Edinburgh Conference Centre

Exceptionally equipped to cater for the highest calibre of conferencing, weddings, receptions and many other events, The Edinburgh Conference Centre is a state-of-the-art centre featuring a great range of spaces to host any event both large and small. From formal to informal, business or celebration choose the Edinburgh Conference Centre to ensure your event will be one to remember.

Located in the leafy woodland campus of Edinburgh’s Herriot Watt University, this amazing facility and its team of events coordinators and caterers is so flexible it can accommodate so many varieties of event. With mouth-watering menus, delegate packages and many spaces a blank canvas waiting to be transformed this venue has it all.

The James Watt Centre 1 houses several suites, a lounge and the main auditorium with tiered seating which can be hired inclusive of the technician team and can seat up to 600 delegates. Adjacent to this space are 3 syndicate rooms which may be used in conjunction as breakout spaces. The James Watt Centre 2 houses the 1000sqm Exhibition Hall capable of holding 500 guests. Spaces are air-conditioned, feature Wi-Fi, registration desks, foyers and flexible partition walls where they can be subdivided for your needs.

Religious and civil ceremonies can be held here. The Sunken Gardens make a stunning backdrop for your big day, wedding packages are available. Video conferencing is also available here at this venue, gradually on the increase to save time and travel and no need for people to leave the office, video conferencing is a great option for many businesses looking to reduce their Carbon Footprint.

Just 6 miles from the City Centre this campus site is only 10 minutes from Edinburgh Airport and within minutes of the city’s bypass connecting you to the rest of Scotland and beyond. Car parking is extensive, and buses also service the University.