Corporate Events and Venue Hire

Corporate Events and Venue Hire

A building of unique and inspiring architecture.

The Scottish Parliament A landmark for 21st century democracy was the description used by Her Majesty The Queen when the Scottish Parliament building opened in 2004. The Parliament sits at the foot of Edinburgh s famous Royal Mile in front of the spectacular Holyrood Park and Salisbury Crags, in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Constructed from a mixture of steel, oak, and granite, the building is one of the country s most innovative designs, having won several major architectural awards. Drawing inspiration from Scotland s natural landscape, leading world architect Enric Miralles developed a design for a building that should sit in the land and arrive into the city almost out of the rock. Many of the architect s symbols are inspired by Scotland s built heritage and the surrounding Canongate area from the Saltire-studded arched vaults of the Main Hall to the crow-stepped windows of the Members offices. Events with atmosphere.

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THE MEMBERS ROOM An inspiring backdrop to your event A versatile space at the heart of the Scottish Parliament, the Members Room is the ideal setting for champagne receptions, awards ceremonies, corporate dinners and conferences. guests to enjoy some of the best panoramic views of the Salisbury Crags. With dividing partitions and bar area, the Members Room offers flexible options. Mouth-watering canapés and first class service. The outside Terrace is a focal point which will allow your Impress your guests

Corporate Events Our venues are available for hire on non-parliamentary business days including Mondays, Fridays, weekends and during recess periods. The Main Hall is available for hire in the evening once the building is closed to the public. The Members Room is available day and night. If you would like to discuss your requirements or view our venues please contact the Corporate Events Team on 0131 348 6919. Our flexible venues offer the following capacities: The Main Hall The Members Room Layout Capacity Layout Capacity Reception 450 Seated Dinner 280 Theatre 150 Cabaret 60 Reception 180 Seated Dinner 120

Conferences from 50.00 excluding vat per person Day Delegate Rate Members Room day hire to 5pm 1 serving of tea/coffee and Parliament shortcake and 1 themed break Finger buffet lunch served with tea/coffee and fresh orange juice Event screen, data projector and flipchart Event stationery Free wi-fi access Themed Break Selector Yoghurt Bar Natural yoghurt and granola with banana, nuts and berries Coffee with doughnuts Freshly brewed coffee served with mini doughnuts Café Continental Freshly brewed coffee, macaroons, Florentines, Viennoiserie Scottish Sweet Treats Selection of chocolate tea cakes, caramel wafers and individual ice creams Finger Buffet Menu BBQ pulled pork and sweet chilli croquette Crispy highland haggis bon bon set on a café au lait shot Spinach and ricotta frittata enhanced with caramelised red onion Sun blushed tomato, basil and Scottish brie oatcake Freshly cut sandwiches, wraps & baguettes Lemon chiffon tarts Served with freshly brewed Fairtrade tea, coffee and orange juice A fork buffet price for lunch is available on request.

Canapé Receptions A facility fee applies to the hire of the Main Hall and Members Room in addition to the reception packages. Raasay Package 19.00 excluding vat per person Coll Package 26.00 excluding vat per person Canapés Roast pepper and plum tomato crostini Mini fish and chips Tandoori marinated chicken skewer with cool tzatziki dip Crispy wild mushroom risotto cake 4 canapés per person included in package Drinks Finca Valero Tempranillo/Garnacha Finca Valero Macabeo, D.O. Carinena Fairtrade orange juice Still and sparkling mineral water 2 glasses of refreshment per person included in package Canapés Classic king prawn cocktail Prosciutto and cantaloupe skewer Sweet potato and goats cheese croquette Smoked haddock and Mull cheddar fishcake Seared Angus beef with horseradish and red onion Tomato and parmesan tart with fresh basil 6 canapés per person included in package Drinks FairTrade Kleine Rust Chenin Sauvignon FairTrade Kleine Rust Pinotage Shiraz Apple and elderflower refresher Still and sparkling mineral water 2 glasses of refreshment per person included in package

Dinners A facility fee applies to the hire of the Main Hall and Members Room in addition to the dinner packages. Packages based on a minimum of 50 guests in the Members Room and 120 guests in the Main Hall. Bute Package 45.00 excluding vat per person Stroma Package 57.50 excluding vat per person Roast Scottish carrot and sweet potato soup with a Mull cheddar mini scone Seared corn fed chicken, crème fraiche crushed potato, seasonal vegetable panache with a red wine rosemary jus White chocolate lemon tart with berry compote Freshly brewed Fairtrade coffee Package Content 3 course meal as listed above White linen Floral arrangement Confit chicken liver parfait with vine fruit chutney and warm brioche Crispy haggis sphere, creamy neeps and pancetta Roast rump of Scottish lamb, fondant potato, fine beans and carrot with a roast garlic jus Textures of raspberry White chocolate and raspberry cheesecake - Raspberry sorbet - Raspberry shortcake with a drizzle of raspberry purée Freshly brewed Fairtrade coffee Package Content 4 course Scottish themed meal as listed above Themed linen Floral arrangement

Dinners A facility fee applies to the hire of the Main Hall and Members Room in addition to the dinner packages. Packages based on a minimum of 50 guests in the Members Room and 120 guests in the Main Hall. Gigha Package 77.50 excluding vat per person Pabay Package 90.00 excluding vat per person Cured Ayrshire ham hock and parsley terrine with Arran mustard, extra virgin rapeseed oil, crystallised apple and tarragon emulsion Roast fillet of North Atlantic cod, caramelised onions braised in red wine with green lentils, wild mushrooms, sautéed greens and rosti potato Rich toffee and milk chocolate délice, salted hazelnuts and chocolate cremeaux Freshly brewed Fairtrade coffee and mint crisps Package Content 3 course meal as listed above Upgrade linen and cutlery Floral arrangement Banqueting chairs to match colour scheme Smoked sea trout and crayfish tart with caviar and chervil, parsley shoot salad and lemon condiment Pea velouté with coconut foam and spiced beignet Fillet of dry aged Scottish beef, gratin potato with truffle and parmesan, wild mushrooms, sautéed watercress and shallot and a red wine jus Madagascan vanilla panna cotta with poached red fruits, strawberry and ginger tea and handmade shortbread Freshly brewed Fairtrade coffee & Scottish tablet Package Content 4 course meal as listed above Upgrade linen and cutlery Charger plates Floral arrangement Banqueting chairs to match colour scheme Optional extras

Drinks Packages Package 1 12.50 excluding vat per person Package 2 15.00 excluding vat per person Package 3 19.50 excluding vat per person Drink on arrival (1 glass per person) Torre Del Gall Sparkling wine Fairtrade orange juice Still and sparkling mineral water Drink on arrival (1 glass per person) Carta Nevada Reserva Sparkling wine Apple & elderflower refresher Still and sparkling mineral water Drink on arrival (1 glass per person) Jeio Bisol Sparkling wine Cranberry and pomegranate cooler Still and sparkling mineral water Served with dinner (½ bottle per person) Finca Valero Tempranillo/Garnacha Finca Valero Macabeo, D.O. Carinena Still and sparkling mineral water Served with dinner (½ bottle per person) FairTrade Kleine Rust Chenin Sauvignon FairTrade Kleine Rust Pinotage Shiraz Still and sparkling mineral water Served with dinner (½ bottle per person) Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc Spy Valley Pinot Noir 2009 Still and sparkling mineral water

Corporate Events Team The Scottish Parliament EH99 1SP T: 0131 348 6919