Charlotte Square was conceived by Robert Adam as a paradigm of the Georgian ideal in the centre of Edinburgh. The townhouse at number 28 has been beautifully restored and is now the head office of The National Trust for Scotland.

This architectural masterpiece houses a fine collection of art

A heady vision of sweeping crescents, broad boulevards and elegant squares, the New Town of Edinburgh offered wealthy citizens in the 18th century a means of escape from the overcrowded tenements of the Old Town. Behind this imposing Georgian façade lies an elegant interior, rich in period detail and architectural splendour, and including a fine collection of paintings by 20th-century Scottish Colourists and a wonderful display of Regency furniture.

A fine period setting for a variety of daytime and evening events

The Drawing Room Gallery, with its paintings and furniture and magnificent views over Charlotte Square, provides an elegant yet relaxing setting for drinks receptions for up to 80 guests. The recently upgraded Boardroom is a versatile space for presentations for 40, a lunch or dinner for 50, or a boardroom meeting for 30, and together with the two smaller meeting rooms (each seating 10) within the same private corridor, they offer an excellent city centre venue for private entertaining. The award winning restaurant, available also for exclusive use, features contemporary Scottish cuisine which uses local produce and fine wines served in a crisp yet classical interior.

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