Conference & Meeting Venue near Edinburgh

Such a relaxed atmosphere was provided and that enabled us to create exactly the meeting I wanted. From a business point of view it was a huge success.

Alliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Winton Castle is a perfect corporate events venue for hosting a range of corporate activities. Feedback from visitors suggests that it is considered one of the most inspiring conferences and meeting venues in the Edinburgh area.

As Winton Castle is just half an hour away from Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport, it is ideally suited for businesses in Scotland and further afield.

The conference facilities combine flexible layouts and modern technology despite its grandeur:

6 unique rooms to hold business meetings and conferences for 4 to 130 people.
Ample space for break-out sessions.
Inspirational rooms for brainstorming and strategy sessions.
Wi-fi and presentation screens.
Acres of surrounding Estate available for team-building activities.
Home-cooked buffet and sandwich lunch options
Afternoon tea with home baking

Perfect for strategy sessions

Winton Castle’s grand but relaxed ambience and its magnificent country setting, make it a perfect space for strategy sessions and encouraging free flowing creative thinking and inspiration. Read how German visitors Escaped to the Castle for Some Inspiration.

“AGCO chose Winton Castle for our conference because we wanted a traditional Scottish venue which would provide a relaxed and informal atmosphere. We were keen for AGCO to experience a fabulous Highland Games and amazing food, all in a stunning location,” says Sasha Martin.

Here’s a case study on AGCO’S international sales conference at Winton Castle which combined meetings with a Highland Games, whisky tasting, BBQ and gala dinner.

A private meeting venue

The castle is one of the most private meeting venues near Edinburgh, ideal for board meetings and company conferences.

The Drawing Room provides a range of flexible options for conferences and meetings. It was designed to hold large gatherings, and conveniently inter-links with the King Charles Room, Cabinet Room, Dining Room, Octagon, and Vaulted Cellar.

Before it became known as the Drawing Room, the Great Hall was the public room where the Laird would administer justice!

Overnight accommodation for residential conferences

For residential conferences, consider staying in our luxurious overnight accommodation: up to 16 visitors can stay in the castle and a further 22 in the self-catering country houses nearby.

Transport from Edinburgh

Private buses can be hired to bring you to and from Winton at competitive prices.

We can even arrange eco-friendly, zero emissions chauffeur driven Tesla cars from Ecosse-EV to transport guests from Edinburgh Airport and the city centre. Or you can hire a Tesla and experience its quiet, smooth, power for yourself.