A community centre with stone exterior, large windows, and street-facing entrance at Grassmarket Centre.

Grassmarket Centre

Community Centre

86 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, EH1 2QA –
Old Town, Edinburgh
From £110
hire fee
Up to 120
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Grassmarket Centre

Edinburgh 7 Room at Grassmarket Centre
Edinburgh 7 Room
Boardroom
·
Private space
24 seats
Book 1 hr. minimum
The Edinburgh 7 Room at the Grassmarket Centre is a bright and welcoming first-floor meeting space, ideally suited for small group sessions and intimate gatherings. Filled with natural light, the room offers a calm and productive environment within one of the city’s most characterful historic settings. Designed primarily for boardroom-style use, t...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
from £240 hire fee
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Sir Walter Scott Hall at Grassmarket Centre
Sir Walter Scott Hall
Hall
·
Private space
120 seats
150 standing
Book 1 hr. minimum
Our oak lined, double height hall is the perfect setting for a variety of events from conferences and corporate meetings to ceilidhs, parties and weddings. Minimum number of delegates 15 maximum number 120. Facilities include Wi-Fi, PA system, projector & screen, roaming & clip-on mics, disabled access, hearing loop. The hall is fully accessible ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £110 hire fee
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £110–£150 hire fee per hour
Sir Walter Scott Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £110–£150 hire fee per hour
Edinburgh 7 Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £240 hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £110–£150 hire fee per hour
Sir Walter Scott Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £110–£150 hire fee per hour
Edinburgh 7 Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £240 hire fee per day
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £110–£150 hire fee per hour
Sir Walter Scott Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £110–£150 hire fee per hour
Edinburgh 7 Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £240 hire fee per day
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £110–£150 hire fee per hour
Sir Walter Scott Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £110–£150 hire fee per hour
Edinburgh 7 Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £240 hire fee per day
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £110–£150 hire fee per hour
Sir Walter Scott Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £110–£150 hire fee per hour
Edinburgh 7 Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £240 hire fee per day
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £110–£150 hire fee per hour
Sir Walter Scott Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £110–£150 hire fee per hour
Edinburgh 7 Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £240 hire fee per day
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £110–£150 hire fee per hour
Sir Walter Scott Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £110–£150 hire fee per hour
Edinburgh 7 Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £240 hire fee per day

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 150
standing
Up to 120
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available

About Grassmarket Centre

Grassmarket Centre is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

The Grassmarket Centre is a characterful event space located in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town. The venue brings together the original architecture of the former Greyfriars Kirkhouse with a bright, modern interior, creating a space with a strong sense of history and a contemporary feel.

The centre offers a variety of well-equipped spaces suitable for conferences, meetings, weddings, performances, and private celebrations. From light-filled boardrooms to a double-height hall for larger gatherings, each space is supported by professional service, catering options, and modern audio visual facilities.

Situated beneath Edinburgh Castle and surrounded by the lively Grassmarket area, the venue has a distinct sense of place and is easy to get to from across the city. It attracts corporate groups, community organisations, and private clients alike.

What sets the Grassmarket Centre apart is its social purpose. Operated by the Grassmarket Community Project, the venue is a social enterprise — meaning every event hosted directly supports programmes that help individuals facing social exclusion. Every booking contributes to something meaningful beyond the event itself.

The Grassmarket Centre offers a well-rounded combination of history, flexibility, and genuine social value — a venue with a clear purpose behind it.

FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 6 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Grassmarket Centre, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Grassmarket Centre is located at 86 Candlemaker Row, in Old Town, Edinburgh.

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