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Oran Mor Glasgow

Òran Mór Top of Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8QX, G12 8QX

Conference centre
·Unusual
·400 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

Situated in the heart of the West End, Òran Mór is a unique venue. The Auditorium, Gallery and Private Dining Room are all available for hire for meetings, receptions or dinners. From your initial enquiry through to the completion of your event, you will have one contact ensuring a personal and efficient service. The venue recognises that each event has different requirements and therefore offer complete flexibility including bespoke menus and an accommodating approach to any request. The Auditorium is a breathtaking architectural setting for a range of events, from workshops for 80 people to reception of 400. Beneath the celestial ceiling mural by Alasdair Gray, one of Scotland’s largest pieces of public art, guests can enjoy the fine Scottish food and impeccable service that has put us on the map as one of Glasgow’s leading venues. It is an atmospheric room enhanced by the stained glass windows, and, as well as retaining many of the original features of the church, offers a contemporary setting in which to hold events. The facilities include a private entrance, a dedicated kitchen, disabled access, natural daylight and an original architectural setting. The Private Dining Room is a beautifully appointed room with views over the Kibble Palace in the botanic Gardens. It’s perfect for discreet meetings and dinners. It has a sumptuous seating area, private bar and a boardroom table.

Birnam Arts and Conference Centre

Station Road Birnam Dunkeld Perthshire, PH8 0DS

Unusual

Birnam Arts & Conference Centre has rapidly established itself as a hugely successful new multi-arts and conference centre right in the heart of Scotland. We offer easy access to a year round programme of high quality diverse exhibitions, music, theatre, dance and comedy performances, as well as the chance to participate in wide range of workshop activities for children and adults alike. Our exciting programme is complemented by our attractive Foyer Café and pretty Beatrix Potter Garden, making a visit to Birnam Arts & Conference Centre an enjoyable event for the entire family. The Birnam Arts & Conference Centre situated in the heart of Scotland is superbly equipped to cater for all your conference and meeting needs. The Birnam Arts & Conference Centre is bright and airy, dominated by natural light and internal space. Our Main Auditorium can hold up to 150 delegates and is fully equipped with state of the art digital presentation equipment.

The Burn

Glenesk Brechin Angus DD9 7YP, DD9 7YP

Academic
·Unusual
·2 meeting rooms

A unique blend of home comforts in the Scottish Highlands with both catered and self catered accommodation

AK Bell Library

York Place Perth Perth And Kinross, PH2 8EP

Unusual

The AK Bell Library in Perth is a bright, open building where you can relax, have a snack, read and learn, treat yourself or socialise. It offers a broad range of borrowing, information and learning services for all ages. You can learn about the history and culture of the region, borrow the latest thriller or romance, read the local newspaper or bring your children to our storytelling sessions Use it to help your reading, writing and number skills, to learn computer and internet skills, to join a reading group or find out what's on in your community. There is now alsoFREE wireless accessto the internet at AK Bell Library.

Caird Hall

City Square Dundee, DD1 3BB

Unusual
·2300 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

This unique Concert/Conference venue is situated in the heart of the City of Dundee. Positioned boldly overlooking the pedestrianised City Square a full range of contemporary and traditional concerts are programmed throughout the year. Behind the Doric columns is a versatile venue which has been tastefully refurbished to provide a variety of facilities to all visitors.

Webster Theatre

64 High Street Arbroath Angus, DD11 1AW

Unusual

Welcome to The Webster Memorial Theatre The Webster is now fully open for business as a performance venue for drama, dance, comedy, concerts and music events. The Webster also has the facilities to host lectures, meetings, conferences, workshops, training events, cinema screenings.

Byre Theatre St Andrews

Abbey Street St Andrews Fife, KY16 9LA

Theatre
·Unusual

Located in the picturesque city of St Andrews on the coast of Fife, the Byre Theatre was originally built in 1933 when it was, as the name suggests, a cowshed! The current version of the Byre Theatre was completed in 2001 and has consistently won awards for its architecture and style combining the traditional old style of St Andrews on the outside with a relaxing, modern atmosphere inside. Indeed we are proudly the only 5 star arts attraction in Scotland, awarded by Visit Scotland in 2001 & 2005. Why should I hire the Byre? it’s a theatre. As well as awards we have won many friends with the new theatre, which is much more than a theatre and is the ideal place for your event. For example, due to the multi functional use of the theatre and other rooms we can host many events other venues can’t. We have a wide range of rooms available for use to fit any event as well as the popular display foyer areas, which are an ideal location to promote your product.

The National Piping Centre Glasgow

The National Piping Centre & The Pipers’ Tryst Hotel 30-34 McPhater Street Glasgow G4 0HW, G4 0HW

Unusual
·250 attendees
·6 meeting rooms

The National Piping Centre offers a truly unique Scottish venue that everyone in your party will be sure to enjoy. Situated in the heart of the city centre, within walking distance of both local train stations and the bus station, they are an ideal location. Offering rooms suitable for meetings, conferences and seminars for a maximum of 160 delegates. The conference and banqueting facilities can accommodate up to 120 guests. Your meeting may range from a single day event, for which we offer a highly competitive Daily Delegate Rate, to a five-day event for which they also have The Piper’s Tryst Hotel on offer. With seven twin rooms and one double room, they can provide first-class overnight accommodation for any of your delegates. The kitchens of The Piper’s Tryst provide all the catering requirements for your event. Offering the best healthy Scottish cooking, using only the finest fresh Scottish ingredients. With a highly versatile range of menus and buffets on offer, they will be more than happy to tailor their catering to meet your individual requirements.

The Pearce Insitute

840 Govan Road Glasgow Scotland, G51 3UU

Unusual
·7 meeting rooms

The Pearce Institute, affectionately known as the PI, has been at the heart of the Govan community since 1906. The PI is home to a wide range of community groups and social economy organisations sharing the common aim of meeting the needs of the people of Govan. With a wide range of accomodation the PI can offer organisations an ideal venue for meetings, conferences, social functions, recreational pursuits and leisure activities.

Metropolitan Bar and Restaurant Glasgow

Metropolitan - Bar and Restaurant Candleriggs Glasgow G1 1LE, G1 1LE

Unusual
·50 attendees
·1 meeting room

Corporate Metropolitan is the perfect location for impressing prospective clients or celebrating success. The venue lavishes attention on the details of your event, how about welcoming guests with a cocktail created in honour of your company which reflects your corporate colours? Choose from the Set Menus or have the Chef tailor them to suit your tastes, the venue can be particularly flexible for parties dining on mid-week nights. Function Room The Function Room is suitable for private dining, presentations, meetings, buffets and networking events, from 9am until 1am. The hire fee is dependent on the level of catering and date required, they are able to be more flexible on quieter mid-week nights. Please get in touch to discuss your particular requirements, but as a guide, the function room holds up to 40 seated for a meal, 60-70 for a buffet and 50 theatre-style. The room is equipped with a CD player, amp and speakers, and tehy are happy to help organise any further equipment you might require through their preferred suppliers. Meeting Room The Private Dining Room doubles as a stylish meeting space for productive out-of-office get-togethers. Peaceful, attractive and conveniently located, it puts your staff, clients or partners immediately at their ease and is much more conducive to a useful session than a drab and impersonal hotel meeting room. They can provide morning croissants or hot rolls with plenty of hot coffee and tea; a buffet lunch or set menu; and for all day sessions, why not finish up with drinks and a delicious meal served on the balcony. The perfect end to a hard day’s work!

The Restaurant Bar and Grill Glasgow

2nd Floor Princes Square Shopping Centre Buchanan Street Glasgow, G1 3JX

Unusual

Situated in the beautifully restored and sophisticated Princes Square our truly unique venue is ideally suited for corporate hospitality, meetings, product launches, training, or indeed any event which would benefit from such a prominent setting, including weddings and private parties. The private room is also the ideal venue for private parties, accommodating up to 22 seated guests and allowing dining guests to enjoy a superb experience in the privacy of their own dining room. There is no room hire charge for the private room. The adjoining restaurant is also available to hire for larger parties should further space be required.

Old Fruitmarket Glasgow

The Old Fruitmarket, Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ, G1 1NQ

Unusual
·1200 attendees
·1 meeting room

The Old Fruitmarket building recently benefited from extensive refurbishment which has given this iconic venue a new lease of life and an important role in hosting many of the city’s key cultural events and celebrations. The highly atmospheric and versatile Old Fruitmarket venue space can host major events for between 450 - 1200 delegates, depending on layout. The venue lies right in the heart of the Merchant City - and is home to a very wide range of events including concerts, receptions, award ceremonies and banquets.

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Alea Casino Glasgow

Springfield Quay Paisley Road, G5 8NP

Unusual
·250 attendees
·4 meeting rooms

The versatility of the function space at Alea Glasgow makes it the ideal location for a wide range of private and corporate events, from fashion shoots and product launches to conferences and cocktail parties. The Face-to-Face event room at the Alea Casino Glasgow makes for a fantastic party venue. This spacious Alea Glasgow venue is perfect for an elegant cocktail party, wedding reception, big birthday bash and can also be transformed into the perfect space for presentations and team-building exercises. The Red Leaf private dining room is an elegant private dining room where you can entertain up to 18 guests, which boasts its own balcony with views over the river. Our function hire at Alea Glasgow is guarenteed to provide the perfect space for your event, leaving a lasting impression on your guests.

House for an Art Lover Glasgow

House for an Art Lover, Bellahouston Park, 10 Dumbreck Road, Glasgow G41 5BW, G41 5BW

Conference centre
·Country house
·Unusual
·50 attendees
·11 meeting rooms

State of the art facilities include 3 contemporary meeting rooms on the second floor of the House, offering flexible space for up to 35 delegates, and the 'The View' on the third floor accommodating up to 40 delegates. All rooms benefit from natural daylight, with views over the surrounding parkland and come well equipped with projector screens and wireless internet connection. The View even has a rooftop terrace! Ample free parking is available and both day delegate and room-only packages are offered. They have a variety of lunch options including buffets and seated lunch in the Art Lovers Cafe. Afterwards, weather permitting, you can get some fresh air and wander round the stunning grounds including the walled gardens. For any event requiring added style we also have the beautiful Mackintosh Suite accommodating up to 100 delegates.

Wynd Centre

6 School Wynd Paisley Renfrewshire, PA2 7DR

Unusual

The Wynd Centre provides a variety of services and facilities to many of Paisley and Renfrewshire's mutual aid and self help groups. Formed in 1984 by St John's Church of Scotland, School Wynd Congregational Church and Orr Square Church of Scotland, and joined later by Paisley High Church of Scotland. At the Wynd Centre you will find a variety of different types of venue available for hire. Whether it is for a theatrical production, ceilidh, meeting or whatever then we feel sure that we will be able to meet your needs. Within the Centre you will find various types of lettable accommodation such as the 200 + seat auditorium, halls, and meeting rooms that will suit just about any requirement. We can provide your function/meeting with teas and coffees or of course you can always visit our Coffee Shop during the day.

Roxy Lanes Rose Street

26 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 2QA, EH2 2QA

Unusual
·3 meeting rooms

Scotland: land of the brave and home to myth and magic. We might not have quite made it 500 miles, but we?d travel any distance to get a slice of the action in Edinburgh. At Roxy?s Scottish outpost on Rose Street, we?re making a name for ourselves on the lanes ? but ten pin isn?t the only game worth teaming up for here. Challenge your clan to a bout of competitive gaming, from boozy classics like beer pong to the straight-laced strategy of shuffleboard. With everything from strikes to shots, and a whole lot of fun in between, Roxy has it all. Roxy Lanes Rose Street is located just off Princes Street in the heart of Edinburgh only a two minute walk from the Scott Monument and a ten minute drive from Edinburgh Waverley train station.

The Witchery Restaurant Edinburgh

Castlehill The Royal Mile Edinburgh, EH1 2NF

Unusual
·2 meeting rooms

Both the original oak-panelled Witchery and the Secret Garden, with its delightful private terrace, are unique and memorable venues for private dining and celebrations in the historic heart of Edinburgh. Close to Edinburgh castle, the Witchery's unique location and legendary food have ensured it has become an Edinburgh dining institution, much-loved by its loyal locals, celebrity fans and visitors to the city. For over three decades the Witchery has been renowned as the Edinburgh restaurant for those looking to experience exceptional food Scottish food, wine and service in the most magical setting. Private dining in both the Witchery or Secret Garden is on an exclusive-use basis, allowing your guests to enjoy the Witchery's magical atmosphere undisturbed. You can choose your menu from some of the finest produce available in Scotland and our skilled sommeliers will help you choose wines, Champagnes and drinks from a cellar packing with hundreds of delights. Whether your event is corporate event or a private celebration, a breakfast, lunch or dinner, the Witchery provides the perfect venue for groups of up to 50 guests and Secret Garden 60 guests. Private Dining in the Witchery Located in a sixteenth-century merchant's house, the rich baroque surroundings of the Witchery's original dining room offers one of the city's most unique private dining experiences looking onto the Royal Mile Your guests can dine on red leather seats, surrounded by ancient oak panelling and hung with tapestries. Heraldic painted ceilings are reflected in the candlelight of dozens of antique candlesticks, whilst historic stone walls draped with tapestries ooze with the building's history.The Witchery can accommodate groups of up to 50 guests Private Dining in the Secret Garden The elegant charms of the Secret Garden are on of the city's best-kept secrets. Hidden along an historic Old Town close, this now-enclosed historic courtyard is the most magical dining destinations in Scotland. Entering past the pulpit reception, your guests will descend the stone stairs to dine under an awesome painted ceiling with French windows opening onto a secluded private terrace.The Secret Garden can accommodate groups of up to 60 guests

The Tower Restaurant Edinburgh

National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street Edinburgh, EH1 1JF

Unusual
·1 meeting room

The Tower offers one of the best venues in Edinburgh for private dining - an impressive terrace for drinks receptions and memorable views of Edinburgh Castle. From the canapes to the petit fours you can expect your guests to enjoy delicious food and inspirational wines, all deftly-served in a memorable setting. Our chefs are as passionate about our event food as our restaurant food: they should be, it all shares the same exceptional produce and comes from the same on-site kitchens.

M and D Scotlands Theme Park

Strathclyde Country Park Motherwell Scotland, ML1 3RT

Unusual

For Corporate Events at Scotlands Theme Park it`s amazing fun and surprisingly cost effective.Each event is custom built yo your specific requirements so you can be sure your event is just as you imagined. We can offer: Over 40 Major rides and attractions A 10 million indoor family complex Variuos themed areas A custom marquee service Full event organizing Tream

Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre

Motherwell Lanarkshire, ML1 1TW

Unusual

Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre is a large multi purpose arts and entertainments facility. The Concert Hall has a capacity of 1800 for pop/rock concerts with a seated capacity of 1008 (flat seating) or 883 (raked seating). It is also used for conferences, award ceremonies and dinner dances. Motherwell Theatrehas a capacity of 394 and is used for professional productions, amateur productions, community based performances and the annual pantomime. Meeting Room- additional area available for hire used mainly for meeting rooms.

Pentlands Science Park

Pentlands Science Park Bush Loan Penicuik Midlothian Scotland, EH26 0PZ

Unusual
·110 attendees
·6 meeting rooms

Planning a meeting or event? For a great range of meeting facilities in an idyllic setting, look no further than Pentlands Science Park. Located less than ten miles south of Edinburgh city centre and situated in attractive parkland, Pentlands Science Park offers the ideal “out of town” venue for any event. From large conferences to small informal meetings and workshops we can cater for all; including weekend and evening functions. Our aim is to provide you with a flexible service while ensuring your event runs smoothly and professionally. Pentlands Science Park complies with the Disability Discrimination Act. A fully equipped disabled toilet facility is available near the main entrance and a lift provides access to all meeting rooms. Disabled parking spaces are available close to the front reception area. We can provide you with a range of event options with affordable packages to suit all budgets. A personal event co-ordinator is available from your initial enquiry through to the event itself, assuring you of attention to detail and high quality service.