James McKay Hall, Aberdeen

The Carnegie Room sits on the first floor of our King's College Conference Centre, where daylight streams through generous windows across 40 theatre-style seats. We've designed this space to shift effortlessly between configurations, whether you need 35 participants at classroom tables or 30 executives around a boardroom setup. Your presentations will display clearly through our ceiling-mounted projector, while the neutral walls and comfortable seating keep attention focused on your content. We've found this room works particularly well for training sessions, where participants need both visibility and table space for materials. The natural light helps maintain energy levels throughout full-day workshops, though we can adjust window coverings when screen visibility matters most. Our technical team ensures your laptop connects smoothly to the projection system before your delegates arrive. The room's acoustics support clear conversation without echo, making it equally effective for panel discussions or single-speaker presentations. We position furniture according to your chosen layout the evening before, so you walk into a space ready for your specific agenda. During larger conferences, the Carnegie Room functions as an ideal breakout space. Groups can move here for focused sessions, then rejoin main proceedings elsewhere in the building. The first-floor location means quick transitions between venues without lengthy walks or lift queues. Transport connections serve our King's College campus well, with regular bus services stopping nearby and parking available for those driving. Your attendees can reach us easily from Aberdeen city centre or the airport, while the historic Old Aberdeen setting provides a distinctive backdrop that sets professional meetings apart from standard hotel conference rooms. We handle room setup, technical requirements, and coordinate with our catering team for refreshment breaks as needed. The Carnegie Room delivers the practical facilities your meeting requires within our centuries-old academic setting.

The Catherine Gavin Room sits on the first floor of our King's College Conference Centre, where morning light streams through windows onto deep blue carpeting. We've arranged this space specifically for groups who need focused discussion without distraction, accommodating 35 people in classroom configuration, 40 in theatre style, or 30 around boardroom tables. Our team regularly sets up this room for training workshops and educational sessions. The rectangular tables paired with comfortable blue chairs allow participants to take notes easily while maintaining good sightlines to presentations. We've found the soft cream walls and professional atmosphere help maintain concentration during longer sessions, particularly important for strategy meetings or technical briefings. Being a first-floor location, the room offers pleasant daylight throughout most meetings. We can adjust the layout depending on your needs, whether you're running a formal presentation to 40 attendees or facilitating smaller boardroom discussions with 30 participants. The space works equally well as a breakout area during larger conferences or as your primary meeting venue. Access from Old Aberdeen couldn't be simpler, with regular bus services stopping nearby and the historic King's College campus providing clear landmarks for first-time visitors. Our events team handles room setup according to your specifications, ensuring tables and chairs are positioned exactly as needed for your particular session. The Catherine Gavin Room functions best for groups requiring a straightforward, professional environment. We see solicitors using it for client briefings, companies running product training, and organisations holding board meetings. The neutral décor means your materials and presentations take centre stage, while the comfortable seating keeps attendees engaged even during full-day sessions.

Our City of Aberdeen Room provides exactly what focused meetings require. The ground floor location in the King's College Conference Centre means your team arrives ready to work, not winded from navigating stairs with equipment and materials. We've arranged this space with purpose in mind. The U-shape configuration seats 26 comfortably around solid wooden tables, positioning everyone to see both the presenter and each other. Those burgundy chairs? They're the kind that support you through full-day strategy sessions without the usual afternoon fidgeting. The neutral walls keep attention where it belongs, on your content and conversation. When you need different dynamics, we reconfigure the room to suit. Theatre style accommodates 40 for presentations where audience interaction takes a backseat to information delivery. Classroom arrangement works perfectly for training sessions where participants need writing space while maintaining clear sightlines to your materials. The room's straightforward design serves meetings well. We've eliminated visual clutter that competes with your agenda. The lighting handles both projected presentations and detailed document review equally well. Our technical team ensures your slides display clearly and audio reaches every seat. Working from our historic King's College campus brings practical advantages beyond atmosphere. Transport connections work smoothly for attendees arriving from across Aberdeen and beyond. The Conference Centre's ground floor position means easy equipment load-in and accessibility for all participants. Our venue's catering team coordinates with your schedule, whether you need morning coffee service, working lunch delivery, or afternoon refreshments. Technical support remains available throughout your booking, managing any audio-visual adjustments your presenters require. The City of Aberdeen Room handles the meetings that move organisations forward: board discussions, departmental planning, training workshops, and stakeholder presentations. We provide the reliable, professional space. You bring the ideas that matter.

Our Elphinstone Hall occupies a special place in the University of Aberdeen's five-century history. When you host your conference here, you're working within Gothic revival architecture that has witnessed countless significant gatherings since our founding in 1495. The hall's soaring ceilings and intricate stonework create immediate impact as delegates enter. We've preserved the baronial grandeur while integrating the technology your presentations require. Our ceiling-mounted projector displays content clearly across the space, and our technical team remains available throughout your event to manage audiovisual requirements. For theatre-style presentations, we accommodate up to 400 attendees. The hall's acoustics carry speakers' voices naturally throughout the room, enhanced by our sound system when needed. During banquets and formal dinners, we arrange seating for 250 guests, with our kitchen staff providing full catering service. Reception formats work equally well here, allowing 250 guests to network comfortably while enjoying the architectural details. The expansive windows flood the space with natural light, reducing the need for artificial lighting during daytime sessions. These windows frame views across Old Aberdeen, reminding participants they're part of an academic tradition stretching back centuries. When evening events require different ambiance, our lighting systems adapt to create appropriate atmosphere. Our events team coordinates every detail, from initial room setup through post-event cleanup. We regularly host conferences, exhibitions, formal dinners, and professional development workshops in this space. The hall's versatility extends to cultural events and celebrations, each benefiting from the gravitas these historic walls provide. King's College campus sits in Old Aberdeen with straightforward access via public transport. The combination of our location, the hall's architectural distinction, and our experienced support staff creates conditions where important decisions get made and meaningful connections form.

The distinctive barrel-vaulted ceiling rises above 148 tiered seats in our King's Auditorium, where stained glass windows cast coloured light across polished wood surfaces throughout the day. We've hosted countless conferences here, and delegates often comment on how the acoustics amplify every word perfectly from the stage to the furthest row in the balcony. Each seat comes equipped with its own conference desk featuring an integrated microphone, personal lighting, and audiovisual control panel. During board meetings, these individual systems let participants engage directly in discussions without leaving their seats. The voting system proves particularly useful when organisations need to make collective decisions, displaying results instantly on the main screen. Our technical team manages the video conferencing setup that connects remote participants seamlessly with those in the room. The projection systems handle everything from PowerPoint presentations to live demonstrations, while the hearing assistance system ensures everyone follows the conversation clearly. We've designated specific areas for wheelchair users, with clear sightlines to both the stage and projection screens. The auditorium works exceptionally well for AGMs, product launches, and training seminars where interaction matters. The tiered seating means everyone maintains eye contact with presenters, creating the engagement levels that flat conference rooms often struggle to achieve. Natural light from the stained glass windows reduces screen glare during daytime sessions, though we can adjust the lighting for optimal viewing conditions at any time. Our venue sits within walking distance of Old Aberdeen's transport links, making arrival straightforward for delegates traveling from across the region. The combination of historic architecture and modern conference technology creates an environment where serious business happens in surroundings that command respect and attention.

The Linklater Rooms offer our most versatile meeting spaces, where baronial elegance meets practical functionality. These two interconnecting rooms feature original fireplaces and exposed wooden beams that immediately set a distinguished tone for your gathering. We've found these architectural details particularly effective for board meetings and strategy sessions, where the sense of heritage encourages thoughtful, measured discussion. Natural light streams through the tall windows, illuminating the rich parquet flooring and period features throughout your sessions. The burgundy chairs and formal table arrangements create an atmosphere conducive to focused work, while the high ceilings prevent any sense of confinement during longer meetings. Our technical team can configure the space for various formats, from boardroom style for 30 participants to theatre arrangement accommodating 72 delegates. The adjoining door between the two equal-sized rooms provides exceptional flexibility. We often open both spaces for larger presentations or keep them separate for concurrent breakout sessions. This configuration works particularly well for training programmes where groups need to alternate between plenary and workshop formats. The deep red curtains not only add warmth to the space but also provide privacy when your discussions require complete discretion. Our events team coordinates all logistics, from initial room setup through technical support during your meeting. The integrated audiovisual systems handle everything from PowerPoint presentations to video conferencing, while our on-site technicians ensure smooth operation throughout. Catering arrives directly to the rooms, whether you need working lunches, coffee service, or formal dining arrangements. Level access throughout makes these rooms accessible for all attendees, and our location within the historic King's College campus provides convenient links to Aberdeen city centre. The combination of practical amenities and distinguished surroundings creates an environment where important decisions feel appropriately weighted by centuries of academic tradition.