Edinburgh First

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Over the last 400 years the University of Edinburgh has given rise to some of the city's most distinctive and iconic buildings. At Edinburgh First we bring these majestic buildings to life as successful conference, dining and meeting venues that are full of Edinburgh's character and charm.

We will organise, cater and facilitate your event professionally and efficiently to ensure it runs smoothly and creates a lasting and memorable experience for your delegates.

Our Old College complex is the birthplace of the University. Built in the 16th century, this impressive Edinburgh landmark houses the stunning Playfair Library Hall with its impressive neo-classical barrel-vaulted ceiling; ideal for exclusive dinners, presentations and conferences.

Our other historic buildings include the Reid Concert Hall, Talbot Rice Gallery, St Cecilia's Hall and the prestigious McEwan Hall. We can also co-ordinate events at the Church of Scotland's impressive Assembly Hall. These venues are extremely flexible, offering space for 10 to 1,000 delegates. 

For more heritage venues, see our mansion houses St Leonard's Hall and Abden House, on pages xx and xx.

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Venue Details
Accommodation Star Rating Green Tourism Business Scheme Award City Centre Miles From City Centre Disabled Access Miles From Airport Exhibition Space Exhibition Area m2 Max number of Breakout Rooms
No 4 N/A No 1 Yes 10 No 0 4
Room/Suit Name Banquet Board Room Cabaret Classroom Reception Theatre Area m2 Ceiling Height m
Carstares Room 12 10 8 0 20 0 27 0
Elder Room 16 16 12 0 10 0 48 0
Laigh Room 50 0 0 0 80 0 0 0
Lee Room 8 8 0 0 10 0 29 0
McEwan Hall 0 0 0 210 800 1100 0 0
Playfair Library Hall 220 0 160 100 450 250 332 0
Raeburn Room 56 24 0 0 40 0 76 0
Reid Concert Hall 0 0 0 0 0 250 0 0
St Cecilia's Hall 0 0 64 0 120 200 0 0
Talbot Rice Gallery 50 0 40 0 150 0 0 0

Media Facilities

Venue Facilities

  • Add. Equip. Avail. on Request
  • Disabled Access to Meeting Rooms
  • Marquee on request
  • Natural Light
Contact Details
Edinburgh First
The University of Edinbugh, 18 Holyrood Park Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5AY
Telephone: 0131 651 2139
Facsimile: 0131 667 7271

www.edinburghfirst.com
Contact Name: Lorna Allan, Sales Manager
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