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Surgeons' Quarter - Playfair Building

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DW -

Up to
250 guests
Internal Catering
allowed

About Venue

Established on a former horse-riding school, the Playfair Building, named after William Playfair, stands as a notable landmark in Edinburgh. This venue offers a variety of rooms available for hire, suitable for meetings, conferences, weddings and private dining experiences. Each room is adorned with portraits of renowned surgeons from history, showcasing their individual contributions to the field of medicine. The Building features The Playfair Hall - a magnificent room with a glass cupola ceiling, beautiful architectural detail and decorated in soft muted colours, with large windows on two sides of the Hall.

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 250

Theatre

up to 200

Boardroom

up to 54

Cabaret

up to 90

Classroom

up to 70

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Facilities & Amenities

Natural light

Table / chairs included

Tea

Public transport

Disabled access

Lectern

Stage

Heating

Audio & Visual

TV screen

WiFi

Sound system

Microphone

Projector & screen

Flipchart

Other

The Reception Room, Fellows Library and Logan Turner Room do not have built-in AV but can be set up with portable TV displays, video conferencing units and portable PA systems with microphones, providing flexibility for a range of event formats.

Location

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Reviews

Julie Wallace
February 2026
Great place to visit - well worth a day out!
Ahmed khalil
February 2026
Success is sweeter when it’s shared. Victories are brighter when celebrated together. And no achievement means as much as looking over and seeing you there, proud, supportive, and smiling. Winning tastes good. But winning with you by my side? That tastes even better.