Heriot-Watt University

Our primary facility, James Watt Centre offers two dynamic and distinctive interlinking venues, which, can be utilised collectively or separately. Connected by spacious lounge ideal for registration and refreshments;

James Watt Centre 1: A flexible well equipped auditorium which can either be arranged 450 tiered theatre, 192 cabaret, 200 dinner or 506m2 exhibition space with adjacent breakout space.

James Watt Centre 2: A contemporary theatre offering collaborative tiered seating for 200 and 2 breakout spaces.

Edinburgh Business School offers a flexible conference and meetings space – The Scott Suite (ideal for 60 – 70 delegates), breakout rooms and a private dining area ideal for conferences, seminars and meetings. Available Year-Round.

Available during the University vacation and weekends, James Watt Centre is complemented by;
– Postgraduate Centre a self-contained venue providing tiered auditorium for 150, 3 breakout spaces and foyer area.

-A diverse range of academic seminar rooms and 4 lecture theatres seating up to 300 and The GRID innovation centre

-Range of accommodation options located a short walk from our meeting facilities and car parks from budget student rooms (available during summer vacation) to accommodation available year-round including Executive Accommodation in our Paul Stobart Building (29 bedrooms); as well as a 4-star hotel on campus – the Marriott Courtyard Edinburgh West (160 bedrooms).