Panmure House is the final remaining home of Adam Smith, philosopher and ‘father of modern economics.’

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Originally built in 1691, Smith occupied Panmure House between 1778 and 1790, during which time he completed the final editions of his master works: The Theory of Moral sentiments and The Wealth of Nations. Other great luminaries and thinkers of the Scottish Enlightenment visited Smith regularly at the House across this period.

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In 2008, Edinburgh Business School & Heriot-Watt University undertook to rescue this historic building from dereliction. Following a 10-year, £5.6m renovation, Panmure House was formally opened in November 2018.

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Today the House is a centre of excellence for the study of contemporary economics, a place of reflection on the legacy of Adam Smith, and a venue for social and economic debate. Many private events are enjoyed at Panmure House, catered by Saltire Hospitality.