Room Bookings

If your society or group needs a space, you can request a room through the University Chaplaincy.

Our priority is supporting University students and staff; bookings are accepted only if they do not disrupt daily operations.

Semester availability

  • Chaplaincy Centre (Bristo Square, Central Campus): Bookable Monday–Friday, 10am - 9pm
  • Chaplaincy Rooms (Mary Brück, King’s Buildings): Bookable (staff and students only) Monday–Friday, 9am - 5pm. 

For availability outside of these times, please contact chaplaincy@ed.ac.uk

Edinburgh Festival: Spaces are unavailable mid-July to mid-September.

Capacity:  100 people seated, 150 people standing

Accessibility:  Located on the ground floor, wheelchair accessible

Availability:  Most evening slots are already booked for the year, reserved for drop-in space during the day

Features:  Hard wood floor, tables and chairs, projector screen (contact us to book a projector)


Capacity:  30 people seated, 70 people standing

Accessibility:  Located on the first floor, wheelchair access is possible (though a little inconvenient) via the Potterrow lift

Availability:  Most evening slots are already booked for the year, available to book during the day

Features:  Carpet, tables and chairs


Capacity:  30 people seated, 70 people standing

Accessibility:  Located on the first floor, wheelchair access is possible (though a little inconvenient) via the Potterrow lift

Availability:  Most evening slots are already booked for the year, available to book during the day

Features:  Hard wood floor, tables and chairs, projector and screen


Capacity:  15 people standing (combined use of both common rooms can accommodate 25 people standing)

Accessibility:  Located on the third floor, wheelchair accessible by lift


Capacity:  10 people standing (combined use of both common rooms can accommodate 25 people standing)

Accessibility:  Located on the third floor, wheelchair accessible by lift


How to Book

For any room booking queries, please contact the Chaplaincy Bookings Coordinator at chaplaincy@ed.ac.uk

Additional Information:

Chaplaincy Centre

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