RCPE Venue

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£2,720 - £3,995 for Venue Hire

Up to 150

Bedrooms

Exclusive Use

Wedding Licence

Description

Elegant, historic venue in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town with stunning architecture and original features - a perfect venue for weddings of all shapes and sizes, as well as other events. Our Events team would be delighted to offer you a tour of our this quite unique venue, just call 0131 247 7324

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Tani

Hi there! We are so delighted that you are considering the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh for your wedding. If you have any questions or would like some more information, please contact our team on Bride Book or directly via email: [email protected]

Experience

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

Overview of RCPE Venue

Wedding Venue Type

City Hotel / Venue

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

150

Reception Capacity

170

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Sound System Available

Wedding Licence

Dancefloor Available

Wedding Venue Details

City View

Grade I/II Listed Building

Exclusive Use

Bridal Changing Facilities

Disabled Access

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

In-House Wine List

In-house Catering

Alcohol Licence

Pricing for RCPE Venue

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At

£2,720

Maximum Price

£3,995

The above rate includes use of all three beautiful historic rooms: The Great Hall, New Library and Cullen Suite. We also offer exclusive access to Queen Street Gardens for photographs. Our rooms are available to hire separately at a discounted rate. At The Royal College, we work with three different catering companies. Please contact us for more information on pricing and packages.

What is included in this pricing:

Exclusive use

Day before set up available

Furniture included

Reviews for RCPE Venue
(9)

Christine & Martin

Happy couple married in September

January 2022

Such a fantastic venue

The College was just such a fantasic venue, it gave us loads of space and was such an interesting location. Guests loved the different rooms to explore and the venue was such a beautiful reception space!

Sophie & Daniel

Happy couple married in December

January 2022

We honestly had the best day!

It was absolutely magical and by far better than anything we had ever dreamed of.

Cara & Sam

Happy couple married in October

October 2021

RCPE made our day so special

I just wanted to send a huge thank you to you and everyone at RCPE who made our day so special. Everything ran so smoothly and we were well looked after. Please pass on our thanks to all involved!!

Saltire Hospitality

Wedding: September

October 2021

A Wonderful Wedding Venue!

This venue is by far one of our all time favorites - it screams elegance with a combination of different rooms each with it's own character and versatility. When we cater for weddings at RCPE - the team could not be any more helpful, friendly and attentive. We work closely with the team at RCPE to ensure your wedding day runs smoothly and is exactly what the couple is looking for - the RCPE is elegant, historic whilst being intimate and romantic - perfect for your wedding celebrations.

Anna & Edward

Happy couple married in January

September 2021

Hidden gem in the heart of Edinburgh

We are so glad we chose the Royal College of Physicians as our wedding venue – it truly is a hidden gem set right in the heart of Edinburgh. The different spaces work so well together and our guests commented on how spectacular they thought the setting to our wedding was.

Anna & Jonathan

Happy couple married in August

September 2021

We couldn’t have asked for a better day

We just wanted to say thank you for all your help with our wedding. We had a fantastic day and everyone commented how stunning the venue was. Your whole team was lovely and so helpful, from yourselves to the college officers and night porter. We couldn’t have asked for a better day – thanks again!

Grace & Iain

Happy couple married in September

September 2021

Thank you

We can't thank you guys enough, everyone was amazing!

Artemisia & Ian

Happy couple married in September

September 2021

It was really special and we loved every moment of it.

Ian and I just wanted to say thank you for helping us have such an amazing wedding. We really had the best day, it exceeded our expectations. Everyone was so blown away by the venue. You've been an absolute hero and thank you so much for helping us get the evening sorted out the way we wanted. It was so fun.

Jessica & Matthew

Happy couple married in August

September 2021

Best day of our lives

You all helped pull of the best day of our lives, and a wedding that many of our guests have said was the best wedding they're ever been too!

Location & Contact Details for RCPE Venue

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

9 Queen Street, Midlothian, City of Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Edinburgh

Nearest Train Station

Waverley Station

Nearest Airport

Edinburgh

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FAQs

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Describe the best wedding that happened at RCPE Venue?

After two decades of engagement, a couple working in the world of Dior held their wedding in our venue.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Consider your wedding budget - find "5 Life Hacks" on planning your wedding day on our website blog posts. Also remember to plan dietary requirements with our knowledgeable caterers and keep an updated Wedding Checklist while leading up to your big day. A wedding does not have to be stressful. Our Event Co-Ordinator is here to help you every step of the way.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

We offer "Bride and Zoom" which is great for connecting to family and friends overseas who cannot make it to your special day.

Describe RCPE Venue in 5 adjectives

Historic, unique, elegant & customizable spaces.

Where’s the best photo spot at RCPE Venue?

There are endless photo opportunities! Weddings have exclusive use of all three contrasting rooms (the Great Hall with regal elements, the Cullen Suite with a light blue backdrop and great light and finally the New Library with wooden bookshelves) and use of Queen Street Gardens for photos.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at RCPE Venue?

Travels with my Father recently filmed some of their UK tour at Royal College of Physicians. We were joined by heartthrob Jack Whitehall, his father and mother who played the bagpipes.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Our caterers offer bespoke and gloriously extensive menu selection. It's so hard to choose one!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Personally, I cannot live without chocolate biscuits.

What is RCPE Venue most unique feature?

Not only do our couples have three gorgeous rooms to use exclusively but they also have access to Queen Street Gardens while being right in the heart of Edinburgh.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The Royal College of Physicians is not only a wedding venue, it's seeped in 250 plus years of history. Did you know that we have the largest medical book collection in the world? Our historic rooms represent more then one period of time. Find Georgian architecture and designs, as well as Victorian.

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