Surgeons' Hall - Playfair Building
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DW -
Up to
250 guests
About Venue
In the 1820’s, William Henry Playfair, the foremost Scottish architect of that era, was commissioned by The Royal College of Surgeons of the City of Edinburgh to design a building fit for purpose. The Playfair building was formally opened in July 1832. This flagship building contains rooms of grandeur, tastefully and cleverly modified to incorporate up-to-date technology.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 250
Theatre
up to 150
Boardroom
up to 54
Cabaret
up to 156
Classroom
up to 70
Facilities & Amenities
Tea
Public transport
Location
Reviews
- Estela GiargeiOctober 2025
This museum is absolutely a must. Impeccable and very detailed. I also have just finished a tour the have called Blood and Guts and the guide, Gery, far exceeded any expectations I had. The tour was incredible and very informative. You may want to follow up by reading The Butchering Art for further information on Liston, Lister and amazing discoveries. Strongly recommend.
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£POA
up to 20 standing
100% would book it again
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£POAup to 10 standing100% would book it again
Playfair Hall
£POAup to 250 standing100% would book it again
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