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Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools, The Dean Church

Location pin

Queensferry Rd, Edinburgh, EH4 3EZ - 

  • Users

    Up to
    220 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    Internal Catering
    allowed

We are Stewart's Melville College and the Mary Erskine School, proud to be the largest independent school in Europe. Our versatile spaces are perfect for hosting a wide range of events, including ceilidhs, parties, conferences, talks, seminars, and elegant sit-down meals.

The Dean Church offers a stunning backdrop for your special event, combining historic charm with a serene atmosphere. Its elegant interiors and picturesque surroundings make it an ideal setting for weddings, receptions, or private gatherings. Whether you're hosting a large celebration or an intimate event, this space provides a timeless ambiance, steeped in history and grace. The team at The Dean Church ensures every detail is tailored to your needs, creating unforgettable experiences in a truly enchanting venue.

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 220

Theatre

Theatre

up to 220

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 140

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Refreshments

Amenities

Disabled access

Disabled access

Heating

Heating

Natural light

Natural light

Stage

Stage

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Premises parking

Premises parking

Audio & visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

WiFi

WiFi

Space rules

Allowed events

ticketedEvents

Promoted/ticketed events

Cancellation policy

80% of the contract spend is refundable if an event is cancelled with more than two weeks' notice. If cancelled with less than two weeks' notice, the full fee is payable.

Location

Reviews

  • hamish meikle

    April 2022

    May be a private school but the types of students you will find here aren't too dissimilar from other schools, ones who don't care about their education, vape in the toilets, push others around in an attempt to support their fragile egos and push teachers to the brink of sanity. Pretty standard stuff

  • John Forbes

    December 2018

    I have attended this school for five years, the teachers are kind, helpful and knowledgeable. The food is ok, but the main building is beautiful. The education given here is astounding and certainly unique.

  • Jonathan Stokes

    December 2017

    They taught me some important things (how to tie a tie), some less important things (the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell) and gave me a good few laughs along the way. 9/10 I would go again. Although the rules about hair length are pretty strict.

  • Roland Dean

    January 2020

    Awful school with some seriously questionable characters acting as teachers - Often bullies with favourites. Not the type of people you want guiding your children, especially when paying for it. Care far more about their exam result rankings and profit than the lives of children at the school.

  • Spence Abroad

    June 2021

    What a horrible, overrated and expensive school. I wish I'd gone to the local state school instead of this place. Single sex schools should be abolished as it's so old fashioned