Description
Your Intimate Wedding in the Heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town
If you’re dreaming of a wedding that’s both charming and unforgettable, Scotts Kitchen is a fantastic choice. Nestled in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, this contemporary restaurant offers stunning views of the iconic Victoria Street—one of the city’s most photographed spots. Imagine celebrating your special day with a relaxed, stylish vibe and a south-facing terrace perfect for an alfresco drinks reception where your guests can enjoy the lively city atmosphere.
Exclusive Use for a Personal Celebration
Scotts Kitchen is available for exclusive hire, making your wedding truly yours. It’s ideal for intimate gatherings, comfortably seating up to 40 guests or hosting up to 55 for a standing reception. With 30 years of hospitality experience from the renowned Howies Restaurant family, the expert events team will work closely with you to tailor every detail. Plus, there’s no room hire fee—just a minimum spend on food and drink to secure exclusive use of the venue.
A Taste of Scotland’s Finest Ingredients
Food lovers will appreciate the focus on Scotland’s natural larder. Scotts Kitchen’s menus highlight the freshest seasonal and local produce, from venison raised on their own Perthshire estate to the freshest North Sea fish. Whether you prefer canapés, sharing platters, or elegant three-course meals, each dish is crafted with care and beautifully presented to delight you and your guests.
- Capacity: Up to 40 seated guests, 55 standing.
- Location: Edinburgh Old Town, overlooking Victoria Street.
- Cuisine: Seasonal, modern Scottish using locally sourced ingredients.
- Features: Exclusive venue hire, south-facing terrace, bespoke menus, no venue hire fee (minimum spend applies).
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Overview of Scotts Kitchen
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Reviews (10)
- MMichael Y.10/02/2025Amazing for Private diningAmazing for Private diningMy husband and I recently hired Scotts Kitchen for private dining after our small wedding. The staff were amazing and extremely helpful and attentive. They were very accommodating to us. They catered for all the dietary needs of our guests. The food was incredible and was enjoyed by everyone. There was a lovely and relaxed atmosphere that suited us down to a tee. I can't recommend this place enough. My husband and I recently hired Scotts Kitchen for private dining after our small wedding. The staff were amazing and extremely helpful and attentive. They were very accommodating to us. They catered for all the dietary needs of our guests. The food was incredible and was enjoyed by everyone. There was a lovely and relaxed atmosphere that suited us down to a tee. I can't recommend this place enough.
- VVicky C.10/02/2025Brilliant service and wonderful food Brilliant service and wonderful foodWe had my mums 80th here there was 27 of us had the place to ourselves every single one of us had the most gorgeous food and the staff went above and beyond, Justyna was brilliant at organising the afternoon and the staff couldn’t have been nicer and so attentive would highly recommend We had my mums 80th here there was 27 of us had the place to ourselves every single one of us had the most gorgeous food and the staff went above and beyond, Justyna was brilliant at organising the afternoon and the staff couldn’t have been nicer and so attentive would highly recommend
- KKieran Smith via Google reviews10/02/2025I'd 100% do it againI'd 100% do it againWe booked Scott's kitchen for a meal for 38 of us in total, including a few kids on the day. They made the process of planning things unbelievably straightforward and smooth, and provided us with a wonderful drinks reception with canapés on the terrace followed by a delicious three course meal. The restaurant is ideally located for a city wedding, was beautifully decorated and the food and staff were excellent. I'd 100% do it again, but I plan on only having the one wedding! We booked Scott's kitchen for a meal for 38 of us in total, including a few kids on the day. They made the process of planning things unbelievably straightforward and smooth, and provided us with a wonderful drinks reception with canapés on the terrace followed by a delicious three course meal. The restaurant is ideally located for a city wedding, was beautifully decorated and the food and staff were excellent. I'd 100% do it again, but I plan on only having the one wedding!
- PPatrick T10/02/2025Private hire - highly recommended!Private hire - highly recommended!We hired the whole of Scott's for an evening event and everything was perfect - food, service, and helping us organise the whole thing with good comms. Perfect for a small event!We hired the whole of Scott's for an evening event and everything was perfect - food, service, and helping us organise the whole thing with good comms. Perfect for a small event!
- KKatie Irvine10/02/2025Perfect venue for wedding mealPerfect venue for wedding mealWe held our small wedding meal (33 of us) at Scott's, with exclusive use of the restaurant for 2 hrs. It was a beautiful day, and our guests enjoyed fizz on the terrace on arrival. The team were very accommodating of our slightly fluid timings! The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and service friendly and unobtrusive. Highly recommended!We held our small wedding meal (33 of us) at Scott's, with exclusive use of the restaurant for 2 hrs. It was a beautiful day, and our guests enjoyed fizz on the terrace on arrival. The team were very accommodating of our slightly fluid timings! The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and service friendly and unobtrusive. Highly recommended!
- SSara T10/02/2025Fantastic!Fantastic!We booked the perfectly located Scott's Kitchen for a private corporate dinner for 30 people. We were blessed with good weather, so were able to enjoy pre-drinks outside overlooking the beautiful Victoria Street. It was a cosy but comfortable set-up and Fiona and the team looked after us really well. Our guests took part in whiskytasting before enjoying a traditional Scottish dinner. The feedback from our guests was that the food, drink, ambience and service was excellent. We booked the perfectly located Scott's Kitchen for a private corporate dinner for 30 people. We were blessed with good weather, so were able to enjoy pre-drinks outside overlooking the beautiful Victoria Street. It was a cosy but comfortable set-up and Fiona and the team looked after us really well. Our guests took part in whiskytasting before enjoying a traditional Scottish dinner. The feedback from our guests was that the food, drink, ambience and service was excellent.
- ooxWanderlustxo10/02/2025Intimate wedding - perfect!Intimate wedding - perfect!From the minute we booked we were really impressed with the service of the staff. On the day of our wedding the staff couldn’t have been nicer, they had decorated the tables and cake just as we had asked. The food was great - we had so many compliments on the meals. The location is perfect, right in the centre of a beautiful street & it has a lovely terrace that you can use. A special mention for Justyna and Fiona - they are a credit to Scotts. Highly recommend Scotts for an event!From the minute we booked we were really impressed with the service of the staff. On the day of our wedding the staff couldn’t have been nicer, they had decorated the tables and cake just as we had asked. The food was great - we had so many compliments on the meals. The location is perfect, right in the centre of a beautiful street & it has a lovely terrace that you can use. A special mention for Justyna and Fiona - they are a credit to Scotts. Highly recommend Scotts for an event!
- SS. A.10/02/2025Welcoming weddingWelcoming weddingFantastic welcoming venue for our daughter’s wedding. I knew as soon as we stepped in the door that Jennifer & Paul’s wedding reception would be a great success! Everyone was smiling, everyone was welcoming and the champagne was already poured! The front of house team had laid out the room, tables and wedding cake as we’d asked making it a cosy setting for our small party. Unobtrusive but attentive service. Enjoyed myself so much I went back in the next morning to personally thank the team.Fantastic welcoming venue for our daughter’s wedding. I knew as soon as we stepped in the door that Jennifer & Paul’s wedding reception would be a great success! Everyone was smiling, everyone was welcoming and the champagne was already poured! The front of house team had laid out the room, tables and wedding cake as we’d asked making it a cosy setting for our small party. Unobtrusive but attentive service. Enjoyed myself so much I went back in the next morning to personally thank the team.
- GGeorgia G.10/02/2025Perfect wedding receptionPerfect wedding receptionWe had our wedding reception at Scott’s Kitchen in May. Everything was absolutely PERFECT. The restaurant was intimate, elegant and romantic. We all enjoyed both the atmosphere and the food. The staff made us feel at home and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thanks for making our wedding reception so special!We had our wedding reception at Scott’s Kitchen in May. Everything was absolutely PERFECT. The restaurant was intimate, elegant and romantic. We all enjoyed both the atmosphere and the food. The staff made us feel at home and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thanks for making our wedding reception so special!
- PPatricia C.10/02/2025Great food and perfect restaurant for a small famiGreat food and perfect restaurant for a small famiWe had a tiny wedding celebration at Scott's Kitchen and it couldn't have been more perfect. We wanted something small and intimate and they closed the restaurant for our group of 30 people. Food was excellent and service was even better. We will definitely go back and we're already planning on celebrating our wedding anniversary there every year!We had a tiny wedding celebration at Scott's Kitchen and it couldn't have been more perfect. We wanted something small and intimate and they closed the restaurant for our group of 30 people. Food was excellent and service was even better. We will definitely go back and we're already planning on celebrating our wedding anniversary there every year!
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What is the maximum capacity for weddings at Scotts Kitchen?
Scotts Kitchen comfortably accommodates up to 40 guests for seated weddings and up to 55 guests for standing receptions, making it ideal for intimate celebrations.
Can I hire Scotts Kitchen exclusively for my wedding?
Yes! Scotts Kitchen is available for exclusive hire, allowing you to have a private and personal celebration with your guests in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
Is there a venue hire fee for weddings at Scotts Kitchen?
There is no separate room hire fee at Scotts Kitchen. Exclusive use of the venue is secured through a minimum spend on food and drink, ensuring great value for your event.
What type of cuisine does Scotts Kitchen offer for weddings?
Scotts Kitchen focuses on seasonal, modern Scottish cuisine featuring locally sourced ingredients such as venison from their own Perthshire estate and fresh North Sea fish. Menus can be bespoke, including canapés, sharing platters, or elegant three-course meals.
Does Scotts Kitchen have outdoor space for wedding receptions?
Yes, the venue boasts a south-facing terrace perfect for alfresco drinks receptions. Your guests can enjoy stunning views of Victoria Street and soak in the lively city atmosphere.
Where is Scotts Kitchen located?
Scotts Kitchen is nestled in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, overlooking the iconic Victoria Street (postcode EH1 2JL), one of the city’s most photographed spots.
How experienced is the events team at Scotts Kitchen?
The events team at Scotts Kitchen brings over 30 years of hospitality experience from the renowned Howies Restaurant family and works closely with couples to tailor every detail of their wedding day.
What makes Scotts Kitchen a unique wedding venue in Edinburgh?
Its combination of an intimate setting with exclusive hire, beautiful views of Victoria Street, a south-facing terrace, bespoke menus focused on Scotland’s finest ingredients, and a stylish yet relaxed atmosphere make Scotts Kitchen a charming and unforgettable wedding venue.
Can Scotts Kitchen accommodate dietary requirements for wedding menus?
Yes, the expert culinary team can tailor menus to accommodate a range of dietary needs, ensuring all guests can enjoy the delicious seasonal and local produce offered.
Is Scotts Kitchen suitable for small weddings and informal celebrations?
Absolutely. With a capacity up to 40 seated guests and 55 standing, Scotts Kitchen is perfect for intimate weddings and relaxed, stylish celebrations in the heart of Edinburgh.
