1 photosImages not verified1 photosImages not verifiedThe Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh is a prestigious medical institution housed in a magnificent Georgian building on Queen Street in Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage New Town. Founded in 1681, this historic venue combines period elegance with modern conference facilities across multiple rooms including the impressive Great Hall. The venue offers flexible meeting spaces suitable for medical conferences, corporate events, and educational seminars, with capacities ranging from intimate boardroom meetings to larger gatherings of up to 300 delegates. Located in the heart of Edinburgh's cultural quarter, the venue provides easy access to the city's attractions while offering a unique blend of medical heritage and professional meeting facilities.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hall | 200 | — | 40 | 120 | 60 | — | — |
| Council Chamber | 80 | — | 24 | 40 | 30 | — | — |
| Small Hall | 40 | — | 16 | 24 | 20 | — | — |
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Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
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11 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ, United Kingdom
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Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh is a verified medical institution conference centre in Edinburgh, hosting up to 300 guests, with day delegate rates from £710. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Main lecture theatre seats 300, additional seminar rooms for 20-80 delegates, total event capacity up to 400 across multiple spaces
State-of-the-art AV equipment including lecture capture, video conferencing, and wireless presentation systems. Technical support available
Comprehensive catering from working lunches to formal dinners, dietary requirements accommodated, licensed bar service available
Limited on-site parking, nearby public car parks within walking distance, excellent public transport links
The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh is a prestigious medical institution housed in a magnificent Georgian building on Queen Street in Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage New Town. Founded in 1681, this historic venue combines period elegance with modern conference facilities across multiple rooms including the impressive Great Hall. The venue offers flexible meeting spaces suitable for medical conferences, corporate events, and educational seminars, with capacities ranging from intimate boardroom meetings to larger gatherings of up to 300 delegates. Located in the heart of Edinburgh's cultural quarter, the venue provides easy access to the city's attractions while offering a unique blend of medical heritage and professional meeting facilities.
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