Welcome to another week and as we have been a tad busy with various events, judging and the general day to day mania that currently surrounds Cloud 9, our destination guides have been somewhat overlooked of late.
However, as we are running the PRCA DARE Awards in Edinburgh this year and we are making a welcome return to this fabulous city, it seemed appropriate to bring you one of our destination guides, so here we go with Destination Edinburgh....
Here’s a little bit about
the city as a whole…
Edinburgh, in Scotland, is justly named Europe's festival capital and is the perfect all-round venue. Thousands of
visitors come to the city for a wide range of events, product launches,
business meetings, training seminars and educational events. Edinburgh is a world leading centre for business, finance
and education, and home to the first Scottish Parliament in 300 years.
The city excels as a major
international centre for meetings, product launches and conferences providing
the highest standards of services and facilities expected of a world class
conferencing city. It has an excellent infrastructure for conferences and
specialist events with the greatest of choice whatever your needs. For
conferences and meetings, there can be few more inspirational places in the
world than Edinburgh.
The City is a bustling place and popular
visitor destination. Famous annual events like The Edinburgh International Festival, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival,
Six Nations Rugby, The Royal Military Tattoo
and the Edinburgh Hogmanay and Fireworks
Party's provide just a few excuses why you should take
your event to Edinburgh. You might also want to go to Edinburgh for the theatre. Later this year Edinburgh will be showing the Lion King from October until
January 2014!
Edinburgh is also an ancient city with an amazing history to
perhaps incorporate into your event. Edinburgh's famous places consist of The Royal Mile,
Holyrood Palace,
Princes Street,
Edinbugh Castle
and so many other fascinating places around the city centre. Edinburgh is also a fabulous destination for playing golf in
Scotland and for relaxing in its charming restaurants and pubs.
Edinburgh's suburbs make up an important part of the city as
well. The Historic Queensferry
is a fabulous attraction if you want to get the very best views of the Forth
Bridges to the bustling suburbs of Portobello,
Morningside and Leith and
the very chic area of Stockbridge.
Edinburgh Castle: Situated in a stunning location on the Castle Rock with unrivalled views over the City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle is Scotland’s most famous landmark and is available for hire for exclusive corporate and private events.
The newly refurbished Queen Anne Building is situated in the heart of the Castle in Crown Square and provides a flexible venue for lunches, meetings, product launches or banqueting.The Jacobite Room offers a contemporary setting within a historic 18th century building with magnificent views over Princes Street. With its adjoining room, this area offers a flexible venue for a variety of events.
Guests attending an evening event at the Castle can enjoy a private tour to see the Scottish Crown Jewels and Stone of Destiny which are housed in the Castle.For larger groups of up to 500 people, the whole Castle can be hired for a reception. Guests have exclusive access to the Castle’s highlights including the Scottish Crown Jewels, the Great Hall and the Royal Apartments.
Edinburgh Castle can also offer an exclusive facility for daytime events in the 19th century Gatehouse Suite. This area provides an ideal setting for small corporate meetings. The adjoining private terrace which overlooks the Royal Mile lends itself particularly to summer champagne receptions.
Dynamic Earth:“An event at Dynamic Earth is like nothing on Earth.” Set within the stunning surroundings of Salisbury Crags, the Palace of Holyrood House and opposite the new Scottish Parliament, it's a venue that guarantees to make your event truly unforgettable.
The Stratosphere can be used as an elegant
venue for Weddings, Christmas Parties, Exhibitions, and Fashion Shows. Situated
upon the Stratosphere, the Ozone, with its unspoiled views of the surrounding
area is a versatile and soundproof enclosure which can be used independently as
a conference suite or breakout room by day. Alternatively it can be transformed
in to a stylish entertainment and dance area combined with The Stratosphere for
Gala Dinners.
The Biosphere is a modern, stylish and
versatile venue, with unique features such as a private suite with a turret
shaped feature room and a high arched ceiling. When fully open, it can seat
300-theatre style or banquet up to 200 guests. It can also be subdivided into
two self-contained meeting rooms which is ideal for conference catering. There
is also a complimentary PA system and extensive AV equipment is available.The Earthscapes provide a range of theming
opportunities to make your event stand out form the crowd; pre-dinner drinks in
the tropical rainforest or a cool cocktail by the iceberg!
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: So you’re looking for a corporate event? Private Function? Or perhaps whisky tasting? Or better still…. a combination of all three!
If you fancy a one-of-a-kind event, that meets
every requirement and surpass
every expectation then The Malt Whisky Society is
the right place for you! They can cater
for buffets, canapés, light lunches and formal fine dining – carefully tailored
to match the style of your event. A whisky tasting can be an unusual way to
break the ice at a party. An original way to wind down at the end of a meeting.
The perfect accompaniment to fine dining. Or an entertaining occasion in its
own right. Just
0.6 miles from the city centre, this is a perfect central location to visit for
you event to make the most of what Edinburgh has to
offer.
The Hub, Edinburgh's FestivalCentre: The Hub, Edinburgh’s Festival Centre, with its imposing spires and contemporary interiors is a spectacular setting for prestigious events. It's also hosting our PRCA DARE Awards this year!
The Historic Grade A Listed Building is renowned for its integration of
contemporary design with classical Victorian architecture, which has created
one of Edinburgh’s most dramatic venues. The richly decorated Main Hall, elegant Dunard Library, vibrant Cafe Hub and
the more intimate Glass Room are ideal for conferences, prestigious dinners,
exhibitions and special events that demand a creative edge. Whether it’s a meeting for 4, dinner for 40 or a reception for 400 The Hub’s
versatile yet stylish facilities will provide the perfect setting. Its location at the top of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is in the heart of the historic Old Town. This makes it the perfect venue for those looking
to host an exclusive event in Edinburgh. Led by Head Chef, Suzanne Lynch, The Hub’s
cuisine is famous for its Scottish flavour with a contemporary edge.
Vue Cinema Edinburgh: Just think of it…Big
screens, comfy stadium seating, national locations, and state-of-the-art
projection equipment. A Vue cinema is an
excitingly different yet surprisingly cost effective location for your next
conference.
Give your conference,
annual meeting or presentation star billing with cutting edge facilities and
high-end hospitality provided by Vue Conferencing and Events. The venue has stadium seating through out for uninterrupted views, high
definition Digital Projectors for maximum presentation impact and has a fully
equipped bar.
The experienced team at Vue Edinburgh have the technology and expertise to take care of your every need as you inspire your guests and wow your audience. They can cater for any corporate event, from small presentations to international AGMs with live satellite link up.
The King James, Thistle: The King James is conveniently located in the heart of Edinburgh, which is easily accessible via the M8 and M9, or
by rail or air. Located right in the heart of the city,
just off Princes Street and only a short walk from key sights and attractions,
including Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile and a host of shops, bars and
restaurants.
With 143 guestrooms, including suites, there
is plenty of space for a weekend event. You have all the facilities you would
expect and are designed to give you comfort from the moment you walk through
the door. Wireless broadband internet access, provided by BT Openzone is
available throughout the hotel.
Eat in the stylish restaurant and enjoy a
choice of modern dishes and home cooked favourites. Or for a more relaxed and
informal settings try the bar where you can enjoy a drink and a variety of menu
choices from snacks to light meals. There are seven meeting rooms, all with
air conditioning and offering plenty of natural light to create a comfortable,
productive environment with state of the art audio visual equipment to hand. The largest room, the Lothian seats up to
250 theatre style. Available are six smaller rooms suitable for conferences,
team briefings training events and board meetings plus break out areas where
you can stretch your legs have an informal chat or check your messages.
Don't forget that we have a complimentary venue finding service that covers the entire UK and abroad so if you want a venue for any event, just float on over to Cloud 9!
Enjoy.
