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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…

Ghillie Dhu is a stunning Grade B listed former church sitting in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. This award winning venue built in 1842 has been lovingly restored to its former glory and our stunning Auditorium is the perfect setting to host a memorable event. more details…

Fingal, a former Northern Lighthouse Board ship, will be berthed in Edinburgh’s historic Port of Leith. Fingal will provide the ultimate in luxury with 23 beautifully styled cabins, all named after Stevenson lighthouses, and a spectacular double height ballroom seating 80 guests, featuring a moveable skylight (large enough to lower a car through). 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…

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…

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…

Located right in the heart of Scotland's beautiful capital city the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) is a multi-purpose venue for events of 50 - 2,000 delegates. The impressive facilities include a series of adaptable auditoria, spacious reception areas and flexible suites - all of which are complemented by the latest event technologies. more details…

Situated at the heart of the city over looking Edinburgh Castle, the Sheraton Grand is the largest 5 star hotel in the city. Boasting 269 stylish bedrooms and 14 flexible function rooms, whether for a boardroom meeting, that all-important conference or even a lavish reception for 1,000 guests, the Sheraton Grand’s dedicated events complex should be at the top of your next agenda. more details…

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is a luxury 4 star hotel situated in the city centre, overlooking the magnificent Edinburgh castle and a 2 minute walk from shops and restaurants. The hotel has 184 eclectically styled and cleverly detailed bedrooms and 15 suites. For business users superb dedicated events and meeting facilities. Six meeting rooms that seat 12 to 300. more details…

Taking prime position on elegant George Street, welcoming hotel guests since 1881. Conference and event space is now more flexible than ever, with a choice of seven event spaces. The Forth View Suite boasts stunning views over Edinburgh along with a spacious outside terrace. more details…