ideal venue for boardroom meetings.

The Scotsman Hotel Edinburgh

• Hotel
• ·100 attendees
• ·69 bedrooms
• ·7 meeting rooms

Located on Edinburgh’s historical North Bridge, The Scotsman has been converted from the Scotsman Newspaper’s baronial offices into one of the most stylish hotels in the city. The hotel is just a minute's stroll from both Princes Street and The Royal Mile. The hotel brings together the efficiency of the 21st Century with careful to innovative design but most of all huge comfort and the very best of Scottish hospitality. Unique elements of the design are evident throughout the building, helping to establish an overall feeling of well-being and exclusivity. A choice of bars, from the modern interpretation of a traditional hotel drawing room to the immaculate replicas of the Versailles' chandeliers in the breakfast room, the luxury of a five star hotel combines with the style and design that is uniquely the Scotsman. The Scotsman Leisure Club features a health club and spa. A genuinely stunning 16-metre stainless steel pool set into a slate surround introduces our guests to Edinburgh's finest facility. The spa area offers what seems like a million ways to relax and refresh body, mind and spirit. North Bridge is the definitive brasserie in Edinburgh offering a fun atmosphere, serious food and tremendous value. The Scotsman launched its new restaurant Vermilion in May 2002. This complements the North Bridge Brasserie, which has quickly established itself as one Edinburgh's most popular venues. Vermilion, a classic rich red, is both vibrant and timeless - encapsulating all that is unique to the Scotsman Hotel. Conference facilities range from the state of the art screening-room seating 46 in leather wing chairs to the Linklater suite offering facilities for 180 guests enjoying Edinburgh's finest cocktails and canapé's.

Mercure Eddleston Barony Castle Hotel

• Stately home
• ·200 attendees
• ·72 bedrooms
• ·9 meeting rooms

This imposing 16th century Castle has evolved into a traditional welcoming Hotel, Conference & Wedding Venue with great bar, restaurant and leisure facilities, located just 35 minutes (17 miles) south of Edinburgh on the edge of the Scottish Borders. Barony Castle Hotel offers 72 bedrooms featuring double as well as family Rooms, Privilege Rooms and Junior & Superior Suites. Every room is unique with differing views of the surrounding castle estate, garden and glen. Relax in the Blue Dug Bar with a cocktail or a dram from our extensive range of malt whiskies whilst pondering our seasonal menu, constructed with individual tastes and dietary requirements in mind. Our Head Chef William Thomson strives to source produce locally from environmentally sustainable backgrounds and has been bestowed the Healthy Living Award and the Visit Scotland “Taste Our Best” Award for the “Thomson’s @ the Castle” restaurant. Our leisure facilities include a 10 metre pool with whirlpool bath, thermal experience showers, sauna, heated loungers and two beauty treatment rooms. The gym has a great range of Technogym equipment. Offering an extensive range of banqueting and conference rooms, Barony Castle can cater for all your business requirements including indoor and outdoor team building events as well as unforgettable weddings and events.

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

• Unusual
• ·48 attendees
• ·4 meeting rooms

A seminar, a conference, a reunion, a reception - whatever the occasion, our dedicated events team will ensure discreet service and attention to detail enables you to concentrate on the business in hand and indeed enjoy the occasion without having to worry about arrangements or interruptions. We can tailor any event to suit your specific requirements from providing presentation to specialist gifts, first-rate musicians, speakers and singers. And of course we're ideally placed to introduce some unique single malts into the mix, with tutored and blind tastings. We can also arrange tasteful room decoration with fresh flowers. Nothing's too much for us and having left everything to us, all you need to do is relax and enjoy the occasion. Good natural daylight in all rooms, with blackout facility Lift up to second floor Disabled access (excluding third floor)

Menzies Guest House

• Hotel

Edinburgh Castle

• Unusual
• ·1000 attendees
• ·2 meeting rooms

Situated in a stunning location on the Castle Rock with unrivalled views over the City Of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle is Scotland's most famous national monument and is available for hire by corporate, conference and incentive groups for evening events. The Jacobite Room offers a modern setting within a historic 18th century building with magnificent views over Princes Street. With its adjoining room, this area offers a flexible venue for a variety of events. For larger groups, up to 1000 people, the whole of Edinburgh Castle can be hired for a reception. Guests have exclusive access to the Castle's highlights including the Scottish Crown Jewels and Stone of Destiny. Edinburgh Castle can also offer an exclusive facility for daytime events in the 19th Century Gatehouse. This area provides an ideal setting for small corporate meetings and seminars and also has a private terraced area overlooking the Royal Mile.

The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

• Hotel
• ·200 attendees
• ·27 bedrooms
• ·5 meeting rooms

The Royal Scots Club is delighted to extend our facilities for accommodation, meetings and private dining. Operating like a hotel, but experiencing the different surroundings of a Club with old world charm. Situated in one of Edinburgh’s finest Georgian streets, Abercromby Place and right in the heart of the city, The Royal Scots Club offers courtesy, personal service and warm hospitality at the very heart of the Club. The Club exudes a charm and ambiance which is both relaxed and comfortable for our guests. Guests relax in one of our 28 bedrooms each individually designed and traditionally furnished, with comfort and attention to detail being second to none. All rooms offer modern facilities, some with scenic views over the rooftops to Fife or to Queen Street Gardens. All our bedrooms offer complimentary secure wireless connectivity Our private meeting and dining rooms offer traditional charm for intimate gatherings to large presentations and receptions. We have 5 suites ranging from our Princess Royal Suite with a capacity for 160 to our smaller suites ideal for board meetings and dinners for up to 40 guests.

Craigiebield House

• Hotel
• ·200 attendees
• ·19 bedrooms
• ·2 meeting rooms

Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens that give way to panoramic views of the rolling Pentland Hills is the Craigiebield House Hotel. The hotel was originally built in 1824 and so character and charm abound, although a recent refurbishment brings the best in modern, comfortable lodgings. The accommodation comprises 18 en-suite bedrooms, including three junior suites completed by relaxing Jacuzzi bathtubs. Away from the hotel guests will find the delights of Edinburgh and the majesty of the surrounding Midlothian countryside. CONFERENCE & EVENTS FACILITIES The Pentland suite is an accessible function venue situated on the ground floor, suitable for conferences up to 150 delegates or 200 Theatre Style. The conservatory can host up to 30 boardroom style, situated on the ground floor. The oak panelled bar can be used for small meeting rooms or for private boardroom meetings up to 8, situated on the ground floor

Melville Castle Hotel

• Conference centre
• ·Country house
• ·Hotel
• ·100 attendees
• ·33 bedrooms
• ·4 meeting rooms

Set in an idyllic country estate on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Melville Castle is a unique and enchanting location for wedding receptions and civil partnerships. The Castle has played host to weddings of all shapes and sizes from the grandest of society weddings to smaller and more intimate affairs. Dating back to 1786, Melville Castle is a lovingly and sympathetically restored castellated mansion with interiors that fuse a modern eclecticism with a classical sensibility. Nestled within 54 acres of parkland and woodland on the banks of the River North Esk, it provides a most romantic backdrop for photographs

Newbattle Abbey

• Unusual
• ·120 attendees
• ·37 bedrooms
• ·7 meeting rooms

Originally a medieval Cistercian monastery, Newbattle Abbey has a 900-year history of welcoming royalty and privileged guests. Located a short distance from Edinburgh city centre, it offers 125 acres of peaceful parkland seclusion on the banks of the River Esk. This unique, historic building is the perfect venue for meetings or conferences seating up to 120 theatre style, gala dinners for up to 88, and drinks receptions for up to 285 guests. There is also en suite campus accommodation available for up to 47 people. Unique venue Six magnificent function rooms, all with views of the surrounding grounds, showcase the finest craftsmanship. The grand Drawing Room’s ornate fresco ceiling is a breath-taking example of the work of Edinburgh architect, Thomas Bonnar. Lined with original artworks, the Mezzanine is an inspiring setting for drinks receptions, and can be combined with several other rooms for larger numbers. Fascinating history Scotland’s future was shaped at the Abbey when the Declaration of Abroath was drafted here. Every room holds a story: the font in the Chapel believed to have been used to baptise Mary Queen of Scots; the secret staircase; and the vaulted Crypt. Private guided tours can be arranged for your guests. Beautiful location The estate grounds can be used for a wide range of team building activities. A flexible location for filming, Newbattle Abbey is popular with film crews. Extensive free coach and car parking is available on site.

Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate

• Conference centre
• ·Hotel
• ·Training centre
• ·Unusual
• ·200 attendees
• ·30 bedrooms
• ·7 meeting rooms

With 9 different conference and meeting spaces to choose from, and from accommodating larger group receptions of up to 200 people, right down to our more private boardroom settings for just 20 delegates, we are recognised as one of the most uplifting and energising conference venues not just in greater Edinburgh, but in all of Scotland. So whether you are planning a product launch and require plenty of space for a residential conference, want to reward your top team with a luxurious Edinburgh-area incentive trip, need a private hire venue for team building, are looking for a memorable setting to host a spectacular Gala dinner, or just want to hire a private meeting room, Carberry Tower is perfect for all your corporate needs. Our Estate also lends itself to a wide variety of outdoor team-building pursuits – from Geocaching, to Bushcraft, to mini-Highland games and more. While you are exercising your minds and bodies, our award-winning team of Chefs will prepare deliciously tasty food, including thoughtful little extras, like our range of low-fat snacks and high-energy smoothies to help you stay mentally sharp throughout the day!

Edinburgh Napier University

• Academic
• ·150 attendees
• ·778 bedrooms
• ·5 meeting rooms

Edinburgh Napier University is a multi campus University with a collection of venues on offer for international and association conferences, meetings, gala dinners, drinks receptions, team building events, weddings, private functions, exhibitions and temporary marquees. There are three main campuses within the collection; Craiglockhart, Craighouse and Merchiston offering contemporary state of the art lecture theatres, flexible seminar rooms and meeting rooms as well as traditional facilities with period features

O2 Academy Edinburgh

• Conference centre
• ·3000 attendees
• ·7 meeting rooms

Our venue offers the perfect blend of variety, size, and flexibility to suit any event. Whether you're hosting a gathering of 150 or an impressive 1,500 attendees, our distinctive spaces allow you to find the ideal setting for your occasion. Our team of dedicated event professionals has made us the premier choice in Edinburgh for conferences, meetings, exhibitions, dinners, and special events. Originally a Corn Exchange, this historic building in Edinburgh�s original agricultural quarter has been transformed into an exceptional venue. It features six unique spaces that can be used individually or combined seamlessly, with options to book one area or the entire venue for exclusive use. Enjoy the benefits of natural light, private entrances, and a space with character. Your guests will be treated to exquisite catering by Saltire Hospitality, offering a range of nutritious and creative options, from a healthy working lunch to a hot fork buffet, or even a stunning three-course meal. As a former Corn Exchange, this unique listed building in Edinburgh�s original agricultural quarter, has been reborn as the ultimate venue for every style of event. Consisting of six distinct spaces that can work independently or as a seamless, multi-room format, with the option to book one space or the entire venue for exclusive use, with natural light, private entrances, and unique character. Delegates will be catered for by Saltire Hospitality, who offer a selection of nutritious and innovative options, from a healthy working lunch to a hot fork buffet, to a stunning 3 course meal.

Teviot Row House

• Academic
• ·Conference centre
• ·Training centre
• ·400 attendees
• ·4 meeting rooms

Teviot Row House is one of the Student Union buildings managed by Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) and is the world’s oldest purpose built Student Union building. Teviot Row House was built in a 16th Century Scots architectural style with late Gothic features. It has a variety of catering and bar areas, a versatile debating chamber, a dining room, and many other meeting rooms. Recent refurbishment programmes include the creation of the New Amphion coffee bar and restaurant on the mezzanine level – now with a new licensed bar - the Loft Bar on the Debating Hall level and the Chocolate Moose; the olde style sweetshop on the ground floor. The Middle Reading Room and Balcony Room are the two bespoke boardroom style conference facilities, both having been recently refurbished; each with accommodation for 24 delegates. Larger events, requiring services for up to 250 delegates, may be accommodated in the Debating Hall. Teviot Row House is centrally located within easy access to Waverley Station and the visitor attractions of the Old Town. Facilities: WC, disabled WC, wheelchair access, refreshments

Hotel Du Vin and Bistro Edinburgh

• Hotel
• ·24 attendees
• ·47 bedrooms
• ·5 meeting rooms

Another new addition to the Hotel du Vin family of luxury boutique hotels, Hotel du Vin Edinburgh is nestled deep in Edinburgh’s Old Town and only a short walk from the historic Royal Mile. A Stylish Boutique hotel in the Classic Hotel du Vin style. Neighboring the famous Bedlam theatre, the Hotel occupies the site of a former asylum while its 47 timelessly furnished rooms and stunning suites featuring monsoon showers, luxurious Egyptian cotton sheets, plasma TV’s, DVD’s and air conditioning provide the perfect base to explore Edinburgh’s historic and cultural heritage as well as enjoy her vibrant entertainment and nightlife scene. A relaxing haven, the hotel offers our trademark Hotel du Vin Bistro with mezzanine bar serving the finest classic European cuisine from the kitchen, alfresco and private dining, cigar shack, whisky snug and intriguing La Roche tasting room where you can be taken on a pilgrimage around the world’s finest vineyards by our Head Sommelier without having to leave the room. The hotel also offers a number of function, events and meeting rooms with that will inspire, sublime spaces equipped with the latest technology to help you get the most out of your time with us.

Festival Theatre

• Unusual
• ·1915 attendees
• ·8 meeting rooms

Edinburgh Festival Theatre opened in 1994 as the flagship lyric theatre for Scotland. Its annual programme as well as featuring opera and ballet also includes dance, large scale drama, musicals, variety shows, children’s shows and concerts – jazz, folk, popular and classical. It also boasts the second largest stage in Great Britain, a 1900 seat auditorium (formerly the Empire Theatre), a suite of three function rooms at Dress Circle level known as the Empire Rooms, an all-day cafe at street level and spacious foyer bars on two further levels with fabulous glass frontage. The main auditorium is occasionally available for large meetings, but the Empire Rooms, used in the evenings for corporate and private hospitality for theatregoers, are often available during the day for meetings and smaller conferences. The suite is a flexible space divided by high quality, easily moveable acoustic partitions and leads directly into the Johnnie Walker Bar which, when there is no show on, can also be used for informal meals and coffee breaks. Catering is managed in-house and can be adapted to suit both budget and occasion. The area is fully accessible and faces south onto the Theatre’s courtyard, which is quiet and sunny. The Theatre is five minutes walk from the Royal Mile, just past Chambers Street and is surrounded by, University of Edinburgh Old College, the Royal Museum of Scotland and the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

Royal Museum Museum of Scotland

• Unusual
• ·1500 attendees
• ·6 meeting rooms

The stylish galleries of the Royal Museum and Museum of Scotland, in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, both offer unique and impressive backdrops for sumptuous dinners, glamorous award ceremonies, lively parties, conferences, and weddings. The gracious, slender columns, arching staircases and glorious glass roof of the Main Hall in the Royal Museum offer a dramatic setting for evening events and can seat up to 650 guests for a dinner, or up to 1500 guests for a reception. The adjacent Museum of Scotland offers a chic and contemporary option for events, with stunning gallery spaces to suit smaller dinners for up to 150 guests, or large receptions for up to 500 guests. The Museum of Scotland can be used in conjunction with the Royal Museum. Finally The Boardrooms in The Museum of Scotland, with views up to Edinburgh Castle and its own private roof terrace, is a fabulous option for smaller groups of 10 to 50 guests for meetings, lunches, presentations, intimate dinners and weddings. Both museums can host conferences, meetings and seminars in their purpose built lecture theatres. The museums offer spaces for both civil and religious services.