Whilst church services take priority – we are a growing congregation – it is pleasing that St Vincent’s is one of central Edinburgh’s smaller but highly prized venues for a wide range of meetings – learned societies, community council, book launches, bible studies and many more – and especially music making.
The Refectory (at the back of the church) has 35 folding chairs, whilst the Nave of the Church seats about 125 in the fixed pews, and in the gallery another 25. The Undercroft can seat at least 40 (but has no disabled access at present).
Practise, teach or rehearse in the Nave ofchurch (includes use of Weinbach grand piano), in the Refectory (includes use of Blüthner upright piano) orin the Undercroft (no piano).
Concerts and eventsin the Nave ofchurch can include use of refectory and kitchen as well as the Weinbach grand piano.
St Vincent’s has wi-fi throughout the building. The wi-fi code is beside the router in the Refectory.
The induction hearing loop covers both the Nave of the church and Undercroft.
Our Director of Music since May 2015 is Les Shankland. He gives organ, piano and basic music lessons.
Our Composer in Residence since March 2016 is Dr Harry Whalley. Harry is also Reader in Sound and Music at the University for the Creative Arts.
St Vincent’s is Venue Number 197 in the annual three-week-long Edinburgh Festival Fringe – the world’s largest arts festival. In 2024 this runs from 2nd August to 26th August.
The Refectory at the back of the Nave, with the kitchen at the far end