Venue options, sizes and specifications

The Main Hall

Designed by William Burn, a leading architect of the nineteenth century, the foundation stone of the Main Hall was laid in 1823. The timber-panelled entrance door is flanked by imposing doric columns and opens into an oval plan hall with a shallow domed ceiling. The lofty dimensions and play of light in the room give a sense of great space and occasion.

The Main Hall may be an impressive historical space, but it is also a flexible one. To the sides, round-arched niches house wood-panelled doors leading to smaller rooms (ideal as break-out spaces), as well as kitchen and washroom facilities.

Key Features

• 300 Max Capacity
• High ceiling studded with gold rosettes.
• Stained glass signs of the zodiac set into clerestory lantern windows.
• Raised stage area spanning the width of one end of the Hall.
• Mahogany-encased organ, an impressive focal point above the stage, built in memory of Rector Mackenzie who retired in 1901.
• Cantilevered balcony lining the perimeter of the room, carried on doric columns.

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Le Roux & The Dow

Situated in our senior school in Edinburgh’s New Town, this newly refurbished, adaptable space will accommodate a variety of events such as wedding receptions, conferences, seminars or dinner parties.

Available to hire alongside other areas to give greater flexibility. This venue is equipped with state of the art technology and has multiple areas that can be used as break-out spaces or for catering breaks. Access to a small outdoor area can be used for BBQ’s or making the most of sunshine in the summer months.

Key Features

• Facilities to suit wedding parties, dinners, meetings, conferences, seminars and team building activities.
• Max capacity - 200
• Full alcohol licence on application
• Two breakout spaces
• Free on-site parking
• High quality integrated technical facilities, including live streaming capability
• Fast, reliable Wi-Fi
• Outdoor access

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Donaldson’s garden is situated within the grounds of Edinburgh Academy’s senior school on Henderson Row, Stockbridge. This heart shaped green oasis is studded with trees and bordered by broad patio pathways. It is a peaceful, secluded spot ideal for a drinks reception, outdoor party/BBQ or as a place to relax in between conference sessions or performances. The space is suitable for a small marquee if desired.

• Facilities to suit outdoor garden parties, wedding parties or events.
• Exclusive Hire
• Max capacity - 300
• Large private outdoor space in the heart of the New Town
• Capacity to accommodate small scale event equipment
• Proximity to indoor venue space if required
• Full alcohol licence on application

Magnusson Theatre

A fully equipped modern theatre with retractable seating, sound, lighting and projection equipment, and a PA system. Ideal for Fringe performances, lectures and other events. 

Key Features

• Facilities to suit theatre shows, performances, seminars or conferences.
• Exclusive hire
• Max capacity - 160
• On-site parking
• Retractable tiered seating
• Full alcohol licence on application
• 10m x 15m stage, plus 30 sections of stage deck available in-house.
• Full theatre PA system with central desk and front of house control.
• Full truss and rig and large stock of conventional and LED lights
• Truss mounted projector, large retractable projector screen and integrated smart podium with mic and presenter screen

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This vintage style gym hall is an impressive and flexible space that can be dressed and tailored to any sporting or social event. This is a perfect space for sporting activities or dance rehearsals but is also a unique location for filming and photo shoots.

• Facilities to suit sporting activities, filming sessions, group activities and gym classes
• Exclusive hire Max capacity - 120 
• On-site parking Fast, reliable Wi-Fi 
• Sporting equipment can be hired alongside the gymnasium venue hire

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The Dining Hall, built in the early 1900's, is a large open space lit by high windows and bound by a raised stage at one end. The room effortlessly combines these period features with a full finishing kitchen, suitable for catered events that can be configured to suit your event.

• Facilities to suit a private dining experience, small award ceremony, conference or party
• Exclusive Hire
• Full alcohol licence on application
• Max capacity - 300
• Free on-site parking
• Fast, reliable Wi-Fi

Set in the West wing of the Henderson Row senior school site, the Library offers a modern space in an architecturally significant building. Made up of two distinct rooms, it offers a private area ideal for meetings, drinks receptions and intimate dinner events.

• Facilities to suit intimate gatherings or events
• Exclusive hire
• Max capacity - 50
• Exclusive access
• Free parking
• Effortlessly combines historic setting with contemporary facilities

Flexible spaces for up to 200 people at dinners and dances.

Part of our Arboretum Road site, New Field is an outstanding outdoor venue space. The vast space is used day-to-day for school rugby and cricket but can utilised for external events at weekends and throughout the summer months. Despite being in the heart of the New Town, with an uninterrupted view of Edinburgh Castle, it is private and secluded, a real green oasis in the middle of the city.

• Facilities to suit outdoor activities and events
• Exclusive hire available
• Max capacity - 1500
• Capacity to accommodate large marquees and event equipment.
• Proximity to indoor venue space and free car-parking.

The Academy Quad is a huge outdoor space, located on front of the Main Hall in Edinburgh Academy’s senior school campus. It’s the first space you see as you enter the gates and is used day to day as a car park and playground. Out of school hours however, it can be transformed into an amazing event space.

• Large outdoor area to suit outdoor events, exhibition, markets or festivals
• Exclusive hire
• Free on-site parking
• Easily accessible, flat space that sits in front of the Main Hall
• Can be exclusively booked on its own or in conjunction with Donaldson’s garden
• Outdoor space in the centre of Edinburgh’s New town - located on Henderson Row.

Private and intimate spaces accommodating up to 30 people for small dinners, AGMs and meetings.

This space is well-suited to team or board meetings and small gatherings, combining rich architectural heritage with contemporary facilities.

The space has ground floor level access to the Henderson Row grounds, beautiful green spaces surrounding the Donaldson's building.

• Facilities to suit board meetings, interviews, music recitals or intimate dinners.
• Exclusive hire
• Max capacity - 40
• Free on-site parking
• High quality integrated technical facilities, including video calling capability
• Fast, reliable Wi-Fi

This tranquil, light-filled room is a beautiful setting for music performances and recitals, with light streaming in from two double glazed patio doors. The room is surrounded on three sides by green space, accessed through doors on either side of the room, ideal for a small drinks reception or intimate gathering using both the indoor space and private courtyard.

Facilities to suit music performances, small meetings, wedding ceremonies, intimate dinners or gatherings

• Exclusive hire
• Max capacity - 60
• Free on-site parking
• Fast, reliable Wi-Fi
• Direct access to Geits Yard, a lawned space with a small allotment and pond bound on three sides by the Donaldson Building