Our rates are exclusive of VAT and are for venue hire space only. We will work with you to build your event to include catering, audio-visual, event theming and experiences. This approach allows you to create a unique event for your guests with the help of our skilled events professionals.
Your venue hire fee includes:
Exclusive use of National Galleries of Scotland venue hire space
Dedicated member of our team to be your 'in touch' contact
Build your event with our events partners to add:
Catering and bar hire
Audio-visual special equipment
Event dressing or theming
Bespoke event experiences
National | Hawthornden Lecture Theatre
This stylish conference space is located in the heart of the National and has comfortable tiered seating, full audio-visual support onsite and is only five minutes walk from Waverley train station.
Capacity: Theatre | Daytime 120, Nighttime 190
Rates: £800-£1650
Availability: Daytime, evenings and weekends
Portrait | A K Bell Room
This smart and accessible interior space for meetings, small seminars, presentations or away days is AV supported with a state of the art interactive white board system and full technical support included in your space hire.
Capacity: Theatre 30, Boardroom 18
Rates: £450
Availability: Daytime and evenings
Modern Two | Boardroom
Take your meeting out of the office and host it in the inspirational surroundings of our temporary exhibitions. Host business meetings, networking events or presentations in our newly refurbished Boardroom.
Capacity: Boardroom 16
Rates: £450
Availability: Daytime and evenings on occasion
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Your other events
Receptions and dinners
Meet with colleagues or friends to enjoy drinks and dine, in extraordinary surroundings, with catering by award-winning culinary experts located on site.
Venues: Modern One, Modern Two, National, Portrait
Capacity: Up to 500
Rates: Up to £3500
Private parties
Hire our venue for your special private party with friends, family or associates, and ensure your retirement or momentous birthday is never forgotten.
Venues: Modern One, Modern Two, National, Portrait
Capacity: Up to 300
Rates: £250-£2500
100% of all profits support the National Galleries of Scotland