Terms Of Engagement

Panmure House is enjoying a renaissance as Scotland’s foremost home of economic and social debate. As an intellectual endeavour, dedicated to the practical application of Smith's works here in the 21st century we deliver core programmes and research, and activity in collaboration with businesses, governments and organisations across the globe.

Panmure House is not a commercial university venue in the normal sense, bookable or serviceable in the usual way. There are restrictions placed upon the terms of its use, attributable to both mission and infrastructure. For clarity: we are not an events space available for commercial hire or university teaching or meetings.

Please note activities must directly and significantly draw upon and/or further the cultural relevance of Panmure House in its capacity as the former home of Adam Smith.

Subject areas that may fall into this category include: ethics, philosophy, economics, Adam Smith’s life and works, the Scottish Enlightenment, geopolitics, sustainability, and social theory.

If you would like to enquire about use of Panmure please contact us using the appropriate form.

If you are a Heriot-Watt University employee and wish to host an event please visit our dedicated Hub page.

NOTICE

At least 30 days' notice must be given ahead of your requested event to ensure our small team are able to facilitate your needs.

fees

Applicable facilities fees to cover the operation of the House will be confirmed upon approval of your enquiry. Please note activity outwith 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday, including access for set up, will incur additional staffing charges. You will be notified of any other associated fees should we be able to approve your request.

Cancellations under the original notice period are subject to fees.

CATERING AND AV

All catering and video production required for events within the House must be ordered and purchased from one of our approved external providers. Guests’ own food is not permitted within the House at any time.

If you require any AV support e.g hybrid or filming needs, you must source this from our approved supplier. Please note Panmure House staff cannot offer AV support for your event.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS DETAILS OF OUR APPROVED CONTRACTORS. 

RULES OF USE

Should your enquiry be approved, our full Rules of Use document will be provided and must be read thoroughly. These terms have been implemented to protect the House, clients and their event attendees. Event organisers of approved events must confirm they have read and understood our Rules of Use before the event can take place.