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Holyrood
Open-air terrace
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Ladies Toilets
Concourse Disabled Toilet
Mens Toilets
Wheelchair access
Duddingston
Pentland East
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John McIntyre Conference Centre Pentland*
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200
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Open-air terrace
Prestonfield
Natural light
Relax on the first floor
Ladies Toilets
Ceiling height (m)
Pentland West
Bar
Exhibition/ poster (sqm)
Centro
Cabaret
Ladies Toilets
Dinner
From September 2009, we’ll bring you the perfect mix of high-specification conference facilities, state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and tailored catering options. Add to this our picturesque setting, with breathtaking views of Arthur’s Seat, in the heart of Scotland’s historic and vibrant capital city, and you’re guaranteed a successful and memorable event.
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Reception
Set in the grounds of Pollock Halls, the main residential campus of the University of Edinburgh, the John McIntyre Conference Centre is undergoing major re-development.
Flexible facilities by design
U-shaped
Welcome to our all new John McIntyre Conference Centre, opening September 2009.
Boardroom
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Classroom
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Theatre
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Prestonfield
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Salisbury
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30
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49
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Holyrood
36
20
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35
30
24
49
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Duddingston
30
16
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35
20
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43
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*The Boardroom and the Pentland can be divided into two separate rooms
Our unique conference offering Delegates will enter at ground-floor level and take the scenic glass lift, or stairs, to the first-floor foyer. This open area can be used for registration, or guests can make their way through to Centro; our spacious lounge
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where they can relax, help themselves to tea and coffee, or enjoy a drink from the bar. Centro can also be used throughout the day as an additional breakout space or, when the sun is out, delegates can
enjoy the open-air terrace with great views across Arthur’s Seat.
style. Alternatively, the space can be divided and used as two separate rooms. The Boardrooms Facing south is the Pentland, next door have the same our new and largest-capacity flexibility; ideal for use room; ideal as a plenary as the conference space, it can accommodate organiser’s office, or as 350 delegates in theatre a small business suite.
Our four additional rooms can be used as exhibition space and breakout sessions, each providing the potential for a variety of seating formats.
Flexible catering by design Catering Dining in our stylish groundfloor restaurant, delegates will enjoy fine local and global ingredients from a range of menus designed to suit your budget. Also, our extensive wine list features the best from the old and new world.
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Bar @ JMC
Planning your event At Edinburgh First, we’d be delighted to help you plan your event. We have extensive experience of event management, from gala banquets and weddings to business meetings and large residential conferences. We can arrange theming, toastmasters, flowers and entertainment, including live music, ceilidh bands and DJs; all expertly planned and organised by your dedicated event co-ordinator.
chefs
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Your choice of dining options
Accommodation During spring and summer vacations, our great selection of value-for-money accommodation at Pollock Halls is available for delegates and guests; we can offer twin, double and single rooms, the majority en-suite, and all with a variety of dining options in our newly re-developed Restaurant @ JMC.
Mens Toilets Disabled Toilet
Restaurant @ JMC Ladies Toilets
Restaurant @ JMC
Also available is our 3-star Salisbury Green Hotel. Set in a refurbished 18th-century mansion house, in beautiful surroundings, Salisbury Green delivers style and comfort. The interior, and 36 en-suite bedrooms, perfectly reflect the atmosphere and history of the building.
2000+ rooms available
Rooms with a view
Book now
To find out more or to make a booking, call +44 (0)131 651 2189 email edinburgh.first@ed.uk or visit www.edinburghfirst.com Delicious hot food from the servery
Restaurant @ JMC on the ground floor
Enjoy a drink at the bar