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Previously the ‘penny school’ that Robert Louis Stevenson attended as a child, Canonmills Church has been renovated with modern conveniences whilst retaining its historic charm.
The church hall – originally the one-room schoolhouse – is perfect for large events, parties and groups. Our coffee room provides a relaxed environment for smaller bookings.
Whilst church activities take priority, we are excited to be able to open our doors and welcome the public in to make use of our bright and versatile spaces.
Our spaces
Church Hall
Our Church Hall is our largest space, able to hold around 65 people seated.
Movable chairs, rather than fixed pews, make the space versatile and able to accommodate a range of events and activities.
The walls and wood floor give the room excellent acoustics and we have a sound system that can be utilised, when booking our Coffee Room as well, that projects a speakers voice throughout the building.
Room measurements coming soon.
Coffee Room
Suitable for meetings, seminars and small events, our Coffee Room is our smaller, cosier space, that is able to accommodate 8-20 people.
Carpeted to absorb sound, this room lends itself to talk and discussion.
West-facing windows allow in relaxing natural light, providing a view of the greenery outside. No roads or buildings overlook these windows, protecting the privacy of those inside.
Room measurements coming soon.
Kitchen
Available in tandem with the Church Hall, Coffee Room, or both, our kitchen is available for preparing and serving refreshments.
The space includes hob/oven, mini-fridge, kettle/water urn, crockery, cutlery and double sink.
There is no extra charge for use of the kitchen, though its use will need to be confirmed at the time of booking.
Room measurements coming soon.
We use a straightforward pricing structure. The rate for the hall is £30 per hour; the coffee room is £15 per hour; and for both spaces concurrently it is £45 per hour. There is no extra charge for use of the kitchen, though its use will need to be confirmed at the time of booking.
Accessibility
There are two shallow steps at the building’s entrance and a collapsible ramp we have makes the building wheelchair accessible. Once inside, everything is on one level with no further steps. If the ramp is needed, please inform us when you make your booking.
Our two types of chairs offer guests a choice of sitting with two arm rests or none.
We have an Induction Loop for hearing aid users.
Our building has two non-gendered toilets – with one being accessible. The accessible toilet includes a baby changing table.
Our Location
The venue address is: 14 Canonmills, Edinburgh, EH3 5LH.
A short 20-minute walk from Waverley station and 5 minutes from the Royal Botanic Gardens, the venue is in an excellent location.
The bus stop directly outside the entrance, is called ‘Canonmills’ and serves Lothian buses:
- 9 (Muirhouse-King’s Buildings)
- 8 (Muirhouse-Royal Infirmary)
- 36 (Gyle Centre-Ocean Terminal).
There is on-street parking in the local area, paid Monday-Saturday.
Bridging Edinburgh’s Inverleith and Broughton, the building is located in a historic part of the city that hosts many independent shops, restaurants and cafes.
How to book our spaces
For all enquiries, our booking request form will need to be completed. This can be downloaded below.
To enquire about using our spaces or to make a booking, please contact us via email:
Our inbox is frequently checked but is not always monitored on a daily basis. Please be patient as we may take a few days to respond.
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