Taking the High Road

Turnhouse, a military airfield built in 1916 during World War I, it transformed into a civilian airport – Edinburgh Airport – in 1947.

conference centre was constructed and named the Highland Hall.

Event organisers are often looking for a unique draw in their event’s venue to intrigue delegates, and historic venues have this in spades. The Royal Highland Centre (RHC) is Scotland’s largest indoor and outdoor multi-purpose venue, hosting over 200 events and welcoming over one million visitors each year, using a combination of historical settings and modern facilities, which appeal to delegates of all types.

But not only that, we have a fascinating history as a venue for diverse events and exhibitions, which draws in event planners looking for a venue with a stellar track record. Initially the site served as RAF

Going back even further, nearly two hundred* years ago, the now infamous Royal Highland Show opened its gates. In 1960 the Royal Highland Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) acquired a portion of Edinburgh Airport and established our purpose-built showgrounds.

Drawing on interesting and complex history gives any venue a unique selling point to entice potential clients, but it’s equally important to ensure that your venue is up to date in terms of technology and facilities.

The showgrounds underwent significant expansion and modernisation in 2000 and our state-of-the-art exhibition and

Always striving to move with the times and maintain our reputation as a significant landmark in Scotland’s events industry, we opened The Pavilion at Ingliston in 2021 and, this year, installed over 33 km of fibre internet wiring. Our focus is always to de-risk organiser and promoter profit and loss by providing the best greenfield experience with permanent infrastructure. We have also been a member of the Association of Event Venues since 2006, building on the legacy of our venue.

With our rich history and ability to adapt to changing demands, we continue to play a vital role in hosting a wide array of events, contributing to Scotland’s cultural and economic landscape.

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From small meetings to conferences for up to 550 delegates, our range of dedicated and flexible meeting spaces plus spacious grounds for team building activities is the perfect location for any event. Free Car Parking and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House Stratford unveil a new skyline meetings floor, just in time for visitors to The Meetings Show.

Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford hotels are two world-class properties located in the heart of East London. Surrounded by stunning parks, canal walks and first-rate sports facilities, tree-lined boulevards and art institutions and possibly the best transport links in the capital, Hyatt in Stratford is the natural choice for an inspiring London-based meeting or event, with its location minutes from ExCel.

With impeccable access to major stations, London City Airport, Canary Wharf, and the O2, it’s little wonder that these two hotels are in high demand by leisure, groups, and business travellers seeking exciting and productive stays in the capital.

A new suite of meetings spaces, including a skyline al-fresco terrace with magnificent city views, has been added to the 12th floor –making this the largest residential meetings and conference space in its locale. The addition of three Kingsland Suites, two Dalston Suites, an open-air Skyline Terrace, and two Lea Suites on the 12th Floor bring an additional 4,392 sq. feet to E20 – a vibrant East London hub for culture, business, and leisure.

Additionally, the third floor is itself a showstopper. Guests are instantly wowed by the glamorous lobby, which leads