Old College and Playfair Library
BREATHTAKINGLY ELEGANT, INFINITELY IMPRESSIVE
When William Playfair was commissioned to complete unfinished university buildings in 1817, the stunning barrel-vaulted neoclassical ceiling of the 190-ft library hall was his masterpiece.
Located within the Old College quadrangle, the stunning library now provides space to host up to 250 delegates theatre-style, 200 dinner guests or a reception for 450 people. The ground floor of the Old College contains four additional event rooms, making it suitable for meetings, large presentations, conferences, exclusive dinners, and celebrations.
Please note: Additional charges may apply for certain seating arrangements.
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250 DELEGATES
200 DINNER
SIGNATURE NEO-CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE
ICONIC CENTRAL LOCATIONLocation
Approx walking times 
Room Capacities
| Theatre | Cabaret | Classroom | Boardroom | U - no tables | U - with tables | Reception | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playfair Library | 250 | 160 | 100 | - | - | - | 450 | 200 |
| Raeburn | - | - | - | 24 | - | - | - | 24 |
| Carstares | - | - | - | 10 | - | - | - | 10 |
| Elder | - | - | - | 16 | - | - | - | 16 |
| Lee | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | 8 |
Technical Information
| Room Size sqm | Ceiling Height | Stage Area | Blackout Possible | Wifi | Power | Disabled Access | Induction Loop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playfair Library | 332.3 | 12.13 | 12 x 8 ft | yes | yes | 102 sockets | yes | - |