Unique Venue Solutions provides independent consultancy to museums, heritage attractions, visitor destinations, estates and unique venues. We help organisations improve commercial performance through business planning, hospitality, catering, events and income diversification strategies.

We work with museums, galleries, historic houses, visitor attractions, estates, charitable trusts and cultural organisations across the UK, helping them develop commercially sustainable businesses that support their wider purpose.

We identify opportunities to grow sustainable revenue through hospitality, catering, venue hire, events, partnerships and improved commercial planning. Every recommendation is tailored to your organisation's objectives, resources and visitors.

Yes. We provide independent reviews of in-house and outsourced catering operations, assessing financial performance, visitor experience, contract arrangements and future opportunities to help you determine the most effective operating model.

Absolutely. We review your event spaces, market positioning, pricing, sales processes and operational delivery to identify opportunities to increase venue hire income and improve profitability.

A commercial review is a strategic assessment of how your organisation generates income. It examines areas such as hospitality, catering, events and operations, providing practical recommendations to strengthen financial performance while supporting your mission.

Yes. We develop business plans and feasibility studies that assess market demand, financial viability, operational requirements and commercial opportunities to support investment and strategic decision-making.

Our approach is to ensure commercial activity enhances, rather than compromises, your organisation's purpose. We develop strategies that generate sustainable income while respecting heritage, conservation and visitor experience.

No. In addition to strategic consultancy, we can support implementation, mentor leadership teams and provide ongoing advice to help organisations turn recommendations into practical results.

Projects vary depending on scope. A focused review may take a few weeks, while larger strategic or commercial transformation projects may run over several months. We tailor our approach to your requirements.

Yes. Although based in Edinburgh, we work with organisations throughout the UK, combining on-site visits with remote support where appropriate.

With more than 35 years' experience across hospitality, tourism, heritage and cultural venues, we bring a practical, commercially focused perspective. Having worked both as an operator and as a consultant, we understand the realities of managing complex venues and provide clear, independent advice that delivers lasting value.