Phone Line Disruption - 28/07/2023
Please be aware that, due to network issues, we are experiencing problems with our phone lines at the moment.
We are seeking to resolve this as soon as possible and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
×Playfair Building
In the 1820’s, William Henry Playfair, the foremost Scottish architect of that era, was commissioned by The Royal College of Surgeons of the City of Edinburgh to design a building fit for purpose. The Playfair building was formally opened in July 1832. This flagship building contains rooms of grandeur, tastefully and cleverly modified to incorporate up-to-date technology.
The Playfair Hall
A magnificent room with a glass cupola ceiling, beautiful architectural detail and decorated in soft muted colours, with large windows on two sides of the Hall.
The Reception Room
An extension of the Fellows Library and is fitted out with glass cabinets containing historical medical journals dating back centuries.
The Fellows Library
A beautiful room with great ambience. A fine portrait of Joseph Lister, the pioneer of antiseptic surgery, is on display above the fireplace. This rooms looks onto our private gardens and a 1994 sculpture by Denys Mitchell entitled "Hinc Sanitas" - the College motto "From here, health".
The Logan Turner Room
An elegant room lined with oak panelling brought from the 1697 "Old Surgeons' Hall". The Delft tiles around the fireplace were gifted to the College from Minto House, Chambers Street during renovation work in 1914.
The Committee Room
An ideal room for smaller meeting. Recently renovated, it is a warm rich red room with wooden panelling and excellent AV facilities.
10-350 capacity
Catering
WiFi
Video / Audio
Take a tour around Playfair Building
Our video will give you an exclusive tour of the venue, showing you all the rooms and suites it has to offer.
Accommodation
Ten Hill Place, our beautifully designed Edinburgh city centre hotel - located on-site, features 129 bedrooms and an inviting Drinks & Dining area where you can relax and enjoy an aperitif or tantalise your taste buds with our seasonal a la carte menu created by our award-winning chefs.
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Want to plan your event?
If you are planning a conference, meeting, special event or wedding in Edinburgh, please feel free to e-mail us to discuss your plans on events@surgeonsquarter.com.
Alternatively, you can make an online enquiry on the contact us page and we will get back to you.
HEAR WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY
“ Thank you for helping to plan a flawless event – it is most appreciated. The staff was fantastic – please give them my thanks and best regards – particularly Sandra. We were able to spend a bit of time together and had a nice chat. I hope we have the opportunity of working together in the future. Thanks again for everything.”
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC