1 photosImages not verifiedEdinburgh Castle stands majestically on Castle Rock, dominating Scotland's capital city skyline. This iconic fortress offers unique event spaces including the Great Hall and various ceremonial rooms, accommodating up to 300 guests for corporate events, receptions, and special occasions. The castle provides unparalleled historic atmosphere with stunning panoramic views across Edinburgh and beyond. Located at the top of the famous Royal Mile, it combines rich Scottish heritage with modern event facilities, making it one of the world's most prestigious venues for memorable gatherings and corporate hospitality.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hall | 200 | — | 40 | 120 | 50 | — | — |
| Queen Anne Building | 80 | — | 24 | 50 | 30 | — | — |
| Royal Palace | 60 | — | 20 | 35 | 25 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Venue hire rates available on application. Pricing varies by season, event type, and duration. Corporate packages include catering and event management services.
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Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG, United Kingdom
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Edinburgh Castle is a verified historic castle & event venue in Edinburgh, hosting up to 300 guests, with day delegate rates from £1800. Its genome scores highest for Historic, Networking, Accessibility. Verified on-site: av & production, food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to memorable events in a heritage setting.
Best for: memorable events in a heritage setting, receptions and networking events, fully accessible events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 300 guests for dining events, 500+ for receptions in various historic halls
Professional AV equipment available with technical support staff
Premium catering services with Scottish cuisine specialties available
Limited on-site parking, nearby public parking available on Royal Mile
Edinburgh Castle stands majestically on Castle Rock, dominating Scotland's capital city skyline. This iconic fortress offers unique event spaces including the Great Hall and various ceremonial rooms, accommodating up to 300 guests for corporate events, receptions, and special occasions. The castle provides unparalleled historic atmosphere with stunning panoramic views across Edinburgh and beyond. Located at the top of the famous Royal Mile, it combines rich Scottish heritage with modern event facilities, making it one of the world's most prestigious venues for memorable gatherings and corporate hospitality.
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