Riddle’s Court Events & Experiences
A unique venue for exceptional events in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
Where the 16th & 21st Centuries unite
Riddle’s Court is a stunning Category A-listed merchant’s tenement located on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile. Steeped in over 500 years of history, each room tells its own unique story, from a painted ceiling designed for a royal banquet to one created for students to dine beneath.
Riddle’s Court is as captivating as it is beautiful, and its past is deeply intertwined with the heritage of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Nestled in the heart of the city, Riddle’s Court offers a remarkable blend of history, elegance, and modern amenities that will cater to your requirements.
Events & Experiences
Why Us? Riddle’s Court is ideal for a variety of events: from corporate gatherings to meeting spaces, intimate dinners, product launches, and celebrations.
Our rooms are a blank canvas for your concept and vision, and we create bespoke packages to suit specific requirements. With a range of historic rooms and an experienced events team to help curate your event, Riddle’s Court is uniquely placed to deliver exceptional experiences in a venue that represents everything Edinburgh has to offer.
Behind the panelling and painted ceilings sits everything you need to run your event well, with state-of-the-art facilities.
An accessible events space with lift access to our first floor
Integrated AV equipment and livestreaming facilities
Approved catering partners
charitable mission Riddle’s Court was restored by national charity Scottish Historic Buildings Trust in 2017. Every penny you spend on hiring our venue goes directly back into the Trust’s charitable work restoring at-risk historic buildings across Scotland.
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Lunch Meeting Packages
Enjoy a selection of freshly prepared wraps, sandwiches, savoury slices, mini salads, soups, a fresh fruit bowl, and desserts with
home-baked bites, served with tea and coffee.
Drinks Reception and Canapés Make your private party or special event one to remember at Riddle’s Court. Tailored to your specific taste and budget, a diverse assortment of canapés is created from the best local, seasonal produce, accompanied by your choice of beverages.
Dining From a light bite as guests recount their meeting, to a more substantial sit-down dinner, we offer a range of exciting, quality menu options.
Events & Experiences
Your guests can enjoy a three- to five-course meal in the exquisite Geddes Room, or banquet-style dining in our Library Room. With spaces for 80 guests, we offer memorable dining experiences amidst the history and charm of this 16th-century merchant’s tenement.
The Library
Up to 80 people
to 12 The mcmorran room Uppeople
Services
the Geddes room
Up to 60 people
Up to 15 people The seton mcmorran roomroom
Our most comprehensive delegate package covers:
An introduction and tour of Riddle’s Court
Teas and coffees on arrival, mid-morning and mid-afternoon
Lunch with refreshments
Up to four flipcharts
Integrated AV and livestreaming capabilities
Reg. Charity No. SC034507
To arrange a viewing or for further information on these packages or bespoke experiences, please contact our team.
events@riddlescourt.org.uk 0131 510 8789 www.riddlescourt.org.uk 322 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PG
Photography © Stevie Singh (Cover), Ambar D’Andrea, Danielle Watt, Elliot Caunce, Colin McLean, Calum Huntington, Jennifer Glenn.