An event space with polished wooden floors, high ceilings, and tall windows at Institut francais d'Ecosse.
An event venue with high ceilings, large windows, wood paneling, and double doors at Institut francais d'Ecosse.
An event venue with large sash windows, wooden floors, and high ceilings at Institut francais d'Ecosse.
An event venue with a large sash window offering views of a neoclassical building at Institut francais d'Ecosse.

Salle Pierre Boulez at Institut francais d'Ecosse

Function Room in a Community Centre
·
Private space
West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF –
Old Town, Edinburgh
Up to 16
seats
Up to 40
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Named after a famous French composer who travelled to Scotland on numerous times with his orchestras, the Salles Pierre Boulez are two small interconnecting rooms that boast an abundance of natural daylight.

It is just right for smaller receptions, ceremonies and meetings. It also offers a beautiful setting for exhibitions. It is located on the first floor and overlooking the Edinburgh High Court.

Usually booked for

Party

Typically for 30-40 guests and costs about £250.

"Really helpful and responsive - absolutely would recommend the venue and arnaud!"

- Madisen P. Apr 2025

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 9:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
21:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 9:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
21:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 9:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
21:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 9:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
21:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 9:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
21:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 21:00
from £450 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 21:00
from £450 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 40
  • Boardroom
    up to 16
  • U-Shaped
    up to 16

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Quiet space
  • Reception desk
  • Heating
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

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
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Outside catering is allowed - no inside catering
Alcohol allowed - need to inform the venue

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(8 reviews and ratings - )

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MP
Madisen P.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests · March 2025

Really helpful and responsive - absolutely would recommend the venue and arnaud! They went out of their way to help on the day and always responded to my questions quickly in the lead up.

5.0
MP
Madisen P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
KD
Kiran D.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0

FAQ

Yes, a few tables are provided, along with chairs.

The venue provides a flipchart but not a projector; a TV screen is available instead.

About Institut francais d'Ecosse

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