Surgeons' Quarter - Playfair Building, Fellows' Library
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DW -
Up to
111 guests
Offers
catering
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.
The Fellows Library is not only a functioning Library for Fellows & Members during the day, but also evolves into an exceptional venue for networking or meetings after 5pm. This elegant room boasts a wonderful ambience, featuring a striking portrait of Joseph Lister, the trailblazer of antiseptic surgery, displayed above the fireplace.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 100
Theatre
up to 111
Boardroom
up to 34
Cabaret
up to 60
Classroom
up to 26
Food & Beverage
Catering arrangements
Refreshments
Facilities & Amenities
Heating
Natural light
Table / chairs included
Tea
Public transport
Audio & Visual
WiFi
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
Reviews
- Julie WallaceFebruary 2026
Great place to visit - well worth a day out!
- Ahmed khalilFebruary 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.
