Edinburgh Central Mosque
50 Potterrow, EH8 9BT
Our main masjid, right beside central campus and a short walk from the library, for daily prayers & Jumu’ah.
Prayer & Spaces
Today’s prayer times for Edinburgh, where to pray on campus, and the best halal food nearby.
Where to pray
Multi-faith & prayer spaces on campus
You’re never far from a place to pray around the University of Edinburgh: here’s every dedicated space we know of, campus by campus.
Central Campus
The Sanctuary, Chaplaincy Centre
1 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL (ground floor, back of the auditorium)
Open Mon–Fri, 9:30am–9pm. Kitchen & study spaces too.
Kings Campus
Mary Brück Building, 3rd floor
Colin Maclaurin Road, EH9 3DW
Sisters’ & brothers’ prayer rooms, two common rooms and a kitchen. Open Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5pm; for out-of-hours access email the chaplaincy (allow up to 72 hours).
Moray House
Paterson’s Land
Holyrood Road, EH8 8AQ
Muslim prayer room via the main entrance facing Holyrood Road: stairs to the left, top floor, behind the lift. Open during building hours.
Lauriston Building
Chalmers Centre, room 4027
Lauriston Place, EH3 9EN (1st floor, beside Medical Photography)
A quiet space for prayer, reflection, and nursing mothers. Open during building hours.
Western General
Outpatients Building
Crewe Road South, EH4 2XU (ground floor)
Open 24/7, handy for anyone on placement or visiting the hospital.
BioQuarter
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
EH16 4SB (ground floor, south corridor, next to Spiritual & Palliative Care)
Open Mon–Fri, 6:30am–7:30pm (closed during Friday Jumu’ah).
Easter Bush
Charnock Bradley Building, Roslin Innovation Centre
Bush Farm Road, Roslin EH25 9RG (ground floor)
Multi-cultural room with prayer times in the lobby. Open during building hours (drop-in).
Know your prayers
The Five Daily Prayers
Eat well
Halal food near campus
Edinburgh is packed with halal options, including venues that proudly sponsor Edinburgh ISoc. (Always confirm halal status directly with each venue.)
Nicolson Street & Square
A short walk from George Square: kebabs, curries, grills and late-night bites loved by students.
Newington & Southside
Cosy cafes and restaurants down the South Clerk Street stretch, perfect for a relaxed group meal.
Around Potterrow
Grab a quick halal lunch near the mosque and central campus before or after prayer.
Check back soon for the full list on Instagram @isocedinburgh.
إِنَّ الصَّلَاةَ كَانَتْ عَلَى الْمُؤْمِنِينَ كِتَابًا مَّوْقُوتًا
“Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times.”
Qur’an 4:103