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Why Event Profs Love the Cultural Edinburgh City
We’re almost certain Edinburgh city comes to mind when you’re ticking places off your UK event destination bucket list. So, we take a look at why Scotland’s pride and joy is favoured by event profs.
Edinburgh city’s Attractiveness
Edinburgh city is a picturesque combination of old and new, historical, and modern. Made up of the New Town and the Old Town, it is seriously eye-catching. With breath taking views and endless culture, it is popular among event profs.
Attracting a vast four million visitors and hosting thousands of events annually, its compact city makes Edinburgh perfect for easy exploration.
The city’s transport is easy and accessible, with tram and bus routes running regularly. This local transport is alongside Edinburgh’s international airport – one of the UK’s busiest.
A big part of Edinburgh’s cultural draw is its summer festivals and events. The Fringe is a perfect example: the month-long festival attracts diverse visitors from across the globe.
Edinburgh’s History
Home to the famous Edinburgh Castle, the city is rich with historical stories and buildings. Cobbled streets and medieval dungeon tours set the scene for the old town, with traditional bars and restaurants scattered along the Royal Mile.
Edinburgh city’s endless must-see sights include the Scott Monument, St Giles cathedral, and the famous Holyrood palace, all of great importance to UK heritage.
For the more adventurous visitor’s Edinburgh has various walks. How about a hike to Arthur’s seat, or a pleasant stroll up Calton Hill to observe beautiful historical architecture?
Edinburgh’s Food
Edinburgh has a wide variety of tastes for any palette from celebrity chef run restaurants to various global cuisines. The selection of restaurants available will leave any visitor spoilt for choice.
The Ivy is a high-end stylish option with delicious food to suit all tastes and incredible cocktails. There are numerous mouth-watering Italians including Mia’s Italian Kitchen which is a personal favourite of mine.
Additionally, there are a selection of steakhouses and traditional fish and chip shops. You’ll find The Fishmarket, Down the Hatch, and Scran Bistro cooking up top-tier food all year round.
Edinburgh’s Venues
With Edinburgh’s attractiveness and sheer popularity, the venues on offer throughout the city follow this trend. There are an endless number of hotels, meeting rooms, and conference facilities across the city, and here are a few to consider.
Radisson Blu Hotel – Edinburgh City Centre
The Radisson Blu is located in the city centre on the Royal Mile. And Edinburgh’s historical castle is just a few steps away. The venue is stylish and sleek, providing all the necessities and a great service.
Edinburgh central station is only a few minutes’ walk away, and Edinburgh International airport is a 13km drive.
Offering 238 bedrooms and nine meeting rooms it is a spacious venue with complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel. Boasting two restaurants, leisure facilities and on-site parking (additional fee), it’s a popular venue.
MEETING ROOMS: 9
BEDROOMS: 238
Intercontinental Edinburgh The George
Intercontinental is a prestigious venue which can be found in major cities across 60 countries globally. It is one of the oldest and most sought-after hotels in the city, situated right in the heart of the new town.
A few minutes’ walk away from the main street, the area is just five minutes from Waverly train station. The grade 2 listed building offers seven grand meeting rooms and 250 bedrooms.
MEETING ROOMS: 7
BEDROOMS: 250
Kimpton Charlotte Square
Overlooking the beautiful Charlotte Square gardens, the historical hotel is one of the oldest in the city. The hotel is made up of seven Georgian townhouses in the glorious New Town. It offers seven large function rooms and 199 bedrooms.
The venue is easily accessible: a 10-minute walk from Waverley Station and a 15-minute drive from the airport. The Kimpton has numerous high-end restaurants and bars on its doorstep. With high-speed free Wi-Fi throughout as well, it has everything to offer your delegates.
MEETING ROOMS: 7
BEDROOMS: 199
Holiday Inn Edinburgh
Located outside the city centre, the Holiday Inn is just four miles from the airport, with 250 free parking spaces. Despite being further from the centre, there are regular bus links providing easy access to the heart of the city.
The academy at the Holiday Inn has panoramic views across the hills and the nearby zoo. The property also boasts 14 large meeting rooms and 303 bedrooms. It’s an ideal venue for meetings, new conference food menus ensure that every guest is catered for.
MEETING ROOMS: 14
BEDROOMS: 303
Edinburgh is perfect for your next event, so check out more venues here!
