Step away from the everyday and gather in a place built around creativity and shared experience, just a short journey from Edinburgh. Home to one of Scotland’s most significant examples of collective storytelling, The Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre provides a stimulating environment and stylish backdrop for events that inspire fresh thinking, meaningful conversation and new perspectives.
Whether you’re planning a team away day, leadership retreat, product launch, exclusive networking reception, board strategy session, reward incentive, corporate event or private workshop, the visitor centre offers a setting that encourages people to connect, reflect and think differently.
From focused board meetings in the Richardson Board Room to presentations, hands-on workshops, training sessions and team events in the Discovery Centre, The Great Tapestry of Scotland offers a variety of distinctive spaces designed to inspire conversation, collaboration and creativity. For larger gatherings, the Stitchers Café and Tapestry Gallery can be combined to host exclusive out-of-hours networking receptions and private events for up to 100 guests.
For more information or to book your event at The Great Tapestry of Scotland, please get in touch using the form below.
Capacity: 40
Our Discovery Centre is situated in the town’s historic old post office building, which forms part of our award-winning visitor centre.
A flexible, contemporary space for bringing people together, from presentations and training to workshops, seminars and product launches. The permanent video wall of nine multi-synced 55” screens creates an impressive backdrop for presentations.
Capacity: 8
Our Richardson Room is situated on the first floor of the town’s historic old post office building, which forms part of our centre.
A private, professional space designed for focused conversations and productive working, from board meetings and interviews to strategy sessions, focus groups and hybrid meetings. A 55” screen supports presentations and video conferencing.
Capacity: 100
Our Stitchers Cafe and accessible Tapestry Gallery can be combined for evening networking receptions like no other.
Create a memorable event surrounded by one of Scotland’s most remarkable cultural attractions. From drinks receptions and corporate celebrations to product launches and special occasions, this distinctive setting gives guests plenty to talk about.
Our team can provide ideas and introductions to help you create bespoke and exclusive experiences that make your event truly memorable, meaningful and rewarding. These ‘Signature Event Experiences’ must be booked in advance and are subject to availability. Please speak to our team about the best options for your event.
Ideas include:
What a great event! Manage beautifully and an amazing visit to an incredible achievement and venue.
The staff were excellent, very accommodating and made our day much easier – and the lunch was lovely!
Great choice of event, something a little different that I wouldn’t necessarily have thought of doing myself.
Whether it’s coffee and refreshments for a morning meeting, a working lunch or food and drink for a special event or reception, our in-house catering can be tailored to suit your plans. Our menus feature locally sourced produce, with a range of dietary requirements catered for. Please let us know about any allergies or specific dietary needs when you enquire.
Every penny you spend with us is reinvested back into supporting the award winning Tapestry for future generations.
As a registered charity even making a small donation would help us to ensure the legacy of our award winning national asset, The People’s Story of Scotland.
