Edinburgh Convention Bureau

With the temporary closure of the Royal Museum for the next three years, inventive ECB members are offering a range of stunning alternative spaces for gala dinners.

And remember that the Museum's Hawthornden Court (pictured right) will remain open and can host dinners for up to 120 and receptions for up to 750 guests.

1     Prestonfield Pavilion
For some events even the spectacularly lavish setting of Prestonfield's 500-seat circular ballroom isn't quite large enough, so Prestonfield has recently introduced the option of dinner in the Prestonfield Pavilion. Seating up to 1000 guests for dinner, the pavilion takes advantage of Prestonfield's city location and appealing parkland setting with Arthur's Seat and Royal Holyrood Park as the backdrop.

The Prestonfield Pavilion was recently used by the Association of Corporate Treasurers who brought their annual conference back to Edinburgh again and chose Prestonfield as the dramatic setting for an 800-seat gala dinner which was the highlight of their conference. With drinks in the topiary-filled gardens before dinner and an atmospheric after-dinner club created in the circular stables for later, it ensured a memorable event.

Prestonfield's Pavilion is available for events from 400 to 1000 guests and provides an attractive, flexible and accessible venue in the heart of the Edinburgh with the advantages of Prestonfield's magical setting, restaurant-style food and all the polish you expect with James Thomson's renowned hospitality team on hand.

Mark Rowley, PR Manager
Prestonfield Reservations
0131 225 7800
mr@prestonfield.com
http://www.prestonfield.com/

2     EICA at Ratho
Spectacular stunning quarry? Check. Impressive 30 metre climbing walls? Check. Dinner for 450? Check! The Edinburgh International Climbing Arena recently hosted a sit down dinner and evening's entertainment in the awesome setting of the world's largest climbing arena. This first for the centre was so well received they're eagerly awaiting the next one.

Nicola White, Sales & Events Manager
0131 333 6316
events.eica@edinburghleisure.co.uk
http://www.eica-ratho.com/

3     Hopetoun House
The Ballroom of one of Scotland's most prestigious houses has long been a stunning setting for banquets of up to 300, but did you know that their events team can also offer you a marquee on either the front or back lawn which can cater for up to 2,000 guests?

Fiona Younie, Events Co-ordinator
0131 331 2451
events@hopetounhouse.com
http://www.hopetounhouse.com/

4     National Galleries of Scotland
With the opportunity for private tours of their fabulous collections, the Galleries can host banquets for 600 or receptions for 1,000 in beautiful marquees on the lawns at either the Dean Gallery or the National Gallery of Modern Art, both on Belford Road.

Claire Hutchinson, Events Co-ordinator
0131 624 6239
events@nationalgalleries.org
http://www.nationalgalleries.org/

5     Winton House
Set in 2,000 acres of rural estate, just 14 miles from the city centre, this 15^th century house with 21^st century facilities can offer a range of outdoor activities for conference delegates (falconry, clay pigeon shooting, fishing, golf) as well as a marquee in The Paddock for dinners up to 1,000 guests.

Robert Steadman, Events & Marketing Manager
01875 340222
enquiries@wintonhouse.co.uk
http://www.wintonhouse.co.uk/