The things people say…

  • Colorful stained glass window with geometric patterns and decorative border, featuring a semi-circular design at the top with red and black accents.

    "Contact with [NSV staff] has been fantastic. They are fantastic with replying quickly and following up queries. [The Duty Manager] has also been wonderful and incredibly helpful."

    Historic Environment Scotland

  • Empty room with multiple rows of beige chairs, large arched windows, wooden floor, and ornate white molding on the walls and ceiling.

    "We would like to once again thank you and all the staff at Nicolson Square Venues. Thank you for your help in organising the event and thank you all for being so helpful and welcoming."

    Young Speakers Scotland

  • Empty stage with black backdrop, red chairs arranged in two rows in front of the stage, and equipment lighting and scaffolding overhead.

    "The team was amazing from start-to-finish. They were communicative, helpful, thoughtful and went above and beyond once we were on-site. Everyone had such lovely things to say about the facility and the support staff. Thank you for everything!"

    WorldStrides @ Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

  • A row of books with different colored covers on a shelf.

    “Our welcome on the night was so warm and accommodating and we really felt supported with set up & tech. Email exchanges in the lead up had been great and it was nice to feel that clarity and support carry through on the night. We look forward to coming back!”

    Lighthouse Books

  • A room with red chairs arranged in rows, stained glass windows, and a framed plaque on the wall.

    “What a joy it was to be back to Nicolson Square. Please extend our heartfelt appreciation to your wonderful team for supporting us for a great week of training.”

    SOS Internationale

  • A room with sunlight streaming through multiple large windows, containing three rows of wooden chairs with black cushions facing forward, and a small plant on the window sill.

    "Thank you so much for all of your help to make our event a success today, we are absolutely buzzing and mainly this is due to your fabulous venue and excellent staff. Derek [AV technician] was amazing throughout and I particularly appreciated how discretely and quietly your team performs, things just happen but with complete stealth - which makes such a difference for us and the attendees."

    Capital City Partnership

  • A room corner with a grand piano, a wooden chair with a red cushioned seat, a tall wooden cabinet with a mirror, and a framed photograph on the wall.

    "Thanks again for being brilliant hosts again - the team are always so welcoming! We had several guests telling us they didn't even know the venue was there and were thrilled to discover it, said it was such a lovely space and we totally agree, thanks again for having us!"

    Lighthouse Bookshop

The lighthouse books logo.
The logo of The Portobello Bookshop with gray text on a black background.

As a small business ourselves, we understand how important it is to support organisations as they grow and develop. That’s why we’re committed to working with as many charities and small businesses as possible.

At Nicolson Square Venues, our creative team shares a genuine passion for the arts. We’re proud to host many of Edinburgh’s independent bookshops, providing a welcoming space for events of all kinds.