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Scottish Poetry Library

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5 Crichton's Close, Edinburgh, EH8 8DT
Old Town, Edinburgh
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Spaces for hire at Scottish Poetry Library

Meeting Room 1
Meeting Room
·
Private space
12 seats
Book 1 hr. minimum
Meeting Room 1 is our workshop/meeting room/break-out space located on the ground floor of the Library. The room is usually set in boardroom style and can accommodate up to 12 people. We can meet your audio-visual and online needs via our fast, free WiFi and 55″ or 65” UHD screens. We also have flip charts available. Our meeting rooms have good v...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

Meeting room 2
Meeting Room
·
Private space
8 seats
Book 1 hr. minimum
Meeting Room 2 is on the Mezzanine level. It can accommodate up to 8 people. We can meet your audio-visual and online needs via our fast, free WiFi and 55″ or 65” UHD screens. We also have flip charts available. Our meeting rooms have good ventilation and air circulation. We are able to facilitate hybrid meetings (Zoom, Teams etc).

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

Mezzanine/Whole Building
Event Space
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Whole venue
50 seats
100 standing
Book 1 hr. minimum
You may have a larger event in mind, for example, a multi-space training day, book launch, seminar, AGM or corporate event. Both of our meeting rooms are included in a whole building booking and can be used as breakout spaces, green rooms or to serve food. Our capacity for this kind of events is 50 (we can accommodate an audience of 50 seated theat...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

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Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 21:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Meeting Room 1
9:00 – 17:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Meeting room 2
9:00 – 17:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Mezzanine/Whole Building
15:00 – 21:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:00 – 21:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Meeting Room 1
9:00 – 17:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Meeting room 2
9:00 – 17:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Mezzanine/Whole Building
15:00 – 21:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Wednesday
9:00 – 21:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Meeting Room 1
9:00 – 17:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Meeting room 2
9:00 – 17:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Mezzanine/Whole Building
15:00 – 21:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Thursday
9:00 – 21:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Meeting Room 1
9:00 – 17:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Meeting room 2
9:00 – 17:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Mezzanine/Whole Building
15:00 – 21:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Friday
15:00 – 21:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Mezzanine/Whole Building
15:00 – 21:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Facilities and catering options

Up to 100
standing
Up to 50
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
In-house catering
Accommodation available

Reviews and ratings

Communication
5.0
NP
Nicola P.
June 2024
Excellent communication
5.0

About Scottish Poetry Library

The world's only independent, purpose-built poetry library is in a unique and beautiful building in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. 2 minutes away from the Scottish Parliament and 10 10-minute walk from Waverley Station.

We can accommodate meetings, away days, presentations, events, book launches, press conferences and many other options. We have two meeting rooms (10 and 8 capacity), a mezzanine (up to 50 theatre style), or up to 100 for a standing reception. We have full AV facilities including radio mics, 4K screens and a bar.

FAQ

Cancellations up to 24 hours from event start time will receive a full refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

At Scottish Poetry Library, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Scottish Poetry Library is located at 5 Crichton's Close, in the Southside district of Edinburgh.

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