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Scott Room at The Royal Society of Edinburgh

Meeting Room in an Event Venue
·
Private space
22-26 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PQ –
New Town, Edinburgh
Up to 40
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Scott Room

Named after Sir Walter Scott - one of Scotland’s most celebrated writers and poets, and President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh from 1820 to 1832 - this distinguished space reflects the RSE’s proud literary and cultural heritage.

The Scott Room is a warm, characterful setting that’s perfect for meetings, workshops, and intimate gatherings of up to 45 guests. Its period details create an inspiring backdrop for discussion and collaboration, while its modern facilities ensure a seamless experience.

Whether you are hosting a creative workshop, a high-level board meeting, or a focused training session, the Scott Room strikes the perfect balance of heritage and practicality - making every event memorable.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 18:00
from £480–£704 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 13:00
from £480 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £480 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £704 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 18:00
from £480–£704 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 13:00
from £480 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £480 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £704 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 18:00
from £480–£704 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 13:00
from £480 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £480 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £704 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 18:00
from £480–£704 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 13:00
from £480 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £480 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £704 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 18:00
from £480–£704 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 13:00
from £480 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £480 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £704 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 6 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 60
  • Dining
    up to 40
  • Theatre
    up to 40
  • Boardroom
    up to 22
  • Cabaret
    up to 24

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
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Video equipment
  • Backdrops Photography backdrops available
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • 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

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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