Layout

The Venue is part of Eskmills which is home to many businesses spread across 12 buildings from offices, a café, restaurant and wine bar to a gym and bakery. It features a central courtyard with wellbeing garden with everything else spread out from there.

The east side of the development within Archibald Hope House is where The Venue calls home. Spread across the entire ground floor you have the main function room, bar, kitchen and retreat room. On one side you have views into the stunning courtyard through a wall of period domed windows and on the other side, the tranquil Eden Garden, exclusively for guests of The Venue.

Adjacent to that you have a walled off car park which is in close proximity, ideal for guests who may have mobility concerns. As well as the domed glass vestibule entrance there is also separate entrance via the courtyard and pedestrian access can be gained from either end of the building making the space extremely versatile.

Room Configuration

There are many ways we can divide the space which seats 350 people and make more intimate for smaller events and occasions.

eden garden

A quiet corner of Eden, right here in East Lothian.

The outdoor space at The Venue has recently been given a complete transformation and it’s now a beautifully planted and landscaped extension of our venue. We call it the Eden Garden.

Perfect for garden weddings and outdoor ceremonies of all kinds, from humanist to religious, the wedding journey in our garden venue begins along a stone wedding walkway which leads up to a stunning tree-lined decked ceremony stage, raised up so all the seated guests can see the happy couple. Behind is a charming summerhouse for signing the register and the couple can choose to wend their way along the enchanting woodland walkway for photos.

The garden is also a wonderful place to hold a drinks reception or party, with plenty of little sheltered seating nooks, floral borders, and majestic trees including a dramatic weeping willow.

•  Perfect for outdoor garden ceremonies

•  Raised decked ceremony platform

•  Summerhouse pavilion

•  Woodland walkway

•  Plenty of outdoor seating spots

retreat room

Our luxurious Retreat Room offers a peaceful and private space for the hosts from start to finish.

Bridal boudoir, groom’s den, or a quiet bolthole to rehearse your presentation, the Retreat Room is your space for getting hair and makeup refreshed with fantastic lighting and mirrors or simply a calm haven in which to take a breath (or a chilled glass of bubbly) before and after the ceremony or presentation.

Beautifully decorated with arched windows, a relaxing seating area, a dressing room, and an en-suite toilet, it’s styled with everything you’ll need on the day. 

the courtyard

This space is a photographer favourite. With stunning architecture and a central wellbeing garden that’s in bloom all year round it’s the perfect place to get some alone time. 

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