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Edinburgh First has 15 venues across the city, providing more than 70 meeting rooms for delegates. Our state-of-the-art John McIntyre Conference Centre can be configured to accommodate between 16 and 330 delegates, is fully accessible, and comes fully equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual kit. more details…

The 4 star Scotsman hotel is the former home to Scotland’s national newspaper. Positioned just off the Royal Mile, holding a desirable location on North Bridge nestled in between the hustle and bustle of the New Town and the historical Old Town, the hotel is the perfect location to explore Edinburgh. more details…

​Located 30 minutes from Edinburgh Airport, our castle is an incomparable 15th Century Scottish keep - the only one of its ilk in private hands across all of Europe. It is now the most stunning of venues, complete with 12 bed chambers and room for 70 guests, available for exclusive private hire. more details…

The Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket is centrally located in the historical part of the city, Business travellers can benefit from its proximity to the Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Haymarket train station. The station is also served by the main tramline into Edinburgh, which also extends to the city’s airport. more details…

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 exclusive events. more details…

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is one of the oldest surgical corporations in the world having been given the Seal of Cause in 1505. Whether it is the historic ambience of oak-panelled walls adorned by portraits of famous surgeons, or contemporary beautiful spaces you prefer, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is the perfect venue for your conference, and meeting. more details…

The Edinburgh Conference Centre is the purpose-designed facility in the heart of Heriot-Watt University's campus. Our flagship facility, the James Watt Centre, has dedicated conference facilities for up to 600 delegates in vacation periods in addition to 1,000 square metres of exhibition space all year round. more details…

Offering stunning views across Edinburgh’s picturesque cityscape and Royal Park, Dynamic Earth is perfectly situated as a contemporary venue with a unique heritage twist. Perfect for gala dinners, product launches and drinks receptions more details…

The Caves is an intimate and atmospheric cavernous venue nestled in the depths of the 18th century South Bridge in the heart of the Old Town, and a stone’s throw from the famous Royal Mile. The Caves is steeped in colourful history, and every vaulted room that has been sympathetically restored to its former glory has a story to tell and a special place in Scotland’s past. more details…

The University of Edinburgh has a vast range of impressive historic and modern buildings that reflect it's 400-year history. Edinburgh First brings these 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 all your events and conferences professionally and efficiently. more details…