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The Royal Society Of Edinburgh, Wolfson Lecture Theatre

George St, Edinburgh, EH2 2PQ -

Up to
144 guests
Offers
catering
External Catering
allowed

About Venue

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, RSE Venue offers 13 versatile spaces designed for occasions that bring people together. From grand dinners and exhibitions to insightful conferences and workshops, our rooms cater for up to 145 guests — all within easy reach of local and international transport links.

Our dedicated events team works with you from concept to delivery, ensuring every detail is flawlessly executed. With a personal events coordinator, we provide tailored solutions that reflect your objectives, audience, and budget. Whether it’s a formal dinner, an engaging conference, or an interactive workshop, we pride ourselves on creating seamless experiences that leave a lasting impression.

Catering is central to any successful event, and our partnership with the Edinburgh Catering Company ensures food and service of the highest quality. From elegant canapés to banquets, menus are crafted with fresh local ingredients and designed to suit all dietary needs — enhancing your event with exceptional flavours and presentation.

In today’s digital age, reliable technology is essential. RSE Venue is equipped with advanced audiovisual and hybrid event capabilities, supported by our in-house technicians. From livestreams and video conferences to lighting and sound, we ensure your event runs smoothly and connects with every audience.

RSE Venue blends history, service, and innovation — delivering events that are as memorable as they are seamless.

The Wolfson Lecture Theatre is a bright, air-conditioned space designed to foster focus and engagement. With gently tiered seating, every delegate enjoys an unobstructed view of the stage, ensuring a comfortable and inclusive experience.

Equipped with a state-of-the-art audio-visual system, the theatre supports seamless in-person, hybrid, and virtual events. Its versatility makes it a natural choice for conferences, lectures, training sessions, and large meetings.

Capacity & Layout

Theatre

up to 144

Pricing
& Opening Hours

Weekly schedule

monday
00:00 - 24:00
tuesday
00:00 - 24:00
wednesday
00:00 - 24:00
thursday
00:00 - 24:00
friday
00:00 - 24:00
saturday
00:00 - 24:00
sunday
00:00 - 24:00

Price type: Per day

from £1465 per day
from £1465 per day
from £1465 per day
from £1465 per day
from £1465 per day
from £1465 per day
from £1465 per day

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Alcohol

Facilities & Amenities

Disabled access

Heating

Air conditioning

Lectern

Stage

Table / chairs included

Public transport

Premises parking

Space Rules

Cancellation policy

a) If you decide to cancel or postpone your booking, or alter facilities and services you have agreed to pay for in the Contract, you will be liable to pay charges for any facilities or services that we cannot re-sell despite using reasonable efforts. You will pay in full for any facilities or services in the Contract that you do not cancel, whether or not you use them. The level of charge to be applied will depend on the amount of notice you give us, calculated from the following table: Written notice received by us (letter or email) % of contracted revenue to be charged (Original) More than 57 working days before the first day of the event No charge over and above any non-refundable deposit paid 29 to 56 working days (inclusive) before the first day of the event 50% 8 to 28 working days (inclusive) before the first day of the event 75% Up to 7 working days before the first day of the event 100% b) The cancellation charges referred to above represent a reasonable pre-estimate of the net loss that will be incurred by the RSE, based on previous experience, including but not limited to lost time, costs and expenses due to cancellation. c) We will tell you the final cancellation charges once we know whether or not we have been able to re-sell the facilities or services cancelled. d) We reserve the right to cancel the Contract for reasons that are beyond our control. If this happens we will use all reasonable efforts to offer you an alternative. We cannot accept responsibility if we cannot provide facilities or services because of any cause which is beyond our control. e) We reserve the right to cancel the Contract without liability to you if you are in arrears of previous payments or the RSE becomes aware of any significant change in your circumstances that would adversely affect the reputation of the RSE should your Event proceed.

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Reviews

Kuzivakwashe Patrick Nyarugwe
June 2025
Great place and the facilities were so clean and I recommend it. The place is also next to some of the interesting places in Edinburgh