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Celebrate Your Wedding in Edinburgh’s Historic Royal College of Physicians
If you’re dreaming of a wedding venue that blends timeless elegance with rich history, the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh is a standout choice. Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town, this stunning venue offers a unique and romantic setting—perfect for everything from intimate elopements to grand celebrations.
A Venue with Over 300 Years of History and Charm
For more than three centuries, the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh has been a hub of medical excellence. Today, its beautifully preserved Georgian and Victorian interiors open their doors exclusively for weddings. Each room carries its own character, giving you the freedom to design a celebration that truly reflects your style. Plus, by choosing this venue, you’re supporting the education and development of doctors across the UK and around the world.
Flexible Spaces to Match Your Wedding Vision
- The Great Hall: Imagine your wedding breakfast and evening party in a grand space with majestic columns and sparkling crystal chandeliers. The Great Hall comfortably hosts up to 150 guests, offering plenty of room for dining and dancing.
- The New Library: For a ceremony filled with natural light and historic charm, the Victorian New Library is ideal. Its wooden bookcases and skylit ceiling create a breathtaking atmosphere for up to 100 guests.
- The Cullen Suite: Perfect for smaller gatherings, this suite of interconnected Georgian rooms offers elegant views and a bright, intimate setting for ceremonies, drinks receptions, or dinners with up to 40 guests.
Expert Support and Thoughtful Amenities
Planning your wedding is easier with a dedicated coordinator guiding you every step of the way. The venue partners with three accredited caterers, giving you flexible options to craft the perfect menu. You’ll also enjoy exclusive access to the private Queen Street Gardens and the charming onsite Physic Garden—ideal spots for unforgettable photos.
Modern touches include in-house audio-visual equipment, and the venue welcomes live bands and ceilidhs without sound restrictions, so your celebration can be as lively as you wish. A private room is available throughout the day for the wedding party’s comfort and convenience.
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- CChristine & Martin12/01/2022Such a fantastic venueSuch a fantastic venueThe College was just such a fantasic venue, it gave us loads of space and was such an interesting location. Guests loved the different rooms to explore and the venue was such a beautiful reception space! The College was just such a fantasic venue, it gave us loads of space and was such an interesting location. Guests loved the different rooms to explore and the venue was such a beautiful reception space!
- SSophie & Daniel12/01/2022We honestly had the best day! We honestly had the best day!It was absolutely magical and by far better than anything we had ever dreamed of. It was absolutely magical and by far better than anything we had ever dreamed of.
- CCara & Sam12/10/2021RCPE made our day so special RCPE made our day so specialI just wanted to send a huge thank you to you and everyone at RCPE who made our day so special. Everything ran so smoothly and we were well looked after. Please pass on our thanks to all involved!!I just wanted to send a huge thank you to you and everyone at RCPE who made our day so special. Everything ran so smoothly and we were well looked after. Please pass on our thanks to all involved!!
- SSaltire Hospitality01/10/2021A Wonderful Wedding Venue! A Wonderful Wedding Venue!This venue is by far one of our all time favorites - it screams elegance with a combination of different rooms each with it's own character and versatility. When we cater for weddings at RCPE - the team could not be any more helpful, friendly and attentive. We work closely with the team at RCPE to ensure your wedding day runs smoothly and is exactly what the couple is looking for - the RCPE is elegant, historic whilst being intimate and romantic - perfect for your wedding celebrations. This venue is by far one of our all time favorites - it screams elegance with a combination of different rooms each with it's own character and versatility. When we cater for weddings at RCPE - the team could not be any more helpful, friendly and attentive. We work closely with the team at RCPE to ensure your wedding day runs smoothly and is exactly what the couple is looking for - the RCPE is elegant, historic whilst being intimate and romantic - perfect for your wedding celebrations.
- AAnna & Edward28/09/2021Hidden gem in the heart of EdinburghHidden gem in the heart of EdinburghWe are so glad we chose the Royal College of Physicians as our wedding venue – it truly is a hidden gem set right in the heart of Edinburgh. The different spaces work so well together and our guests commented on how spectacular they thought the setting to our wedding was.We are so glad we chose the Royal College of Physicians as our wedding venue – it truly is a hidden gem set right in the heart of Edinburgh. The different spaces work so well together and our guests commented on how spectacular they thought the setting to our wedding was.
- AAnna & Jonathan28/09/2021We couldn’t have asked for a better dayWe couldn’t have asked for a better dayWe just wanted to say thank you for all your help with our wedding. We had a fantastic day and everyone commented how stunning the venue was. Your whole team was lovely and so helpful, from yourselves to the college officers and night porter. We couldn’t have asked for a better day – thanks again!We just wanted to say thank you for all your help with our wedding. We had a fantastic day and everyone commented how stunning the venue was. Your whole team was lovely and so helpful, from yourselves to the college officers and night porter. We couldn’t have asked for a better day – thanks again!
- GGrace & Iain28/09/2021Thank you Thank youWe can't thank you guys enough, everyone was amazing!We can't thank you guys enough, everyone was amazing!
- AArtemisia & Ian27/09/2021It was really special and we loved every moment of it.It was really special and we loved every moment of it.Ian and I just wanted to say thank you for helping us have such an amazing wedding. We really had the best day, it exceeded our expectations. Everyone was so blown away by the venue. You've been an absolute hero and thank you so much for helping us get the evening sorted out the way we wanted. It was so fun. Ian and I just wanted to say thank you for helping us have such an amazing wedding. We really had the best day, it exceeded our expectations. Everyone was so blown away by the venue. You've been an absolute hero and thank you so much for helping us get the evening sorted out the way we wanted. It was so fun.
- JJessica & Matthew09/09/2021Best day of our livesBest day of our livesYou all helped pull of the best day of our lives, and a wedding that many of our guests have said was the best wedding they're ever been too! You all helped pull of the best day of our lives, and a wedding that many of our guests have said was the best wedding they're ever been too!
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
After two decades of engagement, a couple working in the world of Dior held their wedding in our venue.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Consider your wedding budget - find "5 Life Hacks" on planning your wedding day on our website blog posts. Also remember to plan dietary requirements with our knowledgeable caterers and keep an updated Wedding Checklist while leading up to your big day.
A wedding does not have to be stressful. Our Event Co-Ordinator is here to help you every step of the way.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
We offer "Bride and Zoom" which is great for connecting to family and friends overseas who cannot make it to your special day.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Historic, unique, elegant & customizable spaces.
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
There are endless photo opportunities! Weddings have exclusive use of all three contrasting rooms (the Great Hall with regal elements, the Cullen Suite with a light blue backdrop and great light and finally the New Library with wooden bookshelves) and use of Queen Street Gardens for photos.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Travels with my Father recently filmed some of their UK tour at Royal College of Physicians. We were joined by heartthrob Jack Whitehall, his father and mother who played the bagpipes.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Our caterers offer bespoke and gloriously extensive menu selection. It's so hard to choose one!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Personally, I cannot live without chocolate biscuits.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Not only do our couples have three gorgeous rooms to use exclusively but they also have access to Queen Street Gardens while being right in the heart of Edinburgh.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The Royal College of Physicians is not only a wedding venue, it's seeped in 250 plus years of history. Did you know that we have the largest medical book collection in the world?
Our historic rooms represent more then one period of time. Find Georgian architecture and designs, as well as Victorian.
