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Published by: Kiki on 15th Jun 2011 | View all blogs by Kiki

Hi Cloudy pals,

I hope that you are all dandy.

I haven't been on the cloud much of late :( as i've been busy doing market research for a new client. I will be arranging some seminars in the autumn for David Baboulene, story consultant, story and subtext scholar, and regular contributor to Writing Magazine.
The seminars will be for authors, aspiring authors, scriptwriters and producers.
The first two seminars will be in The Midlands (Birmingham), then Liverpool and Edinburgh. We will soon be rolling these seminars out across the country.

I will post more information on here for if any of you guys are interested, and i'll talk to Harry about setting up a cloudy discount for you all.

Now, back to the reason for this brief blog / request for help; does anyone know of a fabulous venue possibility in Edinburgh? It needs to seat up to 60 people. I'm doing some research online but any recommendations are gratefully received.

Thanks guys :)

Comments

13 Comments

by AlanP 11 months ago

Keeks. I sometimes work with a firm in Edinburgh that might be able to suggest somewhere suitable. Although I'm not sure if my main contact is still on maternity leave I can ask. Do you have a budget?
by Guero Davila 11 months ago

Kiki, there's loads of great places in Edinburgh. There's a huge number of excellent hotels with conference facilities, from the corporate (like the Balmoral or the Best Western Edinburgh Capital) to the more niche (Channings or The Howard). or places like The Royal Botanical Gardens, or some of the art galleries, all of which host conferences. Or try The Hub? Or The Assembly Rooms? When I had my business, my favourite client was in Edinburgh, and they sponsored parts of literary festivals like the Hay and the Cheltenham Literary Festival, so they might even be interested in helping as they were very interested in all things books!
by Kiki 11 months ago

Hey Alan, thanks, that would be great if you don't mind.
Guero, you're a star! I'll email you :)
by Gels 11 months ago

I know a few people in Edinburgh, I will ask around for you. Will you be needing it to cater?
by AlanP 11 months ago

Will do.
by Kiki 11 months ago

Hi Gels, not necessarily. We have an option to lay of refreshments :) Thank you sweety :)
by Skylark 11 months ago

Also worth asking Edinburgh or Napier Universities as they will have conference facilities for hire at various venues. Not sure what their prices are or how to contact them but know they definitely do it because my mum works at Edinburgh Uni and sorts out conferences etc. through them. I can ask her for contact details if that'll help?
by The Wolfman 11 months ago

The comedy club is just the right size you are looking for they rent the room out now and again.
by Kiki 11 months ago

Thanks Skylark and Wolfman. I have contacted two uni's by email today. Thanks guys :)
by AlanP 11 months ago

A few conventional suggestions came back. The one which stood out for me at least is The Malt Whiskey Society.

Nice room, evidently.
by Kiki 11 months ago

Thanks Alan. Thanks guys. Off to make some phone calls :)
by Spangles 11 months ago

I missed seeing this yesterday but yes, Alan, The Malt Whisky Society is very nice. I went to a wedding reception there a few years ago.
by Kiki 11 months ago

Thanks Spangles :)