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WELCOME TO ABERDEEN FOR CONTENTS CONFERENCES & EVENTS About Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire 4 Aberdeen for conferences and events 5 “Happy to Meet, Sorry to Part, Happy to Meet Again”; that is the official toast to Bon Accord and one you won’t forget after hosting your own conference or event here. Top 10 reasons to hold a conference or event in Aberdeen 6 Industry strengths and expertise 7 Aberdeen has long played a significant role in the conference and events industry, thanks to Aberdeen Ambassador Network 7 its oil fuelled economy and expertise in many other buoyant sectors including life sciences and nutrition. Take it out of the boardroom 8 Getting here 13 With over 50 diverse venues and 4,000 modern, traditional and luxury hotel bedrooms the city’s offering has become very competitive; there has never been a better time to bring Getting around 13 your conference here. Venues at a glance 14 Venues 17 Aberdeen is within easy reach due to its international airport, railway station and ferry terminal. The city is well connected to major European hubs as well as North America, Map of Aberdeen 58 through the Reykjavik and London flight connections and, with a £20million airport terminal VisitAberdeenshire services 60 transformation underway, we look forward to welcoming more routes in the coming years. Get in touch 60 The airport isn’t the only significant development happening at present. With a brand new Conference Support 61 exhibition and conference centre due to be complete in the city during 2019, substantial multi-million pound investments in the city’s striking Art Gallery and renowned Music Hall, and plans to massively extend the harbour, Aberdeen is securing its position as a leader for conferences and events.

And, with the unique and authentic Scottish product on offer here, you can rest assured that your delegates won’t forget their experience out of the conference either.

We look forward to welcoming your event or conference to the sparkling Granite City in the months and years to come.

Jenni Fraser Business Development Director VisitAberdeenshire

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Located in the North-east of Aberdeen is the perfect destination for business WON tourism and is conveniently located near coast and Scotland, Aberdeen is the BRITAIN IN countryside, for bespoke extended delegate visits. country’s third largest city. ABERDEEN HAS BLOOM 11 With pristine fishing rivers, spectacular rugged A POPULATION Home to the headquarters of coastlines and the Cairngorms National Park only 2,000 OF OVER TIMES 4,000 ADDITIONAL MORE TIMES multinational companies, and a short drive from the city centre, Aberdeen is a HOTEL ROOMS HOTEL ROOMS 220,000 THAN ANY city with many natural wonders on its doorstep. IN THE CITY BY 2020 OTHER CITY named Europe’s Energy Capital, Aberdeenshire is a mecca for golf enthusiasts, it is Aberdeen is a major city for home to a catalogue of world renowned castles, whisky distilleries and is the true gateway for international commerce and exploring the rest of Scotland’s natural beauty and business tourism. historic cities. Aberdeen is the proud winner of ‘Britain in Bloom’ Aberdeen continues to be a prominent driving HOME TO a record breaking 11 times and takes pride in its THOMAS BLAKE force in the UK’s economy through expertise within SCOTLAND’S TWO OF THE BRITAIN’S unique granite architecture. The city is home to GLOVER - ‘THE technology, nutrition, life sciences and of course, UK’S TOP OLDEST the world’s oldest transport company, the oldest SUNNIEST SCOTTISH SAMURAI’ the energy sector. CITY 50 BUSINESS FROM existing city archive – which recently achieved ABERDEENSHIRE, UNESCO status - and a rich maritime heritage (BANK OF UNIVERSITIES ABERDEEN BROUGHT Recognised by International Congress and which remains at the heart of the region’s economy. SCOTLAND HARBOUR INDUSTRIALISATION Convention Association (ICCA) as a UK top city SURVEY 2015) BOARD TO JAPAN With an impressive range of bars, bespoke fine for hosting international conferences, Aberdeen dining restaurants and prime shopping facilities, continues to substantially invest and develop its there really is something for everyone in Aberdeen. conference facilities including the opening of a new £333million Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Doing business in Aberdeen is something you centre in 2019. Home to two distinctive university won’t regret, the knowledge and expertise of our campuses, a selection of unique as well as enterprising professionals and academics is second FIRST conventional venues, and accommodation from 5* to none in the UK. Let us show you why bringing R. D. LAWRENCE, HOME TO hotels to castles, Aberdeen is the destination of SCOTLAND’S FULL-BODY your conference or event to Aberdeen is the right FOUNDER OF THE ONLY choice for many conferences and events. decision, and as we say in our motto: OF BRITISH DIABETIC MRI SCANNER 29 CASTLE & WAS DEVELOPED SCOTLAND’S TOP ASSOCIATION The city centre is located just seven miles from 100 BUSINESSES WAS BORN IN AT THE UNIVERSITY WHISKY Aberdeen International Airport which links to ‘Happy to meet, sorry to part, LOCATED IN ABERDEEN OF ABERDEEN happy to meet again’– we look ABERDEEN TRAILS over 50 worldwide destinations, including major international hubs. forward to welcoming you.

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4 5 4 TOP 10 REASONS INDUSTRY STRENGTHS TO HOLD A CONFERENCE AND EXPERTISE OR EVENT IN ABERDEEN

Aberdeen has a history of academic excellence, work in nutrition, epidemiology, health psychology, innovation and scientific advances through its leading respiratory and rural health. Aberdeen is a global e a research centres and world class Universities. Past leader in the areas of food security, food inequalities, of th rt exh te ibi inventions include the life-saving drug insulin, the obesity, pain management and mental health. ta tio s n development of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) w & rport with e l ai flig N c and the discovery of partition chromatography. The Medical Sciences na hts o io t n region boasts the highest concentration of health A custom built institute, the Suttie Centre, provides at o f n 5 e r 0 ities a r and life scientists anywhere in Europe and through state of the art facilities for medical researchers ers n e te d iv d r n e n n e u s 3 collaboration with local industry and business leaders, and students. Modern teaching of anatomy and I e c s ss a t a r e i l c Aberdeen continues to be a pioneering centre and medically-related sciences links the University n c h c a d in e driving force within the following research areas: of Aberdeen directly with NHS Grampian and is

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As a founding member of the Aberdeen Ambassador Network, VisitAberdeenshire works fer al con ence with leading local industry bodies, universities and ion sup ss p organisations to increase the level of national and fe or ro t international conferences being held in the region. P bus ercial iness m hu Working with prominent academics and industry om b C experts, Aberdeen Ambassador Network offers 8 free support and advice to professionals hosting conferences and events, of any size and nature, to World reno 9 wn the area. The network supports its Ambassadors ed and event organisers by providing a variety of lo c 10 a services, which include: l p r o d • Research and bid preparation support u FREE c • Venue sourcing e SUPPORT • Professional conference organising services & ADVICE • Secure online accommodation booking service TO PROFESSIONALS • Social and partner programme planning HOSTING CONFERENCES • Marketing support • Introduction to industry partners and influential professionals • Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire visitor information

6 7 3 TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOARDROOM 300 8 55 Castles Distilleries Golf Courses Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire have an abundance of opportunities and unique venues for team building days and incentive group activities. Here’s a taster of what we can offer:

Discover our past on a city tour

Travel back in time and visit Aberdeen’s Old Town where you can lose yourself amongst the beautiful cobbled streets and network of alleyways. Stroll through the stunning Cruickshank Botanic Gardens or take a step into the historic St Machar’s Cathedral for some reflection.

Delve into the city’s criminal past by visiting Aberdeen’s old jail and explore the intriguing medieval Tolbooth museum hidden behind the cities Victorian Townhouse.

For a spot of lighter entertainment you can admire a broad range of artwork by ‘The Scottish Colourists’ and an eclectic range of paintings in Aberdeen Art Gallery (re-opening in 2018 after a £30million refurbishment) or you can discover the city’s longstanding relationship with the sea at the award Kings College winning Maritime Museum.

Castle bagging

Aberdeen is the gateway to Scotland’s only dedicated Castle Trail, with over 300 castles to visit, many within an hour’s drive from the centre of Aberdeen.

Whether you are in search of a Dracula inspired ruin hanging on the cliffs edge, a picturesque fairy-tale tower, an official Royal household, a romantic baronial castle with 800 years of history or a dramatic fortress set atop a rocky outcrop, Aberdeenshire has it all. Dunnottar Castle In Scotland’s Castle Country, there are more castle per acre than anywhere else in the UK.

Dine like a Royal

Fyvie Castle is an elegant and stylish setting for both intimate and large-scale corporate events and entertaining. A sophisticated venue for gala dinners and champagne receptions, the castle and glass-roofed Racquets Court are ideal for recitals, concerts and conferences. For maximum versatility, marquees can be erected in the grounds.

Fyvie Castle 8 9 5 165 1 11 84 1 Ski Resorts Miles of Coast Royal Home Key Festivals ‘Taste our Best’ Restaurants National Park

Take a breath of fresh air Golfing mecca Aberdeen has many urban recreation areas and a We are extremely proud of our golfing heritage and reputation for getting back to nature. With parks the areas prominent place on the golfing map. With and gardens coupled with a host of outdoor a fine selection of breath-taking championship links activities in nearby Royal Deeside, visitors can mix and scenic parkland courses, we have a course to the metropolis lifestyle with the great outdoors. suit every handicap. Aberdeenshire, is also the gateway to the Cairngorms National Park - the largest national park From the spectacular championship Trump in the UK. International Golf Links and the Cruden Bay course on the Aberdeenshire coast to the highest 18 hole The area is home to a magnificent coastline golf course on the British Mainland in Braemar – the including Aberdeen Beach which sits right at the region is a golfers paradise. heart of the Aberdeenshire Coast. Vast horizons Cruden Bay Golf Club stretch across the North Sea - the habitat to a range In 2014 the world’s 6th oldest golf course, Royal of marine wildlife, including dolphins, seals and Aberdeen, hosted the renowned Aberdeen Asset puffins. Management Scottish Open.

Get active

Enjoy a wee dram Based in Royal Deeside, Deeside Activity Park offers a range of outdoor and corporate team building Get into the ‘spirit’ of Scotland’s ancient tradition of activities and events. Only an hour from the city whisky production. Visit world famous distilleries, centre, visitors can take part in a range of activities on the doorstep of Aberdeen, where the ‘water of including - quad biking around mud-splattered life’ has been lovingly crafted by generations of courses; kart racing on asphalt racing circuits; passionate craftsmen. hitting bull’s-eye on a fully automatic archery range; to breaking clay at the clay shooting facility. The Some of the world’s most famous brands are park also offers 4x4 off-road driving, paintballing, nearby and visitors can join tours, sample malts and rifle target shooting. and even bottle their own whisky. Distilleries include Glenfiddich, Glen Garioch, Royal Lochnagar, Glenglassaugh, The Glenlivet and GlenDronach.

Glen Garioch distillery and visitor centre can be Spot a dolphin exclusively hired to give incentive groups a unique private tasting and tour. You also get the chance to Get out on the water with a Dolphin Adventure bottle your own whisky and take it home with you. Cruise and see Scotland’s amazing marine wildlife up close in its natural habitat. Sailing out of Aberdeen Harbour, learn about all the different species to encounter and how to identify them. A marine wildlife cruise is the ideal way to witness the wealth of seabirds and mammals that can be seen Join the craft beer revolution around the Scottish coastline. BrewDog is a local company at the forefront of the craft beer revolution. They are on a mission to make other people as passionate about great craft beer as they are. Their mantra is to brew world class craft beer and create extraordinary beers that blow What’s cooking? people’s minds. The passionate and knowledgeable The Nick Nairn Cook School in Aberdeen offers staff from their Aberdeen flagship bar will create cooking classes for enthusiastic cooks of all levels. a bespoke beer tasting experience which can be Based in central Aberdeen it provides a wide arranged to take place across a variety of locations selection of culinary classes. Pre-booked special – including one of the many stunning castles of sessions can be arranged for your groups – from the region or even at their brewery just outside of two-hour Quick Cooks to longer sessions or even Aberdeen. BrewDog Nick Nairn Cook School just watch an interactive cooking demonstration over a chilled glass of wine. 10 3 11 LOCATION + TRAVEL GETTING HERE Air Road

Aberdeen International Airport is served by a range of There are good road connections from the north, airlines to suit all budgets including, British Airways, south and west of Scotland with motorways from Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, SAS, Icelandair, Flybe, Edinburgh and Glasgow. BMI regional, Eastern Airways, Wideroe, Ryanair and EasyJet, providing direct links from top UK and Destination Driving Time international destinations. The airport is located only seven miles from the city centre. Taxis and a regular Edinburgh 2 hrs 20 mins air-link bus connect the airport to the city centre, hotels and Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. Glasgow 2 hrs 30 mins

For further information visit www.aberdeenairport.com.

Destination Flight Time London 1 hr 20 mins Manchester 1 hr 15 mins Inverness Reykjavik Aberdeen Birmingham 1 hr 30 mins Amsterdam 1 hr 30 mins

Frankfurt 1 hr 55 mins Perth Dundee Paris 2 hrs 0 mins Glasgow Edinburgh Reykjavik 2 hrs 50 mins Stavanger 1 hr 0 mins Bergen Sumburgh

Stornoway Kirkwall Oslo Rail Wick Stavanger Sea The railway station is in the heart of Aberdeen city Aberdeen centre. There are frequent, fast and reliable services to The ferry terminal sits in the heart of the city centre and from major Scottish and UK cities. There are hourly and Northlink operate a daily sailing to and from the services to Edinburgh and Glasgow and regular services Northern Isles. on the East Coast line to and from London. Belfast Newcastle For further information visit www.northlinkferries. For further information visit www.nationalrail.co.uk. co.uk. Durham Copenhagen Dublin Esbjerg Leeds Manchester Humberside Gdansk East Midlands Birmingham Norwich Cardiff Bristol GETTING AROUND London Amsterdam Warsaw Southampton Bus Taxi Frankfurt Aberdeen is served by an excellent public bus service. Several taxi companies operate within Aberdeen Paris First Group operates a high frequency network with taxi ranks positioned around the city centre, across the city whilst Stagecoach Bluebird buses Aberdeen International Airport and Aberdeen Railway link the towns and villages around Aberdeen and Station. further afield. Building on Aberdeen’s prominence in the renewable energy industry, the city now has the world’s largest fleet of hydrogen cell buses. On foot

For further information visit www.firstgroup.com or Aberdeen is a compact city making many of the city’s www.stagecoachbus.com. hotels, restaurants, bars and attractions within easy walking distance.

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CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION CENTRES / ACADEMIC VENUES VENUES WITH ACCOMMODATION

Number of Venue Name Theatre Boardroom Banqueting Reception Page No. Venue Name Theatre Boardroom Banqueting Reception Page No. Bedrooms Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre 4765 35 1400 2000 18 The Doubletree by Hilton Aberdeen Treetops 800 80 550 900 120 34 University of Aberdeen 400 35 250 250 20 Mercure Ardoe House Hotel 600 150 500 550 120 35 Robert Gordon University 190 26 - 150 21 Aberdeen Douglas Hotel 400 50 240 400 98 36 Thainstone House Hotel 400 60 150 180 48 37 The Aberdeen Altens Hotel 400 70 300 420 216 38 Marcliffe Hotel and Spa 350 26 350 400 40 39 Aberdeen Marriott Hotel 300 60 280 400 155 40 Holiday Inn Aberdeen West 300 60 230 280 86 41 UNIQUE VENUES Jurys Inn Aberdeen Airport 300 80 280 300 147 42 Venue Name Theatre Boardroom Banqueting Reception Page No. Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel 250 100 180 300 73 43 Aberdeen Beach Ballroom 980 40 480 1000 24 The Chester Hotel 220 - 230 350 50 44 Pittodrie Stadium 400 60 360 400 24 Meldrum House Country Hotel and Golf Course 200 75 200 300 51 45 Haddo House 250 50 300 250 25 Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen 200 60 160 200 185 46 Mar Lodge 200 60 1000 150 25 Rox Hotel 200 22 180 200 32 47 Trinity Hall 200 30 140 220 26 The Village Hotel Club Aberdeen 200 60 160 120 148 48 Glen Tanar 160 24 160 200 26 Buchan Braes Hotel 180 90 150 250 44 49 Aberdeen Town House 150 - 140 180 27 Copthorne Hotel 180 40 150 180 87 49 Castle Fraser 100 40 1000 100 27 Maryculter House Hotel 180 40 160 180 40 50 Fyvie Castle 100 50 800 600 28 Doubletree by Hilton 150 50 120 180 168 50 Crathes Castle 90 30 300 120 28 Macdonald Pittodrie House 150 50 120 150 27 51 Aberdeen Maritime Museum 60 22 70 200 29 Banchory Lodge 130 10 110 100 28 51 Drum Castle 60 20 500 120 29 Carmelite 120 - 130 200 52 52 Gordon Highlanders Museum 50 25 60 80 30 Palm Court Hotel 100 35 90 120 23 52 Society of Advocates 50 50 50 50 30 Craighaar Hotel 90 26 70 80 59 53 Leith Hall 40 15 750 40 31 Jurys Inn Aberdeen City Centre 80 28 20 100 203 53 Lodge on the Loch 80 25 85 - 47 53 Raemoir House Hotel 80 30 60 100 18 54 Skene House Apartment Hotels 80 40 56 85 189 54 Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian 75 40 40 120 83 54 Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport 74 30 36 80 165 55 Loch Kinord Hotel 60 40 36 - 22 55 Atholl Hotel 50 24 50 - 34 55 Brentwood Hotel 40 16 50 80 65 56 Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre 35 16 - - 155 56 Malmaison 35 22 30 50 79 56 Courtyard by Marriott Aberdeen Airport 20 14 - - 194 57 Holiday Inn Express AECC 20 14 - 20 135 57 Hilton Garden Inn - 10 - - 100 57

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Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre 18 University of Aberdeen 20 Robert Gordon University 21

16 17 AECC AECC

Meeting & Event Room Capacities Room Name Theatre Style Closed Open U-shape Cabaret Classroom Team Dimensions Ceiling Natural Boardroom Boardroom (tables of 7) (tables of 4) (in metres) Height Day Light

The Boardroom (A+B) 49 24 23 20 28 16 12 8.93 x 5.77 2.6m Yes Boardroom A 21 11 10 8 14 12 8 5.77 x 5.5 2.6m Yes Boardroom B 20 14 13 - - - 8 5.77 x 3.77 2.6m Yes Room 1 38 12 11 14 14 18 8 7.4 x 5.7 2.6m Yes Current AECC Room 2 35 16 15 16 14 18 8 7.6 x 5.7 2.6m Yes Room 3/4 66 24 23 24 21 24 24 11.9 x 5.5 2.6m Yes Room 3 24 12 11 12 - 12 8 5.74 x 5.36 2.6m Yes Room 4 35 14 13 12 14 18 12 6.47 x 5.53 2.6m Yes Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) AECC has a first class in-house team dedicated to is the North of Scotland’s largest events venue. delivering world class service and events. Tailored Room 5 30 10 9 14 14 16 8 5.7 x 5.4 2.6m Yes AECC hosts more than 600 events and welcomes packages to suit individual client requests are also Room 6 - 8 7 - - - - 5.7 x 3.3 2.6m Yes around 300,000 visitors annually to a diverse range available. Room 7 28 10 9 10 14 16 8 5.7 x 5.4 2.6m Yes of conferences & shows from a variety of industries. Room 8 32 12 11 14 14 16 12 6.4 x 5.5 2.6m Yes The venue’s conference division is fortunate to Room 9 51 18 17 16 14 16 12 8.7 x 5.6 2.6m Yes attract a wide range of sectors, in addition to energy Room 10/11 68 24 23 24 28 24 20 11.9 x 5.7 2.6m Yes related events - other sectors include food, life Room 15/16 70 24 23 24 28 34 20 13.2 x 6.8 2.6m No Digital illustration sciences, medical, education, tourism and science of new AECC Room 15 51 16 15 18 21 18 12 7.7 x 6.8 2.6m No - by offering a flexible event space which boasts plenary capacity for 2,000 people. Room 16 34 12 11 10 - 12 8 5.5 x 6.8 2.6m No Room 17 34 14 13 12 - 12 8 6.51 x 4.8 2.6m Yes In 2019, AECC will move to a new location in the Room 18 140 30 29 30 84 75 - 19.2 X 14.2 2.4m Yes city, one mile from Aberdeen International Airport. Room 23 120 30 29 28 84 48 - 15.1 x 13.1 - Yes The new venue will serve the exhibition, conference, meetings and entertainment markets on an increased international scale attracting more events Suite Capacities than ever and generating increased economic benefit to the city. Theatre Cabaret Dinner Closed Open Dimensions Ceiling Natural Room Name Style (tables of 7) Classroom Dinner Dance Boardroom Boardroom U-Shape (in metres) Height Day Light The new AECC will boast an impressive 48,500 sqm of exhibition, conference and meeting space, Boyd Orr 2000 490 - 840 780 - - - 49.7 x 30.11 6.3m No featuring six large suites and 22 various sized Boyd 758 245 - 420 370 - - - 23.9 x 30.11 6.3m No Contact Information breakout rooms; all designed with the flexibility to Orr 1000 245 - 420 370 - - - 25.8 x 30.11 6.3m No adapt to suit a variety of events. Three hotels will AECC 1 Fleming Auditorium 440 ------No also feature as part of the development offering 500 Exhibition Avenue bedrooms on-site. Gordon (A+B) 700 217 182 372 300 - - - 37.8 x 14.8 5.2m Yes Bridge of Don T +44 (0)1224 824824 Gordon A 270 98 74 168 120 - - - 17.9 x 14.8 5.2m Yes Aberdeen E [email protected] In addition, there will be a 12,500 capacity arena Gordon B 294 98 95 168 168 - - - 19.9 x 14.8 5.2m Yes with 20 hospitality boxes. The new venue is easily AB23 8BL W www.aecc.co.uk Crombie (A+B) 700 217 150 372 300 - - - 37.1 x 12.7 4m Yes accessible as it is situated close to Aberdeen International Airport amongst other transport Crombie A 268 98 62 168 120 - - - 17.3 x 12.7 4m Yes links with ease of access for clients, delegates and Crombie B 270 98 68 168 168 - - - 19.8 x 12.7 4m Yes Facilities visitors, both from the city and further afield. Forbes 244 63 104 100 - 36 35 26 19.1 x 13.2 4.3m Yes Maximum Capacities Location With outdoor green areas and an on-site energy Banqueting 1400 Parking Yes centre; the new venue is set to be the most Reception 2000 Accessible venue Yes Arena Capacity sustainable building in Europe when it opens its Meeting 4765 City centre 3 miles doors. This ties in with the current business, which Aberdeen Airport 7 miles All Seated All Seated Seated Seated All Dinner Dimensions Ceiling Natural Day was the first venue in Scotland to achieve ISO2021, Railway Station 3 miles Name (A) (B) Standing (A) Standing (B) Standing Dinner Dance (in metres) Height Light the standard for event sustainability. Arena 3181 4765 6450 7500 8500 1400 1400 121.4 x 60.3 APEX 15m NO

18 19 The University of Aberdeen Robert Gordon University

Founded in 1495 the University of Aberdeen is the UK’s The professional conference & event organisers at the Robert Gordon University is a dynamic, modern place fifth oldest University and has an outstanding history of University offer a total management solution to ensure of study with an international reputation for high quality Contact Information pioneering research and discoveries. The University, today, every aspect of your conference of event is meticulously education. The University is in close proximity to the city 3 is one of the city’s leading conference and event venues planned and executed. On-site chefs are also available centre and is within easy reach of Aberdeen International Robert Gordon University and is located close to the city centre. In recent years, a for banqueting or gala dinners. Bespoke packages are Airport. Garthdee House multi-million pound investment has been injected into the available to suit all event types and budgets. Garthdee Road T +44 (0)1224 262000 University, including the creation of a new landmark on the In the past decade Robert Gordon University has invested Aberdeen E [email protected] city’s skyline, the Sir Duncan Rice Library. Contact Information more than £120 million to create state-of-the-art facilities in AB10 7QB W www.rgu.ac.uk what are considered to be one of Europe’s finest university The 500 year old University boasts a wide range of 2 distinctive venues, facilities and services to suit all business University of Aberdeen campuses. Situated on the banks of the River Dee the requirements. For over 100 years the University has King’s College T +44 (0)1224 272000 ambience of the venue offers a stunning and inspirational been the host of countless significant local, national and Aberdeen E [email protected] setting for any event. Benefitting from high volumes Facilities international events. AB24 3FX W www.abdn.ac.uk of natural light, the beautiful curved glass buildings are designed to mirror the shape of the hill and the tranquillity Maximum Capacities Location Banqueting N/A Parking Limited King’s College Conference Centre is one of the most of the river below. notable venues in the region, providing the perfect Reception 150 Accessible venue Yes combination of historic surroundings and cutting edge For team building activities you may also wish to consider Meeting 190 City centre 3 miles facilities. The venue’s King’s Auditorium boasts large taking advantage of the university’s sport centre. Located Aberdeen Airport 8 miles stained glass windows, a barrel-vaulted ceiling, balcony Facilities right in the heart of campus, RGU SPORT boasts modern Railway Station 3 miles and individual conference desks. Maximum Capacities Location world class sporting amenities including a swimming pool, MaximumBanqueting Capacities 250 Parking Limited climbing wall and three gyms. The baronial Elphinstone Hall also remains one of the ?? city’s most popular venues. Built in 1930 in a medieval Reception 250 Accessible venue Yes style, it can be used for any event from exhibitions and Meeting 400 City centre 1 mile conferences to awe-inspiring gala dinners. The hall benefits Aberdeen Airport 5 miles Meeting & Event Room Capacities from a natural light which accentuates the hammer-beam Railway Station 2 miles roof and oak-panelled walls. The building has a variety of Room/Suite Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret reception areas and breakout spaces. N240 167 - - - - 150 85 N303 190 - - - - 100 80

Meeting & Event Room Capacities N204 70 26 50 - - - 44 N243 25 16 16 - - - - Room/Suite Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret N345 60 - 60 - - - - N309 130 - 80 - - - - James Mackay Hall 50 - - - - 150 - Auditorium 148 ------Multimedia Room 40 30 30 - - - - City of Aberdeen Room 40 26 26 - - - - Catherine Gavin Room 40 30 35 - - - - Carnegie Room 40 30 35 - - - - Auditorium Area 50-100 ------Elphinstone Hall 400 - - 250 200 250 - Near Linklater 70 35 30 50 - 60 - Far Linklater 90 30 40 - - 60 -

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Aberdeen Beach Ballroom 24 Pittodrie Stadium 24 Haddo House 25 Mar Lodge 25 Trinity Hall 26 Glen Tanar 26 Aberdeen Town House 27 Castle Fraser 27 Fyvie Castle 28 Crathes Castle 28 Aberdeen Maritime Museum 29 Drum Castle 29 Gordon Highlanders Museum 30 Society of Advocates 30 Leith Hall 31

22 23 Aberdeen Beach Ballroom Haddo House

This historic art deco building located on the Aberdeen Haddo House is an impressive Palladian style mansion seafront is one of the city’s most popular venues. Close house. With magnificent views of an avenue of lime trees to the city centre and only a short distance from the and terraced gardens leading on to the country park, it’s a airport, the central location is perfect for hosting any wonderful events venue. event. The Dining Room, with its collection of family portraits and With five variable meeting spaces, the venue can cater silver, is a truly unique room in which to entertain delegates. for any number of guests; from 10 to 1,000. Many rooms The Library is an atmospheric location for a dinner for up to also boast incredible views across the beach promenade. 80 delegates. The Canadian Hall can accommodate theatre The most remarkable event space within the venue style meetings for up to 250 delegates, ceilidhs and larger is the flagship Main Ballroom. With original art deco dinners for up to 160 guests, and 250 for a drinks reception. features and one of the UK’s finest sprung dance floors, Outside the grounds are suitable for marquees for up to the admired Ballroom creates a unique and inspiring 300 people. experience for delegates. All meeting rooms and packages can be tailored to suit Facilities Contact Information individual requirements. 6 Maximum Capacities Location Haddo House Banqueting 300 Parking Yes Facilities Contact Information National Trust for Scotland 4 Reception 250 Accessible venue Partially Methlick, Ellon T +44 (0)1651 851440 Maximum Capacities Location Aberdeen Beach Ballroom Meeting 250 City centre 20 miles Aberdeenshire E [email protected] Banqueting 480 Parking Yes Beach Promenade Marquee area 300 Aberdeen Airport 19 miles AB41 7EQ W www.nts.org.uk/hire-a-venue/haddo-house Reception 1000 Accessible venue Partially Aberdeen T +44 (0)1224 647647 Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 20 miles Meeting 980 City centre 2 miles AB24 5NR E [email protected] Aberdeen Airport 7 miles W www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/Venues/bb/ven_beach_ Meeting & Event Room Capacities Railway Station 2 miles ballroom.asp Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret

Meeting & Event Room Capacities Drawing Room 40 - - - - 40 - Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Library 80 50 50 80 - 80 -

The Boardroom - 12 - - - - - Dining Room - 17 - 17 - 17 - The Promenade Suite 50 30 24 40 - 60 30 Canadian Hall 250 - - 160 160 250 - Northern Lights Room 80 40 60 100 80 120 60 Peatyards Terrace 70 30 40 50 50 70 - Star Ballroom 120 - 80 150 120 200 100 Lawn for non-pinned marquee - - - 300 - - - The Main Ballroom 845 135 on Balcony - 180 480 360 1000 300

Mar Lodge Pittodrie Stadium Built in 1895 Mar Lodge offers the ultimate corporate With experience built upon heritage, Pittodrie Stadium is retreat - ideal for board meetings, dinners, team building one of the area’s premier meetings and events venues. and entertaining. Home to Aberdeen Football Club (AFC), the venue Entertain guests in the lodge’s spacious and elegant has seven versatile meeting spaces hosting up to 400 public rooms which can host drink receptions and dinner guests. From the ‘Sir Alex Ferguson Lounge’ to the for up to 80 guests. At the rear of the property the quirky ‘Main Box Stands’, the stadium is an exceptional Stag Ballroom, with 2,500 stag heads on display, can choice. host larger dinners for up to 160 and ceilidh’s for 200 Delegates can bask in the long history of AFC delegates. surrounded by club memorabilia and iconic Mar Lodge Estate offers a wide range of outdoor photographs. activities and pursuits, including ranger-led walks, clay All packages can be tailored to give a unique AFC twist pigeon shooting and archery, as well as traditional to suit football or sporting fans or those simply wishing field sports, such as stag stalking, grouse shooting and to look around the historic venue during your event. salmon fishing.

Facilities Contact Information 5 Facilities Contact Information Maximum Capacities Location Pittodrie Stadium 7 Maximum Capacities Location Banqueting 360 Parking Yes Pittodrie Street T +44 (0)1224 650430 Mar Lodge Banqueting 160 Parking Yes Reception 400 Accessible venue Yes Aberdeen E [email protected] National Trust for Scotland Reception 150 Accessible venue Partially Meeting 400 City centre 2 miles AB24 5QH W www.prestigevenuesandevents.sodexo.com Braemar T +44 (0)1339 741276 Aberdeen Airport 7 miles Meeting 200 City centre 50 miles Aberdeenshire E [email protected] Railway Station 2 miles Marquee area 1000 Aberdeen Airport 50 miles AB35 5YJ W www.nts.org.uk/Hire-a-venue/Mar-Lodge Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 50 miles

Aberdeen Asset Management Suite 400 60 200 360 330 400 200 Dining Room - 30 - 30 - 50 - Teddy Scott Lounge 100 20 40 120 110 120 80 Library - - - 12 - 10 - Legends Lounge 100 20 30 120 110 120 70 Hallway 32 22 12 22 - 10 - Sir Alex Ferguson Lounge 70 25 25 60 36 60 25 Drawing Room 50 30 20 30 - 100 40 Gothenburg Lounge 40 20 20 35 - 50 20 Craggan Room 120 60 30 60 80 80 50 Boardroom 20 14 12 20 - 40 15 Ballroom 200 60 42 160 160 150 70

24 25 Trinity Hall Aberdeen Town House

The historic home of the Seven Incorporated Trades of Built in 1873, The Town House is a distinctive Neo-Gothic Aberdeen is an inspiring venue decorated with a wealth building. In the heart of the city centre and close to all of artefacts over 500 years old. travel hubs, the venue is in a prime location. The modern landmark is located only one mile from the The tall, dominating tower of the Town House is a major city centre and is a well-loved venue for many corporate landmark and the arcading is an impressive streetscape events. feature. Inside, the building is charmingly decorated; especially in the official municipal rooms, demonstrating With a choice of six multipurpose meeting rooms, Trinity the wealth of the 19th century Aberdeen. Hall is suited to a variety of events. With meeting space for up to 200 delegates, Trinity Hall is one of the larger With three distinctive event rooms to choose from, the venues in Aberdeen. unique venue can accommodate up to 180 delegates and regularly plays host to a wide range of corporate The appealing site offers a diversity of event and events. catering options to suit individual requirements.

Facilities Contact Information 8 Facilities Contact Information Maximum Capacities Location Trinity Hall 10 Banqueting 140 Parking No Trinity Corner Maximum Capacities Location Town Sergeants Reception 220 Accessible venue No Holburn Street T +44 (0)1224 594250 Banqueting 140 Parking Yes Aberdeen City Council Meeting 200 City centre 1 mile Aberdeen E [email protected] Reception 180 Accessible venue Yes Town House T +44 (0)1224 522544 Meeting 150 City centre 0 miles Aberdeen Airport 7 miles AB10 6DA W www.seventradesofaberdeen.co.uk Aberdeen E [email protected] Railway Station 1 mile Aberdeen Airport 6 miles AB10 1FY W www.aberdeencity.gov.uk Railway Station 1 mile

Meeting & Event Room Capacities Meeting & Event Room Capacities Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Major Hall 200 - 80 140 140 220 140 Town and County Hall 150 - - 140 - 180 - Minor Hall 50 - 50 50 - 100 40 St Nicholas Room 60 - - 40 - 80 - Charter Room 50 30 30 30 - 60 - Bon Accord Room - - - 24 - - - Library 20 20 20 20 - - - Essay Room - 14 - 14 - - - Committee Room - - 12 - - - -

Castle Fraser

Dating from 1575, Castle Fraser is the ancestral home Glen Tanar of the Fraser family. This spectacular venue is within easy access of Aberdeen and offers the ideal setting for Glen Tanar is a stylish venue for corporate events receptions, dinners and large marquee events which can located in Royal Deeside. With a backdrop of rivers, hold up to 1,000 people. glens and the Cairngorms, Glen Tanar creates an unrivalled experience. The Great Hall, with its high barrel-vaulted ceiling, open fireplace and tall windows provides an atmospheric The venue’s Ballroom is a spacious and traditionally setting for impressive banquets for up to 70 delegates. decorated room with wooden panelling and high After dinner impress your guests with a whisky tasting wooden ceilings. The room can be adapted for any or enjoy a traditional Scottish ceilidh dance. event, hosting up to 200 delegates. Outside in the castle’s grounds and turreted exterior There is also a large outdoor area which can hold provides a remarkable backdrop for large marquee marquees and the venue can organise a wealth of team events, with corporate BBQ’s and activity days for up to building activities including fly-fishing and estate safaris. 4,000 guests. Glen Tanar’s award winning in-house team is on hand to assist with all event planning. Facilities Contact Information Facilities Contact Information 11 9 Maximum Capacities Location Castle Fraser Maximum Capacities Location Glen Tanar Estate Banqueting 70 Parking Yes National Trust For Scotland Banqueting 160 Parking Yes Brooke House Reception 100 Accessible venue Partially Inverurie T +44 (0)1330 700330 Reception 200 Accessible venue Yes Glen Tanar T +44 (0)1339 886150 Meeting 100 City centre 14 miles Aberdeenshire E [email protected] Meeting 160 City centre 34 miles Marquee area 1000 Aberdeen Airport 14 miles Aboyne E [email protected] AB51 7LD W www.nts.org.uk/hire-a-venue/castle-fraser Aberdeen Airport 33 miles AB34 5EU W www.glentanar.co.uk Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 16 miles Railway Station 34 miles Meeting & Event Room Capacities Meeting & Event Room Capacities Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Great Hall 100 40 - 70 70 100 50 Glen Tanar Ballroom 160 24 30 160 160 200 70 Dining Room - 24 - 24 - - - Coats Room 20 12 12 20 - 20 16 Library 70 25 - - - - - Lawn for non-pinned marquee - - - 1000 - - -

26 27 Fyvie Castle Aberdeen Maritime Museum

Fyvie Castle is a magnificent venue that is sure to leave a The award-winning Aberdeen Maritime Museum tells the lasting impression with your guests. story of Aberdeen’s dramatic relationship with the North Sea. The venue is located in the city centre. Dating from the 13th-century, the castle is a breath-taking vision of turrets and towers. Combining centuries-old buildings, including Provost Ross’ House, with a state-of-the-art new building, the Renowned for its lavish interiors, intricate ceilings and museum is a uniquely attractive and distinctive venue world-famous art collection, the castle can host up to 120 for any corporate event. guests for dinner. Receptions for up to 600 guests can be accommodated throughout the castle. The museums striking installations, original architectural features and impressive harbour views make it an Outside, the lawns are perfect for marquee events for up to unrivalled choice for event organisers. 800 and a short stroll leads to the 20th-century Racquets Court - a glass roofed pavilion ideal for meetings and The entire building can be utilised to host truly unique ceilidhs. events for up to 200 delegates or individual floors can be hired for smaller events. Packages can be tailored for The luxurious Preston Tower Apartment also offers eight individual requirements. bedrooms.

Facilities Contact Information 12 Facilities Contact Information Maximum Capacities Location Fyvie Castle 14 Banqueting 120 Parking Yes National Trust for Scotland Maximum Capacities Location Aberdeen Maritime Museum Reception 600 Accessible venue Partially Turriff T +44 (0)1651 891266 Banqueting 70 Parking No Shiprow T +44 (0)1224 337700 Meeting 100 City centre 27 miles Aberdeenshire E [email protected] Reception 200 Accessible venue Yes Aberdeen E [email protected] Marquee area 800 Aberdeen Airport 22 miles Meeting 60 City centre 0 miles AB53 8JS W www.nts.org.uk/hire-a-venue/fyvie-castle AB11 5BY W www.aagm.co.uk Visit Scotland Rating 5* Railway Station 27 miles Visit rating 4* Aberdeen Airport 7 miles Railway Station 0 miles Meeting & Event Room Capacities Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Meeting & Event Room Capacities

Billiard Room - - - - - 50 - Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Morning Room - - - - - 60 - Entire Building - - - - - 200 - Back Morning room - - - - - 30 - Max on any floor - - - - 60 - Dining Room - 24 - 50 - 70 - Maritime Café - - - 70 - 50 - Drawing Room - - - 40 - 60 - Education Suite 60 22 - 40 - 70 - Gallery 100 40 - 80 - 60 - Racquets Court 90 50 80 120 120 120 - Lawn for non-pinned marquee - - - 800 800 - - Drum Castle

Set amidst an ancient forest, Drum Castle provides an Crathes Castle, Garden and Estate exclusive events venue which can host 500 delegates. Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate is only 15 miles from The combination of a 14th-century medieval tower and a Aberdeen. The castle is a magnificent 16th-century fine Jacobean mansion house makes Drum unique. tower house standing on an estate granted to the Guests will be kept entertained with history steeped Burnett family in 1323 by King Robert the Bruce. rooms and contemporary art from Aberdeen Art Gallery. Enjoy exclusive tours, drinks receptions and dinners in The floodlit façade, accompanied by a lone piper, can the castle itself or combine a meeting or dinner with greet guests. A champagne reception for 120 or a dinner team building activities on the estate. for 50 can be held in reception rooms overlooking the Crathes boasts its own croquet lawn and is also home to historic south lawn. After dinner, retire to the Library for Go Ape. Many of the rooms within the castle retain their a liqueur. original features. Larger events can be held in a marquee with the The majestic Great Hall with its high vaulted ceiling and backdrop of the castle. panoramic views of the surrounding estate provides an atmospheric setting for dinners. Facilities Contact Information 15 Maximum Capacities Location Drum Castle Facilities Contact Information Banqueting 50 Parking Yes National Trust for Scotland 13 Reception 120 Accessible venue Partially Maximum Capacities Location Crathes Castle, Garden and Estate Drumoak T +44 (0)1330 700335 Meeting 60 City centre 10 miles Banqueting 300 Parking Yes Aberdeenshire E [email protected] National Trust Scotland Marquee area 500 Aberdeen Airport 13 miles Reception 120 Accessible venue Partially AB31 5EY W www.nts.org.uk/hire-a-venue/drum-castle Banchory T +44 (0)1330 844525 Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 12 miles Meeting 90 City centre 14 miles Aberdeenshire E [email protected] Marquee area 300 Aberdeen Airport 17 miles AB31 5QJ W www.nts.org.uk/hire-a-venue/crathes-castle Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 17 miles Meeting & Event Room Capacities Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Meeting & Event Room Capacities Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Drawing Room 60 - - - - 70 (drinks) - Library 60 20 - 20 - - - Courtyard Conf Room 45 20 20 - - - - Dining Room 60 20 - 20 - 70 - Great Hall 60 24 24 42 24 80 42 First Floor - - - - - 120 - Horsemill 90 30 30 120 50 120 80 Lawn for non-pinned marquee - - - 500 - - - Lawn for non-pinned marquee - - - 300 - - - 28 29 Gordon Highlanders Museum Leith Hall

Aberdeen’s five-star attraction, the Gordon Highlanders Built in 1650, Leith Hall is located in Aberdeenshire. The Museum, offers a unique, historic and beautiful setting hall was once a family home, military hospital and is now for entertaining, fine dining and conferences. a much loved National Trust property. Located in the city’s West End, the museum has four Closely resembling a French chateau, this property has distinctive meeting spaces, hosting up to 200 delegates. a range of public rooms perfect for atmospheric dinners The exclusive, first-class venue caters for all event types for up to 32 guests and champagne receptions for up to and can tailor services for induvial requirements. 40. Delegates are invited to wander through 200 years Outside, the manicured lawns, walled garden and of history, directed by dedicated guides. Embracing extensive grounds are ideal for larger events, including the charm of the venue, delegates can also experience company BBQ’s and team-building activities. fine Scottish dining amongst regimental treasures and For maximum versatility marquees can be hired to served in the traditional custom. cater for up to 750, and whisky tastings and tutorials The Gordon Highlanders Museum makes for a truly can be easily arranged with the neighbouring Ardmore memorable event. Distillery.

Facilities Contact Information 16 Facilities Contact Information 18 Maximum Capacities Location Gordon Highlanders Museum Maximum Capacities Location Banqueting 60 Parking Yes St Luke’s Leith Hall Banqueting 750 Parking Yes Reception 80 Accessible venue Yes Viewfield Road T +44 (0)1224 498924 National Trust for Scotland Reception 40 Accessible venue Partially T +44 (0)1464 831216 Meeting 50 City centre 2 miles Aberdeen E [email protected] Huntly Meeting 40 City centre 33 miles Aberdeenshire E [email protected] Visit Scotland Rating 5* Aberdeen Airport 7 miles AB15 7XH W www.gordonhighlanders.com Railway Station 2 miles Marquee area 750 Aberdeen Airport 29 miles AB54 4NQ W www.nts.org.uk/hire-a-venue/leith-hall Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 33 miles

Room 1 50 25 20 60 - 80 35 Music Room 40 15 - 32 - 40 - Room 2 20 12 12 12 - 30 12 Lawn for non-pinned marquee - - - 750 - - -

Society of Advocates

A striking private members wooden library for solicitors and also a unique venue available for private hire. Located in the city centre, the venue is within easy reach of local attractions and is in close proximity to all transport hubs. Suitable for a range of business events, the Society of Advocates is one of the city’s most unique venues. The historic listed building has two meeting spaces which can cater for up to 50 delegates, providing an inspirational back drop for smaller business events.

Facilities Contact Information 17 Maximum Capacities Location Society of Advocates Banqueting 50 Parking Yes Concert Court Reception 50 Accessible venue No Broad Street T +44 (0)1224 640079 Meeting 50 City centre 0 miles Aberdeen E [email protected] Aberdeen Airport 6 miles AB10 1BS W www.socofadvocates.com Railway Station 1 mile

Meeting & Event Room Capacities Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret

The Library 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 Committee Room - 12 - - - - -

30 31 VENUES WITH ACCOMMODATION

VENUES HOSTING OVER 300 DELEGATES Doubletree by Hilton Aberdeen Treetops 34 Mercure Ardoe House Hotel 35 Aberdeen Douglas Hotel 36 Thainstone House Hotel 37 The Aberdeen Altens Hotel 38 Marcliffe Hotel & Spa 39 VENUES HOSTING UP TO 300 DELEGATES Aberdeen Marriott Hotel 40 Holiday Inn Aberdeen West 41 Jurys Inn Aberdeen Airport 42 Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel 43 The Chester Hotel 44 Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course 45 Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen 46 Rox Hotel 47 The Village Hotel Club Aberdeen 48 Buchan Braes Hotel 49 Copthorne Hotel 49 Maryculter House Hotel 50 Doubletree by Hilton 50 Macdonald Pittodrie House Hotel 51 Banchory Lodge 51 Carmelite 52 VENUES HOSTING UP TO 100 DELEGATES Palm Court Hotel 52 Craigharr Hotel 53 Jurys Inn Aberdeen City Centre 53 Lodge on the Loch 53 Raemoir House Hotel 54 Skene House Apartment Hotels 54 Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian 54 Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport 55 Loch Kinord Hotel 55 Atholl Hotel 55 Brentwood Hotel 56 Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre 56 Malmaison 56 Courtyard by Marriott Aberdeen Airport 57 Holiday Inn Express AECC 57 Hilton Garden Inn 57

32 33 Doubletree by Hilton Aberdeen Treetops Mercure Ardoe House Hotel

Located in the West End of Aberdeen, just 10 minutes Mercure Aberdeen Ardoe House Hotel and Spa offers a from the city centre, the Doubletree by Hilton Aberdeen is Contact Information combination of traditional Scottish hospitality with 21st Contact Information conveniently located for conferences and events as well as 19 century luxury. 20 business guests. Doubletree by Hilton Aberdeen Treetops Mercure Ardoe House Hotel 161 Springfield Road Just five miles from Aberdeen city centre and 10 miles South Deeside Road Accommodation is diverse with Hilton guestrooms, deluxe from Aberdeen International Airport, Ardoe House Hotel Aberdeen Aberdeen rooms or suites. With 120 rooms the hotel is well equipped AB15 7AQ boasts 120 traditionally decorated guest bedrooms with to host your delegates. satellite TV, Wi-Fi access throughout, 24-hour reception, AB12 5YP and complimentary car and coach parking. There are nine conference and event suites for up to 800 T +44 (0)1224 313377 T +44 (0)1224 860 640 guests. The rooms are available and flexible to fit a range The inspiring 19th century hotel also features eight flexible E [email protected] E [email protected] of event types, from boardroom meetings to private meeting and function rooms, an award winning restaurant, W www.doubletree3.hilton.com dinners and exhibitions to team building events. brasserie, two bars and an on-site spa with leisure facilities. W www.mercure.com The stunning Craigiebuckler Suite, with a capacity of up to With all-inclusive day delegate packages available for small 550 guests for a dinner dance, is proudly one of the largest board meetings of two delegates to conferences for 600 venues in the city. Facilities delegates the Mercure Ardoe House Hotel is acknowledged as one of Aberdeen’s finest conferencing venue. Facilities Delegates can experience superb cuisine and excellent Maximum Capacities Location friendly service at Springfield’s Restaurant or relax with a All meeting and event spaces are fitted with facilities Banqueting 550 Parking Yes Maximum Capacities Location beverage in Springfiled’s Bar. The hotel also has its own and services expected for a high quality event. Set in 30 Reception 900 Accessible venue Yes Banqueting 500 Parking Yes swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym as well as Wi- acres, the hotel grounds also make the perfect setting for Reception 550 Accessible venue Yes Fi and on-site free parking. Meeting 800 City centre 2 miles outdoor team activities or BBQ’s. Bedrooms 120 Aberdeen Airport 6 miles Meeting 600 City centre 5 miles The Hotel offers competitive rates and has a dedicated Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 2 miles The hotel’s experiences and flexible event team will ensure Bedrooms 120 Aberdeen Airport 10 miles events team to ensure your event is personalised to your your event is delivered without a glitch. Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 5 miles specific requirements.

Beechwood 100 40 50 70 80 170 - Ballroom 600 150 200 500 400 550 300 Craigiebucker Suite 800 - 300 550 550 900 250 Crathes 250 80 100 180 150 250 120 Cedar Suite 500 80 200 350 350 600 200 Craigievar 250 80 100 180 150 250 120 ½ Cedar Suite 350 50 50 225 180 - 100 Kildrummy 45 30 30 - - 50 30 Sycamore Suite 200 40 80 150 150 - 100 Ogston 200 90 60 180 150 180 100 Rowan Room 50 20 24 40 - 70 40 Elliot 80 40 30 60 50 100 40 Maple Room 24 18 18 20 - - - Fraser 50 35 30 60 40 100 30 Pine Room 24 20 12 16 - - - Synd.Room 8 8 - - - - - Willow Suite 24 20 12 20 - - - Oak Room 10 10 6 10 - - - Ash Room 10 10 6 10 - - - Elm Room 12 12 6 12 - - -

34 35 Aberdeen Douglas Hotel Thainstone House Hotel

Built in 1848 at the height of the Victorian era the Thainstone House is a grand family home and hotel set Aberdeen Douglas Hotel is one of Aberdeen’s oldest and Contact Information amongst 44 acres of woodland in Aberdeenshire, only 11 Contact Information most characteristic hotels. 21 miles from Aberdeen International Airport. 22 Aberdeen Douglas Hotel Thainstone House Hotel Being a listed building makes it a much loved and well- 43 – 45 Market Street The house dates back to the 18th Century and is a much- Inverurie loved landmark in Aberdeenshire. It has a rich history appointed landmark in the city centre. Privately owned, the Aberdeen Aberdeenshire which can be enjoyed by event organisers and delegates contemporary style hotel is centrally located with the train AB11 5EL AB51 5NT and bus station just a minute away. alike. T +44 (0)1224 582255 The hotel has 48 stylish en-suite bedrooms, restaurants, The hotel has 98 rooms, 31 tastefully furnished serviced T +44 (0)1467 621643 E [email protected] leisure club and a spa. apartments, a spa, Irish bar, bistro and conference facilities. E [email protected] W www.aberdeendouglas.com Thainstone House is a hub for many meetings and W www.crerarhotels.com/thainstone-house The three versatile event spaces regularly play host to conferences with four event spaces. The hotel can host meetings, conferences, trade shows, exhibitions and up to 400 delegates covering all events from dinners to events, with top-class facilities including high speed Wi-Fi, conferences. catering, air conditioning, projectors and flipcharts. Facilities Meeting rooms are traditional and spacious and the vast Facilities Maximum Capacities Location surroundings of the hotel make it the perfect spot for The venue’s Grand Ballroom can host up to 400 delegates Banqueting 240 Parking Yes delegates to focus. and can be easily adapted to suit any style or size of event. Maximum Capacities Location Reception 400 Accessible venue Yes Aberdeen Douglas Hotel also has its own experienced Banqueting 150 Parking Yes Meeting 400 City centre 0 miles The hotel offers a tranquil alternative to the busy city events team who will be on hand to help with the smooth centre. The surrounding parkland can also be utilised for Reception 180 Accessible venue Yes Bedrooms 98 Aberdeen Airport 7 miles running of the event on the day. team building activities such as Highland Games or can Meeting 400 City centre 15 miles Visit Scotland Rating 3* Railway Station 0 miles even be used for an outdoor marquee, creating a unique Bedrooms 48 Aberdeen Airport 11 miles The ideal choice for events, conferences and meetings, the event experience. Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 15 miles hotel successfully combines personal service and genuine hospitality, with the comforts of home and 24-hour hotel services.

The hotel is also a prime for business travellers hoping to experience the city. It is adjacent to such attractions as Meeting & Event Room Capacities the Aberdeen Maritime Museum and has many Aberdeen Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret shopping centres on its doorstep. Dee Room 50 22 20 - - - - Don Room 50 22 20 - - - - Meeting & Event Room Capacities Ballroom 400 60 140 150 150 180 150 Lairds Room - 14 - - - - - Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Drawing Room 50 24 20 - - - - The Ballroom 400 50 175 240 240 400 150 The Gordon Room 40 20 20 30 - 40 20 The Cameron Room 50 24 20 40 - 50 24

36 37 The Aberdeen Altens Hotel Marcliffe Hotel & Spa

A modern hotel, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel is just The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa is a renowned five-star hotel set three miles south of the city centre and nine miles from Contact Information in its own picturesque grounds. Only three miles from the Contact Information Aberdeen International Airport. 23 city centre and eight miles from Aberdeen International 24 The Aberdeen Altens Hotel Airport the hotel is a popular choice for event organisers. Marcliffe Hotel and Spa The hotel has 216 bedrooms, a health and leisure club, Souterhead Road North Deeside Road indoor swimming pool & spa pool, gym, hairdresser and Set in beautiful grounds the Conservatory restaurant Aberdeen Aberdeen restaurant. AB12 3LF provides A la Carte dining using local produce. The Drawing Room lounge and restaurant boasts a wine cellar AB15 9YA The Aberdeen Altens Hotel prides itself on delivering the of more than 400 wines and 150 malt whiskies. The beauty highest quality events. Whether it’s a training session T +44 (0)1224 379 240 spa provides a tranquil setting for an enticing selection of T +44 (0)1224 861000 or a conference, the hotel can accommodate up to 400 E [email protected] facial and body treatments. E [email protected] delegates. W www.aberdeenaltenshotel.co.uk The Marcliffe has been in the business of providing high- W www.marcliffe.com With 12 meeting rooms, ranging from syndicate rooms to quality business and commercial facilities since it opened large suites, the hotel has the ultimate choice and flexibility and is now widely acknowledged as one of Scotland’s for your meeting or event. There are also spaces available premier event venues. The venue has capacity to host for registration, reception and breakout rooms. All rooms Facilities events with up to 400 delegates. comes with facilities expected including free Wi-Fi. Facilities Maximum Capacities Location Its dedicated events team has organised and delivered a The Aberdeen Altens Hotels helps many businesses every Banqueting 300 Parking Yes variety of events and can ensure everything takes place Maximum Capacities Location year to plan their meetings and events. With a dedicated Reception 420 Accessible venue Yes seamlessly. The hotels approachable and discerning Banqueting 350 Parking Yes team of experts you can be assured of the best service and management team will also precisely tailor your event to Reception 400 Accessible venue Yes that your event will run smoothly. Meeting 400 City centre 3 miles Bedrooms 216 Aberdeen Airport 9 miles meet your needs and your budget. Meeting 350 City centre 3 miles Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 3 miles Bedrooms 40 Aberdeen Airport 8 miles Visit Scotland Rating 5* Railway Station 3 miles

Albyn Suite 60 20 27 50 - - 50 Grand Ballroom 350 - 250 350 350 400 - Craigenlow Suite 180 30 72 140 80 - 90 Courtyard 200 - 100 150 150 200 - Craigton Suite 30 14 18 - - - 20 Invery Room 32 26 26 32 - 40 - Grandholm Suite 100 30 42 60 - - 60 Garden Room - 22 - 22 - 22 - Kemnay Suite 100 30 60 100 - - 60 Beachwood Suite - 16 - - - - - Loirston Suite 45 22 27 - - - 30 Rubislaw Suite 400 70 144 300 220 420 180 Syndicate Rooms 20 12 - - - - -

38 39 Aberdeen Marriott Hotel Holiday Inn Aberdeen West

The Aberdeen Marriott Hotel offers superior four-star A multi-award winning modern four star hotel situated accommodation in Aberdeen. It is located only two miles Contact Information in Westhill, in Aberdeenshire. The hotel is only 20 minute Contact Information from Aberdeen International Airport and six miles from the 25 drive from the city centre and Aberdeen International 26 city centre, making it an attractive spot to hold a business Aberdeen Marriott Hotel Airport. Holiday Inn Aberdeen West event. Overton Circle Westhill Drive The hotel has a contemporary style with bold colours and Dyce Westhill The hotel offers elegant accommodation with 155 rooms sleek fittings in its 86 comfortable guest rooms. There are Aberdeen two popular restaurants and also an authentic Scottish pub AB32 6TT and excellent facilities including air conditioning, work AB21 7AZ space, 24-hour service, complimentary car parking, Wi-Fi, in the hotel. T +44 (0)1224 270300 fitness facilities and indoor swimming pool. Well versed for meetings, events and conferences, the T +44 (0)1224 770011 E [email protected] hotel boasts a total of five flexible meeting rooms, all With seven spacious and versatile event rooms, the hotel E [email protected] furnished with the facilities you would expect along with W www.hiaberdeenwest.co.uk has a total of 4,984 sq ft of event space and can host up to W www.aberdeenmarriott.co.uk Wi-Fi and complimentary car parking. 400 guests. Event spaces are regularly used for meeting, seminars, The ballroom can hold up to a maximum of 300 guests training and interviews. The larger event spaces can host and is ideal for private functions with idyllic banqueting Facilities up to 300 delegates whilst creating a spacious ambience. Facilities facilities. The smaller event spaces are superb for smaller Maximum Capacities Location Its fitness centre, beauty salon and two saunas provide a scale meetings or training days. Maximum Capacities Location Banqueting 280 Parking Yes variety of ways for your delegates to unwind at the end of Banqueting 230 Parking Yes Reception 400 Accessible venue Yes the day. The on-site experienced events team offer complete Reception 280 Accessible venue Yes Meeting 300 City centre 6 miles packages to suit all types and sizes of conferences and Delegate rates and tailored requests can be discussed with Meeting 300 City centre 7 miles Bedrooms 155 Aberdeen Airport 2 miles events. The team are also on hand to help with the the hotels events team who can promise attention to detail Bedrooms 86 Aberdeen Airport 7 miles Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 6 miles organisation and delivery of the event. and the smooth running of your conference or event. Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 7 miles

Meeting & Event Room Capacities Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Meeting & Event Room Capacities Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Pitmedden Suite 300 - 150 280 280 400 - Pitmedden Suite Section 1 80 30 50 70 70 80 - Aboyne Suite 12 8 - 8 - - - Pitmedden Suite Section 2 80 30 50 80 - Banchory Suite 10 8 - 8 - - - Pitmedden Suite Section 3 80 30 50 70 70 80 - Ballater Suite 16 12 - 18 - - - Pitmedden Suite - 2 Sections 200 60 100 160 160 250 - Braemar Suite 16 12 - 18 - - - Peterhead 30 18 10 22 22 40 - Ballater & Braemar 45 20 - 40 - - - Fraserburgh 15 12 - 12 12 - - Aboyne & Banchory 35 14 - 14 - - - Stonehaven 15 12 - 12 12 - - Balmoral Suite 300 60 100 230 160 280 180 Montrose 15 12 - 12 12 - -

40 41 Jurys Inn Aberdeen Airport Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel

Jurys Inn Aberdeen Airport is the perfect choice if you’re Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel was built in 1881 on the site looking to host an event or conference close to Aberdeen Contact Information of the 15th Century Pitfodels Castle, offering guests the Contact Information International Airport; only a five minute walk away. The 27 best in breath-taking Scottish scenery and fine facilities. 28 hotel is also a mere six miles from the city centre. Jurys Inn Aberdeen Airport Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel Argyll Road Conveniently located within easy reach of the city centre Garthdee Road The hotel boasts 147 trendy bedrooms with free Wi-Fi and Aberdeen and only 10 miles from Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen Freeview, a restaurant, bar and gym facilities. AB21 0AF Norwood Hall Hotel in Aberdeen is a well-loved choice for AB15 9FX event organisers. Jurys Inn Aberdeen Airport also offers some of the best business meeting facilities in the city. With five meeting T +44 (0)871 376 9001 This Aberdeen hotel is a perfect venue for events and T +44 (0)1224 868 951 rooms, the largest seating 300 people theatre-style, and E [email protected] conferences as it features superb guest accommodation E [email protected] 350 car parking spaces on-site, the hotel is a popular and stylish meeting and function rooms. W www.jurysinns.com W www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/norwood-hall-hotel choice with event organisers. The hotel offers event organisers elegance and grandeur The event spaces are flexible to accommodate a range of along with cutting edge technology to suit all business corporate events from board meetings to conferences. needs. The eight event spaces, including a new purpose- There is also public spaces in the hotel available for Facilities build conference centre, have excellent facilities including Facilities registration & reception along with break out rooms. Wi-Fi, complimentary car parking and suites are brightly Maximum Capacities Location lit with stunning views across the surrounding landscapes. Maximum Capacities Location The hotel’s meeting staff are experienced and can provide Banqueting 280 Parking Yes Some rooms even have their own patio doors opening Banqueting 180 Parking Yes hands-on service to assist with the planning and execution Reception 300 Accessible venue Yes right onto the magnificent gardens. Reception 300 Accessible venue Yes of any event. Meeting 300 City centre 6 miles For post-meeting incentives, the dedicated events team Meeting 250 City centre 5 miles Bedrooms 147 Aberdeen Airport 0 miles can also support the delivery of unique and unrivalled team Bedrooms 73 Aberdeen Airport 10 miles Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 6 miles building such as outdoor activities – all taking place on-site. Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 5 miles

Ballroom 300 80 150 280 250 300 250 Pitfodels Suite 250 100 100 180 160 300 150 Grampian 100 40 65 144 144 100 144 Inchgarth Suite 35 14 16 22 - - 16 Houston 100 40 65 144 0 100 144 Garthdee Suite 30 20 16 36 30 - 15 Premier 100 30 30 80 60 100 60 Blairs Suite - 12 - 12 12 - - Ptarmigan 12 10 6 0 0 0 0 Devenick Suite 25 26 16 - - - 16 Bydand 45 18 15 0 0 0 24 Murtle Suite - 10 - - - - - Chieftan 30 12 10 0 0 0 0 Drumoak Suite - 10 - - - - - Syndicate Room 10 6 - - - - - Balmoral Suite 120 18 per section 16 per section 70 70 - 64

42 43 The Chester Hotel Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course

The Chester Hotel is a new luxury hotel in Aberdeen’s West Set amidst beautiful countryside, the four-star Meldrum End. The central hotel is close to all city centre attractions Contact Information House Country Hotel & Golf Course offers unrivalled quality Contact Information and is within easy reach of Aberdeen International Airport. 29 and traditional Scottish hotel luxury with modern facilities. 30 The Chester Hotel Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course Following a spectacular upgrade throughout, the hotel 59 – 63 Queen’s Road Whether you’re staying in the Manor House, The Chain Old Meldrum now provides 50 luxury guest rooms and two suites, a fine Lodge or The Stables, you’ll enjoy the same high levels of Aberdeen Aberdeenshire dining restaurant, a cocktail bar, gym and beauty rooms. comfort and sophistication. AB15 4YP AB51 0AE The hotel’s newly extended conference and event space The hotel dining room serves the best of local produce has been designed to cater for every corporate occasion. T +44 (0)1224 327 777 and will appeal to anyone who enjoys outstanding food, T +44 (0)1651 872294 With its own discreet entrance and private dining and bar prepared from fresh, local ingredients. E [email protected] E [email protected] facilities, the stylish Granite Suite can be adapted to host W www.meldrumhouse.com intimate meetings as well as conferences. The room also W www.chester-hotel.com Meldrum House Golf Course is one of only a few luxury has its own bar and foyer. private golf clubs in Scotland measuring more than 7,000 yards; delegates can even enjoy a round of golf on the Up to 350 delegates can be hosted at the distinctive course. hotel and all rooms are equipped with state of the art Facilities technology including Wi-Fi, integrated AV and lighting Facilities Following a multi-million pound development, the hotel systems. now boasts some of the best conference facilities in the Maximum Capacities Location area, with state-of-the-art facilities to cater from 10 to Maximum Capacities Location Banqueting 200 Parking Yes The hotels sales and events team can create bespoke 200 delegates. With three options to choose from, the Banqueting 230 Parking Yes Reception 300 Accessible venue Yes packages to meet all business requirements. The hotel hotel is well quipped to host any type of corporate event Reception 350 Accessible venue Yes Meeting 200 City centre 19 miles provides impeccable level of service before, during and Meeting 220 City centre 2 miles from seminars to dinners and breakfast meetings to after your event. conferences. Bedrooms 51 Aberdeen Airport 14 miles Bedrooms 50 Aberdeen Airport 7 miles Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 19 miles Railway Station 2 miles The new Boardroom, for up to 10 people, has natural light and the latest audio visual technology. The Stables is quirky, spacious and flexible for up to 100 people. Finally, the ballroom with outdoor terrace is perfect for larger events of up to 200. Packages can be tailored to meet individual requirements. Meeting & Event Room Capacities Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Meeting & Event Room Capacities The Granite Suite 220 - 80 230 200 350 80 Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret

**Please note that the Granite Suite can be split into smaller rooms if required** Ballroom 200 75 200 200 150 300 160 Boardroom - 10 - - - - - Stables 100 32 20 - - 100 30 Front Dining Room - - - 30 - - - Back Dining Room - - - 16 - - -

44 45 Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen Rox Hotel

Park In by Radisson Aberdeen, is located in the The Rox is a striking four-star hotel in the city centre cosmopolitan city centre, close to major travel hubs and Contact Information of Aberdeen, and is only six miles away from Aberdeen Contact Information only 6 miles from Aberdeen International Airport. 31 International Airport. 32 Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen Rox Hotel The central hotel offers 185 modern air-conditioned 1 Justice Mill Lane The hotel sets a scene of luxury with it spacious 17 -23 Market Street bedrooms with Smart TV’s, late evening room service and surroundings, marble floors and glass balconies. With eight Aberdeen Aberdeen floors, 32 bedrooms, a magnificent ballroom, restaurant Wi-Fi throughout. There is additionally a fitness centre, AB11 5PY restaurant, bar, a business lounge and eight stylish meeting AB11 6EQ and dining rooms, the Rox is all you would expect of a top rooms. hotel in Aberdeen. T +44 (0)1224 570 005 T +44 (0)1224 212224 The hotels many meeting and conference rooms have With four flexible event spaces the hotel is well fitted to E [email protected] E [email protected] the capacity to host up to 200 delegates. The facilities inspire delegates. The Rox offers event organisers the W www.roxhotel.com include breakout areas for impromptu meetings - including W www.parkinn.co.uk/hotel-aberdeen perfect environment to stage events of any size or nature. an outdoor courtyard area which can host a BBQ for delegates. The Grand Ballroom can hold up to 200 delegates and is a popular choice for impressive banquets, receptions and All event spaces offer natural daylight whilst many boast gala dinners. The room features floor to ceiling windows, Facilities impressive views over the Granite City. Meeting and Facilities has its own foyer and outdoor decked space overlooking event rooms are flexible to suit all event styles including the hotels waterfall. Maximum Capacities Location conferences, private seminars and corporate meetings. Maximum Capacities Location Banqueting 180 Parking No Rox also boasts a number of dining areas where delegates Banqueting 160 Parking No Reception 200 Accessible venue Yes Park Inn by Radisson also offers a range of great value Reception 200 Accessible venue Yes can enjoy quality food, whisky and cocktails. packages which can be personalised to ensure events are Meeting 200 City centre 0 miles Meeting 200 City centre 1 mile Dedicated conference organisers are on hand at the hotel Bedrooms 32 Aberdeen Airport 6 miles as productive as possible. Business services and facilities Bedrooms 185 Aberdeen Airport 6 miles proudly meet the highest of expectations. to discuss individual requirements. Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 0 miles Visit Scotland Rating 3* Railway Station 1 mile

The Lennox 200 60 80 160 120 200 84 St Andrews Suite 28 18 16 18 - - - The Bruce - 20 - - 20 - - Board Room 30 22 20 22 - - - The Stewart - 12 - - 12 - - Grand Ballroom 200 - 60 180 170 200 - The Angus - 12 - - 12 - - Private Dining Room 30 22 20 - - - - The Presley - 12 - - 12 - - The Beatles - 12 - - 12 - -

46 47 The Village Hotel Club Aberdeen Buchan Braes Hotel

Buchan Braes Hotel is located in Aberdeenshire, less than 30 miles from Aberdeen. The hotel is the perfect choice for event organisers looking to be close to the coast. The hotel offers a choice of 44 luxurious bedrooms and three suites with free Wi-Fi on offer throughout. The Main Ballroom is a flexible space suitable for a range of events such as small seminars, training courses, conferences and private dining, with the versatility to open up and accommodate even larger numbers in comfort. The experienced Conference Hosts at the hotel will help cater for individual tailored requirements and will be on hand throughout your event to ensure that it runs smoothly.

Facilities Contact Information 34 Maximum Capacities Location Buchan Braes Hotel Banqueting 150 Parking Yes Buchan Braes Reception 250 Accessible venue Yes Boddam T +44 (0)1779 871471 Meeting 180 City centre 30 miles Peterhead E [email protected] Bedrooms 44 Aberdeen Airport 30 miles AB41 3AR W www.buchanbraes.co.uk Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 30 miles

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The Village Hotel Club Aberdeen is in a prime location Main Ballroom 180 90 80 150 - 250 150 between the hustle and bustle of the city and the serenity Contact Information of the Aberdeenshire countryside. The hotel is just five 33 Suite 100 46 50 72 - - 72 miles from the Airport and six miles from the city centre. The Village Hotel Club Aberdeen Prime Four, Kingswells As one of the city’s newest hotels, The Village Hotel Club Aberdeen is the ideal venue for corporate events with 148 bedrooms AB15 8PJ and 66 club rooms, an on-site gym, spa, restaurant and bar. Copthorne Hotel The state-of-the-art meeting rooms can seat up to 200 T +44 (0)1224 470025 delegates and are fitted with excellent facilities, great E [email protected] service and incredible hospitality expected for a seamless The Copthorne Hotel Aberdeen is a beautifully W www.village-hotels.co.uk/hotels/aberdeen event. maintained historic building, conveniently situated in the west end of Aberdeen. The hotel is just a short walk Meetings rooms have natural daylight and come with a from the city centre and offers easy access to the city’s fully stocked conference café; there is also a communal travel hubs, venues and popular attractions. breakout area for delegates. Facilities The hotel has a granite facade and it combines this impressive architecture with excellent customer service. The hotel’s events team can put together bespoke Maximum Capacities Location packages to meet individual business needs. Banqueting 160 Parking Yes The Copthorne Hotel has 87 comfortable guest rooms Reception 120 Accessible venue Yes and its own West End Bistro. There are three on-site Meeting 200 City centre 6 miles meeting spaces with the capacity to host up to 180 Bedrooms 148 Aberdeen Airport 5 miles guests. Railway Station 6 miles Along with contemporary facilities and modern equipment, an experienced events team is also on hand to facilitate your event.

Meeting & Event Room Capacities Facilities Contact Information 35 Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Maximum Capacities Location Copthorne Hotel T +44 (0)1224 630404 Banqueting 150 Parking Yes 122 Huntly Street E [email protected] Meeting Room 200 60 60 160 - 120 60 Reception 180 Accessible venue Yes Aberdeen W www.millenniumhotels.com/en/aberdeen/ Meeting 180 City centre 1 mile AB10 1SU copthorne-hotel-aberdeen Bedrooms 87 Aberdeen Airport 6 miles Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 1 mile

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Crystal Suite 180 40 - 150 150 180 80 Gilcomston 8 8 - - - 30 - Rubislaw 20 20 - 20 - 40 -

48 49 Maryculter House Hotel Macdonald Pittodrie House Hotel

Maryculter House Hotel is an award winning four-star One of the finest four-star hotels in Aberdeenshire, country house situated on the banks of the famous River Macdonald Pittodrie House is set within its own ancient Dee. The hotel is just nine miles from Aberdeen city grounds and offers magnificent scenery and fine centre and is in easy reach of major travel hubs. facilities. The hotel is synonymous with traditional charm but Away from the busy city, the hotel is a popular venue also has modern comforts and amenities. There are for events and conferences. It offers excellent guest 40 comfortable bedrooms, a Brasserie as well as a accommodation, stylish meeting and function rooms as restaurant and free Wi-Fi through-out. well as picturesque surroundings. The hotel offers calm settings with a selection of The hotels facilities offer event organisers a range of four function rooms offering the perfect setting for technologies along with uncompromised luxury. Not small executive dinners for 10 guests or a residential only that, but nature features heavily too, as you’ll find conference for 40. yourself immersed in the most inspiring landscapes at Macdonald Pittodrie House, where there are five stunning function rooms available for business events.

Facilities Contact Information 36 Maximum Capacities Location Maryculter House Hotel T +44 (0)1224 732 124 Facilities Contact Information 38 Banqueting 160 Parking Yes South Deeside Road E [email protected] Maximum Capacities Location Macdonald Pittodrie House Hotel T +44 (0)1467 622437 Reception 180 Accessible venue Yes Aberdeen W www.maryculterhousehotel.com Banqueting 120 Parking Yes Chapel of Garioch E [email protected] Meeting 180 City centre 9 miles AB12 5GB Bedrooms 40 Aberdeen Airport 13 miles Reception 150 Accessible venue Yes Inverurie W www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/ Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 8 miles Meeting 150 City centre 22 miles AB51 5HS macdonald-pittodrie-house Bedrooms 27 Aberdeen Airport 17 miles Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 22 miles Meeting & Event Room Capacities Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Meeting & Event Room Capacities

The Templar Suite 180 40 100 160 144 180 100 Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret The Poachers Room 50 20 12 20 50 - The Ballroom 150 50 75 120 120 150 60 The Godfrey Room 30 14 - 16 - - - The Bennachie Room 20 ------The Priory 60 20 20 30 - 60 - The Library 16 10 10 10 - - 10 The Billard Room 50 26 20 40 - - 15 The Orangery 40 20 20 40 - - 40 Doubletree by Hilton

Discover a service style that’s warm, caring and friendly. Less than a mile from the hustle and bustle of the city Banchory Lodge centre, the Doubletree by Hilton is located next to the golden sands and blue sea of Aberdeen Beach. A beautiful Georgian mansion on the banks of the River Dee in Aberdeenshire, the hotel is located 20 miles from It is only three miles from Aberdeen Exhibition & the city. Conference Centre and seven miles from the Airport. Banchory Lodge offers high quality bedrooms where the Doubletree offers three different room choices; Classic, true meaning ‘of a good night’s sleep’ is re-discovered. Premier or the 5-star luxury and exclusive Platinum Club. The on-site restaurant serves mouth-watering and soul All eight event rooms have natural day light and can satisfying food. accommodate up to 150 people suiting all business The three-star hotel has two meeting and event spaces requirements. including a function suite which can hold up to 130 guests. Rooms have inspiring views across the river and are equipped with all facilities expected. Facilities Contact Information 37 The experienced team at Banchory Lodge are on hand Maximum Capacities Location Doubletree by Hilton to deliver suitable packages for all event organisers. Banqueting 120 Parking Yes Beach Boulevard T +44 (0)1224 633339 Reception 180 Accessible venue Yes Aberdeen E [email protected] Meeting 150 City centre 1 mile AB24 5EF W www.doubletreeaberdeen.com Bedrooms 168 Aberdeen Airport 7 miles Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 1 mile Facilities Contact Information 39 Maximum Capacities Location Meeting & Event Room Capacities Banchory Lodge Banqueting 110 Parking Yes Dee Street T +44 (0)1330 822 625 Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Reception 100 Accessible venue Yes Banchory E [email protected] Meeting 130 City centre 20 miles AB31 5HS W www.banchorylodge.com Balmedie Suite 148 150 50 70 120 140 180 70 Bedrooms 28 Aberdeen Airport 19 miles Balmedie 1 70 28 30 40 50 80 36 Visit Scotland Rating 3* Railway Station 19 miles Balmedie 2 70 28 30 40 50 80 36 Newburgh 35 18 14 22 - 30 18 Meeting & Event Room Capacities Findon 30 15 12 - - - 18 Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Cruden 30 15 12 - - - 18 Function Suite 130 - - 110 - 100 70 Collieston 20 12 10 - - 15 - Dee Room - 10 - - - - - The Dee - 8 - - - - - The Don - 4 or 6 - - - - -

50 51 Carmelite Craighaar Hotel Facilities Carmelite is a boutique hotel in the heart Aberdeen’s The Craighaar Hotel offers guests Maximum Capacities Location Merchant Quarter. The hotel is just a short walk from comfortable surroundings, Banqueting 70 Parking Yes train, bus and ferry terminals and is only a 20 minute including open fires and first Reception 80 Accessible venue Yes drive from the Airport. class bar and restaurant facilities. Meeting 90 City centre 6 miles Carmelite’s stylish and relaxed ambience includes live All rooms are en-suite with Bedrooms 59 Aberdeen Airport 2 miles entertainment, boutique bedrooms and a popular excellent facilities and Wi-Fi Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 6 miles restaurant. is available throughout the hotel. The hotel is a popular The historic Grade B building readily makes for a unique choice for event organisers with experience for business events. The ‘Library’ offers Contact Information great facilities on site including 42 meetings and dining space for up to 50 delegates. The two event rooms and is in larger ‘Balmoral Suite’ accommodates 130 delegates/ Craighaar Hotel T +44 (0)1224 712275 close proximity to Aberdeen banqueting with a dedicated bar, dance floor, 20ft Waterton Road E [email protected] International Airport and the city ceiling mounted projection screen and fully integrated Aberdeen AB21 9HS W www.craighaarhotel.com centre. sound system. Both rooms are located on the ground floor, so Meeting & Event Room Capacities whatever the occasion, Carmelite has the team and equipment to help deliver your event. Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret

The Library 40 24 20 - - 40 - Facilities Contact Information 40 The Donside Suite 90 26 33 70 - 80 - Maximum Capacities Location Carmelite Banqueting 130 Parking Yes Stirling Street T +44 (0)1224 589101 Reception 200 Accessible venue Yes Aberdeen E [email protected] Meeting 120 City centre 0 miles AB11 6JU W www.carmelitehotels.com Facilities Bedrooms 52 Aberdeen Airport 7 miles Jurys Inn Aberdeen City Centre Maximum Capacities Location Railway Station 0 miles The central Jurys Inn Banqueting 20 Parking Yes Aberdeen hotel is perfectly Reception 100 Accessible venue Yes Meeting & Event Room Capacities positioned between the rail and bus stations and just a Meeting 80 City centre 0 miles Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret couple of minutes from the Bedrooms 203 Aberdeen Airport 6 miles ferry terminal. Visit Scotland Rating 3* Railway Station 0 miles Balmoral Ballroom 120 - - 130 130 200 - The 203-room hotel provides Library 50 - - 50 - 50 - spacious bedrooms including Contact Information large, comfortable beds, large 43 screen TV’s and Wi-Fi. Jurys Inn Aberdeen City Centre T +44 (0)1224 381200 The three-star hotel has six purpose built meeting and Union Square, Guild Street E [email protected] Palm Court Hotel events rooms and has reception space for up to 100 guests. Aberdeen AB11 5RG W www.jurysinns.com

The Palm Court Hotel is nestled in the West End of Meeting & Event Room Capacities Aberdeen with ample free parking and is within easy Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret reach of the city centre. The hotel is just six miles from Aberdeen International Airport. Glen Nairn - 10 10 - - - - Boasting 23 charming bedrooms the hotel also its own Glen Garioch - 6 - - - - - restaurant serving traditional Scottish food and drink. Glen Grant 70 28 36 20 30 62 30 Palm Court Hotel offers the perfect setting for any Glen Elgin 35 14 16 - - 36 - event. The four flexible function spaces, holding up to 120 guests, mean that all meetings and private event Glen Lossie 80 26 30 20 40 100 40 requirements can be accommodated. Glen Moray 50 22 20 18 25 100 25 The custom build event spaces are of contemporary design offering the highest quality catering and facilities.

Lodge on the Loch Facilities Facilities Contact Information 41 Set on the back drop of Maximum Capacities Location Maximum Capacities Location Palm Court Hotel Royal Deeside, The Lodge Banqueting 85 Parking Yes Banqueting 90 Parking Yes 81 Seafield Road T +44 (0)1224 310351 on the Loch provides Meeting 80 Accessible venue Yes Reception 120 Accessible venue Yes Aberdeen E [email protected] exceptional facilities. Bedrooms 47 City centre 29 miles Visit Scotland Rating 4* Aberdeen Airport 29 miles Meeting 100 City centre 2 miles AB15 7YX W www.palmcourthotel.co.uk With an on-site golf course, Bedrooms 23 Aberdeen Airport 6 miles driving range, spa, restaurant Railway Station 28 miles Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 2 miles and bar, the Lodge is a fantastic option for any business meeting or event. Contact Information 44 Meeting & Event Room Capacities The function suite has meeting space for up to 80 people, The Lodge on the Loch T +44 (0)1339 886444 Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Room Name which has impressive panoramic windows overlooking the Aboyne Loch Golf Centre E [email protected] Loch and Cairngorms National Park. Hudson 100 35 35 90 120 120 56 Aboyne AB34 5BR W www.thelodgeontheloch.com Sanderson 80 25 25 60 60 90 32 Blake 25 14 7 22 - 25 - Meeting & Event Room Capacities Clayton 25 14 7 22 - 25 - Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret

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52 53 Raemoir House Hotel Facilities Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport Facilities Raemoir is a Country House Maximum Capacities Location Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Maximum Capacities Location hotel set in 11 acres of private Banqueting 60 Parking Yes Airport is a modern hotel Banqueting 36 Parking Yes grounds just 25 minutes from Reception 100 Accessible venue Yes situated only a five minute Reception 80 Accessible venue Yes Aberdeen. Meeting 80 City centre 17 miles walk from Aberdeen Meeting 74 City centre 6 miles International Airport. The four-star hotel has four Bedrooms 18 Aberdeen Airport 18 miles Bedrooms 165 Aberdeen Airport 0 miles event spaces and with plenty Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 18 miles With excellent facilities the Railway Station 6 miles en-suite bedrooms and a hotel has a fitness centre and 2AA Rosette restaurant. its own Scottish meat and It is the perfect venue for Contact Information seafood restaurant. Contact Information 48 private, exclusive use or for a 45 The conference centre has its own separate entrance to the corporate event. Raemoir House Hotel T +44 (0)1330 824884 Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport T +44 (0)1224 608350 main hotel and comprises of 10 meeting and events rooms. 2 International Gate E [email protected] The extensive grounds also lend themselves well to outdoor Banchory E [email protected] All rooms have natural daylight and open onto a spacious Dyce, AB21 0BE W www.cpaberdeen.com team building activities. AB31 4ED W www.raemoir.com lobby that has bar and tea and coffee facilities.

Meeting & Event Room Capacities Meeting & Event Room Capacities Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Glenfiddich 74 30 12 36 - 80 18 Georgian Room 80 30 30 60 50 100 25 Macallan 30 14 8 24 - 40 12 Gordon Room 20 16 - 16 - 30 16 Dalwhinnie 44 20 12 36 - 50 18 Oval Ballroom 70 40 - 40 - 50 - Cragganmore 44 20 12 36 - 50 18 Dining Room - 36 - 50 - - - Strathisla 44 18 - 18 - 50 - Tormore 44 18 - 18 - 50 - Cardhu 12 8 - 8 - 20 - Mannochmore 17 8 - 8 - 20 - Skene House Apartment Hotels Facilities Glen Grant 23 10 - 10 - 30 - Skene House Rosemount is Maximum Capacities Location situated on the charming Banqueting 56 Parking Yes Rosemount Viaduct in the Reception 85 Accessible venue Yes Loch Kinord Hotel heart of Aberdeen. Meeting 80 City centre 1 mile Facilities The two unique meeting Bedrooms 189 Aberdeen Airport 6 miles The family owned Loch spaces are set beneath the Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 1 mile Maximum Capacities Location Kinord Hotel is located 34 Banqueting 36 Parking Yes hotel in the old viaducts of miles from Aberdeen. the city. Creating not only Meeting 60 Accessible venue Yes an unrivalled experience, the Contact Information In heart of Royal Deeside, the Bedrooms 22 City centre 34 miles hotel also offers excellent 46 hotel is the perfect location Visit Scotland Rating 3* Aberdeen Airport 34 miles facilities including free Wi-Fi, Skene House Apartment Hotels T +44 (0)1224 659293 to host a business event Railway Station 34 miles catering and translators. 96 Rosemount Viaduct E [email protected] with its own conference room. With locally sourced The hotel even offers business accommodation purpose Aberdeen AB25 1NX W www.skene-house.co.uk food and a selection of malt Contact Information built for corporate stays with 24-hour hotel service. whisky’s the hotel can cater 49 perfectly for events. Loch Kinord Hotel T +44 (0)1339 885229 Meeting & Event Room Capacities Close to whisky distilleries, castles and golf, the hotel is also Ballater Road E [email protected] Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret excellent for incentive groups. Dinnet, Aboyne AB34 5LW W www.lochkinord.com Atrium 50 24 24 36 - 60 36 Mezzanine 80 40 30 56 - 85 36 Meeting & Event Room Capacities Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Conference Room 60 40 40 36 - - - Facilities The Mercure Aberdeen Maximum Capacities Location Caledonian is an elegant Banqueting 40 Parking Yes Atholl Hotel Victorian hotel overlooking Reception 120 Accessible venue Yes Facilities Union Terrace Gardens in Meeting 75 City centre 0 miles central Aberdeen. A warm welcome awaits at Maximum Capacities Location Bedrooms 83 Aberdeen Airport 6 miles the Atholl Hotel, located only Banqueting 50 Parking Yes It is close to the railway Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 0 miles two miles from Aberdeen Meeting 50 Accessible venue Yes station and is a 20-minute city centre. Offering a Bedrooms 34 City centre 2 miles drive from the airport. professional, friendly service, Contact Information the hotel boasts 34 en- Visit Scotland Rating 4* Aberdeen Airport 6 miles The hotel is a favourite 47 Railway Station 2 miles choice by event organisers suite bedrooms and two Mercure Aberdeen T +44 (0)1224 640233 and thanks to its 83 conference rooms. Caledonian E [email protected] bedrooms, four fully equipped meeting rooms - the largest The four star hotel also Contact Information holding up to 75 people - and on-site car parking. Union Terrace W www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-A0H8-mercu- offer exceptional business 50 Aberdeen AB10 1WE re-aberdeen-caledonian-hotel/index.shtml facilities, with free Wi-Fi in all bedrooms and function rooms Atholl Hotel T +44 (0)1224 323505 as well as a large private car park. 54 King’s Gate E [email protected] Meeting & Event Room Capacities Aberdeen AB15 4YN W www.atholl-aberdeen.co.uk Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Meeting & Event Room Capacities Terrace Suite 75 40 40 40 60 120 40 Diamond 30 20 14 20 30 40 14 Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Grand 30 20 14 20 30 40 14 Oakhill 15 10 - 16 - - - Fraser - 4 - - - - - 54 Beechgrove 50 24 24 50 - - - 55 Brentwood Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Aberdeen Facilities Facilities Airport Privately owned and in Maximum Capacities Location Maximum Capacities Location the heart of Aberdeen, Banqueting 50 Parking Yes The Courtyard Aberdeen Meeting 20 Parking Yes this charming town house Reception 80 Accessible venue No Airport is in a prime location. Bedrooms 194 Accessible venue Yes hotel is ideally located for Meeting 40 City centre 0 miles The hotel is a mere five City centre 7 miles business; it’s only a short minute walk from Aberdeen distance from city centre Bedrooms 65 Aberdeen Airport 6 miles Aberdeen Airport 0 miles Visit Scotland Rating 3* Railway Station 0 miles International Airport and is Railway Station 7 miles attractions and is within just seven miles from the city reach of travel hubs. centre. With a three star rating, the Contact Information 51 Spacious, modern hotel Contact Information 54 Brentwood Hotel contains rooms include quality 65 bedrooms, two executive suites and one event room. The Brentwood Hotel amenities, and there is an on-site gym and restaurant. The Courtyard by Marriott event space is equipped with all the essentials you would 101 Crown Street T +44 (0)1224 595440 hotel has its own meeting space providing all facilities you Aberdeen Airport expect. Aberdeen E [email protected] would expect for an unrivalled experience. Argyll Way T +44 (0)1224 432000 AB11 6HH W www.brentwood-hotel.co.uk Aberdeen Airport, Dyce E [email protected] AB21 0AF W www.courtyardaberdeenairport.co.uk Meeting & Event Room Capacities Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Meeting & Event Room Capacities Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Meeting Room 40 16 20 50 - 80 - The Argyll Suite 20 14 8 - - - -

Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Facilities Holiday Inn Express AECC Centre Facilities Maximum Capacities Location Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Meeting 35 Parking Yes The contemporary Holiday Maximum Capacities Location City Centre is located in the Inn Express Aberdeen- heart of the city’s popular West Bedrooms 155 Accessible venue Yes Reception 20 Parking Yes Visit Scotland Rating 3* City centre 1 mile Exhibition Centre hotel is Meeting 20 Accessible venue Yes End. conveniently located next Aberdeen Airport 7 miles Bedrooms 135 City centre 4 miles The hotel is a short walk from to Aberdeen Exhibition and Railway Station 1 mile Visit Scotland Rating 3* Aberdeen Airport 7 miles central attractions and the rail Conference Centre (AECC) and bus stations are half a mile and is a 20 minute drive Railway Station 4 miles from the Airport. away. Aberdeen International Contact Information Airport is 20 minutes by taxi. 52 The hotel is ideal for Contact Information The hotel has two event rooms Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City business meetings, whether 55 holding up to 35 people each. Centre T +44 (0)1224 623500 you’re going the AECC or Holiday Inn Express AECC The hotel is fitted with Wi-Fi 29-43 Chapel Street E [email protected] making use of the hotels two Parkway East T +44 (0)1224 277250 and excellent meeting facilities. Aberdeen AB10 1SQ W www.hiexpress.com purpose-built conference Bridge of Don E [email protected] rooms. The rooms include many excellent facilities and there W www.hiexpress.co.uk is ample car parking onsite. Aberdeen AB23 8AJ Meeting & Event Room Capacities Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Meeting & Event Room Capacities Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Finnie room 35 16 18 - - - - Wallace 35 20 16 - - - - Finnie room 20 14 8 - - 20 - Wallace 20 14 12 - - 20 -

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Situated in the heart of Maximum Capacities Location Facilities Banqueting 30 Parking Yes Hilton Garden Inn Aberdeen, the boutique Maximum Capacities Location Reception 50 Accessible venue Yes Malmaison hotel has 79 luxury Meeting 10 Parking Yes rooms and suites. Meeting 35 City centre 1 mile With its city centre location, the Hilton Garden Inn, is Bedrooms 100 Accessible venue Yes Bedrooms 79 Aberdeen Airport 6 miles With three unique event an ideal base for hosting Visit Scotland Rating 4* City centre 1 mile Visit Scotland Rating 4* Railway Station 2 miles spaces, it’s a popular choice for meetings and exploring the Aberdeen Airport 6 miles private dining, meetings and region. Railway Station 1 mile events - including, the Chef’s Table where you can see dishes Contact Information 53 Recognised by name and prepared right in front of your high quality across the world, Malmaison Contact Information eyes. A unique private dining The Hilton Garden Inn offers 56 excellent facilities for small room set against the backdrop 49-53 Queens Road T +44 (0)1224 327370 Hilton Garden Inn T +44 (0)1224 268006 scale meetings. of the brasserie. Aberdeen E [email protected] 31 St Andrew Street E [email protected] AB15 4YP W www.malmaison.com The hotel is located 20 minutes from Aberdeen Airport and Aberdeen W www.hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ is in close proximity to bus and train stations. AB25 1JA united-kingdom/hilton-garden-inn-aberdeen-city-cen- Meeting & Event Room Capacities tre-ABZACGI/index.html Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Room Name Meeting & Event Room Capacities Rubislaw 35 22 12 30 - 50 - Room Name Theatre Style Boardroom Classroom Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Cabaret Chefs Table - 8 - - - - - The Hauf - 10 - - - - - Meeting room - 10 - - - - 8 56 57 P IT M

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