We anticipate reopening this venue in the autumn and are handling individual enquiries for future meetings/conferences, so please do get in touch with our sales team.
The iconic Playfair Library Hall, featuring William Playfair's signature neoclassical barrel-vaulted ceiling, can add an air of elegance to any special event.
The Playfair Library Hall is a flexible Edinburgh First venue, able to accommodate up to 250 delegates theatre-style, 220 for dinner or 450 for a drinks reception. The lower floor of Playfair Library Hall features four additional meeting rooms, making this Edinburgh venue suitable for all manner of celebrations, meetings, large presentations, conferences and exclusive dinners.
At a glance
Room Capacities
The current capacities listed are pre-Covid with no physical distancing. For future conference enquiries relating to these spaces, please get in touch with our sales team.
Theatre | Classroom | Boardroom | U-Shaped | Reception | Cabaret | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playfair Library Hall | 250 | 100 | - | - | 450 | 160 | 220 |
Technical Info
Room Size sqm | Ceiling Height | Stage Area | Blackout Possible | Wifi | Power | Disabled Access | Induction Loop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playfair Library Hall | 332.3 | 12.13 | 12 x 8 ft | yes | yes | 102 sockets | yes | - |
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