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A Place to Remember

Welcome to Glasgow's Hidden Jewel.

History, charm and period features

A conference for up to 200 delegates. A beautiful wedding for up to 150 guests. A board meeting for a dozen business leaders. A reward or incentive dinner for up to 120 of your colleagues. A private dinner. A casual team networking. Something serious, something fun. 1599 at the Royal College has spaces to make any occasion one to remember.

Fresh, seasonal and local produce

Exceptional food from an outstanding team

Our catering team pride themselves on providing exceptional fine-dining experiences.

We create bespoke menus using fresh, seasonal produce from local suppliers. And we can cater for large formal dinners seating up to 120, intimate private dining and hot and cold buffets. Everyone who dines at the College enjoys fabulous food, first-class service and a very warm welcome.

Corporate meetings and events

Our buildings at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow house a collection of unique rooms and function suites available for conferences and meetings, your lifestyle events, private dining, and dream weddings. Our public spaces all tell a part of our College’s story through history, with individual character, charm and period features.

1599 at the Royal College offers an end-to-end service for events. Our experienced event organisers will help you to arrange for everything you need leading up to and on the day.

We promise you a tantalising and unique food experience, whether you join us for a three-course meal or a finger food buffet.

It's all about you

The venue for your unique wedding

At 1599, we cater for wedding parties for up to 120 guests for a wedding breakfast reception, and up to 150 for an evening reception. With our licence to hold civil ceremonies, we can provide a complete wedding package, including ceremony and reception, in the most beautiful settings for you to exchange your vows. Ceremony only packages are also available.

You will be granted exclusive access to our building for your wedding day; with the use of the College Hall, the Princess Alexandra Room, and the Lower Library.

We can also offer you access to one of Glasgow’s most beautiful private gardens for your wedding photos. Blythswood Square Garden is the only green space within the city centre and acts a gorgeous backdrop to capture your cherished memories.

Our experienced wedding co-ordinators are on hand to arrange everything you need to make your wedding day special and perfect for you, down to the most intricate details. Our relationships with local suppliers also allow us to secure preferential rates on fresh flowers, entertainment and cakes.

Come say hello

232-242 St Vincent Street,
Glasgow G2 5RJ

Sales office opening times:
Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00

t. 44 (0) 845 388 1599
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