Private Parties

Some of the Galleries' prestigious venues can be used for private parties, such as retirement dinners, special birthdays and family barbeques, after the galleries close to the public. Wedding dinners can also now be held in the evening for up to 120 guests in the fabulous new Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

Spaces available

National

At the heart of the Scottish National Gallery is the smart and elegant Scottish Café and Restaurant, which can be transformed into a stunning evening events space.

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Spaces Reception Dinner Conference Lunch
Scottish Café and Restaurant 300 250 - -

Modern

Café Modern One with its beautiful terrace and garden, can hold up to 80 for drinks receptions or 50 for dinner. From summer barbeques and birthday parties to retirement dinners and buffets, this is a special setting for private events at the Modern Art Gallery.

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Spaces Reception Dinner Conference Lunch
The Studio 100 60 100 -
Café Modern One (Evening) 80 50 - -
Marquee Modern One 300 120 - -
Marquee Modern Two 1000 500 - -

Portrait

A brand new evening wedding venue for Edinburgh. Wedding guests enjoy pre-dinner champagne and canapés in the splendid arched entrance hall before moving upstairs to dine in the spectacular Ramsay Room amidst the very best in 18th Century masterpieces.

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Spaces Reception Dinner Conference Lunch
Ramsay Room 120 120 - -