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VisitScotland

Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, EH8 8BG
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Why Choose Our Destination?

The VisitScotland Business Events team works with Scottish partners to promote Scotland, to develop and support events and to maximise legacy. We are also a key point of contact for anyone considering Scotland, offering free and impartial advice. We can help with: • Hotel Sourcing (making sure hoteliers submit RFPs on time with the right information!) • DMC Recommendations (we want to ensure your in great hands with planning a program) • Client Presentations (we will build the whole presentation for you!) • Scotland 101 (Not sure where to start? Ask us!) • Highland Cow and Shetland Pony Advice (They are cute and uniquely Scottish, so obviously we love to talk about them!) We are government funded, which means our services won’t cost you a thing, and since we do not collect fees from suppliers, our opinions are honest and fair. Ask us anything!

Venue Details

Hotels1,733
Convention center240,627 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms146,063
Guest rooms at 1 hotel319
Special event venues1,819
Average room rate£200.00
Occupancy rate-
Restaurants1,559
Daily food cost£75.00
Tax rate-
Venue typeCVB

Awards

Cvent awards

Venue Highlights

Cvent's 2023 Top Meeting Destinations
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Discover EdinburghDiscover Edinburgh
For more information about Edinburgh, EDH explore the city guide

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jun 01 - Sep 30
Shoulder season
Oct 01 - Oct 31Apr 01 - May 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 31Nov 01 - Dec 31

Getting Here

Distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport 9 mi
Distance from Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport 8 mi
Distance from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) airport 9 mi

Location

Local Attractions

Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Historical landmark
Edinburgh Castle is a world famous icon of Scotland and part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site. It was recently voted top UK Heritage Attraction in the British Travel Awards and is Scotland’s number one paid-for tourist attraction.
Castle Hill
Edinburgh, EDH, GB2 EH1 2NG
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The Royal Yacht Britannia
The Royal Yacht Britannia
Historical landmark
The Royal Yacht Britannia played host to some of the world’s most famous people, but above all was home for the British Royal Family for over 40 years. Now berthed in Leith, Edinburgh, you can discover the heart and soul of this most special of Royal residences. Available to private events and group dinners.
Ocean Terminal
Leith
Edinburgh, MLN, GB2 EH6 6JJ
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Old Course
Old Course
Recreation
The oldest and most iconic golf course in the world. The Swilcan Bridge and Hell Bunker are recognised across the globe, yet the greatest feature of the Old Course is that despite its grand status it remains a public golf course, open to all.
St Andrews Links Clubhouse
West Sands
St Andrews, FIF, GB2 KY16 9XL
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The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse
Historical landmark
The Lighthouse is a visitor centre, exhibition space and events venue in the heart of Glasgow. The Lighthouse acts as a beacon for the creative industries in Scotland and promotes design and architecture through a creative programme of exhibitions and events.
11 Mitchell Lane
Glasgow, GLG, GB2 G1 3NU
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Convention Centers

Edinburgh International Conference CentreThe specialists in meetings & events with private rooms from 16 boardroom to 2000 theatre style, the Edinburgh International Conference Centre offers an abundance of distinctive meeting options.
Exhibit Space50,000 sq. ft.
Total meeting space86,111 sq. ft.
Scottish Event CampusScottish Event Campus is the perfect location for any event. It's superbly situated in Glasgow, Scotland's largest and most exciting city. The Centre provides a wide range of conference and exhibition facilities.
Exhibit Space22,315 sq. ft.
Total meeting space317,751 sq. ft.
P&J Live at TECAP&J Live is the largest event complex in the North of Scotland, boasting world-class conference and exhibition facilities for organisers and delegates across the globe, all sustainably powered by local, renewable energy sources.
Exhibit Space48,000 sq. ft.
Total meeting space234,115 sq. ft.

Additional Information

Additional details

If you would like to get in contact with VisitScotland you are welcome to contact: Richard Knight Senior Marketing Manager - the Americas Email: richard.knight@visitscotland.com

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VisitScotland Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the VisitScotland regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated VisitScotland's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does VisitScotland have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is VisitScotland and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to VisitScotland's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at VisitScotland developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does VisitScotland clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
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