Terms of Engagement

Panmure house is enjoying a renaissance as Scotland’s foremost home of economic and social debate as such, Panmure House is not a University venue in the normal sense, bookable and serviceable in the usual way. There are restrictions placed upon the terms of its use, attributable to both mission and infrastructure.

For clarity: Panmure House is not for commercial hire, nor is it a city centre University/teaching/meeting/study venue.

The House is used for commercial purposes on no more than 40 days per year, which are fully accounted for by our Founder Sponsor agreements. If you would like more information on how to join the Founder Sponsorship Programme, please contact us. All non-commercial (i.e. non-Founder-Sponsor) events taking place in Panmure must directly and significantly draw upon and/or further the cultural relevance of the House in its capacity as the former home of Adam Smith.

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

Some examples of events that have been held recently in the House include:  

• a conference on the economics of climate change  
• a seminar on the ethics & economics of sustainable aviation 
• a play about the life and work of Adam Smith  
• a public debate on contemporary economics 

NOTICE

Please give at least 30 days' notice ahead of your requested event. Panmure House events are facilitated by our small team, who cannot normally be made available at short notice. Cancellations under the original notice period are subject to fees.

RULES OF USE

These terms have been implemented to protect the clients of Panmure House and their event attendees. Event organisers of approved events must confirm they have read and understood the rules.

click here to access the Rules of Use.

CONTRACTOR DETAILS 

All catering 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, and we ask that event hosts take care to leave the premises as they find them.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS DETAILS OF OUR APPROVED CONTRACTORS. 

CLEANING

Routine cleaning takes place every Wednesday. If, after an event, the House requires any additional cleaning or tidying; event organisers may be asked to front the cost at the discretion of Panmure House.