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Welcome to The Signet Library

If you’re looking to host a party or other event in Edinburgh, the Signet Library is both a unique and superb venue offering facilities which can cater for weddings, banquets, family parties, private dining and meeting rooms. Below is an indication of the rooms available, the size of the space and the numbers suitable for each. Should you require further information about our venue, or have any questions, please contact us.

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Welcome to Colonnades, Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh’s Old Town, Colonnades at the Signet Library offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern elegance. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful day out, Colonnades provides a tranquil setting for an unforgettable afternoon tea experience.

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Elegantly plated dishes featuring a main course of crispy shredded pastry, topped with caviar, microgreens, and small colorful garnishes, served on light blue ceramic plates for a refined presentation.

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  • Weddings

    A breath-taking wedding venue combining stunning design and exceptional hospitality. Just steps from St Giles Cathedral, the library features elegant rooms that cater to weddings of any scale.

  • Conferences

    The Signet Library offers flexible business spaces and first class facilities in a unique and historic Edinburgh setting. It is an ideal Edinburgh city centre venue for conferences for up to 300 delegates.

  • Private Event

    The Signet Library is an exceptional venue for meetings and a wide range of events from sophisticated awards dinners and formal drinks receptions to board meetings and product or press launches.

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    Our Spaces

    The Signet Library in Edinburgh features three magnificent rooms. The Upper Library, adorned with Corinthian columns and a coffered ceiling, is ideal for prestigious events. The Lower Library, more intimate, evokes the elegance of traditional libraries, while the Commissioners’ Room provides a warm and private setting for exclusive receptions or meetings.

    • The Upper Library

      The Upper Library is a magnificent venue for wedding receptions, corporate events, gala...

    • The Lower Library

      Featuring grand, imposing columns, intricate cornices, surrounded by the ornate balustrade of its gallery, the Lower...

    • The Commissioners’ Room

      Lined with oak bookcases filled with antiquarian books from the WS Society’s...

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