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

Hall in a Community Centre
·
Private space
86 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, EH1 2QA –
Old Town, Edinburgh
Up to 120
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

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 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
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 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
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 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
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 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
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 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
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 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
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 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
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

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
Quiet space
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction after 00:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

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.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

About Grassmarket Centre

Grassmarket Centre is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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