Carlowrie Castle near Kirkliston and Edinburgh provides exclusive-use historic spaces and estate grounds for corporate meetings, team building days and large-scale events with flexible indoor and marquee options accommodating small board meetings through to substantial receptions
Venue description
A restored historic castle positioned explicitly for high-end corporate and private use. The venue operates on an exclusive-hire basis, offering a controlled, distraction-free environment for senior leadership meetings, board-level strategy sessions, incentive programmes and bespoke corporate events.
Location
Rural location to the west of Edinburgh near Kirkliston, close to Edinburgh Airport while remaining set within private grounds.
Primary use
Corporate and luxury, with a strong emphasis on exclusive-use executive events and leadership retreats.
Nearest airports and stations
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 10 minutes by car.
Edinburgh Waverley railway station is approximately 25 minutes by car.
Edinburgh Gateway railway station is approximately 10 minutes by taxi.
Parking availability
On-site parking is available for guests and event delegates.
Total number of bedrooms
21 bedrooms, 9 of which are in the Castle itself with further accommodation in the gate lodge and converted stables.
Meeting and conference spaces
Meeting activity is hosted across a range of formal and informal spaces within the castle, including principal reception rooms and private dining areas adapted for corporate use.
Number of meeting rooms and maximum capacities
4 character rooms are available the largest of which has a capacity for 200 people in a reception format.
Typical layouts supported
Boardroom, theatre and informal meeting layouts are supported depending on room selection.
In-house AV provision
Presentation screens, projection and sound available within principal event spaces.
Food and beverages available
On-site catering is provided as part of exclusive-use packages, including private dining, formal dinners and tailored hospitality.
Breakout and informal working areas
Breakout and informal working takes place within lounges, private rooms, library spaces and the castle grounds, supporting discussion-led sessions rather than parallel breakout streams.
