A historic conference centre with a domed roof and illuminated façade on a busy street at The Royal Society of Edinburgh.
A meeting room with ornate gold-framed portraits, a decorative fireplace, and a long table with floral centerpieces at The Royal Society of Edinburgh.
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The Royal Society of Edinburgh

Event Venue

#14 of 181 Event Space venues in Edinburgh
#15 of 94 Workshop venues in Edinburgh
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22-26 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PQ –
New Town, Edinburgh
From £175
hire fee
Up to 144
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at The Royal Society of Edinburgh

Scott Room at The Royal Society of Edinburgh
Scott Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
40 seats
60 standing
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...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
from £480 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
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Upper Gallery at The Royal Society of Edinburgh
Upper Gallery
Hall
·
Private space
60 seats
80 standing
Upper Gallery The Upper Gallery is a bright, contemporary hall featuring a glass apex ceiling and wooden floorboards - an energising contrast to the RSE’s more traditional architecture. Leading directly into the Wolfson Lecture Theatre and connecting to the Lower Gallery, this versatile space works beautifully on its own for workshops, talks, an...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
from £362 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
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Welcome East & West (Joint) at The Royal Society of Edinburgh
Welcome East & West (Joint)
Event Space
·
Private space
140 seats
200 standing
Wellcome East & West Together, Wellcome East and Wellcome West create a stunning gallery-style suite with high ceilings, an impressive main staircase entry, and walls lined with historical paintings and busts - an inspiring arrival for any event. Individually, each space is flexible and neutral, perfectly suited to lectures, workshops, training s...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
from £1320 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
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Wellcome West at The Royal Society of Edinburgh
Wellcome West
Event Space
·
Private space
90 seats
120 standing
Wellcome West Wellcome West is an elegant, L-shaped space offering versatility for both corporate and private occasions. Its layout makes it ideal for cocktail receptions, formal dinners, lectures, and exhibitions, providing a stylish backdrop that can be tailored to suit your event. The room adjoins Wellcome East for those looking to expand into...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from £825 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
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Wellcome East at The Royal Society of Edinburgh
Wellcome East
Event Space
·
Private space
60 seats
80 standing
Wellcome East This impressive gallery-style room features high ceilings, a grand staircase entryway, and walls lined with historical paintings and busts - setting a prestigious tone for any event. Its neutral style and flexible layout make it ideal for lectures, workshops, training sessions, and networking events. Wellcome East connects directly ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
from £615 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
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Kelvin Room at The Royal Society of Edinburgh
Kelvin Room
Boardroom
·
Private space
18 seats
Kelvin Room Named after Lord Kelvin - one of Scotland’s most renowned scientists and engineers, and President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh from 1873-1878 and again from 1895-1907 - this distinguished room reflects the RSE’s rich heritage. A regal room with a warm palette and velvet wallpaper, the Kelvin Room is an impressive setting for meet...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
from £360 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
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Wolfson Lecture Theatre at The Royal Society of Edinburgh
Wolfson Lecture Theatre
Auditorium / Conference Room
·
Private space
144 seats
Wolfson Lecture Theatre As the largest and most versatile space at RSE Venue, the Wolfson Lecture Theatre has been the stage for countless inspiring lectures, performances, and conferences in the heart of Edinburgh. Refurbished thanks to the generosity of the Wolfson Foundation - founded by Sir Isaac Wolfson, born in the Gorbals, Glasgow - this s...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
from £1230 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
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James Clerk Maxwell at The Royal Society of Edinburgh
James Clerk Maxwell
Meeting Room
·
Private space
20 seats
20 standing
James Clerk Maxwell Room Named after James Clerk Maxwell - one of Scotland’s greatest scientific minds - this room celebrates the legacy of the man who revolutionised physics with his work on electromagnetism and colour theory. Maxwell’s contributions laid the groundwork for technologies we rely on today, from radio waves to modern telecommunicati...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
from £210 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
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Auerbach Room at The Royal Society of Edinburgh
Auerbach Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
10 seats
The Auerbach Room is named after Charlotte Auerbach, a pioneering geneticist whose work helped establish the field of mutagenesis and who was among the first women elected to the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Having fled Nazi Germany in the 1930s, she went on to build a distinguished academic career in the UK and is remembered for her significant con...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
from £175 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
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Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £175–£1940 hire fee
Wolfson Lecture Theatre
8:00 – 18:00
from £1230–£1810 hire fee
Wellcome West
8:00 – 23:00
from £825–£1175 hire fee
Wellcome East
8:00 – 23:00
from £615–£880 hire fee
Kelvin Room
8:00 – 18:00
from £360–£520 hire fee
Scott Room
8:00 – 18:00
from £480–£704 hire fee
Upper Gallery
8:00 – 17:00
from £362–£516 hire fee
James Clerk Maxwell
8:00 – 18:00
from £210–£300 hire fee
Welcome East & West (Joint)
8:00 – 18:00
from £1320–£1940 hire fee
Auerbach Room
8:00 – 17:00
from £175–£250 hire fee
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £175–£1940 hire fee
Wolfson Lecture Theatre
8:00 – 18:00
from £1230–£1810 hire fee
Wellcome West
8:00 – 23:00
from £825–£1175 hire fee
Wellcome East
8:00 – 23:00
from £615–£880 hire fee
Kelvin Room
8:00 – 18:00
from £360–£520 hire fee
Scott Room
8:00 – 18:00
from £480–£704 hire fee
Upper Gallery
8:00 – 17:00
from £362–£516 hire fee
James Clerk Maxwell
8:00 – 18:00
from £210–£300 hire fee
Welcome East & West (Joint)
8:00 – 18:00
from £1320–£1940 hire fee
Auerbach Room
8:00 – 17:00
from £175–£250 hire fee
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £175–£1940 hire fee
Wolfson Lecture Theatre
8:00 – 18:00
from £1230–£1810 hire fee
Wellcome West
8:00 – 23:00
from £825–£1175 hire fee
Wellcome East
8:00 – 23:00
from £615–£880 hire fee
Kelvin Room
8:00 – 18:00
from £360–£520 hire fee
Scott Room
8:00 – 18:00
from £480–£704 hire fee
Upper Gallery
8:00 – 17:00
from £362–£516 hire fee
James Clerk Maxwell
8:00 – 18:00
from £210–£300 hire fee
Welcome East & West (Joint)
8:00 – 18:00
from £1320–£1940 hire fee
Auerbach Room
8:00 – 17:00
from £175–£250 hire fee
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £175–£1940 hire fee
Wolfson Lecture Theatre
8:00 – 18:00
from £1230–£1810 hire fee
Wellcome West
8:00 – 23:00
from £825–£1175 hire fee
Wellcome East
8:00 – 23:00
from £615–£880 hire fee
Kelvin Room
8:00 – 18:00
from £360–£520 hire fee
Scott Room
8:00 – 18:00
from £480–£704 hire fee
Upper Gallery
8:00 – 17:00
from £362–£516 hire fee
James Clerk Maxwell
8:00 – 18:00
from £210–£300 hire fee
Welcome East & West (Joint)
8:00 – 18:00
from £1320–£1940 hire fee
Auerbach Room
8:00 – 17:00
from £175–£250 hire fee
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £175–£1940 hire fee
Wolfson Lecture Theatre
8:00 – 18:00
from £1230–£1810 hire fee
Wellcome West
8:00 – 23:00
from £825–£1175 hire fee
Wellcome East
8:00 – 23:00
from £615–£880 hire fee
Kelvin Room
8:00 – 18:00
from £360–£520 hire fee
Scott Room
8:00 – 18:00
from £480–£704 hire fee
Upper Gallery
8:00 – 17:00
from £362–£516 hire fee
James Clerk Maxwell
8:00 – 18:00
from £210–£300 hire fee
Welcome East & West (Joint)
8:00 – 18:00
from £1320–£1940 hire fee
Auerbach Room
8:00 – 17:00
from £175–£250 hire fee
Saturday
8:00 – 18:00
from £1810–£1940 hire fee per day
Wolfson Lecture Theatre
8:00 – 18:00
from £1810 hire fee per day
Welcome East & West (Joint)
9:00 – 18:00
from £1940 hire fee per day
Sunday
8:00 – 18:00
from £1810–£1940 hire fee per day
Wolfson Lecture Theatre
8:00 – 18:00
from £1810 hire fee per day
Welcome East & West (Joint)
9:00 – 18:00
from £1940 hire fee per day
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 144
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: Accommodation available

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.

RSE Venue – Edinburgh’s Historic Event Space

Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre, within the home of the prestigious Royal Society of Edinburgh, our venue offers a unique and memorable setting—just a 5-minute walk from tram, bus, and train links.

With 13 versatile spaces—from rooms for 10 delegates to the Wolfson Lecture Theatre (up to 144 guests) - we host everything from conferences and meetings to dinners, and celebrations.

We provide:

Hybrid-ready AV
Dedicated technical and event support
Professional catering

Everything you need for a seamless, successful event.

FAQ

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At The Royal Society of Edinburgh, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
  • Refreshments for guests are offered
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Royal Society of Edinburgh:

  • Upper Gallery hosting 55 guests: £464

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Royal Society of Edinburgh is located at 22-26 George Street, in New Town, Edinburgh.

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