Old College
Built in the sixteenth century, William Playfair's impressive Edinburgh landmark is the birthplace of the University of Edinburgh.
The Old College quadrangle houses the stunning Playfair Library Hall, in which you can host up to 300 delegates theatre-style, 220 dinner guests or a reception for 450 people. The lower floor of Old College contains four additional meeting rooms, making the venue suitable for meetings, large presentations, conferences and exclusive dinners.
Also in the Old College quadrangle is the Talbot Rice Gallery. Contemporary exhibitions are hosted throughout the year by the Talbot Rice White Gallery, providing the ideal entertainment for guests following a dinner or drinks reception held in the grand Georgian Gallery.
Suitable for …
- Conferences
- Presentations
- Drinks receptions
- Exhibitions
- Gala dinners
- Drinks receptions
- Banquets
- Dinners
- Weddings
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Accommodation
Salisbury Green Hotel
Masson House
Kenneth Mackenzie
Richmond Place Apartments -
Day delegate and
Main Room Hire
Arrival tea/coffee with pastries
Mid morning tea/coffee biscuits
3 x course lunch -
24hr rates available
Afternoon tea/coffee tartlets
Data Projector Screen
Free Wifi (based on minimum numbers)
Choose from our range of accommodation options -
Venue address
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
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| Playfair Library Hall | 250 | 100 | - | - | 450 | 160 | 220 |
| Raeburn | - | - | 24 | - | 40 | - | 24 |
| Carstares | - | - | 10 | - | 20 | 8 | 12 |
| Elder | - | - | 16 | - | 10 | 12 | 16 |
| Lee | - | - | 8 | - | 10 | 6 | 8 |
| Talbot Rice White Gallery | - | - | - | - | 150 | - | - |
| Talbot Rice Georgian Gallery | - | - | - | - | 150 | 40 | 50 |
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| Playfair Library Hall | 332.3 | 12.13 | 12 x 8 ft | yes | yes | 102 sockets | yes | - |
| Raeburn | 76.5 | 5.32 | - | yes | yes | 22 sockets | yes | - |
| Carstares | 27.8 | 2.84 | - | yes | yes | 8 sockets | yes | - |
| Elder | 48.7 | 5.59 | - | yes | yes | 13 sockets | yes | - |
| Lee | 29.1 | 5.51 | - | yes | yes | 8 sockets | yes | - |
| Talbot Rice White Gallery | - | 8.16 | - | yes | - | 32 sockets | yes | - |
| Talbot Rice Georgian Gallery | - | 8.27 | - | yes | - | 4 sockets | yes | - |
To make an enquiry please
call +44 (0)131 651 2189 or
