1 photosImages not verified1 photosImages not verifiedThe Allan Ramsay Hotel is a traditional country hotel located on Main Street in the picturesque village of Carlops in the Scottish Borders. Named after the famous 18th-century Scottish poet Allan Ramsay, this intimate venue offers comfortable meeting and event facilities accommodating up to 80 delegates, along with cozy guest rooms and a restaurant serving traditional Scottish cuisine. Nestled in the beautiful Pentland Hills countryside, the hotel provides a tranquil setting for corporate retreats, training sessions, and small conferences while maintaining easy access to Edinburgh and the wider Scottish Borders region. The property features period character combined with modern amenities, including meeting rooms suitable for boardroom meetings, training events, and private dining. With its peaceful rural location, traditional Scottish hospitality, and proximity to historic attractions and outdoor activities in the Pentlands, The Allan Ramsay Hotel offers an ideal venue for intimate business gatherings and team-building events away from urban distractions.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Function Room | 60 | — | 24 | 35 | 28 | — | — |
| Private Dining Room | 30 | — | 16 | 20 | 18 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire, Basic AV.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Meeting room hire and day delegate rates available on request. Traditional Scottish dining packages available. Competitive rural pricing with packages including accommodation for residential events. Contact hotel for detailed pricing information.
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Main Street, Carlops, EH26 9NF, United Kingdom
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The Allan Ramsay Hotel is a verified country hotel in Carlops, hosting up to 80 guests, with day delegate rates from £130. Its genome scores highest for Historic, Corporate, Accessibility. Verified on-site: wi-fi, food & catering, bedrooms, accessibility. Best suited to memorable events in a heritage setting.
Best for: memorable events in a heritage setting, corporate conferences and board meetings, fully accessible events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 80 guests for dining events, 60 for meetings with AV setup
Standard AV equipment including projector, screen and Wi-Fi available
Full catering services available with traditional Scottish cuisine options
On-site parking available for guests
The Allan Ramsay Hotel is a traditional country hotel located on Main Street in the picturesque village of Carlops in the Scottish Borders. Named after the famous 18th-century Scottish poet Allan Ramsay, this intimate venue offers comfortable meeting and event facilities accommodating up to 80 delegates, along with cozy guest rooms and a restaurant serving traditional Scottish cuisine. Nestled in the beautiful Pentland Hills countryside, the hotel provides a tranquil setting for corporate retreats, training sessions, and small conferences while maintaining easy access to Edinburgh and the wider Scottish Borders region. The property features period character combined with modern amenities, including meeting rooms suitable for boardroom meetings, training events, and private dining. With its peaceful rural location, traditional Scottish hospitality, and proximity to historic attractions and outdoor activities in the Pentlands, The Allan Ramsay Hotel offers an ideal venue for intimate business gatherings and team-building events away from urban distractions.
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