Event Planner’s Toolkit
Want to know more about Edinburgh Events? Are you thinking of holding an event in Edinburgh? The following documents give information and advice on statutory regulations and permissions along with contact details of Council Services necessary to support public events.
Inspiring Events Downloads
Please click on a link below to download the relevant document.
Inspiring Events Review.pdf (312KB)
Inspiring Events Strategy.pdf (1.35MB)
Raised Structures at Events - Section 89 Application
If you are planning on having any form of raised structure at your event (e.g. platforms, stages, seating decks, etc.) you will need to apply for a permit to erect or use a raised structure under Section 89 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. The two documents below will guide you through the application process and ensure that your event is managed safely:Section 89 Application Form (69KB)
Section 89 Guidance Notes (27KB)
Applications and the appropriate fee should be submitted to Public Safety, G:6 Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG.
If you have any questions relating to your application, please call the Public Safety Section on +44 (0)131 529 4568