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.
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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 |
Description
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).