Dar Al-Arqam Mosque

Edinburgh

Lauriston Church was designed by Archibald Scott in Gothic style and completed in 1859. It was originally used by the United Presbyterian Church. It later became disused and was purchased by the Muslim community in1980. It was used primarily as a social club and was damaged by fire but later opened as a Mosque 2012. It is named Dar al-Arqam, after the first building used by the early community of the Prophet Muhammad in Mecca as a place of teaching. Visitors can observe how the church has been converted into a mosque while maintaining the original beauty of the building.    

Doors Open Days is an opportunity for visitors to explore the building and learn how about how a mosque functions. Visitors can observe how the church has been converted into a mosque while maintaining the original beauty of the building. Tours will take place throughout the day. 

Facilities

• WC
• Refreshments
• Disabled WC
• Disabled Access

Additional Access Information

There is good wheelchair access to the main prayer hall. The lower floor also has good wheelchair access, but the wheelchair user would need to go round several buildings to access it.