Only 30 minutes from Edinburgh, The Harbour Chapel is a unique and diverse East Lothian wedding, conference and events venue for up to 120 guests. This spectacular former church with its elegant reception bar creates an exquisite destination for any occasion.

Beautifully restored with a contemporary twist, this former historic Wesleyan Chapel is the oldest in Scotland and dates back to 1764. John Wesley preached here on 21 occasions and in 1770 he wrote:

“In the evening I preached at the new house at Dunbar, the cheerfullest in all the Kingdom”

Features

– Historic church space with ornate stained-glass windows 

– Contemporary reception bar 

– Banqueting style dining 

– Oak pulpit and balcony ideal for speeches and photographs 

– Conferencing facilities with PA system and LED Screen

– Full catering kitchen

– One minute walk to the historic Victoria Harbour with castle remains, an outdoor amphitheatre and stunning panoramic views 

– Small outdoor garden 

 

"I visited Harbour Chapel for a fantastic corporate dinner. A beautiful venue that has been painstakingly restored and brought into the 21st century. The whole evening was wonderfully organised; from the welcome drinks, to the stunning table decorations and the delicious food and wine. An extra special thank you to Fiona and Holly who took such great care of us all, hopefully see you both again soon!"
Emma Garland
Emma GarlandEMA Architecture and Design Ltd.
"As soon as we stepped into the Harbour Chapel I just knew it was our venue. Everything about it is just stunning! We had the most amazing wedding on the 15th October. Fiona and Holly were an absolute dream to work with, nothing was a problem and they are both so lovely. It was everything we could have dreamed of and more! All our guests commented on how beautiful the venue is and how lovely all the team were. Now Dunbar and the Harbour Chapel hold a very special place in our hearts. We have wonderful memories to last a lifetime!"
Laura and Tony Hodgson
Laura and Tony HodgsonMarried October 2022
'It wasn't until I met Fiona that I knew for certain that this was the place for us. She was so welcoming and reassuring and instantly made me feel at ease. I cannot recommend the Harbour Chapel highly enough, the venue, the staff and the location itself allowed for us to have a truly fantastic wedding day that all of our guests have been raving about since. Thank you again to everyone who made our wedding the truly special day it was."
Sam and Kit
Sam and KitMarried August 2022
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Location

The Harbour Chapel sits on the approach down to Dunbar’s two historic harbours, only a minute’s walk from Victoria Harbour. The castle remnants and the vibrant colours of the fishing boats and lobster creels provides a beautiful location for photographs.