Conference in Edinburgh
2,5h
Flight
may-sep
Season
Edinburgh is a capital you can cross on foot, with a castle on a volcanic rock in the middle of it and the Highlands an hour away. Two and a half hours from Stockholm, English throughout, and a whisky tradition that gives every evening a structure. We handle flights, hotels, venues and programme.
Price per person from
12 000:-
Why Edinburgh works for conferences
Edinburgh gives a group something distinctive without asking much in return. Two and a half hours by air, English everywhere, and a city compact enough that nobody needs a bus – the castle, the old town and the conference venues are all within twenty minutes on foot. The Highlands start an hour outside, so a day out of the city is genuinely a change of landscape rather than a bus ride to a nearby town. The one thing to plan around is August, when the festival takes over completely.
Hotels and meeting venues in Edinburgh
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is the practical anchor for a working group – meeting space in house, and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre is next door if the group outgrows the hotel. The Balmoral is the landmark at the end of Princes Street, the one with the clock tower, and it changes how the trip feels. Radisson Collection sits on the Royal Mile itself, which puts the old town outside the door. Avoid August unless you have booked a year ahead – the festival takes every room in the city.
Activities and dinners in Edinburgh
A guided whisky tasting is the obvious anchor and it holds up – done properly, with someone explaining the regions, it turns into a conversation rather than a drinks reception. Highland games as a team exercise is the one people don't expect: caber toss, tug of war and a piper, run by instructors who take it just seriously enough. Arthur's Seat is a forty-minute climb from the city centre with the whole of Edinburgh below at the top. Evenings are easy – the old town closes and wynds are worth a guided walk before dinner.
Three days in Edinburgh could look like this
A suggestion, not a fixed package. We move sessions, activities and days around your group.
Arrival
11:00
Arrival
11:40
Transfer to the hotel
14:00
First conference session
19:30
Welcome dinner and whisky tasting
Conference & teams
09:00
Meeting
12:30
Lunch
14:30
Highland games in teams
19:30
Dinner in the old town
Views & heading home
09:00
Climb Arthur's Seat
12:30
Farewell lunch
15:00
Transfer to the airport
17:00
Flight home
FAQ
What's included in a Way trip?
We handle the whole thing: flights, accommodation, meeting venue, activities, transfers and project management, with on-site support during the trip.
What does a conference trip to Edinburgh cost?
Prices start at around SEK 12,000 per person and depend on group size, accommodation, season and how much programme you want. We build a quote around your setup.
How long is the flight to Edinburgh?
About 2.5 hours by direct flight from Stockholm.
How far is it from the airport?
About 25–30 minutes by transfer to the city centre. The tram runs the same route if the group is travelling light.
When is the best time for a conference in Edinburgh?
May to September. August is the festival month, when the city is at its most alive and completely booked out – either plan for it a year ahead or avoid it.
Our customers say it best
Way has everything covered and is always one step ahead, ensuring that all participants and speakers are satisfied.Örebro Hockey
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With our smart digital solutions, we handle every step of your event, from invitations to follow-up. You get full visibility while we manage everything behind the scenes. Automated, customized, and always seamless.
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With our smart digital solutions, we handle every step of your event, from invitations to follow-up. You get full visibility while we manage everything behind the scenes. Automated, customized, and always seamless.
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