What to look for when sourcing a venue in Scotland
Finding the right venue involves juggling several factors. The basics: the venue must accommodate the right number of attendees and have suitable meeting spaces with the right equipment and facilities. What some travel planners forget: the location should also have good transport links and sufficient parking if required.If you’re hosting a drinks reception or a conference of several days, it’s important to think about food and beverage options, as well as accommodation. The overall cost, (important to keep an eye out for hidden fees) will also determine your venue hire.The venue you ultimately pick will be determined by the type of event you’re hosting. Some of the events companies hold at corporate meeting venues might include:- Meetings with clients or customers: a meeting venue can provide a professional setting creating a positive impression and helping to build constructive relationships
- Internal meetings or training sessions: an external venue can provide a neutral location for team meetings or training sessions, supporting productive discussions and encouraging participation
- Conferencing or events: the right space can provide the facilities required for larger-scale hybrid events such as seminars, lectures or product launches
- Team building activities: the ideal location for off-site training or group activities, helping to develop team cohesion and boost morale.
The top 10 corporate meeting venues in Scotland
We’ve conducted research to bring you a list of unique, world-class corporate event venues from Scotland. Each venue is renowned for either its cutting-edge event technology or cultural significance and amenities. To make the decision easier, we’ve also outlined the cost, capacity, and location of each venue.
1. The Edinburgh Conference Centre: a cutting-edge venue for big meetings
2. Melville Castle: luxury corporate meetings in a historical landmark
3. Aberdeen Art Gallery: a vibrant, cultural backdrop for corporate meetings
4. Glasgow Science Centre: a meeting space with interactive entertainment
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5. The Merchants House of Glasgow: great for small meetings in the middle of Glasgow
6. P&J Live Conference Centre: an environmentally friendly meeting space for large teams
7. Carnegie Conference Centre: a venue with extensive technical support
8. Edinburgh Leith: a flexible, open space for smaller teams
9. Òran Mór: a converted parish for unique corporate meetings and events
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10. Murrayshall Country House Hotel and Golf Club: a venue for stylish meetings and corporate getaways
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Scotland has plenty of sterling corporate event spaces on offer. From castle estates to contemporary co-working spaces, there’s a venue that can suit any organisation or meeting type.But choosing the perfect venue is only the start of your Scottish adventure. You still need to structure your session, organise corporate travel, and work out your budget to ensure your next corporate meeting goes down well with attendees and Finance. You don’t have to go at it alone. TravelPerk can help you organise, book, and manage your event, saving you time, effort and endless to-do lists.?)
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