The Royal Society Of Edinburgh, Wellcome East
George St, Edinburgh, EH2 2PQ -
Up to
40 guests
Offers
catering
External Catering
allowed
We offer thirteen versatile spaces ideal for occasions dedicated to learning and coming together. From grand dinners and exhibitions to insightful conferences and workshops. Our venue caters to up to 145 guests, ensuring every event is a remarkable experience. The venue is nestled in the heart of Edinburgh which offers hassle-free transport connections, making it an ideal choice for both local and international gatherings.
Our dedicated team at the RSE prides itself on delivering events to the highest standards. With the support of a dedicated events coordinator, we collaborate closely with our clients from concept to delivery, ensuring every aspect of your event is flawlessly orchestrated. Whether you’re planning a sophisticated dinner, an engaging conference, or an interactive workshop, we offer bespoke solutions tailored to your audience, objectives, and budget. Our commitment to understanding every detail maximises the potential of your event, while our ability to manage a seamless registration process enhances the experience for your visitors. Moreover, we are pleased to offer a 25% discount to non-profit organisations, reflecting our support for the wider community. Our expertise and commitment to excellence guarantee your event will not only run smoothly, but also leave a lasting impression on your guests.
At the RSE, we understand that catering is a crucial element of any event. Our partnership with the Edinburgh Catering Company brings a fusion of creativity, quality, and shared values to the table. Together, we strive to ensure everyone who attends an event here feels truly welcome. Our culinary team is passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences that reflect the prestige of your event. From elegant canapés to sumptuous banquets, our menu selections are crafted with the local ingredients, catering to a wide range of dietary preferences. Whether you’re hosting a formal dinner or a casual reception, our catering services promise to enhance your event with delightful flavours and impeccable presentation.
In today’s digital age, advanced AV and tech capabilities are essential for the success of any event. The RSE is equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology. This ensures that your event benefits from the highest quality sound, lighting, and presentation tools. Our in-house tech team is on hand to provide expert support, from setting up complex video conferences to managing live streams, making sure your event is seamless and engaging for both in-person and virtual attendees.
This grand gallery-style room boasts high ceilings and an impressive entryway, as your guests arrive using the main staircase. Lined with several historical paintings and busts, this elegant room is flexible and neutral, suitable for lectures, workshops, training and networking events. Wellcome East is directly connected to Wellcome West, creating one large space able to handle bigger occasions. When used together, Wellcome East lends itself nicely as a space for catering or a reception area, with its own dedicated large servery.
Pricing for catering can be arranged directly with our sole-caterer The Edinburgh Catering Company. Pricing will change for evening and weekends to include security charges. We operate a minimum of 4 hour bookings at weekends.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 40
Cabaret
up to 40
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Lectern
Natural light
Table / chairs included
Premises parking
Audio & visual
Sound system
Microphone
Projector & screen
TV screen
Flipchart
WiFi
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.
Location
Reviews
Steve Oseruvwoja
September 2023Quite possibly one of the best public engagement platforms ..Was there 05-09 re a topical affairs forum (hosted) by Prof. A Sloan. Effective / worthwhile
Terry Monaghan
May 2021It is Very historical and Nostalgic. Great names such as James Clerk Maxwell have been Fellows there. Good Reputable history!
Gill Wilson
March 2024Beautiful historic building with high ceilings and classic architecture. The staff were very professional, friendly and helpful. The lunch provided was excellent too.
Rory Alsop
June 2022An excellent venue for events and meetings, the stairs are a bit of a bottleneck but generally traffic flow works. This was an excellent day, managed well.
Sevi Rodriguez Mora
May 2022All right as a conference center. The best location in town. Nothing fancy at all, and not the most comfortable, but apparently had a long and glorious history, if you like that sorry of things.
