Open for meetings & hybrid events
Edinburgh First's stately mid-nineteenth century mansion, which retains many of its original features, can't fail to leave a lasting impression on your guests.
St Leonard's Hall is found in the grounds of the Pollock Estate and with Arthur's Seat as its stunning backdrop, it is the perfect venue for small meetings in Edinburgh. Brainstorming with colleagues, impressing clients or holding productive training sessions can now be hosted in a COVID-safe environment. With free parking on site, including 18 electric charge points, and 5 rooms in a variety of sizes, this venue can be hired on an exclusive or room-only basis. As with all our venues, we will provide catering, the latest AV, state-of-the-art facilities and excellent customer service – the perfect way to engage in your face-to-face meetings.
Why book St Leonard's?
COVID-safe venue
Southside location which is easily accessed by foot, public transport and bicycle
On-site parking (first come, first serve basis)
Vast outdoor space
Hybrid meeting technology with high spec audio-visual capabilities
Flexible booking conditions

£40 per person
Room hire
3 servings of tea and coffee
Individually packaged lunch/served buffet
Screen, projector & flipchart
Extras: hybrid meeting technology with high spec audio-visual capabilities
Regular bookers: Book four meetings, get the fifth free
To book contact our sales team today on +44 (0) 131 651 2189 or at edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk

Reconnect, rebuild & relax with our enhanced DDR. You receive all the benefits of back to business with the extra of organised team building exercises.
From £90
Room hire
3 servings of tea and coffee
Individually packaged lunch/served buffet
Screen, projector & flipchart
Onsite dinner in Salisbury Green Hotel Bistro or private dining in the venue (or even outside!)
Team activity such as yoga & mindfulness; distillery tour & tasting at Holyrood Distillery
Extras: hybrid meeting technology with high spec audio-visual capabilities
To book contact our sales team today on +44 (0) 131 651 2189 or at edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk
At a glance
Room Capacities
Following the Scottish Government announcement on 13 July 2021, Scotland moved to Level 0 on 19 July 2021. With this, physical distancing requirements for business events drop to 1m. Please see below for our revised capacities in St Leonard’s Hall, which are compliant with 1m physical distancing. These are subject to change as restrictions ease.
Theatre No catering in room | Theatre Catering in room | Standing No catering in room | Standing Catering in room | Boardroom No catering in room | Boardroom Catering in room | Cabaret/Dining No catering in room | Cabaret/Dining Catering in room | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
St Trinnean's | 21 | 16 | 30 | 26 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Nelson | 15 | 11 | 22 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Pollock | 16 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Bonnar | 13 | 11 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Lessel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Technical Info
Room Size sqm | Ceiling Height | Stage Area | Blackout Possible | Wifi | Power | Disabled Access | Induction Loop | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
St Trinnean's | 83.14 | 4.41 | - | yes | yes | 18 sockets | no | no |
Nelson | 65.57 | 4.44 | - | yes | yes | 14 sockets | no | no |
Pollock | 83.81 | 3.65 | - | yes | yes | 4 sockets | no | no |
Bonnar | 44.3 | 4.48 | - | yes | yes | 16 sockets | no | no |
Lessel | 33.82 | 4.48 | - | yes | yes | 7 sockets | no | no |