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City Halls Glasgow

The City Halls, Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ, G1 1NQ

Unusual
·936 attendees
·6 meeting rooms

The City Halls complex recently underwent an extensive £15 million redevelopment which has enhanced the beauty of the original features whilst maximising and modernising the Halls’ excellent multi-purpose facilities. The attractive meeting rooms and conference spaces at the City Halls are suitable for hosting events from between 10 and 936 delegates. The venue lies right in the heart of the Merchant City and is home to an astonishing range of musical activity and events.

The Arches Glasgow

253 Argyle St, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom, G42 9DU

Unusual
·900 attendees
·4 meeting rooms

Set in Glasgow City Centre, the Arches is the most exciting and vibrant alternative to the standard corporate venues in Glasgow. Conference dinners, gala banquets, product launches, drinks receptions, staff parties, ceilidhs, photo shoots and award ceremonies can all be held in the Grade A-Listed Victorian Railway Arches. The blank canvas allows the experienced in-house event team to create a unique and memorable event for your guests. By using our imagination anything is possible…. The Arches is a versatile space that can hold up to 700 people for a dinner or banquet and 2000 people for a drinks reception. Alternatively create a small intimate event for 100 – 300 people using one or two Arches. Conference Facilities are available for up to 150 – 200 delegates with stage set and raked seating with Exhibitions also easily catered for.

The Royal Yacht Britannia Edinburgh

The Royal Yacht Britannia Ocean Terminal Leith Edinburgh EH6 6JJ Scotland, EH6 6JJ

Unusual
·380 attendees
·5 meeting rooms

To Her Majesty The Queen, Britannia was the perfect royal residence for glittering state visits and official receptions. Now you can host the event of a lifetime on board one of the most famous ships in the world. The State Apartments and Royal Deck provide the magnificent setting for exclusive dinners for 176 or elegant receptions for 380. From artistic canapés to delicate petits fours, all food is created on board in the Royal Galleys by Executive Chef, Mark Alston and his team, and served by Britannia’s immaculate butlers. Rest assured your guests will experience the same meticulous attention to detail and high standards of service employed when the Yacht was on royal duty, and you can relax knowing our dedicated Events Manager will be with you every step of the way.

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Arboretum Place Edinburgh, EH3 5NZ

Conference centre
·Training centre
·Unusual
·4 meeting rooms

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has a wide range of facilities in unique surroundings available for meetings, conferences and weddings. Each of the spaces offer a tranquil backdrop, all within easy reach of Edinburgh’s city centre. The John Hope Gateway is the newest addition to the gardens and while a daytime 120 seater visitor restaurant, can be transformed in the evening to the city’s most stunning event space with environmental sustainability at heart. By day the Gateway offers the smaller David Douglas Room to hire for meetings and other occasions. Nestled in the Gardens, the Victorian built Caledonian Hall and newly sited year round Pavilion offer a completely different space. With views to landscaped grounds this is the perfect setting for lunches or dinners for up to 100 people.

National Galleries of Scotland

NGS Events Office, The Dean Lodge, 72 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DS

Unusual
·1500 attendees
·7 meeting rooms

The National Galleries of Scotland comprise five prestigious gallery buildings in the very heart of Edinburgh: National Gallery of Scotland Royal Scottish Academy Building Scottish National Portrait Gallery Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Dean Gallery These magnificent galleries house the nation’s world-renowned collection of art with works from Rembrandt to Van Gogh, Picasso to Warhol. Each gallery building, with its own unique character and outstanding collection of art, is available to hire for bespoke corporate events such as exclusive cocktail receptions and dinners along with special private views. Large scale marquee events can also be held against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh’s famous skyline in the beautiful parkland grounds of the neo-classical Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and Dean Gallery. Daytime conferences, corporate breakfasts, product launches and lectures can be held in the new Hawthornden lecture Theatre. Situated in the Weston Link - which connects the RSA Building and the National Gallery of Scotland on The Mound - this state-of-the art 200 seat lecture theatre is ideally located in the city centre and comes with full AV support from our inhouse AV technician. Entertaining at the National Galleries of Scotland gives companies the opportunity to entertain to the highest standards in Edinburgh’s most prestigious, elegant buildings on a grand or intimate scale – ensuring unforgettable events in truly unique surroundings.

The Edinburgh Playhouse

18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh,, EH1 3AA

Unusual
·3000 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

The Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Scotland's home to the West End offers a range of unique corporate, conference and training room packages, tailored to your specific requirements. Whether it be an intimate night in the theatre's sumptuous Director's Box, a private birthday party in the drawing room, pre show dinner drinks in the Whiteroom or a lavish post show reception in Overtures, the events team at the Playhouse will create a memorable theatrical experience time and time again. Director's Box Our luxurious Director's Box is unique to British theatre; this private suite situated inside the circle within the auditorium provides exclusive viewing of the performance. The ultimate in luxury, the Director's Box offers 8 Pullman seats, a private bar, cloakroom and personal concierge at your serice for the entire evening. Overtures Situated on the Balcony level, Overtures offers a seating capacity of 120 or 200 for a standing reception. The grandeur of the suite incorporates unique theatrical memorabilia, which is guaranteed to create a talking point at any event. Sweeping red drapes add a touch of elegance to the suite whilst providing you with the ability to sub divide the room to cater for smaller parties of up to 50 guests. Meeting Rooms The elegant drawing room and classic oak pannelled white room provide an unique setting for an meeting or intimate reception. Full hospitality packages are available on request. The Edinburgh Playhouse has played host to some of the world's most successful musicals: Les Miseraables, Cats, Miss Saigon and Mamma Mia to name but a few and continues to host smash hite musicals into 2007 with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang flying into Edinburgh for the Christmas Season. Our events team would be delighted to advise and arrange all aspects of event theming in order to create a theatrical experience that your clients will never forget.

Vue Cinema Edinburgh Omni

Omni Leisure Building Greenside Place 61/11 Leith Street Edinburgh, EH1 3EN

Unusual
·444 attendees
·12 meeting rooms

Give your conference, annual meeting or presentation star billing with our state-of-the-art cutting edge facilities and high-end hospitality provided by Vue Conferencing and Events. The venue has stadium seating through out for uninterrupted views, high definition Digital Projectors for maximum presentation impact and has a fully equipped bar. The experienced event management team at Vue Edinburgh have the technology and expertise to take care of your every need as you inspire your guests and wow your audience. We can cater for any corporate event, from small presentations to international AGMs with live satellite link up. Talk to our Conference Sales Manager about a either an off-the-shelf or bespoke cost effective package for your next conference.

Norton Park Conference and Meeting Centre

Norton Park Conference Centre 51-53 Albion Road Edinburgh, EH7 5QZ

Conference centre
·Training centre
·Unusual
·120 attendees
·8 meeting rooms

19th Century listed church building refurbished to a high standard to include fully equipped Conference Suite and 7 Meeting rooms • 100% revenue benefits local charities • Fully accessible • Social enterprise

Fraser Suites Edinburgh

Fraser Suites Edinburgh 12-26 St Giles Street Edinburgh, EH1 1PT

Managed office
·Unusual
·25 attendees
·75 bedrooms
·1 meeting room

Fraser Suites Edinburgh is a 4* luxury boutique hotel with serviced apartments offering plush Classic Deluxe Rooms and Junior Suites, fully equipped One Bedroom Apartments and 3 stunning Bespoke Suites. We pride ourselves in our gold standard customer service and facilities which include 24 hour reception, daily maid service, use of in-house fitness suite, Continental Breakfast served daily in our in-house restaurant The Broadsheet Bistro, self-service laundry facilities, water in room on arrival, free WiFi throughout and our bespoke meeting space, The Press Room.

The Caves Edinburgh

8-12 Niddry Street South Edinburgh, EH1 1NS

Unusual
·130 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

The Caves and The Rowantree are truly unique and atmospheric venues making them the ideal setting for private dining. We have created menus that compliment the venue perfectly and offer a range of dining styles from traditional seated dinners to the more informal Caves Feast We use only the finest, locally sourced Scottish produce where possible to ensure all dishes are of a high quality. The Rowantree is suitable for formal seated dining for up to 60 guests and The Caves can cater for up to 130 guests for formal seated dining. For larger numbers please contact our Events Team directly so we can talk through your requirements and discuss how the venues can work together to create that dining experience

Revolution

30A Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1HU, United Kingdom, EH1 1HU

Conference centre
·Restaurant
·Training centre
·Unusual
·5 meeting rooms

Revolution Edinburgh is situated in the heart of the city, just a 10 minute walk from Waverley station and The Royal Mile. This recently refurbished venue offers something for events of all sizes, from a team building event for 30 people, a post conference event for 150, a Christmas party for 300 to a corporate event for up to 660 guests. The Mixology floor is located on the ground floor of the building and caters for up to 150 with two bars, private bathrooms and built in lighting & AV; perfect for quiz nights, receptions and company celebrations. The Speakeasy is an intimate private space with a private bar for smaller gatherings of up to 80 people, beautifully decorated and a stunning backdrop to your event. The downstairs floor is available to hire for events of up to 400 guests with two bars, private bathrooms, a cloakroom and built in lighting and AV. You can host your event for up to 660 people and have it all! With menus suitable for everyone and every occasion, this venue offers the food, drinks, entertainment and ideas to bring your ideas into reality.

Dynamic Earth

Dynamic Earth Enterprises Ltd 112 Holyrood Road Edinburgh, EH8 8AS

Unusual
·1200 attendees
·7 meeting rooms

An event at Our Dynamic Earth is like nothing on Earth. Set within the stunning surroundings of Salisbury Crags, the Palace of Holyrood House and opposite the new Scottish Parliament, it's a venue that guarantees to make your event truly unforgettable. Whatever your needs, we have the facilities to cater for them; from executive suites and conference rooms through to the distinctive event space of The Stratosphere. The Stratosphere can be used as an elegant venue for Weddings, Christmas Parties, Exhibitions, and Fashion Shows. Situated upon the Stratosphere, the Ozone, with its unspoiled views of the surrounding area is a versatile and soundproof enclosure which can be used independently as a conference suite or breakout room by day. Alternatively it can be transformed in to a stylish entertainment and dance area combined with The Stratosphere for Gala Dinners. The Biosphere is a modern, stylish and versatile venue, with unique features such as a private suite with a turret shaped feature room and a high arched ceiling. When fully open, it can seat 300-theatre style or banquet up to 200 guests. It can also be subdivided into two self-contained meeting rooms which is ideal for conference catering. There is also a complimentary PA system and extensive AV equipment is available. The Earthscapes provide a range of theming opportunities to make your event stand out form the crowd; pre-dinner drinks in our tropical rainforest or a cool cocktail by the iceberg! In addition, The Salisbury Suite offers a range of four smaller meeting rooms; The Hutton Room, The Boardroom and Salisbury Rooms 1 and 2. The Salisbury Suite can be booked as a whole or the rooms can be used individually. The rooms offer a wide range of facilities and are ideal for smaller meetings. The contemporary Salisbury Rooms 1 and 2 can be combined and used as one larger meeting space while The Hutton Room and The Boardroom benefit from natural daylight and views to The Royal Park and Salisbury Crags. Whether you're looking to hold a conference, gala dinner, reception or general meeting our dedicated events team will help to organise every aspect of your event providing professional advice and ideas, ensuring the occasion runs to perfection.

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Royal Museum Museum of Scotland

Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF

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.

Festival Theatre

13-29 Nicolson Street Edinburgh, EH8 9FT

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.

Parklands Country Club

Parklands Country Club Crookfur Park Ayr Road Newton Mearns Glasgow, G77 6DT

Unusual
·200 attendees
·30 bedrooms
·2 meeting rooms

Parklands Country Club – situated in the Southside of Glasgow offers Conference Facilities which can be adapted to suit all needs. Both our suites have free WIFI access. The use of a flip chart, digital projector (Sandringham only), screen, Parklands Paper and Pencils are all included in the Room Hire charge and are available on request. We can also provide leisure facilities at a small charge for any business colleagues that may need a bit of rest or relaxation after a hard meeting.

Kirknewton Stables

Overton, Kirknewton, Edinburgh, EH27 8DD

Unusual
·200 attendees
·1 meeting room

Managed by Scotland’s principle events company, Maximillion, Kirknewton Stables is used by groups of up to 200 for conferences, weddings and team building events. With an oak floor, stone walls and open beams, Kirknewton Stables exudes charm and character. With an incredible 18th century open plan hall opening out onto a stunning walled garden, Kirknewton Stables is truly one of Scotland’s most versatile and unique venues. Kirknewton Stables have been designed to provide an exclusive and prestige venue with a large flexible space appropriate for a range of corporate applications: Conference, meetings and seminars Banqueting Training and development Corporate Entertainment Product Launches A full range of catering options is available on request. Maximillion has been providing indoor and outdoor events to the corporate market since 1989 and consider Kirknewton Stables as their most diverse and flexible venue. Set in 600 acres of beautiful policies and parkland it is ideal for a range of activities. This includes a specially designed offroad driving track,a dedicated clay shooting ground and acres of grassland, woodland and ponds. Activities held at Kirknewton include 4 x 4 driving, archery and crossbow, Honda pilots, themed events, team building activities, laser clays and It’s a Knockout tournaments among others.

Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate

Carberry Estate Near Musselburgh East Lothian, EH21 8PY

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!

Museum of Flight

East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, Edinburgh, EH39 5LF

Unusual
·1500 attendees
·1 meeting room

The Concorde Experience Would you like to offer a once in a lifetime experience to your guests? Have you ever wondered what it was like to travel in the most sensational and glamorous jet of all time? Well now you can! The Concorde Experience at The Museum of Flight in East Lothian offers a truly out of this world venue for events large and small. From receptions to dinners, from presentations to weddings, guests can enjoy the unique privilege of boarding the iconic aircraft and experiencing the lifestyle once the exclusive preserve of the rich and famous.

Newbattle Abbey

Newbattle Abbey Newbattle Road Dalkeith Midlothian Edinburgh, EH22 3LL

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.

Mavis Hall Park

Humbie, East Lothian Edinburgh, EH36 5PL

Unusual
·400 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

Mavis Hall Park Ltd. is a small family owned business which has been organising events since 1987. Our long experience and small friendly team means that you get a personal touch combined with a professional approach to help create your event. Our own venue, Mavis Hall Park, is home to a cluster of traditional farm buildings which hide in secret. They also act as the base for a whole host of activities which take place in the surrounding 200 acres. Tucked away at the foot of Lammermuir Hills, Mavis Hall Park has all the peace and tranquillity of a country setting, combined with the convenience of being only 40 minutes from Edinburgh city centre. The farm buildings have a unique old world charm which is difficult to match and makes for a truly magical and memorable event - the old cattle sheds, stable and hay loft are now used for barbecues, barn dinners and ceilidhs and are also gaining a reputation as the perfect venue for a wedding with a difference. We can have a bonfire blazing in the courtyard and a spit roast pig sizzling under the arches. The barns are decorated in rustic style using tartan, fresh greenery and hessian with wild flowers on the tables. We can style the barn to suit any theme you wish and are happy to discuss this with you. We can cater for up to 330 in the large barns, the small barn can seat up to 40 and the hay loft is suitable for smaller groups. In addition we can add on marquees as necessary to accommodate more guests. Our outdoor event specialities are bespoke Activity Days and Team Building Events for corporate and foreign groups. Having said that, Stag and Hen parties, private groups and individuals are all equally welcome. If you want to get a real taste of Scotland then a Highland Games followed by a Ceilidh in the barns is a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you to Mavis Hall Park. Facilities Great Selection of Activities on site 200 Acres of Private Estate Additional Services A Suppliers list can be provided on request A dedicated events manager will be with you for the duration of your event

TANNER WAREHOUSE OXO TOWER WHARF

Camm & Hooper, Level 2, OXO Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, London, SE1 9PH

Restaurant
·Unusual
·4 meeting rooms

three extraordinary event spaces - The Parlour, The Warehouse, and the Terrace, whether you hire one room, two or three, the venue is exclusive to you. We hope you come and experience the captivating charm and eclectic vibe we have created in the heart of Bermondsey, South London. With exceptional spaces, remarkable service, cutting-edge audio-visual capabilities, and an array of food and drink options at your fingertips, our venue is perfect for team building, workshops, and conferences. And for a limited time, enjoy exclusive reduced rates on DDR packages.

The MailBox Leeds

The MailBox Leeds 7 Carlton Court Leeds, LS12 6LT

Unusual
·1 meeting room

Situated above the Mailbox Café who will cater for the day. The mailroom offers a 20-seater conference facility around 1 large conference table. Facilities include WiFi, Full Video conferencing facilities & Clickshare, tea and coffee station, refrigerated drinks and air conditioning.