Edinburgh Conference Centre

Edinburgh, Lothians

Edinburgh Conference Centre

Set in Heriot-Watt University's tranquil parkland campus, the James Watt Centre offers a diverse range of meeting spaces from contemporary unified communications boardroom to purpose designed facility for up 450. Edinburgh Business School offers a flexible conference and meetings space, year-round, ideal for 60-70 delegates. Conveniently located just 3 miles from Edinburgh Airport and 6 miles from Edinburgh City Centre, our facilities provide great flexibility whatever the size or objective of your event.

Edinburgh Conference Centre, Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, Lothians, EH14 4AS, United Kingdom

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Room Summary

Maximum Capacity of Largest Room 800
Minimum Capacity of Smallest Room 2
Number of Halls 2
Number of Meeting Room options 11
Number of Guest Room options 165/960

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Our primary facility, James Watt Centre offers two dynamic and distinctive interlinking venues, which, can be utilised collectively or separately. Connected by spacious lounge ideal for registration and refreshments;

James Watt Centre 1: A flexible well equipped auditorium which can either be arranged 450 tiered theatre, 192 cabaret, 200 dinner or 506m2 exhibition space with adjacent breakout space.

James Watt Centre 2: A contemporary theatre offering collaborative tiered seating for 200 and 2 breakout spaces.

Edinburgh Business School offers a flexible conference and meetings space - The Scott Suite (ideal for 60 - 70 delegates), breakout rooms and a private dining area ideal for conferences, seminars and meetings. Available Year-Round.

Available during the University vacation and weekends, James Watt Centre is complemented by;
- Postgraduate Centre a self-contained venue providing tiered auditorium for 150, 3 breakout spaces and foyer area.

-A diverse range of academic seminar rooms and 4 lecture theatres seating up to 300 and The GRID innovation centre

-Range of accommodation options located a short walk from our meeting facilities and car parks from budget student rooms (available during summer vacation) to accommodation available year-round including Executive Accommodation in our Paul Stobart Building (29 bedrooms); as well as a 4-star hotel on campus - the Marriott Courtyard Edinburgh West (160 bedrooms).