Doors open day 2026 - Edinburgh Quaker Meeting House

We're taking part in Edinburgh Doors Open Day in 2026, and would love to see you in the Meeting House.

About the meeting house

Edinburgh’s Quaker Meeting House was built as the United Original Secession Church in 1865. The building was sold to the Boys Brigade in 1956 and was then modified by Basil Spence Architects. It has been in Quaker hands since 1987. It stands at the foot of Upper Bow, on Victoria Terrace, enjoying views of Victoria Street and across the city towards the Pentlands. The exterior is a fine example of Italian Revival style. The Meeting House is well-used by Quakers and the wider community.

More information

• Quakers in Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Quaker Meeting House,7 Victoria Terrace [PDF leaflet]
• A brief history of Quakers in Edinburgh
• Architectural information about the Quaker Meeting House [PDF]