A community centre hall with round tables, wooden wall panels, and a projector screen at Grassmarket Centre.

A hall with round tables covered in white linens and navy chair sashes set for an event at Grassmarket Centre.

A hall with round tables covered in white linens and blue chairs at Grassmarket Centre.

A community hall with U-shaped tables, blue chairs, and a refreshment table at Grassmarket Centre.

Sir Walter Scott Hall at Grassmarket Centre

Name: Sir Walter Scott Hall at Grassmarket Centre
Address: 86 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, EH1 2QA, GB
Price range: from £110 hire fee / per hour

Hall in a Community Centre

Private space

About this space

Sir Walter Scott Hall is a function hall in the Grassmarket Centre characterised by a large, rectangular floor that supports flexible room layouts.

Design: The hall presents high ceilings and pale timber panelling on the long walls, paired with a neutral grey floor. The space has straightforward, institutional finishes and even overhead lighting that keep sightlines clear throughout the room.

Features: The hall has an integrated PA system and speakers and allows own music or an external DJ. The room includes venue Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The room provides a step‑free guest entrance, wheelchair access and accessible toilets; events are required to observe the venue's noise restrictions.

Ideal for: Local community groups and associations seeking a practical, accessible space for seated dinners or standing social receptions.

Prices

Monday

9:00 – 0:00

from £110–£150 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £110

Per hour

17:00 – 0:00

from £150

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Tuesday

9:00 – 0:00

from £110–£150 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £110

Per hour

17:00 – 0:00

from £150

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

9:00 – 0:00

from £110–£150 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £110

Per hour

17:00 – 0:00

from £150

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

9:00 – 0:00

from £110–£150 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £110

Per hour

17:00 – 0:00

from £150

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Friday

9:00 – 0:00

from £110–£150 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £110

Per hour

17:00 – 0:00

from £150

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Saturday

9:00 – 0:00

from £110–£150 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £110

Per hour

17:00 – 0:00

from £150

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Sunday

9:00 – 0:00

from £110–£150 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £110

Per hour

17:00 – 0:00

from £150

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing

up to 150

Dining

up to 80

Theatre

up to 120

Boardroom

up to 30

Cabaret

up to 80

U-Shaped

up to 30

Classroom

up to 96

Catering and drinks

Extensive vegan menu

Extensive vegetarian menu

Extensive gluten-free menu

Alcohol licence until 0:00 (extension available)

Facilities

Air conditioner

Paid parking facilities available nearby

Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

Bookings arriving earlier or leaving later than the booking will incur a charge
Guests are not allowed to bring in their own food or Drinks
No Smoking in the Building
Event must remain within the space that has been booked
Final Catering Numbers 10 days prior to the event
Full T&C's will be issued at time of enquiry.