Surgeons' Quarter - Playfair Building, Playfair Hall

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

Up to
250 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 Playfair Hall is 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.

Playfair Hall

POA

80% would book it again

Number of guests

Start date

End date

My dates are flexible

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

Disabled access

Lectern

Natural light

Stage

Table / chairs included

Tea

Public transport

Audio & Visual

Sound system

Microphone

Projector & screen

TV screen

Flipchart

WiFi

Other

The Playfair Main Hall is a heritage-rich venue where the AV system has been carefully designed to balance aesthetics with functionality. The space features a 16:10 ratio remote-controlled drop-down screen, supported by a portable NEC laser projector. Sound is delivered through a QSC PA system with four corner-mounted speakers, while up to six handheld and lapel wireless microphones can be provided. A lectern with two wired microphones is also available, along with a digital PTZ camera to enable live streaming.

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Reviews

Jens Clasen
May 2026
Super top, not only for medical personnel! Nicely organized exhibition, numerous samples from the beginning of medical surgery until the time of KI-supported medical operations. Great and modern!
Mendi 2480
April 2026
U cant really take photos inside, but it has everything. Diseases, history and specimens good museum. A must go.
Fiona Hutton
May 2026
Visited Surgeon's Hall with a friend and it was absolutely amazing. Brilliant exhibit with loads of information and we spent several hours lost among all the incredible specimens. Would love to go again and well worth the price!
Sally Baum
April 2026
Most definitely worth a visit for anyone curious about medical history and procedures. Very informative and very interesting, from a layman's point of view. I'd say it's definitely worth any medical students visiting and current medical professionals too, as im sure just seeing the items on view is worth it. It certainly raises one's awareness for disease and the body's abilities and weaknesses. Very worth while visiting.