Edinburgh Central Mosque, Edinburgh

Name: Edinburgh Central Mosque
Address: 50 Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9BT, United Kingdom

#73 among attractions in Edinburgh

Mosque, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites

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Edinburgh Central Mosque is located on Potterrow near the University of Edinburgh central area and the National Museum of Scotland. The mosque and Islamic centre was designed by Dr. Basil Al Bayati, and took more than six years to complete at a cost of £3.5M. The main hall can hold over one thousand worshippers, with women praying on a balcony overlooking the hall. The mosque holds chandeliers and a vast carpet, with very little furniture. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1998 (26 years ago)Capacity: 1250Coordinates: 55°56'42"N, 3°11'9"W

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50 PotterrowSouthside (Newington)Edinburgh EH8 9BT United Kingdom

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Edinburgh Central Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Scotland, Sandy Bell's, Surgeons' Hall Museums, Greyfriars Kirk.

~1030 ftNW
Natural history and industrial exhibits
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's historic landscape, the National Museum of Scotland stands as a beacon of culture and knowledge. This impressive institution is a must-visit for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Scotland's past, its contributions to the...
~1180 ftW
Nightlife
Sandy Bell's, Edinburgh
6 min walk • Sandy Bell's is a music pub in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is known locally and internationally for its live traditional music sessions, it was frequented regularly by folklorist Hamish Henderson prior to his death in 2002, indeed there is a bust of Henderson displayed above the bar.
~700 ftN
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Surgeons' Hall Museums, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Surgeons' Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland, is the headquarters of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. It houses the Surgeons' Hall Museum, and the library and archive of the RCSED. The present Surgeons' Hall was designed by William Henry Playfair and completed in 1832, and is a category A listed building.
~1440 ftNW
17th-century active church and arts venue
Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh
7 min walk • Greyfriars Kirk is a parish church of the Church of Scotland, located in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is surrounded by Greyfriars Kirkyard. Greyfriars traces its origin to the south-west parish of Edinburgh, founded in 1598. Initially, this congregation met in the western portion of St Giles'.
~1610 ftSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
8 min walk • The Queen's Hall is a 900-capacity music venue, situated on Clerk Street in Edinburgh, Scotland. Originally built in 1823 as Hope Park Chapel, it was converted to its current role in 1979 and was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 6 July 1979.
~1000 ftE
Church, Event space
Murder of Lord Darnley, Edinburgh
5 min walk • The murder of Lord Darnley, second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, took place on 10 February 1567 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Darnley's lodgings were destroyed by gunpowder; his body and that of his servant were found nearby, apparently having been strangled rather than killed in the explosion.
~580 ftN
Reportedly haunted, Theater, Concerts and shows
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
3 min walk • The Edinburgh Festival Theatre is a performing arts venue located on Nicolson Street in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is used primarily for performances of opera and ballet, large-scale musical events, and touring groups.
~1120 ftSW
Church, Modernist architecture
St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
6 min walk • St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy is the Roman Catholic chaplaincy for the University of Edinburgh. It started in 1931, when the Dominican Order moved into the house. It is located at 23 and 24 George Square, south of the city centre, and north of The Meadows.
~380 ftN
Memorial
Brass Founders' Pillar, Edinburgh
2 min walk • The Brass Founders' Pillar, also known as the Brassfounders Column, is a monumental column in Edinburgh, Scotland.
~700 ftW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh
4 min walk • The Reid Concert Hall is a small music venue in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is located in the south-western corner of Bristo Square about 0.53 kilometres south of the Royal Mile, and is part of the University of Edinburgh.
~470 ftS
Church
Orthodox Chapel of St Andrew, Edinburgh
3 min walk • The Orthodox Chapel of St Andrew, originally St. Cuthbert's Chapel of Ease aka Buccleuch Parish Church, was built as a chapel of ease for the congregation of the St Cuthbert's Church, a Church of Scotland parish in Edinburgh.

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Which popular attractions are close to Edinburgh Central Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Brass Founders' Pillar, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Orthodox Chapel of St Andrew, Edinburgh (3 min walk), Festival Theatre, Edinburgh (3 min walk), Bristo Square, Edinburgh (4 min walk).

How to get to Edinburgh Central Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Edinburgh Central Mosque:

Bus

Surgeons' Hall • Lines: 29, 3, 31, 37, 47, 49, 51 (2 min walk)
Chapel Street • Lines: 41 (2 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (13 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (17 min walk)
St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (19 min walk)