The Royal Society of Edinburgh
Event Venue
#22 of 197 Event Space venues in Edinburgh
#12 of 117 Corporate Event venues in Edinburgh City Centre
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22-26 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PQ
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New Town, Edinburgh
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Spaces for hire 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 5 months ago
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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 5 months ago
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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 5 months ago
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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 5 months ago
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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 5 months ago
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Kelvin Room
Boardroom
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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 5 months ago
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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 5 months ago
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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 5 months ago
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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 5 months ago
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Reviews and ratings
5.0
Communication
5.0
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Jennifer G.
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Excellent communication
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5.0
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Megan S.
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Excellent communication
Submitted 2 years ago
5.0
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 5 months 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.
The Royal Society of Edinburgh is a learned‑society event venue housed in a domed neoclassical building, offering formal period rooms and dedicated lecture spaces.
Venue highlights: The building contains a range of formal reception rooms and dedicated lecture facilities adaptable for private hire. The Wolfson Lecture Theatre provides professional on-site AV support and the capability to live‑stream and record events. In-house catering accommodates halal, kosher, vegan and gluten‑free requirements and a lift provides step‑free access to all floors.
Best for: Lectures and panel talks, society anniversary dinners and formal receptions, and Fringe performances or small-scale screenings.
Location: Edinburgh's New Town has a Georgian streetscape centred on George Street and a dense cluster of restaurants, bars and cultural venues suitable for pre- or post-event dining and entertainment.
What guests say: The Wolfson Lecture Theatre provides reliable AV and on-site technical support, including live‑streaming and event recording. The Wellcome rooms worked well for pre-talk drinks and hot-buffet service, and the venue's event management coordinated catering and front-of-house support professionally.
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
- 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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