Exploring Sacred Space at Old Saint Paul’s Memorial Chapel

Exploring Sacred Space at Old Saint Paul’s Memorial Chapel by Sacred Arts Festival is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Old Saint Paul's Church. It has 1 performance listed, running from Wed 19 Aug, 11:00 to Wed 19 Aug, 11:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.

About this show

Hard by Waverley Station, Old Saint Paul’s is home to Edinburgh’s oldest Episcopal congregation. The astonishing War Memorial was completed in 1926 and comprises a broad stone stair that rises to an almost life-size sculpted Calvary of grave beauty, and – over the stair – a chapel. Mark Gibson, author of a history of Old St Paul’s, conducts a tour of the building that inspired Alison Watt’s masterpiece Still, which hangs above the chapel’s stone altar. Exploring Sacred Space is organised in conjunction with the National Churches Trust.

Details

  • Performer: Sacred Arts Festival
  • Venue: Old Saint Paul's Church
  • Genre: EVENTS, Historical
  • Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
  • Running time: 60 minutes
  • Room size: about 300 seats — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
  • Performances listed: 1, of which 0 still to come and on sale

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access: lift
  • Access features: Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
  • Venue notes: Wheelchair access type:Lift (Platform Lift) Stairs: 20+ Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Performance dates and ticket availability

  • Wed 19 Aug, 11:00 — Already performed — £10.00

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