Channings Hotel The Town House Company

About the venue

Awards Edinburgh Hotel of the Year' of 2004 If you are planning an event in Edinburgh, Scotland and require a venue that is rich in character as well as meeting your specific business or personal needs enhanced by the friendliest staff, then Channings is the perfect venue.

Channings, comprising five Edwardian town houses, has superb spaces for both corporate client entertaining and private events, such as engagment parties, christenings, wine tasting events, celebration dinners and other family occasions. We know how important the smooth running of your event is, so we will do all we can to make it so. You will be appointed with your own Events Co-ordinator who will be your main point of contact throughout the planning of your event. Meetings Channings specialises in accommodating corporate meetings for businesses who require peaceful surroundings and friendly hosts who provide excellent service. A fascinating historical connection links the famous Antarctic explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton with Channings. From April 1904 until July 1910, Shackleton and his wife Emily lived at number 14 South Learmonth Gardens. This townhouse is now of course occupied by our Meeting & Events Suites; The Kingsleigh and The Library. Shakleton's biography, 'Shackleton's Way' by Stephanie Capparell, describes his generosity of spirit, leadership skills, and ability to encourage group confidence and his astute selection process of his staff based on ability, optimism and personality. Private Dining Depending on your style, taste and the size of event you are organizing, we can offer a very different type of private dining room. For example our private-dining suite, The Kingsleigh, which was once home to the famous explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton, offers a very traditional Edwardian feel and can accommodate up to 18 guests. Our team will be there to support you throughout the planning of your private dining event and we are delighted to assist with all your event requirements such as floral arrangements, candles, entertainment, stationery (menu cards, table plans and place cards) and other such extras, which all help to make your event a special one.