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With over 80 acres to explore, Edinburgh Zoo is a place where the sights and sounds bring your senses alive. Set within stunning grounds and surrounded by an array of animals all make for a truly wonderful setting for meetings, team building and corporate family days. This certainly is one venue which you and your guests will never forget. more details…

Rated by Tatler/Abercrombie and Kent as one of the best 101 hotels in the world and is one of just a handful in Scotland to hold the AA’s ultimate accolade of 5 red stars, it is no surprise that the distinctively individual Prestonfield is often described as one of the UK’s most talked–about hotels. 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…

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…

Hopetoun House 'Scotland's finest stately home' is an incomparable setting for exclusive functions, events and conferences. Classical, elegant and prestigious; Hopetoun House never fails to impress. From the first breathtaking glimpse of the grand façade to the final fond farewell, Hopetoun will capture the imagination of your guests and leave a lasting impression. more details…

The Villas at Renaissance offer the perfect private escape in the most tranquil of settings. Offering world-class facilities, luxury accommodation - sleeping up to 28 across 14 bedrooms - warm fires, rare drams, access to hidden beaches and sumptuous dining, this is the ideal venue to create unforgettable memories for any family, social, golfing or business occasion. more details…

Opening its doors this spring for the first time in almost a century, this grand, exclusive use venue has everything from a high turret, many grand reception rooms to a waterside terrace with sweeping coastal views. Combining centuries of history with WiFi and other modern essentials, Barnbougle Castle is perfect for gala dinners, meetings and corporate away-days for up to 200 people. more details…

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…

One of the oldest and finest inhabited castles in Scotland, Thirlestane Castle is a fairytale setting for events. Located just 35 minutes from Edinburgh, Thirlestane has played a key role in Scottish history and the Maitland family are happy to personally welcome your guests to their ancestral home. more details…

Located in Edinburgh’s city centre is the Crowne Plaza Edinburgh – Royal Terrace with stunning views towards the Firth of Forth. The hotel boasts 97 comfortably furnished rooms all with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, mini bar, laptop safe, iron & ironing board, bathrobe and complimentary water. more details…