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Edinburgh First is the University of Edinburgh's premier conference and events venue, offering world-class facilities in the heart of Scotland's capital. Located on the historic Holyrood Road campus, the venue combines modern conference technology with traditional Scottish architecture. The facility features multiple conference halls, meeting rooms, and exhibition spaces, accommodating events from intimate boardroom meetings to large-scale conferences for up to 2,500 delegates. With its central Edinburgh location near the Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh First provides easy access to the city's attractions while offering comprehensive event services including catering, accommodation, and technical support.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McEwan Hall | 1200 | — | — | 600 | — | — | — |
| Playfair Library Hall | 300 | — | 40 | 150 | 60 | — | — |
| John McIntyre Conference Centre | 180 | — | 30 | 90 | 40 | — | — |
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.
Day delegate rates from £45 per person. Room hire from £150 for meeting rooms. Conference packages include venue hire, catering, and basic AV equipment. Pricing varies by season and room selection.
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Holyrood Road, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ, United Kingdom
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Edinburgh First is a verified conference centre in Edinburgh, hosting up to 2,500 guests, with day delegate rates from £1500. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, bedrooms. 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.
Up to 2500 guests in theatre style, multiple breakout rooms available for smaller groups
State-of-the-art AV equipment including multiple projection systems, professional sound systems, and technical support
Full catering services from coffee breaks to formal dining, dietary requirements accommodated
On-site parking available, additional street parking nearby, accessible parking spaces provided
Edinburgh First is the University of Edinburgh's premier conference and events venue, offering world-class facilities in the heart of Scotland's capital. Located on the historic Holyrood Road campus, the venue combines modern conference technology with traditional Scottish architecture. The facility features multiple conference halls, meeting rooms, and exhibition spaces, accommodating events from intimate boardroom meetings to large-scale conferences for up to 2,500 delegates. With its central Edinburgh location near the Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh First provides easy access to the city's attractions while offering comprehensive event services including catering, accommodation, and technical support.
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