Contact Details Scottish Book Trust Sandeman House Trunk’s Close 55 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1SR Telephone 0131 524 0160 Fax 0131 524 0161 Email michael.merillo@scottishbooktrust.com www.scottishbooktrust.com
“We have used Scottish Book Trust for many years now. Our clients at voicebusiness expect excellence – the staff are fantastic and reliable and help us to deliver just that.” Linda Mundell, Voice Business “The intimate garden and relaxed atmosphere helped attendees get away from their day to day jobs and encouraged them to start thinking a bit more creatively.” Joy Lith, HBOS
“The staff were friendly and flexible in accommodating our needs, and the venue was great value for money.”
venue hire Sandeman House, home of the Scottish Book Trust, offers a unique space and a delightful award-winning garden just off the Royal Mile in the centre of Edinburgh’s old town. The space is ideal for hosting small conferences, workshops, team-building days, and seminars, as well as drinks receptions, literary events, launches or parties.
Julie Gunn, Children1st
www.scottishbooktrust.com
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The Main Space: 10 metres x 9.5 metres open plan room. A former church hall with high ceilings and large skylights gives the space a warm and inviting feeling. With lightweight tables and chairs, the room can be set-up in a variety of ways, including, up to 100 theatre style – and can host up to 150 standing.
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Sandeman House Gardens: A unique and calming space in the heart of the Old Town. The award-winning garden, when combined with the Main Space can host functions for up to 200 guests, and is ideal for drink receptions, launch parties, and weddings.
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Flexible catering options: Choose your own professional caterer or we can arrange one for you. Range of prices available.
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Audio visual equipment available for hire.
Venue Capacity Theatre Style Classroom U-Shape
Boardroom
Hollow Square
Reception
Main Space
100
24
21
24
36
*150
Board Room
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12
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Library
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10
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*The addition of bars or bands will decrease the maximum number
Foyer To Trunk’s Close
Library
Board Room