An academic hall with chandeliers, large windows, and framed artwork at The Royal Society of Edinburgh.
An academic conference room with chandeliers, blue carpet, red chairs, and framed portraits at The Royal Society of Edinburgh.
An academic building space with chandeliers, tall windows, and red chairs along the walls at The Royal Society of Edinburgh.
An academic hall with chandeliers, blue patterned carpet, and rows of red chairs at The Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Wellcome West at The Royal Society of Edinburgh

Event Space in an Event Venue
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Private space
22-26 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PQ –
New Town, Edinburgh
Up to 90
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Wellcome West is an Event Space in The Royal Society of Edinburgh, a formal period reception room featuring high ceilings, classical cornicing and brass chandeliers.

Design: The room has high coffered ceilings, ornate moulded cornices, tall proportions, neutral plaster panelling and framed oil portraits that create a formal, historic appearance.

Features: A PA system and speakers are installed for speeches and music playback. Tall windows provide natural daylight. Wi‑Fi and air conditioning are provided. Own music is permitted and the room accepts a BYO DJ. A clear area can serve as a dance floor. Step-free guest entrance and accessible toilets support wheelchair access.

Ideal for: Professional and academic groups seeking a formal, social setting that combines standing receptions and informal seated conversation.

What guests say: The Wellcome rooms facilitate seamless, professionally managed receptions and benefit from attentive, helpful on-site staff.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £825–£1175 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £825 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 18:00
from £825 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1175 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1175 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £825–£1175 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £825 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 18:00
from £825 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1175 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1175 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £825–£1175 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £825 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 18:00
from £825 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1175 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1175 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £825–£1175 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £825 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 18:00
from £825 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1175 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1175 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £825–£1175 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £825 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 18:00
from £825 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1175 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1175 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 90
Theatre
up to 80
Boardroom
up to 34
Cabaret
up to 60
Classroom
up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
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
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
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
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Soundproof
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
No noise restrictions

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
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

Please contact the venue team for any rules and regulations at the RSE.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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About The Royal Society of Edinburgh

The Royal Society of Edinburgh is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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5 Rating
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