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Macdonald Houstoun House

Uphall West Lothian, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH52 6JS
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Superb location - Edinburgh and Glasgow are equal distance away - and a perfect blend of historic character and modern facilities make 4 Star Macdonald Houstoun House an attractive conference destination. Situated at Livingston near Edinburgh, in 22 acres of beautiful woodlands, you'll find a range of rooms to meet your needs. Just 2 minutes from J3 of the main M8 motorway which connects Edinburgh and Glasgow, 5 minutes from Uphall Railway Station and with Edinburgh Airport just 15 minutes’ away, we're easily reached. OUR FACILITIES Beyond the classic grace of the16th century Tower House, you’ll find four conference and function rooms. For the larger conference, the Houstoun Suite can entertain up to 400 with the option to create two separate soundproof spaces for up to 100 guests. The Strathbrock Suite in the former stable block will comfortably house up to 100, with the convenience of a bar area come break-out space. Split into two, it can accommodate up to 60 guests. We're flexible enough to handle everything from a small, intimate event to an elegant extravaganza . Plus, our dedicated events co-ordinator completes the picture and is available to help with all of your event requirements.

Venue Details

ChainMacdonald Hotels and Resorts
BrandMacdonald Hotels and Resorts
Built-
Renovated-
Total meeting space5,996 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms73
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AA Hotel Services

Awards

Industry awards
Green Tourism Bronze award

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Room service
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
Recreational activities
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa or salon
  • Tennis courts

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Tourism
Sustainability level: Bronze

Certification body: Green Tourism

Issued: 4/11/2024 Expires: 9/11/2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
5,995.5 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,377.8 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
775.0 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
400
Seating capacity
400
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Dower Boardroom
430.6 sq. ft.
26.9 x 16.7 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
12
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12
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Houstoun Suite
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3,293.8 sq. ft.
59.1 x 55.8 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
400
80
180
400
130
80
160
Shairp Suite
775.0 sq. ft.
29.5 x 26.2 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
80
25
-
80
20
25
20
Strathbrock Suite
1,377.8 sq. ft.
16 x 8 sq. ft.
3 ft.
110
40
80
110
50
30
50

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
73

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 6.96 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking

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• Historic 16th century building • Tranquil countryside setting • Three function suites, two meeting rooms • Free and unlimited WiFi • Located 2 minutes drive from the main M8 motorway • Handy for Edinburgh Airport • Free parking • 73 luxurious bedrooms • Teambuilding activities

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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Health and Safety

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Does Macdonald Houstoun House clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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