Cinema at The Scotsman Hotel

Cinema in a Hotel · Private space

  41 reviews  – 
20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1TR
Old Town, Edinburgh

About this space

The Scotsman Picturehouse is a hidden gem in Edinburgh, Scotland, offering a unique and luxurious cinema experience. Tucked away deep beneath the iconic Scotsman Hotel, this beautiful Art Deco-styled cinema features just 48 sumptuous leather armchair seats. Here’s what you can expect at the Scotsman Picturehouse:

Intimate Setting: With only 48 seats, the Scotsman Picturehouse provides an exclusive and intimate atmosphere, taking viewers back to a bygone era of cinematic opulence1.
Luxurious Comfort: The leather armchairs are designed for maximum comfort, allowing you to sink into plush seating while enjoying your favorite films.
Classic Empire Lighting: The cinema’s decor includes classic empire lamps, adding to the elegant ambiance.
High-Quality Projection and Sound: The Scotsman Picturehouse ensures a high-class projection and good sound quality, enhancing your movie-watching experience.
Special Screenings and Events: In addition to regular film screenings, the venue hosts special events like Fizz & Flick packages, live cinema events, and more.


Prices

Monday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Picture House:

9am - 6pm Monday - Thursday - £800

6pm onwards - Monday - Thursday - £1000

9am - 6pm - Friday - Sunday - £1250

6pm onwards - Friday - Sunday - £1500

Prices are for three hour hire slots including set up and closing/clean up time, anything longer will be priced differently.
Tuesday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Picture House:

9am - 6pm Monday - Thursday - £800

6pm onwards - Monday - Thursday - £1000

9am - 6pm - Friday - Sunday - £1250

6pm onwards - Friday - Sunday - £1500

Prices are for three hour hire slots including set up and closing/clean up time, anything longer will be priced differently.
Wednesday
9:00 – 18:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Picture House:

9am - 6pm Monday - Thursday - £800

6pm onwards - Monday - Thursday - £1000

9am - 6pm - Friday - Sunday - £1250

6pm onwards - Friday - Sunday - £1500

Prices are for three hour hire slots including set up and closing/clean up time, anything longer will be priced differently.
Thursday
9:00 – 18:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Picture House:

9am - 6pm Monday - Thursday - £800

6pm onwards - Monday - Thursday - £1000

9am - 6pm - Friday - Sunday - £1250

6pm onwards - Friday - Sunday - £1500

Prices are for three hour hire slots including set up and closing/clean up time, anything longer will be priced differently.
Friday
9:00 – 18:00
from £1250 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £1250 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Picture House:

9am - 6pm Monday - Thursday - £800

6pm onwards - Monday - Thursday - £1000

9am - 6pm - Friday - Sunday - £1250

6pm onwards - Friday - Sunday - £1500

Prices are for three hour hire slots including set up and closing/clean up time, anything longer will be priced differently.
Saturday
9:00 – 18:00
from £1250 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £1250 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Picture House:

9am - 6pm Monday - Thursday - £800

6pm onwards - Monday - Thursday - £1000

9am - 6pm - Friday - Sunday - £1250

6pm onwards - Friday - Sunday - £1500

Prices are for three hour hire slots including set up and closing/clean up time, anything longer will be priced differently.
Sunday
9:00 – 18:00
from £1250 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £1250 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Picture House:

9am - 6pm Monday - Thursday - £800

6pm onwards - Monday - Thursday - £1000

9am - 6pm - Friday - Sunday - £1250

6pm onwards - Friday - Sunday - £1500

Prices are for three hour hire slots including set up and closing/clean up time, anything longer will be priced differently.
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
Minimum booking duration: 3 hours

Capacity

Theatre
up to 48

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Flatscreen TV
Air conditioning
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Storage space

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

The Scotsman Hotel is home to four unique events spaces, which can also be combined or used in conjunction with each other, creating an endless amount of possible layouts for your event.

Our in house events team would be happy to discuss the various setup options available to you, including boardroom, banquet and conference layouts.


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