Meeting and event venues in Edinburgh

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…

Courtyard Edinburgh, from Marriott International, is a contemporary four star hotel in Edinburgh’s city centre. With 240 rooms, lounge & grill and a guest gym, it is perfect for business travellers looking to “switch off” or leisure travellers looking for a relaxing base to explore the capital. 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…

Laings Edinburgh, Scotland's oldest family jeweller, offers a highly unique opportunity to hold your special event amongst hand selected diamond jewellery and the finest Swiss watches. Make sure your event sparkles in the store's luxurious surroundings! more details…

Located in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre Dovecot is the perfect place to host your next event or meeting. Dovecot has five spaces with the flexibility to be used in isolation or simultaneously for your event. The spaces available allow for all types of events including conferences, drinks receptions, meetings and launches to accommodate 5-500 guests. more details…

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is an international whisky club with period venues offering a unique backdrop for corporate and private hospitality. As the oldest commercial building in Scotland, The Vaults is the ‘Spiritual’ Home of the Society and boasts 2 private rooms, rich in the history of fine food, wine and spirits. more details…

Sir Walter Scott's Room is located on the second floor of Romanes & Paterson, the Premier Visitor Retailer in the city. The room faces southwards with views across Princes Street to the Castle & OId Town and is only few minutes walk from Waverley Station, Tram link to the Airport and all major bus routes. more details…

Award-winning Edinburgh restaurant, Fhior, added to its immersive and modern Scottish experience by introducing a Private Dining Room and Chef’s Table, launched in April 2023. The Private Dining Room accommodates 12 guests for a range of intimate and discrete meetings, Board sessions , round tables, discussions and launches. more details…

Ka Pao opened at Edinburgh’s St James Quarter in March 2022, bringing its Southeast Asian-inspired sharing plates to Scotland’s capital for the first time. The name Ka Pao, a play on the Thai word for holy basil, has become synonymous with Scotland’s thriving dining scene, having quickly built a reputation for its bold flavours, low-key setting and good-night-out vibes. more details…

George Watson’s College offers a unique venue for events, close to the city centre and major transport links. With free onsite parking, and a wide range of spaces to choose from, we can accommodate large and small scale events as well catering and AV services. more details…